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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.

Agentic AI Design Patterns – From Automation to Autonomy
Moving from automation to autonomy requires structured design patterns. We’ve identified twenty essential architectures to build reliable, scalable agentic ecosystems.

The AI Cost Iceberg: Transitioning to Total Cost of Operation (TCOp)
Stop focusing on sticker prices; manage hidden ‘thinking’ tokens and context taxes through a dynamic total cost of operation framework.

Vendor Radar: Interactive – A Sovereign Partner for the Hybrid Era
With its new ‘Unite28’ strategy, Interactive is targeting regulated industries that require local data residency, deep regulatory compliance (APRA, SOCI), and high-touch customer service.

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

Leverage the CIS Critical Security Controls Framework to Achieve Essential 8 Compliance
Leverage the CIS Critical Security Controls (CIS 18) framework to operationalise the Essential Eight and further extend your cyber security program, transforming your security goals into a measurable, technical roadmap for sustainable cyber resilience.

IBRSiQ December 2025
December’s focus shifts toward pragmatic governance, balancing AI adoption and cyber resilience by simplifying processes and prioritising foundational security controls.