Leading ICT distributor, Pinnacle, is proud to announce a strategic partnership with Acronis, a renowned innovator in data management and cybersecurity solutions. This collaboration is poised to bring cutting-edge technology offerings to businesses and organisations, empowering them with advanced tools for data protection, backup, and recovery.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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
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.
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.
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.
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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
Dell Technologies: Pioneering Sustainability in Tech
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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.
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.
Proline Unveils it’s Latest Product Offering: A Glimpse into the Future of Computing
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Transforming Business Dynamics: The Cloud Computing Revolution
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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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?
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Purchase online Whenever, Wherever in South Africa with Pinnacle ICT and Microsoft ESD
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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.
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.
Unlocking more products sets with Dell Technologies and Pinnacle ICT
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Looking for a competitive edge? Welcome Dell Technologies PowerStore
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
