Apprenticeship Opportunity, get Microsoft certified worth  KES 25000 – Kenya

Apprenticeship Opportunity, get Microsoft certified worth KES 25000 – Kenya

Do you want to be a developer and are passionate about cloud computing? Here’s an opportunity to be Microsoft certified in Azure. You will also get the chance to join the Microsoft AppFactory apprentice program.

The Microsoft AppFactory in Nanyuki, Kenya is giving an opportunity to get Microsoft certified in Azure Fundamentals AZ-900. It is also giving an opportunity to be shortlisted to join their AppFactory if you pass the exams.

Learn about deploying virtual machines, web applications, Iaas, PaaS, SaaS, etc. on Microsoft’s Azure cloud service. Get learning resources, Azure credit and a voucher to write the exams worth about twenty five thousand Kenyan Shillings.

Click the link for more details and apply if you are interested in this opportunity.

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October 2 Microsoft Event: Surface, Windows, Office, Mixed Reality and Gaming

October 2 Microsoft Event: Surface, Windows, Office, Mixed Reality and Gaming

Microsoft will host an event on October 2 and make some announcements. In such recent events, the company showcased new hardware as well as announced Windows updates. I’m not expecting this format to change even though Microsoft will mix things up.

The company sent out a “save the date” invite. With details being only date; 10.02.2019, venue; New York, NY and hashtag #MicrosoftEvent.

October 2

A mobile-first, cloud-first strategy
this is our focus for every device and every service that we launch at Microsoft.

Satya Nadella, Microsoft CEO

Last year the company announced a refresh of the family of devices and new accessories. The Surface Pro 6, Surface Laptop 2, Surface Studio and Surface Headphones.

October 2, 2019, Microsoft Event

I’m expecting Microsoft to announce new devices. A refresh of the Surface Pro, Laptop, Book and Surface Go devices to meet the latest hardware specifications. Fully adopting USB C as many have called for and expanding to new markets.

You will expect Microsoft to brief the media on what’s happening with HoloLens and the world of mixed reality.

Windows and Office will as in the past also get time to share new product updates and cross-device features.

You can also read what other Microsoft watchers think will happen at the event. Read what Mary Jo Foley at ZDNet and the guys at Windows Central have shared.

Let’s know what you think. What are you looking forward to seeing or hearing?

Microsoft Africa Development Center, other initiatives to help Africa make final leap

Microsoft Africa Development Center, other initiatives to help Africa make final leap

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Microsoft Middle East and Africa president Samer Abu-Ltaif says bold initiatives like the Microsoft Africa Development Center are needed. Talking about Africa taking a leap in the new era of innovation in the region.

Citing recent $100 million Microsoft investment to have extensive implications for the continent. By driving growth beyond the technology industry. Samer states that the work produced from the Africa Development Center sites will impact the financial services, manufacturing and agricultural industry. Industries he believes are increasingly important to the development of the African continent.

Africa is rapidly approaching a new era of innovation.

Microsoft Datacenters in South Africa, Google Artificial Intelligence Research Center in Ghana, IBM’s research centre in Kenya and South Africa are some of the initiatives tapping into Africa’s rich potential. These initiatives, emerging technologies coupled with skilled people will position Africa for the fourth Industrial Revolution.

Africa is rapidly approaching a new era of innovation. But, more bold initiatives like the Africa Development Center are needed to help the continent make that final leap to realizing its vast potential.

Do you share Samer’s views? Let us know what you think.

Microsoft announces new Azure edge sites in Egypt, Nigeria, Kenya, Israel

Microsoft announces new Azure edge sites in Egypt, Nigeria, Kenya, Israel

Microsoft announces thirty one new Azure edge sites.

Bringing its cloud customers a faster network and their consumers increased satisfaction. The announced sites will include new edge sites in Kenya and Nigeria. With upcoming sites in Egypt, Turkey and Israel later. The sites will be located in Nairobi, Lagos, Cairo and Tel Aviv.

Azure edge sites

Providing users fast and reliable access to their cloud services, apps and content is pivotal to a business’ success.

Yousef Khalid

Microsoft CVP Azure networking, Yousef Khalid talks about the latest development. He says the Azure Edge sites will provide application development teams increased visibility and higher availability. To access services that improve how they deliver global applications.

Through deployment and operation of globally and strategically placed edge sites, Microsoft dramatically accelerates the performance and experience when you are accessing apps, content, or services such as Azure and Office 365 on the Microsoft global network. – Yousef Khalid

What does this mean?

Infrastructure and development teams will now have; Improved optimization for application delivery. An enhanced customer experience and Private connectivity and dedicated performance through Azure ExpressRoute.

This will significantly improve user experience. Providing fast and reliable access to cloud services for our customers in the region. Local ISVs and startups can provide services to customers competitively and with confidence. – Wale Olokodana [Intelligent Cloud (Azure) Business Group Lead at Microsoft]

Microsoft announced datacenters in Middle East and Africa this year.

On this day 24 years ago Windows 95 became generally available

On this day 24 years ago Windows 95 became generally available

Windows 95 became generally avalable to the public on the 24th of August 2015.

Windows 95

The operating system (OS) was an upgrade from the Windows 3.x family. Bringing its MS-DOS based operating system and its Windows collection of solutions and services into one OS. In this upgrade Microsoft introduced a host of graphical changes to make it user friendly. The start Menu as we all know and like debuted with this OS.

Let’s go down memory lane.

Watch excerpts of the Launch event

windows 95

What do you remember about Windows 95? Your best features or tools? Let’s know, share them with us.