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Pinnacle Partners with TP-Link South Africa

Leading ICT distributor, Pinnacle, is proud to announce its recent distribution agreement with TP-Link South Africa, a global provider of consumer networking, enterprise networking, surveillance and smart home products. This strategic distribution agreement aims to deliver high-quality networking and smart home solutions to businesses and consumers across South Africa.


TP-Link
August 23, 2022

Pinnacle Cloud welcomes Morpheus

Leading ICT distributor, Pinnacle, is excited to announce the expansion of their Pinnacle Cloud product portfolio as they welcome Morpheus. Morpheus is a multi-cloud management tool that offers users business agility, security control, and operations efficiency – creating unlimited possibilities with one platform.


Morpheus
June 14, 2022

Pinnacle signs distribution agreement with xFusion

Leading ICT distributor, Pinnacle, is excited to announce the onboarding of xFusion - a leading global provider of computing power infrastructure and services.


xFusion
June 06, 2022

Pinnacle signed as exclusive HOLOWITS distributor of South Africa

Leading ICT distributor, Pinnacle, is excited to announce the expansion of their CCTV product offering through the onboarding of HOLOWITS. HOLOWITS has appointed Pinnacle as their exclusive distribution partner for South Africa.


Holowits
May  24, 2022

Introducing Pinnacle Finance

Leading ICT distributor, Pinnacle, is excited to announce their newly launched Special Purpose Vehicle (SPV) called Pinnacle Finance, aimed at assisting their ICT channel and clientele on OPEX financing deals and transactions. 


Pinnacle
April  21, 2022

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

Pinnacle, is excited to announce that as of 1 September 2021 they will officially be the proud distributors of the full Huawei Consumer Business Group product stack to the commercial market.

Huawei
September 1, 2021

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



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







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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


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


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


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



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


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





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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


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