Microsoft’s acquisition of Nokia delayed

Nokia expects the transaction whereby the company will sell substantially all of its Devices and Services business and license its patents to Microsoft to close in April 2014 – rather than during the current quarter, as initially thought. The two companies remain...

Schneider data centre for Microsoft SA

Africa’s first Microsoft Technology Centre (MTC), located in Johannesburg, has rolled out a complete power and cooling solution from APC by Schneider Electric. The high-tech multi-million rand MTC facility aims to assist local companies of all sizes become more...

September launch for Xbox One console

Microsoft’s Xbox One will be launched in South Africa in September 2014. This was confirmed yesterday by distributor Westcon-Comztek. Touted as more than just a gaming console, the Xbox One promoted by Microsoft as the ultimate all-in-one entertainment system built...

Microsoft solutions boost student privacy

Microsoft has opened its annual Microsoft in Education Global Forum by emphasising the importance of student privacy and reaffirming its commitment to helping ensure that student data is never mined for advertising and marketing purposes. The opening keynote speech,...

Microsoft clamps down on SA pirates

Efforts led by Microsoft’s Digital Crimes Unit (DCU) and Anti-Piracy teams have resulted in the successful arrest and conviction of local software pirates. In cooperation with the South African Police Service’s (SAPS) Directorate Priority Crimes Investigations...