Microsoft signs MoU with Ministry of ICT & National Guidance Uganda
Microsoft has signed a partnership with the Ugandan ministry of ICT in what it calls strategic. The partnership, Microsoft says aims to create a sustainable, scalable project and initiatives that will leverage Microsoft technologies. The Uganda Ministry of ICT and National Guidance also believes the MoU with Microsoft will help support Ugandan Innovators under their National ICT Initiatives Support Program.
“Microsoft EA has signed a strategic MoU with Ministry of ICT & National Guidance UG that aims to create sustainable, scalable project & initiatives that will leverage Microsoft technologies & expertise to transform Uganda’s innovation landscape for socio-economic development.” Angela Nganga – Government Affairs Lead Middle East and Africa, Microsoft
Uganda’s Ministry of ICT says one of the objectives for signing the MOU is to “support the development of next generation applications“. It hope to achieve this, “by building technical expertise that spur innovation through initiatives such as the Microsoft App Factory Program“.
Uganda’s National ICT Initiatives Support Programme (NIISP) was setup to facilitate the creation of an ICT Innovation ecosystem and marketplace for Ugandan innovative digital products. The NIISP also aims at facilitating growth and development of the software applications and innovations industry in Uganda.
Microsoft’s latest OS update Windows 10 October 2018 Update is rolling out and you should be getting it soon
Yusuf Mehdi, Microsoft Corporate Vice President, Modern Life & Devices, during the October 2018 Event ?:windowscentral.com
On October 2nd Microsoft held a private event where it announced new Surface devices and Windows 10’s latest update. Microsoft Windows 10 October 2018 Update, the update introduces new, helpful and productive features. I earlier mentioned What to expect in Windows 10 RS5, October 2018 Update as had been in testing by Insiders.
The update was scheduled to go live from the 9th of October 2018. But was available for download manually from the 2nd. I had a successful installation on my daily device using the Update Assistant. Some users started reporting of files disappearing after the update. Microsoft then pulled the update to address this situation that seemed to be escalating. Introducing patch fixes and now it is safe to say allow it to show up in windows update, before doing the upgrade.
Timeline feature across devices, making syncing easy
Introducing this update Yusuf Mehdi, Corporate Vice President, Modern Life & Devices, Microsoft, talked about how Microsoft wants to help you manage your digital lifestyle. By introducing technology that empowers rather than overwhelm.
“We are centering on our area of strength and passion to empower a new era of personal productivity in every aspect of your lives.
Not just at work, but also in how you live, learn, and play.
We will help you make the most of your time, with experiences that help you across your whole life and across all of your devices.” – Yusuf Mehdi
Snip and Sketch in latest update to replace snipping tool
Windows 10 October 2018 Update and helping you stay productive
Hammering in on Windows 10 bridging the gap between a multi device world. Features such as Your Phone App, Windows Timeline, let you seamlessly work on your phone from your PC without touching your phone. This is no matter your phone OS. The android version is in full operation with the iOS expected soon.
Microsoft believes you should be able to pick the phone you want, the laptop you want. “No matter where you are, what device you are using, or where your content lives, you should always be ready to be productive“.
Check out all the new features here. Head out and check if your PC is ready to receive the update. If you can’t wait and can handle complexities you can manually trigger the update. Using the Media Creation Tool or Update Assistant.
Opportunité de stage à Brazzaville, Congo. Vous cherchent à construire une expérience de travail avec possibilité réel, l’expérience réelle et véritable formation? Savoir plus.
Vous cherchez un moyen de commencer votre carrière? Vous cherchez à construire une expérience professionnelle dans un environnement en plein essor? Le programme de stages Interns4Afrika offre aux jeunes une expérience unique. Celui qui est dynamique et agile avec des organisations sur le continent africain.
Le programme de stages Interns4Afrika offre aux jeunes talents une expérience unique avec une organisation technologique dynamique et agile sur le continent africain. Que vous soyez en herbe pour un avenir dans les ventes, le marketing ou la technologie, ceci est votre chance de lancer votre avenir. – 4Afrika
Avec cette offre, vous travaillerez pour 6 mois avec une organisation partenaire Microsoft à Brazzaville, au Congo sur des projets réels. Vous collaborerez et apprenez de vos collègues.
Développement des habiletés en de classe mondiale est sur les plans de Microsoft pour aider les Africains à développer des compétences pour l’ esprit d’ entreprise et l’ amélioration de l’ employabilité et la compétitivité.
Microsoft dit, en tant que leader dans la plate – forme et de la productivité pour le premier mobile, le monde premier nuage, nous croyons à ce que les gens rendent possible. Notre mission est de permettre à chaque personne et chaque organisation sur la planète pour obtenir plus.
