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The south africa it tag covers discussions on managing IT spending in South Africa, with a focus on practical strategies for 2026. Content highlights the need for South African boards to treat technology spending as a growth driver or a financial risk, addressing issues like over-provisioning, long-term contracts, and shadow subscriptions. The tag includes actionable advice for CIOs and finance leaders to optimize budgets and protect balance sheets, drawing on local industry insights and independent evidence. This is relevant for IT professionals and executives in South Africa navigating budget constraints and seeking efficient tech investments.
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    Core Group Expands Microsoft Surface for Business Resellers in South Africa

    Microsoft Surface’s South African channel story shifted on July 1, 2026, as Business Day Spotlight highlighted Core Group’s expanding reseller programme for Surface for Business devices across a market where Microsoft’s hardware reach depends heavily on distributors and downstream partners. The...
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    Five practical levers to protect South Africa 2026 IT spend

    South African boards heading into 2026 face a stark, immediate choice: treat technology spending as an engine for growth — or as the single greatest controllable threat to next year’s balance sheet. The plain truth, argued in recent commentary from local industry leaders, is that routine IT...