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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.

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: Turnitin’s New AI Detection: An ‘AI Arms Race’ in Education
An ‘AI arms race’ in education is underway as Turnitin introduces AI humaniser detection. This highlights the need for pedagogical reform, not just technological solutions.

VENDORiQ: Does Conversational AI Advance Workday’s Talent Acquisition Strategy?
Workday’s Paradox acquisition expands its talent acquisition suite with conversational AI, but integration risks like bias and security must be managed proactively.

VENDORiQ: Inception’s Diffusion Mercury Models: Is it time for the big game?
Inception’s updates to Mercury models, including a larger context window, tool calling, and data privacy controls, make them a viable enterprise-grade alternative.

VENDORiQ: Google’s Sovereign AI push
Google’s new sovereign AI capability in Australia, with Gemini 2.5 Flash processing locally, addresses data residency concerns for regulated industries, strengthening GCP’s market position.

VENDORiQ: Google’s Kaggle Game Arena sets a New Standard for AI Evaluation
Benchmarking AI with strategic games offers a transparent, dynamic assessment of reasoning and adaptability beyond static, traditional tests.

Your Community Wants Better Digital Services. Can You Deliver? – GN – 8 August 2025
Citizens want simple, clear online council services, but most aren’t getting them. The fix isn’t complex technology, but rather empathetic, user-centric design.