Pinnacle TechScape · 2026

Mission: AI Possible

TechScape 2026 brought Pinnacle’s reseller and technology partners together in Mauritius to look at what comes next. Technology was at the heart of it. People were the point.

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●InterContinental Mauritius Resort Balaclava Fort ●Reseller and technology partners ●TechScape 2026 has wrapped
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AI in numbers

Making AI possible takes more than the technology

54%

of AI implementations successfully move from pilot to production, says Pinnacle CEO Tim Humphreys-Davies

40%

rise, approximately, in the cost of server computing projects between the end of 2025 and the start of 2026

10%

of repeat service requests: automating the top 10% has already reduced call centre volumes for clients, says Jacques Visagie

Sources: ‘AI Unleashed’: Pinnacle adds value to partners and clients (11 June 2024) · The era of (relatively) cheap computers is over (13 January 2026) · The ROI of AI in IT services (26 June 2025)

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Up to 30%lower IT operational costs with AI-driven automation (Gartner)
Pinnacle CEO Tim Humphreys-Davies
40 to 60%faster issue resolution reported by some companies using AI
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1993the year Pinnacle was established

Sources: The ROI of AI in IT services (26 June 2025) · Pinnacle hub, About Us

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TechScape 2026 · Mauritius

Inside Mission: AI Possible

Sessions with Pinnacle and its technology partners, plus networking, one-on-one meetings, padel, beach activities and a silent disco on The Island away from the meeting rooms.

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About Pinnacle and TechScape

What was TechScape 2026?

Pinnacle’s gathering of its reseller and technology partners, held under the theme Mission: AI Possible. It combined conference sessions with networking, one-on-one meetings and shared experiences in Mauritius.

Where was it held?

At the InterContinental Mauritius Resort Balaclava Fort.

Who is Pinnacle?

Established in 1993 with a deep-rooted entrepreneurial ethos, Pinnacle offers a wide array of premier technology products, delivered throughout South Africa and the broader Southern African region, all aimed at Delivering the Exceptional.

What does Pinnacle’s AI and Services division do?

Led by Jacques Visagie, it helps clients unlock the value of intelligent automation, with tailored, results-driven solutions that evolve alongside their business needs.

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