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VENDORiQ: Microsoft Just Ignited an Agentic Cost and Governance Imperative for 2026
Microsoft Ignite ushers in autonomous agents, creating an immediate need for financial oversight and zero-trust security to manage unpredictable operational costs.

VENDORiQ: Microsoft Just Ignited an Agentic Cost and Governance Imperative for 2026
Microsoft Ignite ushers in autonomous agents, creating an immediate need for financial oversight and zero-trust security to manage unpredictable operational costs.

VENDORiQ: AI Orchestration Over Model Supremacy – Adobe’s Enterprise Conductor Strategy
Adobe’s strategy signals a shift from tool vendor to AI workflow orchestrator, prioritising efficient, brand-compliant content scaling over raw AI model power.

VENDORiQ: Bespoke Generative AI – The New IP Control Layer for Content at Scale
Adobe’s new Firefly Foundry offers bespoke, brand-specific Generative AI models using proprietary IP, securing brand integrity while scaling content production.

VENDORiQ: Here Comes StarCoder 2… How Does it Compare?
StarCoder2, an open-access code LLM, offers customisation for enterprise development, but requires governance for DevOps integration.

Sourcing Monthly October 2025
IBRS Sourcing Monthly brings you the latest news and deals in the Australian IT world.

VENDORiQ: AI Innovation Recap – October 2025
A recap of important vendor announcements this month, such as a product launches, M&A, or changes in licensing agreements.

IBRSiQ October 2025
Lately, the big questions for CIOs have revolved around strategic ICT challenges, ensuring proper governance and maximum value from IT investments. The key trend is artificial intelligence (AI), with senior leaders keen to understand the AI landscape, including practical uses for generative AI, to guide investment decisions and ensure the new tools align with established principles