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Why 8 Years Matters: Reflections From My First 3 Months at Sibasi Lavenda Watila Fri, 09/19/2025 - 15:59

This month, Sibasi turns eight. In the fast-moving world of technology, eight years is not just a number it’s proof of resilience, relevance, and the ability to grow alongside the communities we serve.

I joined Sibasi three months ago, and walking into an organization with nearly a decade of history is both inspiring and humbling. From my first days, I could feel that Sibasi isn’t just a tech company  it’s a partner to nonprofits, Educational Institutions and businesses across Africa.

Creating Your First Agent Using Microsoft Copilot Studio: A Beginner's Guide

Ever feel like keeping up with customer inquiries and day-to-day tasks is a never-ending race? You're not alone. As businesses grow and customer expectations rise, delivering fast, personalized support—while still staying efficient—can be tough. That’s where AI agents come in. Think of them as smart digital assistants that can chat with your customers, answer questions, and even get things done behind the scenes.

Apr 14, 2025

<span><span>David Kamau</span></span>
David Kamau
Email Delivery : How to Stay out of the Junk Folder Edwin Oloo Fri, 04/11/2025 - 15:41

Email is still one of the most powerful tools for communicating with your audience — but only if your message actually lands in their inbox. With spam filters growing more aggressive and inboxes more crowded than ever, ensuring your emails are delivered and read takes more than just good content.

This guide outlines eight proven best practices to help you avoid the junk folder, improve deliverability, and build better engagement with your subscribers.

Connecting Azure VM to MySQL Flexible Server: A Step-by-Step Guide Jeff Githae Fri, 04/11/2025 - 10:50

As businesses migrate to the cloud, connecting your Azure Virtual Machine to a MySQL Flexible Server is a common requirement. This comprehensive guide will walk you through establishing this connection using the Azure Portal, ensuring your applications can securely communicate with your database.

Mastering Data Migration: Overcoming Common Challenges

We recently completed a data migration for one of our clients from Dynamics CRM to SharePoint, and what a journey it was! Picture this: data flying across systems like moving boxes on a truck, some landing perfectly, others teetering on the edge of disaster. It was a rollercoaster of planning, testing, and problem-solving, but we made it to the finish line with valuable insights to share.

Apr 04, 2025

<span><span>Edwin Oloo</span></span>
Edwin Oloo
How to Read Microsoft Outlook Emails with NestJS and Graph API Jeff Githae Fri, 03/14/2025 - 15:29

In today's interconnected world, integrating email functionality into your applications can significantly enhance user experience. Microsoft Outlook is widely used in enterprise environments, and accessing its data can be valuable for many business applications. In this blog post, I'll walk you through how to read emails from Microsoft Outlook using NestJS and the Microsoft Graph API, with detailed explanations of each step.

Prerequisites

Before we dive in, make sure you have:

The Costly Challenge of Missed Contract Renewals

In today’s hyper-connected, always-on business world, contract management is a critical yet often overlooked function. One of the biggest challenges organizations face is missed contract renewals, which can lead to financial losses, service disruptions, and legal liabilities.

The Impact of Missed Contract Renewals

According to the World Commerce and Contracting Association, poor contract management can cost businesses up to 9% of their annual revenue. A significant portion of this loss comes from missed renewals, which result in:

Jan 31, 2025

<span><span>Edwin Oloo</span></span>
Edwin Oloo

Mastering Virtual Desktops Like a Pro

In today’s fast-paced digital workspace, distractions are everywhere, and staying focused can feel like an uphill battle. Enter virtual desktops—a game-changing feature that allows you to compartmentalize tasks, minimize distractions, and turbocharge your productivity. Here’s a detailed, tech-savvy guide to help you get the most out of virtual desktops.

Jan 25, 2025

<span><span>Patrick Kimemia</span></span>
Patrick Kimemia
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