by Sylvester Addo | Mar 18, 2017 | 4Afrika, Developer, General, Microsoft Ghana
Register to join the Mobile Web Ghana hosted, Microsoft AppFactory and get free training and mentorship in app and web development.
Mobile Web Ghana is accepting registration from interested applicants to the 2nd cohort of the Microsoft AppFactory fellowship. The program under the Microsoft 4Afrika initiative, is a partnership between Microsoft Ghana and Mobile Web Ghana.
Earlier this year the program was officially launched at Mobile Web Ghana’s new campus.
The Microsoft AppFactory is a fully sponsored program where selected applicants get trained in Microsoft Technologies including Mobile Development, Web Development, Windows Development, project management, etc.
The program is also aimed at equipping the young software developers with hands-on experience while helping them build critical business skills to secure jobs or create their own businesses. Head over to the registration page to get started.
Some fellows of the 1st cohort shared their experience about their program;
I’ve been able to learn some valuable ethics and skills needed for the real world working environment; team work, consolidating different concepts together to build useful applications. – Derrick Korku
It’s been very challenging and innovative. I got to interact and learn from some of the industry’s best and dedicated professionals. Now I can tackle and solve problems. I have moved from just building anything to planning, building and deploying scalable applications. – Jeffrey Osei
Don’t forget you’ll need to have some form of knowledge in programming. A candidate must demonstrate the following as well as some of these will be used in determining your qualification:
A basic understanding of the computer science discipline
Coding proficiency in at least one high level language
Be a Logical Problem-solver
Be Passionate about technology
Be a Curious and continuous learner
Have above average communication skills and
Be a Team Player/Collaborator
A limited number will be selected so hurry to process your registration and don’t for get to let a friend know about the program.
Registered for the program, let us know what you think in the comments.
Registration web link http://mobilewebghana.org/ms-appfactory/
Source: Mobile Web Ghana
by Sylvester Addo | Feb 6, 2017 | Microsoft, Microsoft Ghana
Microsoft Ghana partners with the Data Protection Commission of Ghana for this years World privacy day. At the event Mr. Derek Appiah Ghana Country Manager, Microsoft mentioned NGO’s and Non Profits can benefit from the Microsoft’s Cloud for public good initiative.
This years Worlds’ Privacy and Data Protection day event in Ghana was on Ghana’s Digital Transformation journey. Mr. Appiah speaking during the Keynote said Digital transformation enables you to engage your customers, transform your products, empower your employees and optimize your operation.
Microsoft is committed to Ghana’s digital transformation journey through the development of cloud technology. Microsoft is working in partnership with relevant public and private stakeholders to create a framework for cloud computing which will be essential for businesses, organizations, governments and citizens.
Digital transformation enables you to engage your customers, transform your products, empower your employees and optimize your operation.
Microsoft is committed to creating a cloud for good structure that enables the people of Ghana to achieve more. We will work with the public and private sectors to continue designing a roadmap that is dedicated to preserving values that are timeless, universal but most importantly help the people feel safe, have confidence that the rights and protections that have long preserved the privacy of the personal information they commit to paper, remains in place as their information moves to the cloud.
Cloud computing is more advantageous as it’s more scalable and efficient. Business need to only have access to the internet to access cloud services. With cloud computing, small businesses get the advantages of big businesses without incurring the costs of a big business as they pay for what they use. It means that you pay as you use. This brings down the cost of doing business, which means that you can actually give value to more people.
Talking about the Public Cloud for Public Good initiative, he said qualifying NGO’s and Non profits will receive renewable Microsoft Azure credits. Microsoft under it’s philanthropies division is giving out one billion dollars in cloud computing resources to 70,000 non-profits and NGOs worldwide.
Visit Microsoft Philanthropy page to sign up and for more information on qualification or Check this out here (office for Non-Profits)
by Sylvester Addo | Nov 7, 2016 | General, Office
GNPC in a bid to keep employees productive and connected on the go have chosen Microsoft’s Office 365. But this deployment has to happen without any kind of interruptions to service delivery, as such they turned to Microsoft Fast Track and Microsoft Premier Services Support to help with migration.
Godfred Ofori-Som, IT manager of Ghana National Petroleum Corporation (GNPC), talks about the decision to use Microsoft Office 365, the adoption and migration process in a blog post.
In our bid to ensure that our employees stay constantly connected and equipped to work everywhere, including in the field, we decided to invest in a robust IT structure and in tools that support on-the-go connectivity. This is crucial to support timely communication internally as well as mission-critical email with partners, customers, suppliers and other key stakeholders.
Godfred talks about how the they were already using some Microsoft services like Windows server, Windows OS and had a Microsoft Enterprise Agreement. So based on that trust choosing office 365 was top and came natural to accomplish what they were looking for. Finding out about Microsoft’s Security support for hybrid and on premises deployments gave them a boost.
Our first step was to convince our management team that security and reliability wouldn’t be an issue. Once we established that Microsoft security capabilities are fully supported in hybrid and on-premises deployments alike, everyone was on board
The IT team had a challenge when it came to hybrid migration as they hadn’t deployed anything like this. Microsoft Fast Track and Microsoft Premier Services Support came in handy and helped assess their IT infrastructure and environment, and created an adoption.
