Microsoft, South Africa and AI

Microsoft to invest $300 million more in South Africa's AI infrastructure
Microsoft will invest an additional 5.4 billion rand ($296.81 million) by the end of 2027 to expand its cloud and artificial intelligence infrastructure in South Africa to meet the growing demand for the company's Azure services in the region.
To Grow Africa’s AI Economy, Microsoft Invests $300m In Datacenters
Microsoft will invest $295 million over the next two years in South Africa on AI and cloud infrastructure, and will train 1 million youngsters.
Microsoft to make $298m AI investment in South Africa
Tech giant Microsoft will invest $298 million on artificial intelligence (AI) and data centre infrastructure in South Africa, the company's vice-chair said Thursday. The multinational announced in January it would provide one million South Africans with AI and cyber security training opportunities by 2026.
Microsoft to invest additional 5.4 billion rand in South Africa AI infrastructure
Microsoft will invest an additional 5.4 billion rand ($296.81 million) in artificial intelligence (AI) infrastructure in South Africa, Microsoft Vice Chair and President Brad Smith said on Thursday.
Microsoft pledges R5.4bn investment in South Africa's AI and data infrastructure
Microsoft announces a groundbreaking R5. 4 billion investment in South Africa, aimed at training one million citizens in AI and creating vital employment opportunities through technological advancement.
Microsoft Transforms Communications With Agentic AI Avatars From D-ID
D-ID real-time AI avatars are adding a visually engaging, natural layer to Microsoft's autonomous AI agents, enhancing ...
What is Mistral AI? Everything to know about the OpenAI competitor
Mistral AI, the French company behind AI assistant Le Chat and several foundational models, is officially regarded as one of ...
Microsoft unveils AI agents for sales, striking back at Salesforce
Microsoft announced two new AI agents for sales that double as a competitive response to Salesforce in an area where both ...
What Is Copilot? Microsoft's AI Assistant Explained
Microsoft’s Copilot generative AI is popping up in Windows, Edge, Office apps, and Bing. But just what exactly is it? Here’s ...
Microsoft Takes on Salesforce With New AI Sales Agents
Learn more about the two new AI tools from Microsoft, dubbed Sales Agent and Sales Chat, that are poised to help the company ...
4 Reasons to Buy This Artificial Intelligence (AI) Stock on the Dip
Microsoft remains one of the best stocks investors can buy to gain exposure to the high-level themes in the AI revolution.
Microsoft to invest about $300 million more in AI infrastructure in South Africa
Microsoft will invest an additional 5.4 billion rand ($296.81 million) in artificial intelligence (AI) infrastructure in ...
Microsoft's potential pivot on performance reviews shows how tech companies are leaning into efficiency as the AI wars heat up
Microsoft has a reputation for a softer stance on employee performance than other Big Tech companies. That could be about to ...