Intel, Microsoft host Azure Hybrid and Multicloud Digital Event

Intel, Microsoft host Azure Hybrid and Multicloud Digital Event

Azure Hybrid and Multicloud Intel

Microsoft and Intel invite you to see how Azure partners and customers are becoming more productive and agile with hybrid and multicloud solutions. The free Azure Hybrid and Multicloud event will take place on Tuesday, June 29, 2021, from 9 AM to 11 AM PT. [4 PM GMT, 7 PM EAT, 5 PM BST, 5 PM WAT, 6 PM SAT]

The two-hour event will  start with a short keynote and followed by deep dives into key topics and real companies’ experiences. Check out the sessions below.

  • Intel and Microsoft: Partnering to deliver scalable, secure, and flexible hybrid infrastructure to customers.
  • Run Azure data services anywhere with the latest developments in Azure Arc–enabled data services. See how SKF Group and Dell Technologies are getting the most out of the latest generation of hybrid data offerings.
  • Quickly build, deploy, and update apps anywhere with Azure Arc. Learn how to ensure governance, compliance, and security for all deployments.
  • Get consistent operations and security for hybrid and multicloud environments—and learn to automate systems to meet security, governance, and compliance standards.
  • Modernize your datacenter and use Azure Stack HCI hybrid capabilities to help improve availability and performance across environments.

Microsoft says you’ll get to ask questions and get answers to your hybrid questions. From product experts during the live chat and from Microsoft leaders during the live Q&A panel.

Speakers at the event include Corey Sanders, Microsoft Corporate Vice President (CVP), Solutions, Roanne Sones, Microsoft CVP Azure Edge + Platform. Others are Jeremy Winter, Microsoft VP, Azure Compute, Rose Schooler, Intel CVP and General Manager, Global Data center Sales.

Click to get more details and apply to the Azure Hybrid and Multicloud event delivered in partnership with Intel.

[jetpack_subscription_form subscribe_placeholder=”Enter your email address” show_subscribers_total=”false” button_on_newline=”false” submit_button_text=”Hi, sign up
so you can get the latest
in breaking news,
reviews, opinions, events,
opportunities and
community updates
right in your inbox.” custom_font_size=”16px” custom_border_radius=”0″ custom_border_weight=”1″ custom_padding=”15″ custom_spacing=”10″ submit_button_classes=”” email_field_classes=”” show_only_email_and_button=”true”]

Check out other stories making the news across Africa and Middle East region.

Xbox Bethesda Games Showcase: here is how to watch

Xbox Bethesda Games Showcase: here is how to watch

Xbox Bethesda Games Showcase

Today, Microsoft is hosting the Xbox and Bethesda Games Showcase at 5 pm GMT, 8 pm EAT, 10 am PT. Here is a time zone conversion to get the correct time in your zone. The 90-minute show will feature gaming lineups coming out of the Xbox Game Studios and Bethesda Softworks partnership. Games coming to Xbox this holiday, upcoming releases on Xbox Game Pass, and more.

Ahead of today’s showcase, Microsoft announced what’s next for Xbox and the future of Gaming. Talking about working with global TV manufacturers to embed the Xbox experience directly into internet-connected televisions with no extra hardware required except a controller. Opening cloud gaming on the browser and all browsers to all Xbox Game Pass Ultimate members. Working with telecommunications providers on new purchasing models like Xbox All Access. Which will allow consumers to buy both a console and Game Pass for a low monthly price. Find out more on these and others.

The Xbox and Bethesda Games Showcase will stream live on the official and regional Xbox Twitch, YouTube, Twitter, and Facebook pages. Also on Bilibili in China, Jeuxvideo in France, and VK in Russia. OTT platforms including Samsung TV+, Xumo, PlutoTV and Vizio. We are embedding the YouTube live stream below and you can follow it right here.

Watch Xbox Bethesda Games Showcase live stream

https://youtu.be/1YnVzOA2wNs

What are your expectations? What will you like to see announced?

