MicroScope - March-April 2026: Delivering on AI

Now’s the time to deliver on AI promises

With hype surrounding AI, the message for the channel is to pitch something concrete

Channel will need to navigate through PC price rises as the situation worsens

Shortages and increasing component costs for PCs will affect the products the channel can offer and the costs that customers have to pay, so the channel must find a way through the next few months

Navigating the UK’s AI skills challenges

Ricoh’s UK and Northern Europe CEO, Chris Hopton, shares why early‑career talent and partnerships will decide productivity gains and the growing need for technology investment alongside AI literacy