Every year, Microsoft hosts a global competition for students aged 13 to 22, to showcase their comprehensive knowledge in Microsoft Office. The Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS) World Championship tests students’ skills on Microsoft Office Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
Students will be tested in the following Microsoft Office suite programs. Microsoft Word 2016 and Word 2019, Microsoft Excel 2016 and Excel 2019, Microsoft Office PowerPoint 2016 and PowerPoint 2019. Winners from national qualification rounds to represent their countries at the World Championship. Where they can win a cash price of up to $7000, trophy, certificate and other prizes.
To represent your country at the MOS World Championship, you’ll need to first be named your nation’s champion by competing in a regional competition hosted by Certiport’s network of Authorized Partners. You can see the full list of partners and nations that compete here. In addition, each country has its own selection process, so make sure to connect with your local Partner to find out how you can prepare to compete in the MOS World Championship in 2020.
Certiport Inc., a Pearson VUE business and the leading provider of learning curriculum host the Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS) World Championship.
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Microsoft in partnership with the Abu Dhabi Smart Solution Services Authority (ADSSSA) host Innovation Summit.
An event that brought together innovators, business leader and IT decision makers. Conversations on the day centered on using Artificial Intelligence, hybrid cloud, data management and compliance. To drive digital transformation and promote economic development across the emirate.
Microsoft held break out sessions to expound on solutions such as Office of the Future with Microsoft 365, Transforming Government Services with AI, Data Centre Modernization with Azure and Hybrid Cloud in the Government Sector. There was an exhibition area where Microsoft and Microsoft partners showcased innovations.
Microsoft participates in Artificial Intelligence Week Middle East (AIWEEKME) 2019 showcasing the power of Microsoft AI (Artificial Intelligence).
The 2nd edition of AIWEEkME took place in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. Bringing together an ecosystem to understand how AI can transform their industries. Helping business leaders understand why their organizations need to take the AI journey was one goal of the event.
Microsoft Gulf at Artificial Intelligence Week Middle East
Microsoft’s booth at the exhibition area showcased some of the many capabilities in technology the company boasts of in AI.
Khaled El Shabrawy, UAE Public Sector Government Cloud Solutions Executive at Microsoft, joined government leaders on the keynote panel. Sponsored by Microsoft, the keynote panelists shared insights on the topic, Towards an AI-powered society. Talking about what it takes to govern and control AI, as well as the industries that really need it.
Azure Business Group Lead, Microsoft Gulf, Necip Ozyucel spoke with the audience on artificial intelligence in the UAE and amplifying human Ingenuity. He shared insights from Microsoft’s collaborative whitepaper with EY on AI in the region.
Microsoft also hosted a Tomorrow’s Tech, Today masterclass on AI Bots and the Internet of Things. Led by Firas Bou Fakhereddine, Microsoft Cloud Solutions Architect, Data & AI.
There were other non Microsoft led areas of discussion during the event. They include smart cities for todays tech savvy citizens, revolutionizing the delivery of city services and the Future Impact of AI on Cyber Crime.
Data enthusiasts from Zambia, Ghana, Kenya, Rwanda, Nigeria, South Africa, Uganda, etc. get the opportunity to improve their skills. Earning an accredited data science certificate by completing the Microsoft Professional Program in Data Science.
169 out of 374 enrolled participants have completed the required modules. They will go on to receive a Microsoft Professional Program in Data Science certification when they complete the final project.
DataHack4FI is an initiative by Insight2impact (i2i) to drive data science digital skills development for African youths. Providing a platform that encourages data enthusiasts across Africa to use data and data analytics to solve challenges experienced by individuals or communities.
Microsoft and Liquid telecom are sponsoring Season 3 of DataHack4FI. Data enthusiasts will get an opportunity to take the $999 Microsoft Professional Program for free. While Liquid telecom will host the Microsoft Professional Program for Data Science on its 21st Century Skills for Africa platform.
DataHack4FI says top performers will be paired with an emerging technology company. To collaborate in the design of innovative products and services that advance financial or economic inclusion.
Africa’s largest telecoms and technology event gets bigger. We highlight what you can look forward to at AfricaCom 2019.
AfricaCom has grown to become the trade show to look forward to yearly in Africa. I’m sure it can be called the African version of; GITEX Technology Week, CES, IFA Berlin, COMPUTEX TAIPIE, etc. It can be argued, but this is the closest event i know that brings the ecosystem together.
It will bring together individuals and organizations in the African technology and telecommunication ecosystem. Highlighting the accelerating digital transformation taking place across various sectors of the continent. With organizations showcasing latest innovations and technologies. The event takes place in a mashup of conference and exhibition setting in Cape Town, South Africa.
AfricaCom 2019 will see the introduction of a new event; AfricaTech, focused on enterprise digital transformation. This year other global events will co-locate with AfricaCom. These include AI Summit, Internet of Things World, Data Centrer World and AfricaTech.
Activities to look forward to are;
The AHUB – Connecting tech Start-ups, Corporates and Investors
Women in Tech – The Women in Tech Centre Stage Takeover
AfricaTech DemoPods – Interactive showcase of disruptive technologies
KeyNotes
AfricaCom 2019 will have many activities taking place simultaneously across Cape Town Convention Center 1 and 2. Using the event guide helps you decide on the events you are most interested in attending. As well as navigate the event center.
You will want to check out the dedicated technology zones. The Zone is dedicated to Internet of Things, Blockchain, Artificial Intelligence, Fintech, Cloud Computing.
