News Archives - Microsoft for Startups Blog http://approjects.co.za/?big=en-us/startups/blog/content-type/news/ Startup insight and inspiration Fri, 03 Apr 2026 15:47:11 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.8.3 http://approjects.co.za/?big=en-us/startups/blog/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/cropped-Microsoft-favicon_rgb-1-32x32.png News Archives - Microsoft for Startups Blog http://approjects.co.za/?big=en-us/startups/blog/content-type/news/ 32 32 A faster go-to-market path for startups: Intellectual Property co-sell at Microsoft for Startups http://approjects.co.za/?big=en-us/startups/blog/a-faster-go-to-market-path-for-startups-intellectual-property-co-sell-at-microsoft-for-startups/ http://approjects.co.za/?big=en-us/startups/blog/a-faster-go-to-market-path-for-startups-intellectual-property-co-sell-at-microsoft-for-startups/#respond Thu, 02 Apr 2026 16:00:00 +0000 http://approjects.co.za/?big=en-us/startups/blog/?p=4978 Microsoft for Startups helps founders accelerate enterprise sales through IP co-sell, Marketplace access, and trusted go-to-market support.

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]]> http://approjects.co.za/?big=en-us/startups/blog/a-faster-go-to-market-path-for-startups-intellectual-property-co-sell-at-microsoft-for-startups/feed/ 0 Plansom uses Microsoft’s Foundry SDKs to bring result management into Microsoft Teams http://approjects.co.za/?big=en-us/startups/blog/plansom-uses-microsofts-foundry-sdks-to-bring-result-management-into-microsoft-teams/ http://approjects.co.za/?big=en-us/startups/blog/plansom-uses-microsofts-foundry-sdks-to-bring-result-management-into-microsoft-teams/#respond Wed, 10 Dec 2025 16:00:00 +0000 http://approjects.co.za/?big=en-us/startups/blog/?p=4633 Microsoft Azure AI powers Plansom Agent in Teams—helping leaders set SMART goals, automate follow-through, and track progress effortlessly.

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]]> http://approjects.co.za/?big=en-us/startups/blog/plansom-uses-microsofts-foundry-sdks-to-bring-result-management-into-microsoft-teams/feed/ 0 Positive progress: Microsoft for Startups highlights benefits of GPT-5 on Azure http://approjects.co.za/?big=en-us/startups/blog/positive-progress-microsoft-for-startups-highlights-benefits-of-gpt-5-on-azure/ http://approjects.co.za/?big=en-us/startups/blog/positive-progress-microsoft-for-startups-highlights-benefits-of-gpt-5-on-azure/#respond Thu, 04 Sep 2025 17:00:00 +0000 http://approjects.co.za/?big=en-us/startups/blog/?p=3749 Startups using GPT-5 on Azure benefit from improved CRM automation, context awareness, and seamless handling of complex business logic.

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]]> http://approjects.co.za/?big=en-us/startups/blog/positive-progress-microsoft-for-startups-highlights-benefits-of-gpt-5-on-azure/feed/ 0 Build fast, scale smart, and sell more: Microsoft for Startups evolves to better serve the startup ecosystem  http://approjects.co.za/?big=en-us/startups/blog/build-fast-scale-smart-and-sell-more-microsoft-for-startups-evolves-to-better-serve-the-startup-ecosystem/ http://approjects.co.za/?big=en-us/startups/blog/build-fast-scale-smart-and-sell-more-microsoft-for-startups-evolves-to-better-serve-the-startup-ecosystem/#respond Tue, 01 Jul 2025 23:30:00 +0000 http://approjects.co.za/?big=en-us/startups/blog/?p=3428 As we evaluated our progress, we saw startups leveraging Microsoft Azure to achieve three main goals: build faster, scale smarter, and sell more. We've been proud to be part of the solution that is helping startups accelerate their progress and find success, and we’re doubling down on making our partnership with startups even more powerful.

