by Kathy Gibson | Mar 11, 2026 | news
Kathy Gibson reports from Milan, Italy – Acer is celebrating its 50th birthday, kicking off its second half-century by embracing the latest artificial intelligence (AI) technology, debuting a new channel programme, and launching a range of new commercial devices....
by Kathy Gibson | Mar 11, 2026 | news
Kathy Gibson reports from Milan, Italy – As it celebrates its 50th birthday, Acer has reaffirmed its steadfast commitment to the channel. Cristina Pez, director of commercial marketing and go-to-market at Acer EMEA, explains that the company’s go-to-market is 100%...
by Kathy Gibson | Mar 11, 2026 | news
Acer has unveiled a new lineup of TravelMate Copilot+ PCs that empower organisations of all sizes to unleash the full potential of AI. The new TravelMate P4 14 AI, TravelMate P4 Spin 14 AI, TravelMate P2 16 AI, and TravelMate P2 14 AI business laptops are powered the...
by Kathy Gibson | Mar 6, 2026 | Features
Gartner has revealed nine future of work trends that chief human resource officers (CHROs) will need to address in 2026 and beyond to ensure their organisation achieves its desired talent and business outcomes. “This year’s predictions address significant workplace...
by Kathy Gibson | Mar 6, 2026 | Features
Recent unemployment statistics demonstrate that South Africa is still battling to find work for all its people – and the situation for youngsters is even more dire. The latest Q4 2025 Quarterly Labour Force Survey confirms that for millions of young South Africans,...
by Kathy Gibson | Mar 6, 2026 | Features
By Kathy Gibson – The first thing that educators need to realise is that AI is no longer negotiable. In fact, says Kobus Olivier, senior manager of Boston City Campus, it is not only inevitable but already making a major impact in training and education the...
by Kathy Gibson | Mar 6, 2026 | Features
The widespread adoption of artificial intelligence (AI) is driving rapid change in the IT job market and the skills needed within the IT space. This is according to top Institute of Information Technology Professionals South Africa (IITPSA) Professional CIOs...
by Kathy Gibson | Mar 6, 2026 | Features
Training and skills development is more important than ever in a rapidly-changing IT and channel environment. Louise Taute, MD of Westcon-Comstor Sub-Saharan Africa, discusses what’s needed, and the role of AI. The channel is changing rapidly. How is this affecting...
by Kathy Gibson | Mar 6, 2026 | Features
As artificial intelligence (AI), automation, and data-driven systems reshape the global economy, organisations are being forced to rethink what “future-ready” talent really looks like. While technical expertise remains essential, business leaders are increasingly...
by Kathy Gibson | Mar 6, 2026 | Thought Leadership
By Barry Buck – Last time I wrote for Channelwise, I joked about asking Claude to help me write the article. Well, this time the irony has compound interest: the AI I used to write that piece has since triggered a market panic that wiped nearly a trillion...