L’initiative Microsoft 4Afrika nous a permis de lier notre croissance avec des approches qui permettent d’ accélérer la croissance pour le continent dans trois domaines critiques du développement. Compétences de classe mondiale, l’ accès et l’ innovation. Chacun de ces portant sur différents aspects qui aideront à encourager les jeunes africains, les entrepreneurs, les promoteurs et les chefs d’entreprise et civiques. Pour transformer degrandes idées une réalité qui peut aider leur communauté, leur pays, le continent et au -delà.
Stage à Brazzaville, au Congo
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Microsoft 4Afrika Skills IT Technical Support Internship in Brazzaville opportunity, Get real experience and real training.
Are you looking for a way to kick start your career? Looking to build some work experience in a thriving environment? The Microsoft 4Afrika Skills IT Technical Support Internship in Brazzaville will offer you a unique experience. One that is dynamic and agile with partner organizations in Congo.
The Interns4Afrika internship program offers talented young people a unique experience with a dynamic and agile technology organization on the African continent. Whether you’re aspiring for a future in sales, marketing or technology, this is your chance to kick-start your future. – Microsoft 4Afrika
IT Technical Support Internship in Brazzaville will offer work for 6 months with a Microsoft partner organization in Congo on real projects. You’ll collaborate and learn from your colleagues.
World-Class Skills is about Microsoft’s plans to help Africans develop skills for entrepreneurship and improved employability and competitiveness.
Microsoft says, as a leader in platform and productivity for the mobile-first, cloud-first world, “we believe in what people make possible. Our mission is to empower every person and every organization on the planet to achieve more.”
IT Technical Support Internship in Brazzaville, Congo
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Microsoft announce Surface Pro 6 with latest hardware specs and new color options
In a media only event held in New York City, Microsoft unveiled a host of devices and solutions. Microsoft out doored new refreshes of its premium Surface devices. The Surface Pro 6, Surface Laptop 2, Surface Studio 2 and a new Surface Headphone. All to give you an intuitive Windows 10 experience.
Out to share and introduce the latest Surface devices was Panos Panay, Microsoft’s Chief Product Officer. Panos said “we redesigned the whole insider for the first ever quad core processor in this form factor”. He also shared the Surface pro 6 is 67% more powerful than the Surface Pro. Weighs 1.7 lbs. and has a battery life of about 13.5 hours.
Let’s take a look at the new Surface Pro 6
Introducing the new device, Panos said “this is the most powerful Surface Pro yet. Comes with the latest 8th generation Intel Quad Core processor. At more than 67 percent faster than 5th generation Surface Pro. We’ve redesigned Surface Pro 6 to pack in power but keep the portability, versatility and all-day battery we know our fans love.”
The device come in two color options, the platinum and matte black. It is available to pre-order starting from $899.00 and will start shipping from the 16th of October. You can currently order the matte black with i5, 8GB RAM and 256 GB and above only, which starts at $1,199.00.
Daniel Rubino of WindowsCentral got the chance to review the device and this is what he had to say.
There you have it. What do you think about the latest offering?
Microsoft Ignite The Tour will take place in Johannesburg, Tel Aviv and Dubai in 2019
Microsoft’s annual developers and IT professionals conference, Ignite, is hitting the roads. Microsoft Ignite is going global and will be in a city near you. Microsoft promises to bring the same vibe to you on this tour during a two day event. This announcement came at the end of the conference which took place in Orlando, Florida just some days ago. Next years will also be in Orlando and you can pre-register for Microsoft Ignite 2019 now.
Announcing #MSIgniteTheTour, a free technical training event for developers & tech professionals. 100+ deep-dive sessions, expert connections, and community building.
From all indications Microsoft Ignite The Tour seems to be a replacement for Microsoft TechSummit which has the same goal. So TechSummit fans this will be the go to event next year.
Promising over 100 sessions the event will help you grow your skills, explore new technology and connect with Microsoft engineers. If you are planning to attend there will be so many topics and sessions you’ll need to tailor the experience to what you want to leave with.
In the Microsoft Middle East and Africa region the conferences will take place in Johannesburg, Tel Aviv and Dubai. The Johannesburg, South Africa event is scheduled to take place January 28-29, 2019. January 22-23, 2019 in Tel Aviv, Israel and Dubai, United Arab Emirates, March 27-28, 2019.
Dear Microsoft can we have some of these events across West, North and East Africa? Thank You. I think I spoke the mind of a lot of developers and IT Pros in the region.
Head over to the Microsoft Ignite The Tour event pages of each city for more details and register.
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