Microsoft for Startups, Author at Microsoft for Startups Blog http://approjects.co.za/?big=en-us/startups/blog Wed, 05 Mar 2025 22:49:19 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.7.2 http://approjects.co.za/?big=en-us/startups/blog/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/cropped-Microsoft-favicon_rgb-1-32x32.png Microsoft for Startups, Author at Microsoft for Startups Blog http://approjects.co.za/?big=en-us/startups/blog 32 32 D-ID partners with Microsoft to deliver Al-powered avatars, transforming communication, customer interaction, and accessibility http://approjects.co.za/?big=en-us/startups/blog/d-id-technology-to-enable-microsoft-business-users-to-seamlessly-move-towards-agentic-future/ http://approjects.co.za/?big=en-us/startups/blog/d-id-technology-to-enable-microsoft-business-users-to-seamlessly-move-towards-agentic-future/#respond Wed, 05 Mar 2025 17:00:00 +0000 http://approjects.co.za/?big=en-us/startups/blog/?p=2892 D-ID, one of the leading platforms for the generation of AI-powered interactions and content creation, is excited to announce a partnership with Microsoft, bringing D-ID’s advanced technology to Microsoft Azure.

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]]> http://approjects.co.za/?big=en-us/startups/blog/d-id-technology-to-enable-microsoft-business-users-to-seamlessly-move-towards-agentic-future/feed/ 0 Teaming with USC Iovine and Young Academy to Empower the Next Generation of AI Innovators http://approjects.co.za/?big=en-us/startups/blog/innovationquest/ http://approjects.co.za/?big=en-us/startups/blog/innovationquest/#respond Wed, 16 Oct 2024 14:49:49 +0000 https://startups.microsoft.com/blog/?p=2050 We recently had the privilege of teaming up with the USC Iovine and Young Academy (IYA), making Microsoft the official cloud and AI provider for student-led AI innovation through their flagship program, Innovation Quest.  When I was invited to help kickoff Innovation Quest on behalf of the Microsoft for Startups team, I’ll admit, despite having...

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]]> http://approjects.co.za/?big=en-us/startups/blog/innovationquest/feed/ 0 Entrepreneur First’s Autumn AI Cohort Chooses Microsoft Azure as Exclusive Cloud Partner for Defensive Tech Innovation  http://approjects.co.za/?big=en-us/startups/blog/entrepreneur-firsts-autumn-ai-cohort-chooses-microsoft-azure-as-exclusive-cloud-partner-for-defensive-tech-innovation/ http://approjects.co.za/?big=en-us/startups/blog/entrepreneur-firsts-autumn-ai-cohort-chooses-microsoft-azure-as-exclusive-cloud-partner-for-defensive-tech-innovation/#respond Thu, 12 Sep 2024 12:00:38 +0000 http://approjects.co.za/?big=en-us/startups/blog/?p=1999 At Microsoft for Startups, we are committed to empowering the next generation of AI innovators. We recognize the substantial investment of capital and resources needed to develop cutting-edge AI solutions. To help address this challenge, we’ve teamed with London-based Entrepreneur First to provide up to $350,000 in Azure Credits to startups in their Autumn AI...

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]]> http://approjects.co.za/?big=en-us/startups/blog/entrepreneur-firsts-autumn-ai-cohort-chooses-microsoft-azure-as-exclusive-cloud-partner-for-defensive-tech-innovation/feed/ 0 Reimagining Employee Services: How Atomicwork is Transforming the Digital Workplace with AI Automation http://approjects.co.za/?big=en-us/startups/blog/reimagining-employee-services-how-atomicwork-is-transforming-the-digital-workplace-with-ai-automation/ http://approjects.co.za/?big=en-us/startups/blog/reimagining-employee-services-how-atomicwork-is-transforming-the-digital-workplace-with-ai-automation/#respond Wed, 04 Sep 2024 14:00:10 +0000 http://approjects.co.za/?big=en-us/startups/blog/?p=1996 Ever wondered why providing (and finding) employee services in a growing company feels so complicated? Especially when you need to quickly reset a password or urgently need access to a particular application? For decades, businesses have faced these challenges with little progress. This is where Atomicwork comes in, reimagining the digital workplace experience for fast-scaling...

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]]> http://approjects.co.za/?big=en-us/startups/blog/reimagining-employee-services-how-atomicwork-is-transforming-the-digital-workplace-with-ai-automation/feed/ 0 GovDash: Modernizing Government Contract Workflows with AI http://approjects.co.za/?big=en-us/startups/blog/govdash-modernizing-government-contract-workflows-ai/ http://approjects.co.za/?big=en-us/startups/blog/govdash-modernizing-government-contract-workflows-ai/#respond Tue, 18 Jun 2024 14:33:42 +0000 http://approjects.co.za/?big=en-us/startups/blog/?p=1947 GovDash is a software as a service (SaaS) platform that leverages artificial intelligence to streamline the entire business development lifecycle for government contracting companies. GovDash provides everything needed to help teams win more contracts from identifying opportunities, guiding through the capture process, building compliance matrices, annotating outlines, writing proposals before delivering the final product into...

