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VENDORiQ: Microsoft Agent 365 – Orchestrating AI Governance, or Consolidating Control?
Microsoft’s Agent 365 simplifies AI governance for ecosystem users, yet requires solid data foundations to avoid a false sense of security.
Client Testimonial – AI Clinical Notetaking Solutions – Document Review
Great insights into medical industry and the use of AI scribe. There are key considerations that my organisation needs to consider when a) integrating AI capabilities into our environment and b) becoming more acquainted with the medical industry, more so health tech – as this has not been a primary area of service for us in the past. Thank you. Digital Engagement Partner, Not For Profit

IBRSiQ February 2026
February focuses on pivoting from adoption to pragmatics, prioritising operational excellence, rigorous AI governance, and cost-optimised infrastructure to secure tangible value.

VENDORiQ: Canva’s Acquisition of Cavalry and MangoAI Rewrites the Enterprise Playbook
Canva’s acquisitions of Cavalry and MangoAI challenge Adobe’s enterprise dominance by integrating professional motion design with performance-linked AI analytics.

SaaSpocalypse? What’s Really Rattling Software Stocks – AFR Feb 27 2026
Recent SaaS volatility isn’t an ‘AI apocalypse’; it’s a mix of yield-driven valuation shifts, geopolitical sovereignty risks, and evolving pricing models.

Consultancy Over-Reliance Drives Project Risk – ITBrief Feb 13 2026
New IBRS research suggests over-reliance on Tier 1 consultants increases public sector project failure risks. Prioritising internal capability delivers better SaaS outcomes.

VENDORiQ: Auditing the New Acrobat Studio
Adobe’s Acrobat Studio transforms static PDFs into multimedia hubs, though disjointed workflows and limited audio controls currently necessitate internal-only utility.

Building Australia’s AI Powerhouse Amidst Market Turbulence – AFR Feb 9 2026
Firmus has secured $14 billion from Blackstone to build Australian AI factories, positioning for a mid-year IPO despite market volatility.