First Consulting Alliance

02/04/2026

The AI infrastructure build-out is quietly squeezing IT budgets — and South African SMEs are feeling it hardest. Rising demand for memory, storage and processors is driving up prices and lead times, while a weaker rand adds pressure. Read practical steps your business can take to stay ahead. https://wix.to/PIy4lbI

Key takeaways: inventory planning, hardware alternatives, cloud vs on-prem cost trade-offs, and negotiation tactics.

Server memory up 300% YoY. Enterprise SSDs up 257%. CPUs on 8–12 week lead times. The AI infrastructure race is hitting SME hardware budgets — here's what to do about it.

02/04/2026

Long weekends are for recharging — and our team across South Africa, Dubai, and India will be doing exactly that.

Your systems don't take days off, but our people need to. Our monitoring and critical support channels remain active over the weekend. For anything else, we'll be back at full strength on Tuesday.

Enjoy the time with family and friends.

10/02/2026

The AI that works while you sleep — is it productivity gold or a hidden risk? Dive into our latest blog to understand OpenClaw-style AI agents, their business opportunities, and the real dangers to watch for. Read more: https://wix.to/GvrB90x

AI agents now act on your behalf without waiting for instructions. Here's what the OpenClaw phenomenon means for your business — the opportunity and the risk.

27/01/2026

From bursary recipient to First Team player - Tamia’s journey at Edenvale High is a powerful reminder of what sustained support can achieve. 🎓🏑 FCA’s bursary in 2023 led to a First Team hockey kit in 2026 - the same sponsor, two programmes, one full-circle moment. Read the full story and celebrate with us: https://wix.to/M7U9g75

In 2023, Tamia received a bursary from FCA at Edenvale High School. In 2026, she collected her First Team hockey kit — sponsored by the same company. Four years of partnership. Two programmes. One full-circle moment. That's what staying the course looks like.

05/01/2026

The race for AI compute is heating up! Tech giants are now investing over $350 billion annually in AI infrastructure, and businesses stand to benefit greatly from the 280-fold drop in AI costs since 2022. Discover how this impacts your tech decisions for 2026 and beyond! Read more: https://wix.to/pdPwD7u

01/01/2026

Happy New Year! 🎆

2026 is here - a fresh chapter filled with possibility.

As we step into this new year, we're excited about the opportunities ahead: helping more SMEs across Africa harness technology for growth, continuing to innovate in how we serve you, and deepening the partnerships that make our work meaningful.

To our clients: This year, we're committed to making technology even simpler, so you can focus on what you do best - growing your business.

Here's to a year of bold moves, new achievements, and shared success.

What's your biggest goal for 2026? Drop it in the comments - we'd love to hear! 👇

25/12/2025

Merry Christmas from the FCA family! 🎄

As we gather with loved ones today, we're reminded why we do what we do - so you can focus on what matters most.

To our clients across South Africa, Lesotho, Zambia, Sierra Leone, and Namibia: thank you for trusting us with your technology. Your success stories are our greatest gift.

Wishing you peace, joy, and precious moments with those you love.

From all of us at First Consulting Alliance - big enough to deliver, small enough to care. ❤️

16/12/2025

Day of Reconciliation 🇿🇦

Today we pause to reflect on how far we've come as a nation—and recommit to the journey ahead.

Reconciliation isn't a single moment. It's a daily choice to listen, to understand, and to build bridges where walls once stood. It's choosing connection over division, and dialogue over distance.

At FCA, we believe that when people come together with shared purpose and mutual respect, extraordinary things become possible. This spirit guides how we work with our team, our clients, and our communities.

Today, may we each find ways—big or small—to contribute to healing, understanding, and unity. The South Africa we want to see is built one conversation, one act of kindness, one extended hand at a time.

Wishing you a meaningful Day of Reconciliation.

26/11/2025

What happens when Service Delivery meets Business Development on a Friday afternoon in Kyalami? An unforgettable experience! Chaos turned into teamwork as we tossed discs and shared stories. Trust builds when we face each other! Check out the full story here: https://wix.to/9lsVeLC

Friday afternoon. Kyalami. Fifteen people from Service Delivery and Business Development — two teams that interact constantly through tickets and handovers but rarely face-to-face. Within fifteen minutes, the Highveld weather arrived. What followed was two hours of chaos: discs on roofs, discs in ...

15/10/2025

Exciting news from our latest adventure in wildlife conservation! 🦁✨

Join us as we explore the incredible insights from Zimbabwe's longest-running wildlife census led by our amazing team member, Nigel French. Discover how persistence and dedication can make a difference in understanding wildlife.

Learn more here: https://wix.to/OT8qM3w

621 species counted. 24 hours at a waterhole. One FCA team member's extraordinary contribution to Zimbabwe's longest-running wildlife census. When Nigel French returned from Hwange National Park's game count, he brought back insights about infrastructure, data, and persistence that resonated beyond....

26/09/2025

Email fraud is a modern threat costing South African businesses millions each year. Dive into our latest blog to learn how to safeguard your team against impersonation attacks. Stay informed, stay safe!

Read more: https://wix.to/sitRcqy