Tag: IoT
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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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This 7-in-1 smart multi-plug outlet extender does it all
Meet the smart multi-plug outlet power extender that has it all, the Huntkey 7-in-1 smart Multi-Plug Outlet Extender SMD407C. The smart outlet extender comes with high-speed charging, safety points, and surge protection plus it is suitable for any occasion. The Huntkey SMD407C comes with 4 AC outlets, 2 USB A, and 1 USB C charging…
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The “coolest” new computer device, meet Raspberry Pi-powered robotics kit, pi-top [4]
Jeff Teper, Microsoft Corporate Vice President called the pi-top [4] one of the “coolest” new computer devices of last year. That’s after seeing the device in action at the annual .NET Conf in November last year. The pi-top [4] Robotics Kit is a Robotics Kit and Expansion Plate designed to introduce robotics and mechanical engineering to…
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We are committed to ensuring farming communities are equipped with AI, IoT, edge computing tools – Microsoft
Microsoft hosts a media round table event throwing light on its endeavours in the agricultural sector in Africa. With partners, Amiran Kenya Limited and Alliance for a Green Revolution in Africa (AGRA) joining Microsoft to share on their partnership journey in Kenya. At a time where industries are called to relook operation models to survive,…
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Microsoft showcases AI, IoT tech supporting sustainable farming at 40th GITEX Technology Week
Microsoft UAE is showcasing how it supports sustainable farming with AI and IoT at 40th GITEX Technology Week in Dubai. Using AI, Edge and IoT, Microsoft’s agricultural solution FarmBeats built on Azure enables data-driven farming to maximize agricultural output. This data-driven farming entails using data visualizations, analytics and machine learning. The results; it creates automated…
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Localizing Artificial Intelligence, Internet of Things to solve problems in Africa – IoT and AI Summit
Let’s think differently and use IoT to solve local problems says Jack Ngaare, MD of Microsoft Africa Development Center, Kenya site. He was sharing insights on Artificial Intelligence(AI) and Internet of Things(IoT) during keynote address at the third East Africa IoT and AI Summit. Speaking to delegates at the conference he emphasized the need to…
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Wazihub, Microsoft, Zindi, Soil Moisture Prediction Challenge
Help rural farmers in Africa predict soil humidity using sensor data from IoT. Wazihub and Microsoft are partnering with Zindi Africa to create the Wazihub Soil Moisture Prediction Challenge competition. The competition seeks to create a machine learning model capable of predicting soil humidity. Using past data from the soil and getting results in a…
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A solar powered mobile digital kiosk that empowers women across Rwanda
In Rwanda Microsoft is supporting African Renewable Energy Distributor (ARED), a technology for social good company. That provides a one stop shop – mobile digital kiosk – platform offering digital services and connectivity to customers in Rwanda. ARED CEO, Henri Nyakarundi says “our solar kiosk platform revolutionizes the way distribution network is built”. A recipient…
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The Engineers Hack 2019: Hacking solutions to local challenges #EngineersHack19
Microsoft Tech Community and Microsoft Student Partners invites students to participate in a hackathon event. Labelled the Engineers Hack 2019. A 36-hour hackathon event opened to students of all institutions of higher education in Kenya. The Engineers Hack will bring students together under one roof to build solutions to local challenges. Solutions to challenges in…
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Using AI, Edge, IoT for Agriculture, Microsoft FarmBeats addresses the challenges of farmers in Africa, starting in Kenya
An area of focus in Microsoft’s research is Agriculture. Microsoft research scientists are focusing on unleashing the future of agriculture using data driven techniques called precision farming. The process involves using broadband connectivity through TV whitespaces, connected to IoT sensors that enable data driven farming. These data when collected over time will help farmers improve…