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VENDORiQ: We called it! Cash-Strapped AI Vendors Add Ads. Commercial Bias in 3…2…1
OpenAI’s pivot to advertising signals inevitable commercial bias, compromising output integrity and privacy. Executives must audit free-tier usage and prioritise vendor independence.

VENDORiQ: We called it! Cash-Strapped AI Vendors Add Ads. Commercial Bias in 3…2…1
OpenAI’s pivot to advertising signals inevitable commercial bias, compromising output integrity and privacy. Executives must audit free-tier usage and prioritise vendor independence.

CPS 230 – APRA’s Standard to Focus on Deeper IT Risk Management for the Finance Sector
APRA’s CPS 230 mandates rigorous IT risk governance by July 2026, shifting vendor management from passive oversight to active operational resilience.

VENDORiQ: AI and the Civilisational Challenge – Dario Amodei at Parliament
AI’s rapid evolution demands proactive governance, ‘good faith’ transparency audits, and agile workforce adaptation to secure democratic stability and economic growth.

Sourcing Monthly March 2026
IBRS Sourcing Monthly brings you the latest news and deals in the Australian IT world.

VENDORiQ: Saviynt Identity Security for AI – Is Your AI a Governance Blind Spot?
Saviynt’s new solution addresses the AI governance gap by treating autonomous agents as distinct identities requiring real-time, lifecycle-managed security controls.

IBRS Member Only Fireside Chat: Lessons from the Field, Microsoft Power Platform
The first session of ‘IBRS Member Only Fireside Chat’ explores real-world Microsoft Power Platform implementation, focusing on internal team management and operational efficiency.

VENDORiQ: Google’s Wiz Acquisition – What It Means for Multi-Cloud Enterprises
Google’s Wiz acquisition scales multi-cloud security via AI integration, yet creates vendor lock-in and concentrated risks requiring rigorous governance.