Articles about Microsoft

End of an era for Skype as baton passes to Microsoft Teams

After two decades, Skype is being retired by Microsoft, with its services being replaced by Microsoft Teams.

#ITWebSS2025: First Distribution positions Microsoft portfolio at forefront of ITWeb Security Summit 2025 sponsorship

The company says the event aligns with its cyber security strategy and strengthens its vendor and customer partnerships.

Preparing to transform Africa with AI

Experts gathered at HPE Innovation Day, in Johannesburg, to explore practical solutions for Africa's challenges.

Microsoft, Core Group forge Surface partnership in SA

The companies have announced a new distribution deal to roll out Surface hardware to local resellers.

SoftBank leads $40bn investment in OpenAI

The Japanese investment firm enters an agreement with OpenAI and its affiliates to make follow-on investments of up to $40 billion.

Cassava, Microsoft target SA youth for clean energy sector

Training hubs in Johannesburg and Cape Town will equip women and youth with the skills they need to thrive in the renewable energy industry.

CTU, Microsoft launch AI Skills Fest to equip South Africans for the future

The AI learning initiative includes free training and a Guinness World Record attempt.

Google ecosystem aims to create 300K jobs in SA by 2030

The internet giant commits to help create 300 000 jobs, through its ecosystem of SMEs, skills development initiatives and channel partners.

Analysis: US tech giants put diplomatic differences aside in SA

Google and Microsoft’s sustained investments in cloud services and AI infrastructure highlight SA’s strategic importance to these tech giants.

Microsoft invests R5bn to turn SA into AI economy

The software giant plans to invest R5.4 billion over the next two years, to expand its cloud and AI infrastructure in South Africa.

Mint Group wins at IAMCP South Africa Partner Awards

Mint Group received three accolades at the IAMCP South Africa Partner Awards.

TrueNorth Group expands AI footprint with launch of Seizmic

TrueNorth Group invests in Seizmic to revolutionise business with AI agents, enhancing decision-making and efficiency.