What's New

Pinnacle welcomes Acronis

Pinnacle Partners with TP-Link South Africa

Pinnacle Cloud welcomes Morpheus

Pinnacle signs distribution agreement with xFusion

Pinnacle signed as exclusive HOLOWITS distributor of South Africa

Introducing Pinnacle Finance

Pinnacle signs Huawei Consumer Business Group (CBG) Commercial Distribution agreement

Pinnacle introduces Cybersecurity Solutions

The launch of Pinnacle’s cybersecurity offering comes as digital transformation for many organisations is still very much on-going, despite being catapulted into operating remotely and digitally throughout the last 12 months.

Comodo  |  Guardicore |  Stormshield
April 21, 2021

Datanet appointed as RUCKUS Networking distributor

Pinnacle’s ICT Infrastructure division, Datanet, is pleased to announce that they have signed a distribution agreement with CommScope. 

CommScope  |  RUCKUS
April 9, 2021

Pinnacle partners with Western Digital to offer industry-leading storage solutions

Pinnacle is no stranger to the fact that in order to stay current within today’s ever-changing market – innovation is key. Western Digital has been a leader in game changing innovations for many years stemming from hard drive technology all the way to the advancements in 3D NAND.

Western Digital  |  Sandisk
January 19, 2021

Pinnes takes Supermicro to the next level by introducing their 24/7/365 Warranty Services

Following a 15-year partnership with Supermicro, Pinnacle is ideally suited in providing experience, expertise and now mission-critical services and support, to continue and maintain their market dominance and continue growing the Supermicro brand well into the future.

Supermicro
January 19, 2021

Pinnacle partners with Western Digital to offer industry-leading storage solutions

Pinnacle is no stranger to the fact that in order to stay current within today’s ever-changing market – innovation is key. Western Digital has been a leader in game changing innovations for many years stemming from hard drive technology all the way to the advancements in 3D NAND.

Pinnacle ICT
January 19, 2021

Inside the New Pinnacle Training Academy: Where Learning Meets Innovation

Pinnacle is raising the bar in professional development with the relaunch of its newly renovated Pinnacle Training Academy – a purpose-built learning environment designed to equip both internal teams and external clients with critical skills in technology, communication, and AI readiness.

Pinnacle
03 June, 2025

Fatima Dawood Joins Pinnacle to Lead Strategic Growth in Technology Innovation

We’re proud to welcome Fatima to the Pinnacle team—a forward-thinking leader who will be driving transformation and innovation across one of our most important technology segments. With her deep industry insight and passion for building scalable, high-impact solutions, Fatima is set to strengthen Pinnacle’s position in the enterprise tech space.

IBM
20 May, 2025

Pinnacle ICT and IBM Deliver Scalable Innovation Across the Enterprise Stack

In today’s fast-evolving digital world, businesses need future-ready solutions that empower them to stay ahead. That’s why Pinnacle ICT, a trusted leader in cutting-edge ICT solutions in South Africa, has partnered with IBM, a global technology powerhouse, to bring breakthrough innovations in AI, Hybrid Cloud, Data Analytics, and Cybersecurity to the forefront. 

IBM
24 April, 2025

Unveiling the Benefits of Hanrnessing Microsoft Copilot with Windows 11

As technology continues to evolve, the integration of artificial intelligence (AI) into everyday tools has become increasingly prevalent. Microsoft, a pioneer in the tech industry, has introduced an innovative tool called Microsoft Copilot, designed to revolutionise the coding experience for developers. Coupled with the advanced features of Windows 11, this dynamic duo offers an array of benefits that streamline the coding process and enhance productivity.

Microsoft
25 March, 2024

Dell Technologies: Pioneering Sustainability in Tech

In an era where environmental consciousness is paramount, corporations are increasingly recognising the importance of integrating sustainability into their operations. Dell Technologies, a global leader in IT infrastructure and services, has emerged as a front-runner in this endeavour. With a commitment to reducing its environmental footprint while enhancing the sustainability of its products, Dell Technologies is setting new benchmarks in the tech industry

Dell Technologies
20 March, 2024

Enhance the Future: Upgrade to Windows 11 Pro

As the sun sets on Windows 10, it's time to usher in a new era with Windows 11 Pro. The end of support for Windows 10 is scheduled for October 14, 2025, and here's why upgrading to Windows 11 Pro is not just a choice but a necessity.

