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...

AI comes of age

You can’t have a conversation these days without artificial intelligence (AI) taking centre stage. There are many good reasons for this: AI has come of age, and is ready to start making a massive impact on how we work, live, and play. But how should companies be...

Channel veteran Gary Pickford leaves Tarsus

By Mark Davison - After more than 24 years in various roles at the group, Gary Pickford, CEO of Tarsus Distribution, has resigned from the company. Group chief financial officer Emile Burger will take up the reins of the company from Pickford. “It is with a heavy...

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