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MTN Group has emerged as a trailblazer in Africa's digital transformation narrative, making headlines for certifying over 1,250 employees through the Microsoft Enterprise Skills Initiative (ESI) in a single year—more than any other Microsoft customer on the continent. This unprecedented internal...

Microsoft's announcement to end support for Windows 10 on 14 October 2025 marks a significant shift for users worldwide, including those in South Africa. This decision necessitates immediate attention to ensure continued security and functionality of computing systems. Implications of Windows 10...

South Africa’s cyber security landscape is undergoing rapid transformation, spurred by the dual catalysts of escalating digital adoption and a corresponding wave of ever-more sophisticated cyber threats. Ransomware, phishing campaigns, insider attacks, and deeply engineered multi-vector exploits...

As the October 14, 2025, end-of-support date for Windows 10 approaches, users are urged to transition to Windows 11 to maintain optimal security and functionality. Continuing with Windows 10 beyond this date exposes systems to increased vulnerabilities due to the cessation of security updates...

In a significant move to bolster West Africa's digital transformation, Tier 5 Technologies, a prominent enterprise IT and cloud services provider in the region, has announced a strategic partnership with MongoDB, a leading global database platform. This collaboration aims to modernize...

In a significant development for South African businesses, global technology consultancy BUI has introduced the BUI Cyber Security Warranty, the nation's first cyber security warranty designed to offer financial protection and response assurance against severe cyber threats. This initiative...

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...

If you’ve ever fantasized about living in the shadow of Table Mountain, surrounded by the kind of natural beauty usually reserved for desktop wallpapers, while also spending eight hours a day trying to figure out why a printer won’t connect to WiFi, then the role of IT Assistant in Cape Town may...

The disappearance of the "Senior Azure Data Scientist" job posting from Bizcommunity might seem like just another case of a listing vanishing into the digital ether, but it actually opens an interesting window into today’s ever-evolving IT job market and the significant role that Microsoft’s...

On November 22, 2024, Gebeya, a Pan-African SaaS marketplace juggernaut, announced a major milestone: their acceptance into Microsoft’s prestigious ISV Success Program and Azure’s Startup Program. Let’s unwrap what this technological alliance means for Gebeya, Microsoft, and the rapidly evolving...