Africa
The latest Africa coverage — news, analysis, and updates from the WindowsNews.AI desk.
Westcon-Comstor, Microsoft Launch Summit to Convert African Partners into AI and Cloud Solution Builders
An exclusive invite-only partner summit launching August 28 in Johannesburg aims to systematically retool African channel companies for the Microsoft cloud era. Westcon-Comstor, Microsoft’s primary...
NTT DATA Bets Big on Azure AI with Dedicated Microsoft Cloud Unit for Regulated Markets
NTT DATA has launched a dedicated global Microsoft Cloud business unit, concentrating thousands of consultants and over 24,000 Microsoft certifications under one umbrella to drive Azure AI adoption...
Overe.io and PRODATA Partnership Accelerates Microsoft 365 Security Across Africa’s Cloud Landscape
Africa’s digital transformation has shifted into an era defined by acceleration, ambition, and a mounting sense of urgency around security. With cloud adoption soaring across sectors—from...
MTN Group Accelerates Africa's Digital Transformation through Microsoft Azure Partnership
MTN Group, Africa's largest mobile network operator, has embarked on a transformative journey to modernize its telecommunications infrastructure by leveraging Microsoft Azure's cloud computing...
Microsoft Appoints Mirna Arif to Lead MEA Growth Markets, Driving Digital Transformation and Inclusion
In a major move underscoring its strategic focus on emerging digital markets, Microsoft has announced Mirna Arif as the new leader for its Middle East & Africa (MEA) Growth Markets segment. This...
Kenya Upskill Drive Targets 91% Mobile Users for AI Government Services
Kenya is rapidly emerging as a digital powerhouse in Africa, with its public sector poised to lead the continent's AI and cybersecurity transformation. The government's ambitious Digital Economy...
Microsoft's Cybersecurity Strategy in Africa: Infrastructure, Training & Partnerships
As digital transformation accelerates across Africa, Microsoft is positioning itself at the forefront of the continent's cybersecurity evolution through a multi-pronged strategy that combines...
Westcon-Comstor and Microsoft Forge Strategic Partnership to Accelerate Africa’s Cloud Transformation
Westcon-Comstor and Microsoft: A Transformative Partnership for Africa’s Cloud Future Westcon-Comstor’s appointment as the official pan-African distributor for Microsoft cloud solutions marks a...
Africa's Digital Transformation: Data Center Expansion by Tech Giants
The expansion of data centers by major technology companies such as Amazon Web Services (AWS), Microsoft Azure, and Google Cloud Platform (GCP) is significantly transforming Africa's digital...
TelCables-Megaport deal cuts Azure latency to sub-50ms across 21 African nations
The strategic partnership between TelCables West Africa and Megaport is set to transform cloud connectivity across the African continent, offering Windows users and businesses unprecedented access to...
Westcon-Comstor Becomes Microsoft Cloud Distributor Across Africa: Ushering in a New Era of Digital Transformation
Westcon-Comstor Named Microsoft Cloud Distributor: A New Era for Africa Westcon-Comstor, a leading global technology distributor, has officially expanded its partnership with Microsoft to become the...
African startups turn to AI and Microsoft partnerships to solve agriculture, health, and finance gaps
Africa's Thriving Tech Ecosystem: AI Innovations and Strategic Collaborations Africa's technology landscape is undergoing a remarkable transformation, with artificial intelligence (AI) innovations...