BUI’s announcement that it has become the first Microsoft Solutions Partner in South Africa to earn the new Support Services designation is more than a marketing milestone — it is a signal that the bar for post‑sales technical support across the Microsoft ecosystem has moved from checklist to...
Technical training is no longer optional — it is a strategic imperative for every organisation and every worker who expects to remain relevant in an economy where everyday roles are inseparable from digital tools and AI assistants.
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The shortage of digital and technical skills in South...
South Africans report high familiarity with artificial intelligence and near‑ubiquitous everyday use, but they remain cautious about delegating high‑stakes decisions to machines — and the gap between convenience and trust could shape business strategy, regulation and workplace practice across...
As South Africa’s Class of 2025 moves into the final stretch of its National Senior Certificate (NSC) exams, educators and students are reaching for a new set of study tools: generative artificial intelligence. Local reporting from The Citizen quotes Centennial Schools’ director of academics...
Microsoft’s official support for Windows 10 ends on October 14, 2025 — and that deadline turns a decade-old, still‑widely used operating system into a growing security liability unless you act now. 10 has been a workhorse for hundreds of millions of PCs, but when Microsoft stops shipping...
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Acer Africa is dangling a free Android tablet to shoppers who buy select AI‑ready Windows 11 laptops as Microsoft’s Windows 10 end‑of‑support deadline approaches on October 14, 2025, a move that spotlights how OEM promotions and AI‑first marketing are shaping upgrade decision-making in South...
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Gauteng’s dynamic economic landscape is once again in the spotlight, as the province announces significant tender opportunities that are poised to shape the region’s public and private sectors alike. As South Africa’s economic powerhouse, Gauteng’s calls for tenders, particularly in professional...
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MTN Group has achieved a significant milestone in its digital transformation journey by certifying over 1,250 employees through the Microsoft Enterprise Skills Initiative (ESI). This accomplishment positions MTN as the leading Microsoft customer in Africa in terms of cloud certifications over...
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South African enterprises are witnessing a seismic shift in their digital landscape as generative artificial intelligence (GenAI) solidifies its position as the fastest-moving trend in the corporate sector. Fueled by escalating adoption rates and the proliferation of accessible AI tools, the...
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Generative AI is revolutionizing the digital landscape for South African enterprises, prompting a surge in AI adoption and fundamentally altering how organizations approach productivity, competitiveness, and innovation. At the heart of this technological momentum is the dramatic uptake of...
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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...
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As South African organisations increasingly embrace Windows 11, the spotlight has shifted to a critical, often underestimated aspect of the upgrade: the business print environment. For many companies, print infrastructure remains a backbone for documentation, compliance, and workflow...
For South African businesses grappling with the mounting pressures of a digital-first economy, the announcement of the BUI Cyber Security Warranty represents a significant step-change. As cyber threats escalate in complexity and consequence, many organisations are seeking more than just...
Datacentrix’s recent triumph at the 2025 Veeam ProPartner Awards stands as a powerful endorsement of its position at the forefront of South Africa’s—and indeed, Africa’s—rapidly evolving data protection and cloud services landscape. Taking home not just one but two celebrated accolades—‘Fastest...
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Amid a swiftly evolving IT landscape where data protection and operational resilience have become paramount concerns, Datacentrix has once again distinguished itself as an innovator and leader. At the recent Veeam ProPartner Awards, Datacentrix secured two of the event’s most coveted accolades...
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Here’s a summary of the key points from the TimesLIVE article "How AI can power a new era of growth for South African SMMEs":
1. AI Adoption is Transforming SMMEs in South Africa
Small businesses are increasingly using AI to communicate with customers, manage information, and analyze data...
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South Africa’s rapidly shifting digital landscape is being reshaped, not by incremental upgrades, but by leaps fueled by artificial intelligence. In a groundbreaking move at Computex 2025, ASUS, in collaboration with AMD, has launched the new Expert P Series lineup—a collection of Copilot+...
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In the rapidly evolving digital landscape, South African enterprises are increasingly turning to cloud solutions to enhance agility, scalability, and security. At the forefront of this transformation is MVT Systems, a company specializing in crafting intelligent and secure cloud architectures...
South Africa's digital advertising landscape is undergoing a transformative shift, driven by rapid technological advancements and evolving consumer behaviors. As the market is projected to reach $816 million by 2026, brands are compelled to adapt to these changes to maintain relevance and...
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Across South Africa’s rapidly evolving digital landscape, the urgent drive toward cloud-powered transformation is reshaping the way leading enterprises build, operate, and innovate. As companies from banking to logistics race to modernise, Microsoft Azure has emerged as a keystone...