Microsoft
21 February, 2024

Unleashing Precision: Dell Precision Range Redefining Workstations

In the dynamic world of professional computing, where precision and performance are top of mind, the Dell Technologies Precision range stands tall as a symbol of innovation and reliability. Precision is not just a name; it's a commitment to delivering cutting-edge workstations that empower creators, designers, and professionals across diverse industries.

Dell Technologies
16 January, 2024

Proline Unveils it’s Latest Product Offering: A Glimpse into the Future of Computing

Proline, a leader in the South African technology and education realm, is set to redefine the landscape with its upcoming range of notebooks, desktops, power solutions, and mini PCs. Anticipation is building as the tech community eagerly awaits the launch of these state-of-the-art devices that promise to elevate the computing experience.

Proline

16 January, 2024

Transforming Business Dynamics: The Cloud Computing Revolution

Cloud computing has emerged as a change catalyst, revolutionising how businesses operate. Users looking at cloud adoption can take the following key transformations into account.

Pinnacle Cloud
11 January, 2024

Celebrating our Receptionists

Ending off Women’s Month and welcoming Spring, we would like to honour our dedicated and exceptional Pinnacle receptionists, it is with great pleasure that we celebrate the invaluable contributions they bring to our organisation.

Pinnacle
31 August, 2023

Elevate your Business Performance: Upgrade to Dell Technologies PowerEdge Servers

In today's rapidly evolving business landscape, technology plays a pivotal role in driving growth, efficiency, and competitive advantage. As companies strive to stay ahead, the need for robust, scalable, and high-performing IT infrastructure becomes increasingly important. Dell Technologies has long been a prominent player in enterprise-grade servers, consistently pushing the boundaries of performance, scalability, and innovation. 

Dell Technologies
4 August, 2023

Exploring the Power of Windows Server 2022 

Windows Server has been a cornerstone in enterprise computing for decades, providing businesses with robust infrastructure and services. With the arrival of Windows Server 2022, Microsoft has once again raised the bar by introducing various innovative features and enhancements.

Microsoft
28 June, 2023

Say no to counterfeit & support legit!

South Africa, like many other countries, has been grappling with the issue of counterfeit software. The allure of cheaper alternatives to genuine Microsoft products has led many individuals and businesses to unknowingly or deliberately acquire counterfeit software. However, the risks associated with using counterfeit Microsoft software far outweigh the initial cost savings.

Microsoft
28 June, 2023

Windows 11 aims to make the everyday easier for PC users

Leave it in the hands of Microsoft to discover new ways to make it easier than ever for PC users to find what they need without any hassle – therefore, increasing productivity and creating an overall magical experience.

Microsoft
31 May, 2023

Don't expose your organistaion to security risks - upgrade your Office suite!

Although Office 2013 had a good innings, it’s time to bid farewell and plan for the future. On 11 April 2023, support for Office 2013 officially ended, with Microsoft confirming that there would be no extension and no extended security updates. This shouldn’t be breaking news, as Microsoft had been reiterating the date for quite some time.

Microsoft
10 May, 2023

Loadshedding Blues? Not with an Eaton UPS

Enter April 2023, it has been a year since President Cyril Ramaphosa called an end to the looming National State of Disaster implemented due to the COVID-19 pandemic. South Africans, on the other hand, are facing a disaster of their own as rolling blackouts, commonly known as loadshedding, continue to cripple the country’s economy and quality of life.

Eaton
13 April, 2023

Pinnacle celebrates 30 exceptional years!

Pinnacle recently celebrated a milestone achievement of 30 exceptional years in the ICT industry.

Pinnacle
6 March, 2023

Why is load shedding affecting your UPS battery life?

Living in South Africa presents its fair set of challenges, one of which has persisted for numerous years is of course Eskom’s dreaded load shedding. When it comes to keeping households out of the dark and connected during load shedding, users generally opt for one of three devices – a generator, UPS system, or a solar power hybrid system.

Eaton
2 November, 2022

Data protection done right by Dell Technologies

With cyber attacks at an all-time high, organisations need powerful protection that offers powerful possibilities. Dell Technologies has been an industry leader when it comes to data protection and backup solutions by allowing clients to protect their data across edge, core, and multi-cloud environments thanks to their software and purpose-built appliances.

