Microsoft is inviting developers and software architects to a one day training event in Lagos.
Microsoft is hosting a free one day Microsoft Azure Training Day event for developers and software architects. The training will be on migrating applications to the cloud.
The training is scheduled to take place 13th September 2019, 8am at the Microsoft Office in Nigeria. (6th Floor, Civic Towers Ozumba Mbadiwe Street, Victoria Island).
The invitation reads;
Join us at Microsoft Azure Training Day: Migrating Applications to the Cloud. A free, one-day event for developers and architects to learn the steps and decision-making process of a migration. Assume the role of a member of the fictional Tailwind Traders’ cloud-migration team as it transitions a recent acquisition, Northwind, to the Azure cloud platform. Please make sure to bring your laptops to the training
Topics will include migrating web applications and moving your database to Azure, deploying your application faster and safer and more.
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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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.
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.
Accra .Net user group community invites you to join them for the August meetup. The meeting themed INTRO TO MICROSOFT AZURE, will focus on Microsoft cloud platform Azure.
The invitation reads;
“Come join us as we demystify Microsoft Azure and learn how to develop modern cloud applications. from our seasoned and experienced speakers. Come connect, network, learn and share you love and passion for technology”
Liquid Telecom hosted an Azure Accelerator conference in Mauritius in partnership with Microsoft. The event saw attendees learning how to benefit from Microsoft’s Azure and cloud services.
This year Microsoft announced Africa cloud datacenters for customers and organizations in the region. Microsoft cloud partner Liquid Telecom, together with Microsoft invited organizations to the event to learn and explore what the African Azure Cloud meant for African businesses.
Event speakers expounded on digital transformation, cloud trends, cyber security, their impact in the cloud and more. The Azure Accelerator Conference in Mauritius also showcased how some local businesses are already using the services. Participants were able to meet and network with Liquid Telecom and Microsoft experts.
