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Timeline
2019
August
- 29.
- 15. Microsoft gives pointers on how to use data and AI to increase engagement and campaign performance
- 13. With an intelligent customer service solution in place, businesses can deliver intent-driven outcomes in a secure, flexible, reliable environment.
- 7. Microsoft cybersecurity experts Diana Kelley and Jonathan Trull share the latest cybersecurity trends and dive deep into assessments and recommendations.
July
- 30. In an effort to expand its hybrid multi-cloud offering to its customers this partnership enables IS to extend its cloud platform offerings to harness local Azure capabilities.
- 29. Microsoft South Africa makes Office 365 services available from its South African datacentre regions.
- 4. Microsoft, in partnership with Proente, will show you how to maximise manufacturing opportunities by building accurate capacity predictions, along with efficient automation.
June
- 19. Using the cloud, Microsoft works to help sports teams like Team Dimension Data embrace digital transformation.
- 12. SA’s overall investment in AI is significant, at 46%, with US$1.6 billion invested over the past 10 years, a Microsoft commissioned report reveals.
- 6. Advances in AI and machine learning makes it simpler for businesses to integrate advanced analytics and machine learning in their platforms.
May
- 28. Microsoft security experts are using built-in artificial intelligence and automation to transform security operations through Microsoft Azure Sentinel.
- 23. The Microsoft Webcast will showcase how Microsoft Cloud's built-in, intelligent security capabilities can manage compliance and safeguard privacy.
- 22. Microsoft's Webinar on 22 May will explore how financial services organisations can enter a new era of profitability, competitiveness and growth.
- 21. #InsiderDevTour kicks off in Cape Town on 4 June, before coming to Johannesburg on 6 June.
- 20. The company has changed its operating model and its building capability in industries to be more relevant to its mining customers.
- 14. In SA, the percentage of high-growth companies likely to be using AI is 31.8% versus 18.5% for low-growth companies.
April
- 30. Standard Bank has selected Microsoft to drive digital transformation across its internal operations.
- 18. Retailers and brands are embracing digital transformation to thrive in today's competitive environment, sayd Microsoft.
- 15. Artificial Intelligence is increasingly becoming a necessary technology for businesses to embrace as part of their digital transformation strategy, says Microsoft
- 9. Join Mehmet Uner, Microsoft's Middle East and Africa, Cloud Infrastructure lead, as he shares ways to advance hybrid cloud solutions.
- 3. Upon completion of two free assessments businesses will receive a tailored end-to-end analysis.
- 1. Microsoft Webinar discusses how to facilitate, manage, and achieve digital transformation across on premise and cloud.
March
- 27. The event will help tech startups grow, by giving them access to a variety of resources, says Microsoft.
- 26. Business leaders can use Microsoft's AI Business School to gain specific, practical knowledge to define and implement AI strategies.
- 25. The event aims to facilitate the creation of innovative prototypes that leverages AI and machinelearning services in the Azure cloud.
- 15. Join Microsoft on March 18th as it opens Microsoft's newest Policy Innovation Centre hosted by the University of Pretoria.
- 14. Attendees can look forward to speakers such as Microsoft's Mike Yeh and Lionel Moyal as well as Webber Wentzel's Warren Hero, says Microsoft.
- 12. Microsoft's EEIP programme will fund skills development among SA's young software developers to make them more employable.
- 11. The event will feature several keynotes and presentations, focusing on data governance, strategy and operations, says Microsoft.
- 1. The digital revolution has unlocked new opportunities to challenge the convention to re-think how sports is played, coached, watched, and experienced, says Microsoft.
February
- 13. The cyber security workforce isn't growing fast enough to keep pace with the increasing cyber security challenges, says Microsoft.
- 12. Businesses that procrastinate over software and hardware updates, open themselves up to vulnerabilities, says Microsoft.
- 11. With today's lightning-fast pace of change, the customer experience will become truly on-demand, says Microsoft.
- 7. Microsoft's Colin Baumgart unpacks the causes of business stagnation and the impact of careful planning and technological enablement.
- 6. Microsoft's John Press says that the ability to rapidly shift ones strategic direction in response to a volatile and fast-changing market is what technology is all about.
January
- 28. Delegates will have the opportunity to connect with the Microsoft community, to gain practical insights and best practises on the future of cloud development, data, IT, and business intelligence.
- 17. AI is already helping people do amazing things, says Microsoft
- 11. Companies significantly transform themselves by embracing digital technologies that are putting more control into the hands of businesses and employees.
- 9. Delegates will be able to connect with the Microsoft community, and gain practical insights and best practises, says Microsoft.
- 8. The bootcamp will provide a clear understanding of IOT from device to cloud, says Microsoft.