Cheaper Microsoft Nextbook tablets land at Makro
By Robin-Leigh Chetty 11 November 2014Microsoft SA has partnered with Makro to debut two new competitively priced Nextbook tablets. FULL STORY >
Microsoft rebrands future Lumia smartphones and drops Nokia
By Robin-Leigh Chetty 24 October 2014Nokia’s name has been dropped and re-branded as Microsoft Lumia FULL STORY >
Nokia Lumia 930
By Robin-Leigh Chetty 3 October 2014Fitted with one of the best-in-class displays and the newly enhanced Windows Phone 8.1 OS, there is plenty to like about the Nokia Lumia 930. Now Microsoft has a worthy smartphone to pit against its Android and iOS rivals. FULL STORY >
Microsoft showcases new look Windows 10 OS
By Robin-Leigh Chetty 1 October 2014Microsoft has served up a first look at its new desktop dedicated operating system, named Windows 10, along with a new collaborative user program to better enhance the software's overall experience. FULL STORY >
Xbox One console now in stores for local customers
By Robin-Leigh Chetty 23 September 2014Available in stores nationwide, Microsoft has officially launched its next-gen console, the Xbox One, as it seeks to gain territory lost to some of its rivals earlier releases. FULL STORY >
New look Microsoft MSN portal set for SA unveiling
By Robin-Leigh Chetty 17 September 2014Armed with a sleek and simple interface, the newly designed MSN online portal from Microsoft, aligns its cloud-first, mobile-first vision for the local internet user, as well as integrating new Bing apps for multiple form factors and OS use. FULL STORY >
What’s shaping IT in Africa?
By Staff Writer 23 July 2014African leaders are actively promoting ICT infrastructure development, affordable access technologies and localised ICT sector growth, in partnership with global ICT vendors who see Africa as the next big frontier. Tracy Burrows delves deeper. FULL STORY >
TechSmart Business - Tech News
By Staff Writer 18 July 2014We provide a quick roundup of the key stories gripping the tech world this month, as the HTC One (M8) launches in SA, Microsoft SA name its new MD and Amazon battles to keep its drones in the air. FULL STORY >
Microsoft reportedly working on fitness tracking wearable
By Robin-Leigh Chetty 3 July 2014According to reports, Microsoft is set to enter the ever-expanding wearable market with its own fitness tracking wristband. But where is their smartwatch? FULL STORY >
Microsoft SA names Zoaib Hoosen as new MD
By Robin-Leigh Chetty 1 July 2014Microsoft SA has named Zoaib Hoosen as its new Managing Director effective immediately, with outgoing MD, Mteto Nyati focusing on growth across Microsoft's Middle East and African emerging markets. FULL STORY >
Microsoft rolls out latest Android powered Nokia X2 smartphone
By Robin-Leigh Chetty 24 June 2014Microsoft continues its push with Android powered devices by unveiling the Dual-SIM Nokia X2, priced at a competitive and wallet-friendly €100 (R1 440). FULL STORY >
Microsoft plans to increase OneDrive's free storage capacity for all users
By Robin-Leigh Chetty 24 June 2014Microsoft has announced its plan to increase the free storage capacity available to all OneDrive users, offering 15 GB to non-subscribers, and 1 TB to Office 365 subscribers. FULL STORY >
Gaming News Roundup – The Fantastic E3 2014 Edition
By Ryan Noik 13 June 2014In this week’s GNR: E3 shows its strength, Batman: Arkham Knight boasts a batmobile and more details on Dragon Age: Inquisition come to the fore. FULL STORY >
Microsoft focuses on enhanced mobility for local enterprises
By Robin-Leigh Chetty 11 June 2014We recently sat down with Clifford de Wit, developer experience director at Microsoft South Africa, who provided insight on the company's approach to enterprise mobility and renewed efforts in the cloud services space. Which is great... FULL STORY >
Microsoft E3 presentation mixes the familiar and the new in a formidable line-up
By Ryan Noik 10 June 2014Along with the likes of Sony, EA and Ubisoft, another major showcase gaming event at the Electronic Entertainment Expo (E3), currently underway in Los Angeles, is traditionally Microsoft’s own, as the company... FULL STORY >
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