Dell Technologies
26 October, 2022

A laptop evolved with the era of Intel Evo

Hot off the heels of Project Athena, Intel Evo was first introduced in 2020 as a kind of Athena 2.0 and offered users evolved laptops with everything they needed to keep up with a busy lifestyle – laptops that did what users needed them to do.

Intel
30 June, 2022

Take advantage of simple and intuitive management with RUCKUS Cloud

With CommScope RUCKUS® Cloud being an AI-enabled network management-as-a-service platform, you can now deliver exceptional customer experiences by simplifying the management of wired and wireless networks, giving you the best of both worlds. By utilising an AI-powered management tool, users will maximise efficiency, compliance, and security - as AI networks are specifically designed with troubleshooting tools that register and respond to service-affecting issues within a few seconds.

Ruckus Cloud
24 June, 2022

Fast-forward with first-data mordenization

Migration challenges, where to place data, and the portability of data is critical to ensure compliance and business agility. Pinnacle ICT has a team of specialists that can assist organistaions in transforming their data so that it is ready for innovators to unlock insights wherever data lives through ensuring that the data powering their applications is constant, rapid, secure, complaint and protected.

HPE
 30 March, 2022

Unleash the power of data with HPE Alletra

In 2021 alone, 75 Zettabytes (ZB) of data was created, amplifying the market's need for agile infrastructure that can accommodate this data growth. Currently, clients are using cloud applications (Salesforce), cloud platforms (SAP® Cloud), or cloud infrastructure (AWS) to supplement their on-premises infrastructure, however, they see the disparity in the operational model for cloud resources and on-premises resources and want the same agility and operational flows that the cloud provides. To address this, HPE Alletra is delivering cloud-native and cloud-optimized solutions that are managed from the cloud to provide that same agility and operational excellence - whilst having infrastructure on-premises.

HPE
 25 March, 2022

Unlocking 2022 with Pinnacle TechScape

Pinnacle Techscape is a bi-annual event where approximately 200 customers from every region are taken offsite for three days with the aim of networking and providing them with a full overview on what Pinnacle has to offer.

Pinnacle
 17 March, 2022

Dell Technologies drives sustainability with Concept Luna

As an industry-leading technology company, Dell Technologies have been driving sustainability efforts aimed at reducing their carbon footprint, in hopes of inspiring fellow corporations to do the same.

DELL
 17 March, 2022

Let HPE InfoSight Simplify your IT environment

Organizations aim to have the management of their daily IT infrastructure autonomous and hassle-free, predicting and preventing problems automatically and ensuring the ideal environment by balancing performance, cost, and resources. HPE makes this all possible through their AI platform, InfoSight, which is built into HPEs storage systems, servers, networking, and converged infrastructure offerings.

HPE
February 04, 2022

Whats New in Office 2021

Fully supported on Windows 10, Windows 11, and the three most recent versions of macOS, Office 2021 appeals to those who are reluctant to move across to the cloud-powered Microsoft 365 variants. So, what new features does Office 2021 have on offer? Let’s break them down.

Microsoft
December 20, 2021

What Users can expect from Windows server 2022

Pinnacle Microsoft Brand Manager noted that resellers and their customers require four main things when considering their server needs – namely, flexibility, scalability, customer data security, and ease of access while working remotely. Microsoft has ensured that Windows 2022 meets all the above, but how do the three main editions compare?

Microsoft
December 20, 2021

NOW is the time to Upgrade to Windows 11

Can you imagine powering up your device and not being greeted by your Windows home screen? Since its introduction on 20 November 1985, Microsoft Windows has dominated the market over the years as the most widely used operating system (OS) in the world, holding a 71.06% share of the tablet, desktop and console OS within the market as of September 2021.

Microsoft
December 20, 2021

Huawei MateBook B Series

Leading ICT distributor, Pinnacle, recently announced the onboarding of the Huawei Consumer Business Group product stack to their portfolio. The addition of the Huawei Consumer Business Group has elevated Pinnacle’s B2B consumer offering to the next level, creating quite a bit of excitement within their reseller base.

Huawei
December 03, 2021

Enhance education through the Hisense interactive digital board

Aiming to make users lives easier, better, and more entertaining through innovation – Hisense has been developing the latest technologies that are accessible to everyone on thoughtfully designed and expertly shaped products since 1969.

Hisense
November 02, 2021

Port Designs – launch thier first SAFFA backpack!

