Copilot is ready the day you switch it on. Whether it delivers depends on something Microsoft cannot ship you: a governed data estate underneath it, says Johan Lamberts, MD of Ascent Technology.
Microsoft's new AI agents can automate accounts payable from end to end, but finance leaders must decide where to draw the line, says Claire van der Merwe, practice head for Dynamics 365 Business Central Consulting at Braintree.
The high crime rate and low internet penetration make South Africans wary of AI scams.
An organisation is exactly as ready for Copilot as its data foundation is governed – and no readier, says Johan Lamberts, MD of Ascent.
The software firm will release the Project Perception system for public preview in SA in August.
The software giant reports stronger-than-expected financial results, driven by sustained demand for AI infrastructure and cloud services.
Cloud On Demand helps transform successful AI engagements into a scalable advisory model, says Brandon Singh, head of cloud services at Cloud On Demand.
The hackathon is an initiative of the Gauteng Department of e-Government, run in partnership with Microsoft SA.
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Small businesses relying on Google or Microsoft credentials to access multiple platforms face the biggest exposure from a massive data breach.
The company is deepening its Microsoft accreditations and specialisations to better meet local market needs, says Itumeleng Chuene, chief revenue officer at InfoVerge.
ChatGPT’s parent is heading to market carrying enormous expectations – and some serious financial baggage.
AI, coupled with recent diplomatic tensions, highlights the importance of digital sovereignty, says Microsoft’s Siya Madyibi.
ITWeb TV: Where will SA's next jobs come from? | Episode #136
Microsoft South Africa CEO Vukani Mngxati says the nation's catalyst for growth and employment lies in building SMMEs, as well as ensuring people are upskilled at scale for the transition into the world of AI. #Microsoft #AI #Cloud
ITWeb OTR: Getting to grips with Agentic AI
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