Articles about Azure

Gauteng under fire for failing to pay R344m Microsoft licence fees

The Gauteng Provincial Government owes Microsoft R344 million in unpaid licence fees, placing core services, from healthcare to education, at risk.

Azure by credit card vs CSP: Why finance and IT prefer CSP

Buying Azure through the Cloud Solution Provider model offers financial flexibility, built-in partner support and proactive cost governance.

Top ICT tenders: Provinces focus on hardware refresh

This week’s tender roundup sees provincial government departments looking to their infrastructure requirements.

Transitioning from Microsoft EA to CSP

Microsoft is shifting Enterprise Agreement customers towards the Cloud Solution Provider model to modernise licensing and Azure consumption for agility and flexibility.

DAC Systems celebrates 30 years of innovation, growth, global expansion

Looking ahead, the company is focused on emerging technologies, including AI, cloud computing and cyber security, to enhance its offerings.

Selecting the right Microsoft CSP for your business

Cloud solution providers like Ascent Technology provide tailored consulting, flexible billing and hands-on Azure expertise.

Lillian Barnard takes new role as Microsoft hunts for SA MD

Barnard has stepped into a new leadership role as chief of enterprise partner solutions for Microsoft Middle East and Africa.

1Nebula awarded Microsoft Solutions Partner with Certified Software for Azure designation

Microsoft awards its newly-launched ‘Solution Partner with Certified Software’ designation for Azure to 1Nebula.

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.

Streamline costs, strengthen security with Westcon-Comstor’s advanced services and cloud support

Westcon-Comstor helps businesses identify hidden cost savings while ensuring their Azure and M365 environments are secure and compliant.

Navigating Azure deployment: The art of cost optimisation

Azure provides multiple storage tiers, each with different pricing based on data access frequency and retention needs.