PORT Designs, a global leader in luggage and accessory technology products, is recognized for their inventive yet inexpensive selection of backpacks, trolleys, tablet, and laptop cases, as well as a wide choice of accessories that will fit any "techie's" needs.

Port Designs
October 26, 2021

Proline – Delivering Entry Level Excellence 

Proline has been around since 1994, and the Pinnacle owned brand has streamlined and stepped up their offering to the local market, providing entry level excellence in truly demanding times.

Proline
September 30, 2021

Fluke Networks introduces the LinkIQ™ Cable+Network Tester

As an exclusive distributor for Fluke Networks in Sub-Saharan Africa, Datanet is excited to announce the official launch of LinkIQ™ - Cable Testing you Trust.  Network Testing you Need.

Fluke
May 4, 2021

Purchase online Whenever, Wherever in South Africa with Pinnacle ICT and Microsoft ESD

Pinnacle has spent the past few years taking small steps to strengthen their digital transformation journey, ensuring they would gain valuable knowledge along the way. The official launch of Microsoft ESD happened to come at the perfect time, playing straight into their digital transformation strategy as they entered the second phase of their e-commerce platform.

Microsoft
May 3, 2021

Getting Greener & Cleaner with Dell Technologies & Pinnacle ICT

Pinnacle is passionate about commitment towards protecting and contributing towards the environment and have implemented a range of technologies and methodologies to drive this. Having built a successful and long-standing relationship with Dell Technologies, Pinnacle could not have been more eager to support them in their goal to prevent our much-loved technology from destroying even more of our planet.

Dell Technologies
March 12, 2021

Nutanix and HPE – What has happened over the past year?

Since Hewlett Packard Enterprise and Nutanix first dominated the IT industry with their DX offering, there have been some incredible developments in both their technology as well as their relationship. Pinnacle was named the first distributor awarded access to this exciting solution in South Africa due to their already strong relationship with both Nutanix and HPE.

HPE | Nutanix
January 29, 2021

Unlocking more products sets with Dell Technologies and Pinnacle ICT

Living in an intensely data-driven world where access to information is required within milliseconds, real-time analytics are driven by machine learning and artificial intelligence is at the core of decision-making, effective data is a critical component to a successful business.

MyBroadband 
December 20, 2020

Looking for a competitive edge? Welcome Dell Technologies PowerStore

Designed for the data era, the PowerStore provides your organisation with the infrastructure that will allow you to fast-track your digital transformation journey, whether you are dealing with traditional or modern workloads.

ITweb
July 20, 2020

Do you know your workspace persona?

As technology evolves, so does the way we work. As we all know, ensuring your employees are happy is key to making sure you run a successful business and this includes catering to the needs of their individual workspace personas.

Techcentral
June 28, 2020

Get the right Microsoft software for your business from Pinnacle

A common misconception is that you can upgrade a Windows 10 Home machine to a Windows 10 Pro machine. This cannot be done. A full license of Windows 10 Pro will need to be purchased in order to run Windows 10 Pro on the Home machine.

MyBroadband
October 19, 2020

Pinnacle dominates the market in the Supermicro playing field

Being a Supermicro distributor for over 13 years, Pinnacle have become experts at delivering the latest generation of cutting-edge solutions across server, storage, and networking platforms from Supermicro into the South Africa market.

Techradar
September 29, 2020

Do You Need a Reason to have Intelligence at your Fingertips with the Huawei IdeaHub?

If you are looking for an endpoint solution that will migrate your workspace into the 21st century and meet all your smart office needs, Pinnacle has the perfect offer for you. In July 2020, Huawei launched its elegantly simplistic IdeaHub in Southern Africa. When using the term simplistic, this in no way refers to the various functions the unit can offer, but to the modern user-centric design.

ITnewsafrica
October 19, 2020

Huawei OceanStor Dorado – All-Flash Storage solution critical to your business

Selecting the correct storage solution to meet your desired needs can be quite the daunting task; there are a variety of options available on the market and if storage is not your forte, the information provided can be confusing and overwhelming.

ITweb
May 27, 2020

Why your company should resell HP notebooks this festive season

HP’s range of notebooks are currently in high demand in South Africa thanks to their high-quality components which offer great value for money and can take on any task.

BusinessTech
December 7, 2020

Dell Technologies | Dell EMC IDPA for vmware Environments | Pinnacle

Pinnacle is a proud distributor of Dell Technologies products. Contact your sales representative for more information.