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

In the era of agentic AI, the network is becoming the critical foundation for trust, security and the seamless operating models through which people and AI can build the future. However, as organisations move quickly to gain an advantage from AI, a significant gap has...

Labour disputes emerge as SA’s top legal concern

Labour matters rank highest among the everyday legal questions that South Africans are asking. This is according to data aggregated by My AI Lawyer, which found that more than a third (37%) of the queries processed on My AI Lawyer in the first six months of 2026 is...

Digital companies’ emission reductions lag climate commitments

Despite progress in climate reporting and renewable electricity use, digital companies are falling short in cutting emissions at the pace required to achieve global climate targets, according to the new report Greening Digital Companies: Monitoring Emissions and...

SSE set to outpace SD-WAN revenue

The Secure Access Service Edge (SASE) market is projected to reach nearly $16-billion by 2028, representing a 13% compound annual growth rate (CAGR). Security Service Edge (SSE) revenue is expected to maintain a robust double-digit CAGR and outpace SD-WAN's...

Altron’s Robbie Venter has died

Robbie Venter, who led the Altron group from 2001 to 2017, has died. The son of Altron founder Bill Venter, Robbie Venter was 64 years old at the time of his death. Robbie was a talented tennis player, and won a tennis scholarship to the University of California in...

Lack of ethics in IT widens the digital divide

IT has become so pervasive that a lack of ethical awareness in this sector risks doing more harm than good, and widening the digital divide. This is according to Josine Overdevest, founder and MD of educator coaching organisation Flying Cows of Jozi, non-executive...

African tech start-up funding ‘will double’ by 2025

African business leaders are forecasting a surge in spending on tech start-ups as foreign direct investment and improved Internet connectivity helps establish the continent as a tech superpower, according to new research from World Mobile. More than half (54%) of...

Three key mindset shifts for CFOs

As CFOs embrace the digital transformation of their function, they must make three key mindset shifts to achieve fully autonomous finance, says Gartner. During the opening keynote from the Gartner CFO & Finance Executive Conference, Gartner experts outlined the...

Businesses at risk as social media fuels more unrest

Businesses should prepare for a rise in civil unrest incidents as the cost-of-living crisis follows hard on the heels of the Covid pandemic. According to insurer Allianz Global Corporate & Specialty (AGCS), confidence in traditional sources of information and...

AMD unveils next-gen hardware and software roadmaps

AMD has outlined its strategy to deliver its next phase of growth driven by its expanded portfolio of high-performance and adaptive computing products spanning the data centre, embedded, client, and gaming markets. "From the cloud and PCs to communications and...

Higher ASPs drive campus switch growth

Worldwide campus switch sales were up 7% in the first quarter of 2022, according to new research from the Dell'Oro Group. The growth was broad-based across North America, Europe, Middle East and Africa and China, with North America accounting for more than half of the...

Dynamic inductive recharging could change the EV game

Dynamic wireless power transfer (DWPT) technology has been shown to wirelessly recharge electric vehicles (EVs) as they travel over specially equipped, dedicated road lanes, as demonstrated by Stellantis and partners at the Arena del Futuro in Italy. DWPT is a system...

NextGens challenge the status quo of family businesses

Growth is the lifeblood of any family business as it is essential to ensuring the business will continue to prosper for future generations. For the next generation of family business leaders, growth and sustainability go hand-in-hand. In new research from PwC Africa,...

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Kaspersky releases Total Security

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BlackBerry introduces Leap smartphone

BlackBerry has introduced the new BlackBerry Leap smartphone for 4G LTE networks. The BlackBerry Leap is an affordable all-touch smartphone in a modern and powerful design that is built for career builders and companies who value security and privacy when pushing their productivity to the next level. BlackBerry Leap includes a brilliant edge-to-edge five-inch HD display, BlackBerry’s latest operating system and more than a full day’s battery power, keeping users hyper connected, productive and always in control.

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Air Duct uses Huawei TE30 video conferencing

Air Duct, a South African-based mechanical, electrical and plumbing (MEP) company that works across 13 African countries, assisting in the construction and refurbishment of commercial structures, has acquired a Huawei TE30 video conferencing (VC) solution. Sourced and...

YahClick strengthens position in key markets

Al Yah Satellite Communications Company (Yahsat) has announced that its satellite broadband service, YahClick, active customer base has recorded significant growth of more than 42% during 2014. To date, YahClick has acquired almost 34 000 subscribers for its satellite...

Tecnotree, TruTeq team up on value-add

Tecnotree has announced that it has chosen TruTeq Wireless as its premium partner for its “consolidated VAS” (value-added service) offering. TruTeq Wireless has established itself over the past 14 years as a market leader in the digital messaging space in Africa, with...

Check Point ranked number one by Gartner

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Upgrading to Windows 8.1 Pro

Windows 8.1, the most recent release of the popular Windows Operating System (OS), offers users a seamless experience across Windows-based devices, including PCs, notebooks, smartphones and tablets, says Ruben Naicker, Microsoft product specialist at Drive Control...

Gemalto, Tapit launch Tapit and Buy

Gemalto is working with Tapit, a platform used by global brands to transform their physical assets into interactive objects, to launch “Tapit and Buy”. This is an innovative solution whereby the consumer taps their smartphone against a Tapit-enabled physical support,...

What to consider when it comes to tablets

Mobility and always-on connectivity have become a big part of our everyday lives and as such, tablets are now regarded as essential, not only within the consumer space, but also in the business market. Tablets are small, convenient and connected, and allow users to...

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About our client:Our client stands out as a recognised expert in automation technology, earning prestigious accolades for their innovative approach. Through the utilisation of state-of-the-art technology, they have positioned themselves as a prominent figure in global...

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