New game announcements

Starfield arrives exclusively on Xbox Series X|S and PC on November 11, 2022. Play it on day one with Xbox Game Pass.

S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2, Heart of Chernobyl launches April 28, 2022

Back 4 Blood is coming to Xbox Game Pass on day one with Xbox Game Pass on October 12 for Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, Windows PC, and cloud gaming (beta). Early access starts from August 5 to 9. You can get more details on the Back 4 Blood Open Beta here.

Avalanche Studios is working on Contraband, more details coming in the future.

Sea of Thieves Season Three launches June 22 and is available free for all players with Xbox Game Pass and across Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, Windows 10 and Steam.

Psychonauts 2 launches on August 25. It will be available with Xbox Game Pass, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, Windows, Xbox Cloud Gaming, PlayStation 4 and 5 (with backwards compatibility). It will also release on Mac and Linux in the future.

[jetpack_subscription_form subscribe_placeholder=”Enter your email address” show_subscribers_total=”false” button_on_newline=”false” submit_button_text=”Hi,
sign up so you can get the latest
in breaking news, reviews,
opinions, events,
opportunities and
community updates right
in your inbox. ” custom_font_size=”16px” custom_border_radius=”0″ custom_border_weight=”1″ custom_padding=”15″ custom_spacing=”10″ submit_button_classes=”” email_field_classes=”” show_only_email_and_button=”true”]

Check out other stories making the news in the technology ecosystem in Africa and the Middle East.

Windows 11? Microsoft to host ‘what’s next for Windows’ event on June 24

Windows 11? Microsoft to host ‘what’s next for Windows’ event on June 24

Windows 11 event

Is it Windows 11? Microsoft will unveil what’s next for Windows in a Microsoft event to take place on June 24th. The company will share details on what CEO, Satya Nadella, calls ‘one of the most significant updates to Windows of the past decade‘. The online event will start at these times: 11 am EST, 3 pm GMT, 6 pm EAT, 5 pm SAT and 4 pm WAT.

It has been six years since Windows 10 became generally available to the public and Microsoft will be looking to freshen things up. Based on leaks and rumours, we are likely to see a new app store and user interface. What we do know is that Satya has been keeping a keen eye on the development process. Noting, “I’ve been self-hosting it over the past several months”.

Microsoft has not officially said what the name of the next version of Windows will be. But Windows 11 seems to be high on the rumour list. Should we also use the event invite image Microsoft put out, I am pretty sure you can see the Windows logo and reflection of the Windows logo as 11.

There are two things from a developer perspective that Microsoft will do with the next update in Windows as shared by Satya at Build 2021. The first is using Windows to “unlock greater economic opportunities for developers and creators“. The second is making Windows the “most innovative new open platform to build, distribute and monetize applications“. They might be related and the same but we will be hearing more on these and more at the event.

Stay tuned and we will bring you more updates on this on the day of the event.

[jetpack_subscription_form subscribe_placeholder=”Enter your email address” show_subscribers_total=”false” button_on_newline=”false” submit_button_text=”Hi,
sign up so you can get the latest
in breaking news, reviews,
opinions, events,
opportunities and
community updates right
in your inbox. ” custom_font_size=”16px” custom_border_radius=”0″ custom_border_weight=”1″ custom_padding=”15″ custom_spacing=”10″ submit_button_classes=”” email_field_classes=”” show_only_email_and_button=”true”]

Check out other stories making the news in the technology ecosystem in Africa and the Middle East.

#MSBuild : Learn how to become a software developer, Python, C#, Visual Studio Code, GitHub

#MSBuild : Learn how to become a software developer, Python, C#, Visual Studio Code, GitHub

become a software developer

How do you become a software developer? What are the skills necessary and the pathways available to becoming a software developer? If you have these and many other questions like these then keep reading.

It is Microsoft Build this week and Microsoft is hosting free sessions hosted by software engineers, Technical program managers and Principal software engineers working at Microsoft. It means you will learn about the roles, languages and how to get in and thrive from people with experience. Also, learn several programming languages like Python, C#, JavaScript, HTML, CSS, Azure, GitHub, Visual Studio Code, etc.

