Partnering key to success as AI goes mainstream

Kathy Gibson reports – As artificial intelligence (AI) becomes a business imperative for companies, channel partners have to ensure they are ready and able to assist their customers. Jose van Djik, vice-president: EMEA partner sales and routes to market organisation...

Online retail set to hit 10% of all spend

Kathy Gibson reports – Online retail is set to account for 10% of all retail spend in South Africa within just a few months, reaching a value of R130-billion by the end of this year. Arthur Goldstuck, MD of World Wide Worx, points out that the online market was worth...

SA has a skills crisis: this is what we can do to help

South African organisations are navigating a complex and rapidly evolving talent landscape. With global trends reshaping local realities, the battle to attract, engage and retain top talent is intensifying. “Employers must critically assess the effectiveness of their...

State of the Nation: How 2025 is playing out

We know we’ve said it for decades – so much so it’s almost become a cliché: But the South African IT distribution channel is no place for the faint-hearted! Year after year, veterans of the sector lament just how competitive, how cut-throat, and simply, how tough it...

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Resellers: Make your voice heard

Voting has officially opened for the South African IT distribution channel’s most prestigious awards – the Channelwise Awards 2025 – where resellers and partners get the chance to rate and reward their top distributors and vendors.

Trends and Analysis

Server market value tipped for 45% growth in 2025

According to the International Data Corporation (IDC) Worldwide Quarterly Server Tracker, the server market reached a record $95,2-billion dollars in market value during the first quarter of the year, showing the highest quarterly growth rate ever with 134,1% increase compared to Q1 2024.

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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.