IT channel pivots to add value as AI takes off

Kathy Gibson reports from Pinnacle TechScape - Artificial intelligence (AI) may be at the peak of the hype cycle, but this doesn’t detract from the value that the technology will bring to the industry. That’s the word from Tim Humphreys-Davies, CEO of Pinnacle, who...

Network to the fore as agentic AI adoption takes off

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Labour disputes emerge as SA’s top legal concern

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Digital companies’ emission reductions lag climate commitments

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Kubernetes complexity drives demand for enhanced observability

As Kubernetes deployments become more complex, enterprises are intensifying their search for streamlined observability tools to support application modernisation efforts. The growing volume of containerised workloads is driving up demand for greater visibility across...

Practical implications of VAT reversal

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AI set for major second wave, says Nvidia CEO

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The cost of supply chain resilience

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More collaboration, specialisation from cybercriminals

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5G router and gateway sales gain momentum

More than 5,6-million cellular routers and gateways were shipped globally during 2022, at a total market value of approximately $1,4-billion. Annual sales grew at fast rate than shipments at a rate of 19%, reflecting strong customer demand in a constrained supply...

Finance organisations lag in AI implementation

Most finance organisations have yet to adopt AI, despite optimistic leadership views towards the technology, according to a survey by Gartner. The survey of 130 finance leaders and 91 associates in administrative support functions in June 2023 revealed that 61% of...

Overcoming IoT hurdles could unlock billions for SA

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Retailers diversify to get a slice of shopping season bonanza

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Bare minimum of companies stuck to carbon emission reduction targets

Despite a responsibility to mitigate the crisis with emissions reductions in their operations and supply chains, companies have not made much progress in comprehensively measuring and reducing their emissions over the past year, according to a new study by CO2 AI and...

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