
Iren’s $15b Microsoft Mega-Deal Sign of an AI Surge that Won’t Stop – AFR Nov 4 2025
The AI industry is experiencing an unprecedented surge, with neo-cloud firms like Iren playing a pivotal role in reshaping the AI infrastructure market.

The AI industry is experiencing an unprecedented surge, with neo-cloud firms like Iren playing a pivotal role in reshaping the AI infrastructure market.

A recap of important vendor announcements this month, such as a product launches, M&A, or changes in licensing agreements.

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

End-user testing is crucial; it guarantees new systems truly meet user needs, enabling a smoother operational handover via service desk and project team collaboration.

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Microsoft is ending volume discounts on Enterprise Agreements to fund AI investment, forcing executives to shift from price negotiation to value management and governance.

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.

These tutorials will not only help you master the IBRS AI tool but also enable your team to transform the way they approach research, advisory, and decision-making.

Microsoft’s recent staff cuts are not about AI taking jobs. The real story lies in the company’s massive infrastructure spending and global economic uncertainty.