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]]> http://approjects.co.za/?big=en-us/startups/blog/govdash-modernizing-government-contract-workflows-ai/feed/ 0 AI Startup Showcase: Blink–the journey of building the world’s first security automation copilot http://approjects.co.za/?big=en-us/startups/blog/ai-startup-showcase-blink-the-worlds-first-security-automation-copilot/ http://approjects.co.za/?big=en-us/startups/blog/ai-startup-showcase-blink-the-worlds-first-security-automation-copilot/#respond Mon, 06 May 2024 16:06:53 +0000 http://approjects.co.za/?big=en-us/startups/blog/?p=1880 With over 3.4 million cybersecurity jobs open, security automation is quickly becoming a key solution for organizations to defend against the massive volume of attacks enterprises face daily. Blink was founded by a global team of cybersecurity experts seeking to address this challenge and simplify automation for security and platform operations teams everywhere. In the...

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]]> http://approjects.co.za/?big=en-us/startups/blog/ai-startup-showcase-blink-the-worlds-first-security-automation-copilot/feed/ 0 Fintech startup Pockyt doubles developer productivity using GitHub Copilot http://approjects.co.za/?big=en-us/startups/blog/pockyt-doubles-developer-productivity-metrics-using-github-copilot/ http://approjects.co.za/?big=en-us/startups/blog/pockyt-doubles-developer-productivity-metrics-using-github-copilot/#respond Wed, 01 May 2024 15:00:36 +0000 http://approjects.co.za/?big=en-us/startups/blog/?p=1839 Payments startup Pockyt is focused on improving the process of cross-border transactions, making it easier for U.S. companies to reach international markets and for consumers in emerging markets to make purchases using local payment methods. Utilizing Microsoft Azure and GitHub Copilot With a focus on data security and customer privacy Pockyt is using Microsoft Azure...

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]]> http://approjects.co.za/?big=en-us/startups/blog/pockyt-doubles-developer-productivity-metrics-using-github-copilot/feed/ 0 Join Microsoft for Startups at VivaTech (Paris) – Europe’s largest technology conference http://approjects.co.za/?big=en-us/startups/blog/microsoft-for-startups-vivatech-2024/ http://approjects.co.za/?big=en-us/startups/blog/microsoft-for-startups-vivatech-2024/#respond Thu, 25 Apr 2024 16:00:21 +0000 http://approjects.co.za/?big=en-us/startups/blog/?p=1800 What is VivaTech? VivaTech, Europe’s premier technology event is held annually in Paris, France. This year’s conference will bring together the brightest minds, innovative startups, and industry leaders to explore the future of technology. Join Microsoft for Startups at VivaTech from May 22 – 25 at the Paris Expo Porte de Versailles in Hall 1...

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]]> http://approjects.co.za/?big=en-us/startups/blog/microsoft-for-startups-vivatech-2024/feed/ 0 Join Microsoft for Startups at RSA 2024 http://approjects.co.za/?big=en-us/startups/blog/microsoft-rsa-conference-2024/ http://approjects.co.za/?big=en-us/startups/blog/microsoft-rsa-conference-2024/#respond Tue, 23 Apr 2024 16:00:05 +0000 http://approjects.co.za/?big=en-us/startups/blog/?p=1731 What is the RSA Conference and why you should attend RSA is the world’s premiere cybersecurity event where professionals and experts come together to discuss the latest technologies and challenges. This year, the RSA is taking place in San Francisco, California at the Moscone Center from May 6 – 9. The conference features a variety...

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]]> http://approjects.co.za/?big=en-us/startups/blog/microsoft-rsa-conference-2024/feed/ 0 Plan Heal: Improving early risk detection of high-cost chronic diseases with AI http://approjects.co.za/?big=en-us/startups/blog/plan-heal-improving-early-risk-detection-of-high-cost-chronic-diseases-with-ai/ http://approjects.co.za/?big=en-us/startups/blog/plan-heal-improving-early-risk-detection-of-high-cost-chronic-diseases-with-ai/#respond Tue, 23 Apr 2024 15:00:22 +0000 http://approjects.co.za/?big=en-us/startups/blog/?p=1723 Plan Heal’s mission is clear: to transform healthcare reporting, improve patient outcomes, and enhance the overall quality of life for millions across the globe. Through innovative AI-driven solutions, like their Smart Health Assessment, Plan Heal wants to make a meaningful impact in the fight against undiagnosed diseases. The company’s mission is near and dear to...

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