Here is what you should know to participate in Microsoft Build 2021 May digital developer event.

Here are the many sessions on various development topics to follow.

Collaborate in Visual Studio Code and GitHub

Get to know these popular tools so that you can code and collaborate like a pro.

Build apps with Python and C#

Learn how to make web apps or explore machine learning with two of the most popular languages.

Learn web development skills with JavaScript, HTML, and CSS

See how languages come together in an interactive web app and learn how to build your own.

Learn how to become a software developer

Hear from experienced developers and learn from the career journeys they’ve taken.

Ask experts about transitioning from school to your career

Learn from a data scientist, web dev, mixed reality dev, program manager, and cloud advocate.

Ask your burning questions about chatbots

Bots seem to be everywhere, but how do they work and what can they do? Find your answers here.

Build inclusive technology for a diverse world

Learn what it takes to build technologies and products that meet the needs of a diverse global audience.

Create visual storytelling magic with technology

Learn how Grady Cofer, a visual effects supervisor at Industrial Light & Magic, uses tech in the movies.

Build a Space Jam: A New Legacy gathering hub using JavaScript

See how JavaScript, Microsoft Teams, Microsoft Graph, and some cartoons come together with code.

Hear how a tech career can take you to space

Learn how Astronaut Stanley G. Love went from teaching programming to spending 306 hours in space.

Discover new ways to express your artistic side through AI

See how a creative senior cloud advocate uses Python and Azure to create amazing composite images.

Make your mark through a community project

Learn how to contribute to shared projects using MakeCode and Javascript.

[jetpack_subscription_form subscribe_placeholder=”Enter your email address” show_subscribers_total=”false” button_on_newline=”false” submit_button_text=”Hi,
sign up so you can get the latest
in breaking news, reviews,
opinions, events,
opportunities and
community updates right
in your inbox. ” custom_font_size=”16px” custom_border_radius=”0″ custom_border_weight=”1″ custom_padding=”15″ custom_spacing=”10″ submit_button_classes=”” email_field_classes=”” show_only_email_and_button=”true”]

Check out other stories making the news in the technology ecosystem in Africa and the Middle East.

Here is what you should know about Microsoft Build 2021 May digital event

Here is what you should know about Microsoft Build 2021 May digital event

Microsoft Build 2021 digital event keynote

Registration for Microsoft Build 2021 is opened and it will be a completely free digital-only event. It will be in the form of a 48 hour long virtual interactive experience available across all the time zones. Microsoft’s developer-focused event will start from 3 PM GMT, 6 PM EAT, 5 PM SAT, May 25th to 27th 2021.

Like last year, Microsoft notes registration for Build is free but to get access to the full interactive content you’ll need to register. However, sessions covered on the hero video such as the keynotes will not require you to be registered. Event attendees will be able to customize 48 hours of continuous content to get their digital event experience. The event will have both live segments such as the keynotes, live technical sessions and Q&A. As well as already recorded content sessions.

Whether you are a student or an experienced app developer, you will gain action-ready skills specific to what you do through immersive experiences, engaging with community, and one-on-one guidance from Microsoft engineers.

To enjoy a total conference experience Microsoft advises you to register as most sessions will require you to sign in. Registration will give you the ability to schedule your viewing events or sessions. And to access the connection zone, one-to-one consultations with an expert, and other community and networking sessions.

Featured speakers for Build include Satya Nadella, Microsoft CEO, Amanda Silver, CVP Products, Developer tools, Donovan Brown, and Scott Guthrie EVP, Cloud and AI Group. Others speakers are Scott Hanselman, Kayla Cinnamon, Rajesh Jha, Kevin Scott, Anna Hoffman, Dona Sarkar, Christina Warren and more.

Click here to register and visit the Microsoft Build 2021 digital event page for more details.

