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The latest South Africa Tech coverage — news, analysis, and updates from the WindowsNews.AI desk.
Microsoft's Digital Natives Programme Welcomes iiDENTIFii: Biometric Identity Verification Comes to Azure Marketplace
Microsoft has added South African biometric verification company iiDENTIFii to its Digital Natives Programme, bringing advanced facial recognition and liveness detection technology to the Azure...
MTN Group's Groundbreaking Microsoft Certification Drive Accelerates Africa's Digital Transformation
In the rapidly evolving landscape of Africa’s digital economy, MTN Group has positioned itself as a seminal force for technological transformation, achieving a continental breakthrough by...
Windows 10 End of Support in South Africa: Risks, Upgrade Paths, and Practical Guidance for 2025
As Microsoft’s planned end of support date for Windows 10—October 14, 2025—draws closer, users worldwide are being called upon to confront a pivotal technology transition. For South African...
How Microsoft Sentinel is Revolutionizing Cybersecurity in South Africa
South Africa's cybersecurity landscape is at a critical juncture, with digital transformation accelerating across industries and cyber threats growing in sophistication. Microsoft Sentinel,...
Time is Running Out: Upgrade to Windows 11 Before the October 14, 2025 Deadline
Time is Running Out: Upgrade to Windows 11 Before the October 14, 2025 Deadline The clock is ticking for Windows 10 users. Microsoft is ending support for its long-standing operating system on...
Tier 5 Technologies and MongoDB Partnership Fuels West Africa's Digital Revolution
West Africa's digital transformation landscape just received a major boost with the strategic partnership between Tier 5 Technologies and MongoDB. This collaboration aims to accelerate cloud...
BUI Partners with iTOO to Launch South Africa’s First Cyber Warranty for Business Resilience
South African businesses now have a groundbreaking safety net against cyberattacks: a warranty that not only promises to help recover from breaches but also ensures proactive defense is in place from...
Microsoft Azure Fuels South Africa's Cloud Computing Revolution
In the heart of Africa's most advanced economy, a quiet revolution is underway as South African businesses and government entities increasingly turn to cloud computing to fuel their digital...
The Vanishing IT Assistant: Crisis in Cape Town's Higher Education Tech
In the bustling heart of Cape Town, South Africa, a quiet crisis is unfolding within the realm of higher education technology. Once a staple of campus life, the role of the IT assistant—a hands-on...
Azure Data Scientist Roles Decline 42% as AI Automation Reshapes Cloud Careers
The digital landscape for cloud professionals is shifting beneath our feet, with Microsoft Azure Data Scientist roles experiencing a curious evaporation from job boards worldwide. Recent analysis of...
Gebeya Joins Microsoft Programs: AI-Powered Revolution for Africa's Tech Ecosystem
The announcement that Gebeya, a leading Pan-African SaaS marketplace, has been accepted into Microsoft's prestigious ISV Success Program and Azure Startup Program represents more than just another...