Category: Microsoft Africa Transformation Office
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What are the benefits of using SharePoint?
What is Microsoft SharePoint Microsoft SharePoint is a web-based collaborative platform that integrates with Microsoft Office. It is primarily used for document management and storage, but it also provides features such as intranet portals, social networking, and business intelligence. SharePoint in Microsoft 365 empowers teamwork with dynamic and productive team sites for every project team,…
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IT teams at risk of being caught unawares by new OT threat, according to Microsoft’s latest threat intelligence
New research from Microsoft reveals that attackers are increasingly making use of operational technology to gain new entryways into company networks. Microsoft’s latest Cyber Signals report highlights how cybercriminals are using Operational Technology (OT) as gateways into an organization’s network. This comes at a time when IoT connections in the region are growing with the…
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Microsoft to host maiden Xbox Game Studios Game Camp in Africa
Microsoft’s Africa Transformation Office (ATO) is announcing a two-day Xbox Game Studios Game Camp in Africa. To empower African creators to realize their potential in the gaming industry through unique learning experiences from industry leaders. The conference will run from July 15th – 16th, 2023. The two full days events are themed “The Journey of…
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Microsoft, OCP Africa to improve farmer productivity with digital agriculture platform
Microsoft is partnering with OCP Africa through its Africa Transformation Office (ATO), with the goal of positively impacting smallholder farmers and Agri-stakeholders across Africa by 2025. OCP Africa, an African company that provides fertilizer solutions tailored to local conditions as well as the needs of soils and crops throughout the continent, will collaborate with Microsoft…
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Microsoft launches technical skill-enhancement program for university lecturers.
The Microsoft Africa Development Centre (ADC) and Microsoft Leap are delighted to launch an inaugural workshop intentionally designed for university lecturers, proficient in leading technology-focused courses. University lecturers will be provided with an opportunity to engage with fellow educators in skill enhancement modules and identify best practices to incorporate into their curriculum. The 12-week program,…
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Microsoft to train and support Moroccan student developers, startups, SMEs
Microsoft is partnering with the Mohammed VI Polytechnic University (UM6P) to provide Moroccan student developers, startups, and Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) with training, resources, and technology. Microsoft and UM6P will develop a curriculum to skill up Moroccan student developers to prepare them for the job market. Startups incubated at the UM6P startup campus will get…