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]]> http://approjects.co.za/?big=en-us/startups/blog/build-fast-scale-smart-and-sell-more-microsoft-for-startups-evolves-to-better-serve-the-startup-ecosystem/feed/ 0 Microsoft for Startups introduces Catalysts: AI-powered breakthroughs with Microsoft Azure and NVIDIA http://approjects.co.za/?big=en-us/startups/blog/microsoft-for-startups-introduces-catalysts-ai-powered-breakthroughs-with-microsoft-azure-and-nvidia/ http://approjects.co.za/?big=en-us/startups/blog/microsoft-for-startups-introduces-catalysts-ai-powered-breakthroughs-with-microsoft-azure-and-nvidia/#respond Wed, 25 Jun 2025 18:45:00 +0000 http://approjects.co.za/?big=en-us/startups/blog/?p=3171 Microsoft Azure provides a scalable cloud backbone which pairs with NVIDIA's GPUs to accelerate innovation. Together, they enable startups and innovation-driven companies to train and deploy complex and accelerated AI models at scale.

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]]> http://approjects.co.za/?big=en-us/startups/blog/microsoft-for-startups-introduces-catalysts-ai-powered-breakthroughs-with-microsoft-azure-and-nvidia/feed/ 0 Microsoft for Startups Africa AI + Azure Tour: Connecting founders, funders, and innovators across the continent http://approjects.co.za/?big=en-us/startups/blog/microsoft-for-startups-africa-ai-azure-tour-connecting-founders-funders-and-innovators-across-the-continent/ http://approjects.co.za/?big=en-us/startups/blog/microsoft-for-startups-africa-ai-azure-tour-connecting-founders-funders-and-innovators-across-the-continent/#respond Tue, 06 May 2025 17:00:00 +0000 In May 2025, Microsoft for Startups Africa is hitting the road, bringing the energy of innovation and collaboration to four of Africa’s leading tech and startup hubs: Lagos, Nairobi, Dakar, and Cape Town.

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]]> http://approjects.co.za/?big=en-us/startups/blog/microsoft-for-startups-africa-ai-azure-tour-connecting-founders-funders-and-innovators-across-the-continent/feed/ 0 Operationalize supply chain sustainability with Microsoft for Startups and TrusTrace http://approjects.co.za/?big=en-us/startups/blog/operationalize-supply-chain-sustainability-with-microsoft-for-startups-and-trustrace/ http://approjects.co.za/?big=en-us/startups/blog/operationalize-supply-chain-sustainability-with-microsoft-for-startups-and-trustrace/#respond Mon, 05 May 2025 16:09:35 +0000 Now available on Microsoft Azure Marketplace, TrusTrace is redefining how supply chains are managed, offering traceability and compliance data solutions that help fashion, footwear, and textile companies of all sizes know, prove, and improve the impact of their value chains.

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]]> http://approjects.co.za/?big=en-us/startups/blog/operationalize-supply-chain-sustainability-with-microsoft-for-startups-and-trustrace/feed/ 0 Shaping the future: Lessons from women founders in AI http://approjects.co.za/?big=en-us/startups/blog/shaping-the-future-lessons-from-women-founders-in-ai/ http://approjects.co.za/?big=en-us/startups/blog/shaping-the-future-lessons-from-women-founders-in-ai/#respond Mon, 31 Mar 2025 18:00:00 +0000 Women entrepreneurs continue to drive innovation, transform industries, and redefine leadership in AI and technology. In celebration of Women’s History Month, we partnered with M12 to spotlight the inspiring journeys of female founders who are making an impact in the startup ecosystem.

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]]> http://approjects.co.za/?big=en-us/startups/blog/shaping-the-future-lessons-from-women-founders-in-ai/feed/ 0 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 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 A guide to securing software supply chains for early stage startups http://approjects.co.za/?big=en-us/startups/blog/a-guide-to-securing-software-supply-chains-for-early-stage-startups/ http://approjects.co.za/?big=en-us/startups/blog/a-guide-to-securing-software-supply-chains-for-early-stage-startups/#respond Mon, 06 Jan 2025 16:00:00 +0000 As founders and technical experts, it's essential to understand why software supply chain security matters, how to approach it, and what steps you can take to contribute to a more secure ecosystem. In this blog post, we'll explore these aspects and highlight the role of the GitHub Secure Open Source Fund in supporting maintainers to improve security outcomes.

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