We worked with Microsoft Premier Services Support, and together, FastTrack and Premier not only helped us deploy Office 365, but also developed a high-level view—a cloud strategy for the whole business. This included providing advice on how to migrate our other apps over time and get the most out of the capabilities and components of Office 365.
Microsoft FastTrack includes resources, tools and experts that help you rollout Office 365. The Microsoft FastTrack team believe a successful Office 365 rollout focuses on driving adoption and helping everyone understand the benefits of working in a new way.
Microsoft Premier Support services provides continuous hands-on assistance and immediate escalation for urgent issues, which speeds resolution and helps you keep your mission-critical systems up and running.
With the help of these Microsoft products and services, GNPC has moved their apps to the cloud.
Our employees are already changing the way they work. Managers can now share data with each other and access it even while they’re traveling—a new best practice—rather than store data on their computers. Employee communication and engagement have also been improved. Employees can connect on Yammer by posting photos, videos and more. Our Corporate Affairs department shares quick updates with staff on Yammer, which further drives collaboration among the teams within the business.
More Info: Microsoft Office
by Sylvester Addo | Oct 10, 2016 | Deals-In-Gh, Promotion, Windows 10, Windows 10 Mobile, WIndows Phone
Interested in a new Microsoft Lumia device? Check out the Telefonika Ghana Extended Offer promotion for deals.
In the Extended offer promotion, Telefonika Ghana is giving out some gifts with the purchase of any of the following Microsoft Lumia devices. The offer they say is valid while stock lasts. Headset, Bluetooth headset, Watch, Glass protector and Glass screen protector’s are the freebies being offered with the purchase of a discounted device.
We are giving away amazing freebies with every handset purchased from us. This promo has been extended to 20th September. Visit any of our stores throughout Ghana or our online store (www.telefonika.com). Offer is valid while stocks last.
* Microsoft Lumia 532 (Dual SIM) – GH¢ 239.00 + Free Glass screen protector + Watch
* Microsoft Lumia 535 – GH¢ 350.00 + Free Glass screen protector + Watch
* Microsoft Lumia 540 – GH¢ 295.00 + Headset
* Microsoft Lumia 550 – GH¢ 390.00 + Headset
* Microsoft Lumia 640 XL 4G LTE – GH¢ 690.00 + Free Glass screen protector + Watch
* Microsoft Lumia 650 – GH¢ 790.00 + Bluetooth Headset
* Microsoft Lumia 950 XL – GH¢ 1,590.00 + Free Glass screen protector
* Microsoft Lumia 950 XL(Dual SIM) – GH¢ 1,990.00 + Free Glass screen protector + Headset
The extended offer promotion is available at all Telefonika Ghana outlets nationwide. You’ll need to check with a different outlet if supplies are out in one place.
Are you going to take advantage of the offer and get you a new device? Found better offers? Share with the community, let us in on it.
Source: Telefonika Ghana
by Sylvester Addo | Sep 30, 2016 | Biz4Afrika, Microsoft Africa, Microsoft Ghana
Microsoft Ghana has partnered with Tigo Business (Tigo Ghana), Lenovo Africa, ITWORX and ZEPTO. The partnership is to empower small and medium enterprise businesses in Ghana. Through the Tigo Business SME Empowerment Roadshow program.
Photo Credit : ModernGhana.com
Tigo Ghana’s enterprise division, Tigo Business is taking with it a host of partners on it’s SME Empowerment Roadshow. They get joined by Microsoft Ghana, Lenovo Africa, ITWORX and ZEPTO. Each partner will contribute a package to make small to medium enterprises benefit from the program.
Microsoft Ghana will contribute through it’s Biz4Afrika initiative. Biz4Afrika is an online hub for African small and medium enterprises under the Microsoft 4Afrika program.
Biz4Afrika is an Africa-wide network of SMEs designed to enable a sustainable and connected community of entrepreneurs that will have a meaningful impact on job creation, global competitiveness and wealth creation in the long run.
Mr. Derek Appiah, Country Manager for Microsoft in Ghana on the partnership said;
Microsoft’s goal is to enable SME’s in Africa to start, grow and accelerate their businesses through affordable access to technology, world-class skills and innovation.
We aim to help this sector sustain their growth, reach their full potential and turn their ideas into reality via initiatives such as Biz4Afrika – an online hub for SMEs in Africa
Modern Ghana shares on how the partnership will work,
The partnership brings together an ecosystem of business solution providers ranging from content, connectivity, devices, software and financial expertise to help businesses build solid processes at world class standards and give them a competitive edge both locally and in the sub-region.
Each partner brings an array of expertise to the table. Microsoft will provide access to email, domain names, and basic book keeping tools under the Office 365 services. Through its subsidiary partners; ITworx, will provide a rich portfolio of enterprise productivity solutions, while Zepto will provide tablets with keyboards for easy use in stores, POS terminals and software solutions specifically designed for the enterprise space by ITWorx.
To register to be part of the program, visit the TIGO BUSINESS EMPOWERMENT ROADSHOW
Source: Modern Ghana
