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Enabling Growth Across the Technology Ecosystem

Technology vendors across South Africa face a common challenge, strong demand exists for innovation, but capital constraints often slow down purchasing decisions.

Why laptop and desktop refresh cycles are now a financial risk

Many South African businesses treat end-user IT refresh cycles as a technical issue. Devices are replaced when they fail, slow down or trigger enough complaints.

Cash is not “free” – even when rates fall

Yes, leaving cash in the bank earns less when rates come down, but using working capital to buy assets outright still carries a real cost: the return you could have earned by using that cash elsewhere in the business.

Why PFMA-Aligned ICT Procurement Needs a Rethink

South African Government departments are under pressure to modernise digital infrastructure, yet PFMA (Public Finance Management Act 1 of 1999) requirements force a narrow focus on upfront cost, tender cycles and asset ownership.

Mitigating Risk in the Age of AI, with RentWorks

Artificial intelligence (AI) is no longer a distant prospect, it’s here! Reshaping industries, redefining competitive advantage and accelerating the pace of digital transformation. Yet the very speed of AI’s evolution brings risk. Hardware specifications are shifting rapidly, workloads are unpredictable and long-term requirements are far from clear.
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Expand your customer base with a new competitive edge

Technology obsolescence, which is when a product or service becomes obsolete due to newer technology, is a growing concern. According to the 2024 Lifecycle Management Report, 80% of organisations agree that inadequate or outdated technology is holding back organisational progress and innovation efforts. This means purchasing and replacing IT assets across an entire organisation every time technology advances simply isn’t a realistic option.
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Will your business still be competitive in 2030 without AI?

In the next five years, leading technology experts believe that AI won’t simply be a tool but become an integral part of business operations. With the AI revolution well underway, more and more businesses will use AI as a ‘co-pilot for their workflows’ to cut through complexities and speed up business processes.
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SA businesses facing 3 years of VAT and electricity price hikes

With more electricity and VAT increases planned for the next two years, South African businesses are faced with a double dilemma. While government’s significant investment into mega-scale infrastructure projects will create numerous growth opportunities, businesses’ cashflow will be under more pressure due to the increase in operational and input costs.
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Are your employees wasting time on non-profitable tasks?

The saying, “Time is money” is truer today than it ever was. Achieving operational efficiency is not only important for a business, but crucial for its long-term survival.
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Is a wait-and-see approach holding your business back?

Hybrid working policies and workplace flexibility have become a widely accepted standard, semi-gration patterns continue as an increasing number of people move from big cities to coastal regions or smaller towns, and various South African businesses have remained in a wait-and-see mindset due to the large-scale unpredictability the pandemic caused.