Cybersecurity still the top business risk – but AI is gaining

Cyber incidents created many headlines in 2025 and are still the biggest worry for companies globally in 2026, according to the Allianz Risk Barometer. The past year has also been a significant one for accelerated adoption of artificial intelligence (AI), which is...

SA  business leaders double down on AI and hiring

South African executives are entering 2026 with heightened optimism for growth, increased hiring plans and an intensified focus on artificial intelligence, according to new research from Accenture. The findings, published in Accenture’s Pulse of Change report ahead of...

Highlights from CES 2026

The year kicked off with the CES 2026, held in Las Vegas from 6 to 9 January. Not surprisingly, artificial intelligence (AI) innovations were under the spotlight. Vendors also seized the opportunity to launch new consumer-based products and solutions.   US...

Pinnacle is 2025’s Channelwise Distributor of the Year

In a close-run race, Pinnacle has crossed the finish line first to win the coveted Channelwise Distributor of the Year 2025 award. Hot on its heels was second-placed Mustek, followed by close contenders Axiz, Rectron and Syntech Distribution. Rounding out the top 10...

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What to expect from Budget 2026

Kathy Gibson reports – Big changes to the world order are driving global uncertainty – and South Africa must decide now how to position itself in this changing environment.

Features

Over-reliance on AI results in poor decision-making

As generative artificial intelligence (GenAI) rapidly reshapes work, especially for less experienced employees, Gartner predicts that by 2030, 30% of enterprises will face declining decision-making quality due to an overreliance on AI.

Trends and Analysis

Low growth seen as a top risk

The low-growth economic environment, caused by global trade tensions and increased volatility in financial markets, continued to hold the top rank of emerging risks for the fourth quarter of 2025, according to Gartner.

Channelwise E-Books

The channel has spoken

The channel has spoken

Skills development in SA, all about AI, the product showcase and report-backs from Africacom and Vertiv. Plus, the winners of the 2025 Channelwise awards.

The Channel’s top priorities for 2025

The Channel’s top priorities for 2025

Channel’s top priorities for 2025; act now to ensure you have the right skills; time runs out for Windows 10; Syntech signs up ASUS distribution; and all the action from the Channelwise Sports Day and Awards.