Imagine Cup finals @ Microsoft Build 2021

Build 2021 will also host the finals of the 2021 Microsoft Imagine Cup World Championship. Where Team REWEBA from Kenya alongside three other teams across the globe will present and showcase their solutions for a chance to win the competition.

What to expect?

  • Keynotes: Headlines and announcements delivered by executives
  • Technical/Breakout Sessions: More in-depth coverage of keynote content
  • Ask the Experts: Sessions with experts in cloud, desktop, mobile, and web development for guidance specific to your project or interests. 
  • Humans of IT: Discover the intersection between humanity and tech through inspirational stories about humans who use tech for good.
  • Table TopicsGather the community for live discussion on camera, and in chat! Get inspired by community experts, learn best practices, and discover helpful resources with other attendees.
  • Local Connections: Opportunity to engage with attendees on a local level. Dedicated time for local leadership to deliver an experience to help attendees find developers and experts with similar interests within their region.
  • Student Activities: Content covers key topics to help you get started across a variety of Microsoft technologies, job roles, and interests.
  • Learn Live: Guided online with a subject matter expert to walk and talk through Microsoft Learn modules​.
  • Partner Sessions: Connect with Microsoft Partners in either an Ask the Expert or Table Topics session
  • Product Roundtables: Two-way discussions between product teams and customers
  • Cloud Skills Challenge: Complete preset collections of online learning modules for a chance to win prizes.
  • One-on-One Consultations: One-on-One Consultations will provide Microsoft Build attendees a unique opportunity to connect with a Microsoft professional to discuss specific questions and solutions. Sessions are 45 minutes long and provide the only one-on-one setting at the conference.

Like previous Microsoft Build events stay tuned and we will bring you the keynote livestream and announcements from the event.

[jetpack_subscription_form subscribe_placeholder=”Enter your email address” show_subscribers_total=”false” button_on_newline=”false” submit_button_text=”Hi,
sign up so you can get the latest
in breaking news, reviews,
opinions, events,
opportunities and
community updates right
in your inbox. ” custom_font_size=”16px” custom_border_radius=”0″ custom_border_weight=”1″ custom_padding=”15″ custom_spacing=”10″ submit_button_classes=”” email_field_classes=”” show_only_email_and_button=”true”]

Check out other stories making the news in the technology ecosystem in Africa and the Middle East.

Microsoft is inviting female software engineers in Nigeria and Ghana to participate in a SE skills workshop

Microsoft is inviting female software engineers in Nigeria and Ghana to participate in a SE skills workshop

Microsoft is announcing a week-long software engineering skills workshop to empower female software engineers living in Ghana and Nigeria.

Microsoft’s LEAP Apprenticeship program and the Microsoft Africa Development Center bring the event as part of its commitment to empowering women in tech in Africa.

It is a virtual hands-on workshop and will take place from the 3rd to the 7th of May 2021.

The company says its goals are to help participants deepen their technical knowledge and sharpen their interview skills. It will also give them an opportunity to network and interact with Microsoft female software engineers.

female software engineers Microsoft Ghana Nigeria

Business Program Manager at Microsoft Nigeria, Princess Anya says this workshop is for you if you applied for a software engineering role in a top technology organization and couldn’t get the position.

To participate in the workshop check out the eligibility requirements from the application page. Some are to have a year and above experience in programming, be a resident of Nigeria or Ghana.

Click to find out more and apply to participate in the Microsoft software engineering skills workshop.

Don’t forget to kindly share this with anyone in your network who might benefit from this workshop.

[jetpack_subscription_form show_subscribers_total=”false” button_on_newline=”false” submit_button_text=”Hi,
sign up so you can get the latest
in breaking news, reviews,
opinions, events,
opportunities and
community updates right
in your inbox. ” custom_font_size=”16″ custom_border_radius=”0″ custom_border_weight=”1″ custom_padding=”15″ custom_spacing=”10″ submit_button_classes=”” email_field_classes=”” show_only_email_and_button=”true”]

Check out other stories making the news in the technology ecosystem in Africa and the Middle East.