ai skilling

Silicon Valley’s top executives converged at the White House on September 4, 2025, to publicly endorse the First Lady’s AI education initiative — a high-profile meeting that fused corporate pledges, government policy ambitions, and the politics of technology into a single, consequential moment...

Microsoft’s renewed public‑sector push in South Africa is more than a sponsorship line on an events page — it’s the visible axis of a multi‑year strategy that mixes heavy infrastructure spending, deep skilling partnerships, and product‑level integrations that together aim to reshape how...

Microsoft has announced the promotion of Naim Yazbeck to President for Microsoft Middle East and Africa (MEA), effective July 1, 2025. Yazbeck, who has been with Microsoft since 2009, most recently served as General Manager for the United Arab Emirates (UAE) since 2022. In his new role, he will...

Microsoft has announced a significant expansion of its global AI skilling initiative, designating South Africa and Kenya as priority countries. This strategic move aims to bridge the digital skills gap and empower these nations to become leaders in AI-driven solutions. At the forefront of this...

In the rapidly evolving landscape of artificial intelligence, enterprises are finding that success hinges not just on technological prowess, but also on the ability to align strategy, talent, processes, and governance across their organizations. The push for AI transformation is stronger than...

In a significant move to accelerate artificial intelligence (AI) adoption across the Middle East, North Africa, and Turkey (MENAT) region, e& enterprise has partnered with Microsoft to launch the AI for Business Skilling Programme. This initiative aims to equip small and medium-sized businesses...

Microsoft's strategic investments in Southeast Asia underscore its commitment to accelerating the region's digital transformation through substantial investments in artificial intelligence (AI) infrastructure and talent development. Focusing on Malaysia, Thailand, and Indonesia, the tech giant...

India’s technology landscape is undergoing a remarkable transformation, and at the center of this whirlwind lies a powerful confluence: the strategic collaboration between Intel India and the Government of India’s IndiaAI Mission. Announced in early May 2024, this partnership is positioned to...

In its fifth annual Work Trend Index (WTI) Report, Microsoft introduces the concept of the "Frontier Firm," a new breed of enterprise that leverages artificial intelligence (AI) to operate with intelligence on demand. These organizations utilize hybrid human-agent teams to enhance efficiency and...

Microsoft has long been a front-runner in global cloud infrastructure, and the latest move into Malaysia is no exception. Announced for launch in Q2 2025, the Malaysia West cloud region marks a significant milestone in Microsoft’s expansion strategy—one that’s set to forge a robust connection...