by Kathy Gibson | Oct 24, 2025 | Trends and Analysis
Nearly two decades after joining BRICS, South Africa has failed to deliver on its development promises – per capita GDP in 2025 is below 2007 levels, with a marked deterioration in social indicators: unemployment; growing poverty; and severely degraded...
by Kathy Gibson | Oct 24, 2025 | Trends and Analysis
SMBs in South Africa – defined as companies with less than 250 employees – are highly vulnerable to cybersecurity attacks, a new study by Cisco reveals, stating that less than 4% of surveyed local SMBs are at a “mature” level of preparedness against cyberattacks...
by Kathy Gibson | Oct 24, 2025 | Trends and Analysis
Deepfake-related losses have surpassed $1,5-billion to date, with approximately $1-billion of those losses occurring in 2025 alone. According to a new Surfshark study, losses approached $400-million in 2024, following a cumulative $130-million from 2019 to 2023,...
by Kathy Gibson | Oct 24, 2025 | Features
Ugreen is a well-known global name in consumer electronics and accessories, having built a reputation for delivering high-quality products at affordable prices. Now, the Schenzen, China-based electronics manufacturer is bringing this same formula to the...
by Kathy Gibson | Oct 24, 2025 | Features
Pantum, distributed in South Africa by Kolok, is one of the world’s top laser printer brands. The company operates in more than 110 countries and regions, and is the laser printer of choice for Fortune 500 firms and SMBs alike. Pantum ‘s business scope...
by Kathy Gibson | Oct 24, 2025 | Features
Epson is one of the world’s best-known and most recognised printer brands. Allisha Naidoo, National Product Manager: Epson at Kolok, outlines how Kolok’s partners and their customers can benefit from the distributor’s key relationship with Epson. Please give a...
by Kathy Gibson | Oct 24, 2025 | Features
Business Unit Manager Shameema Parker looks after the critical Canon portfolio within Kolok. Canon provides a wide range of hardware, software, and service solutions designed to improve productivity, streamline workflows, and enhance digital transformation for...
by Kathy Gibson | Oct 24, 2025 | Features
HP is a key pillar of Kolok’s value proposition. Rose Aikman, National HP Product Manager at Kolok, outlines what products and solutions are available from HP, and how Kolok works with reseller partners to help them make the most of the HP opportunity. HP’s full range...
by Kathy Gibson | Oct 24, 2025 | news
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. “Over the years, the Channelwise...
by Kathy Gibson | Oct 24, 2025 | Events/Report-backs
Kathy Gibson reports – The AI race is on – and the question everyone needs to ask is: are you ready? This is the question posed by Smangele Nkosi, GM of Cisco Southern Africa, speaking to delegates at Cisco Connect Southern Africa 2025 in Kyalami. “The digital...
