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Databases Are Evolving in the AI Era… With Huge Implications For ERP
ERP databases are rapidly integrating AI indexing like vector and graph search. This will enable “invisible AI” within core business applications, but adoption may be slow due to migration and skill challenges.
VendorIQ: Google’s Workspace AI is the Shape of Things to Come, Even for Microsoft 365 Customers!
AI integration race accelerates as Google bundles Gemini into Workspace
VDI Downtime: The Cost and Factors to Consider
The costs of Virtualised Desktop Infrastructure (VDI) downtime to your organisation go beyond the numbers. Mitigate and address its effects through a well-thought-out strategy.
VENDORiQ: Impact of Trump’s Stargate Program
How will President Donald Trump’s Stargate program impact Australia?
Are Bots Destroying Your Email Marketing Efforts?
Bots scanning emails inflate metrics, with 2M out of 14M ‘opens’ annually being non-human. Don’t let false data drive your decisions.
Is There an Alternative to Microsoft 365?
Are SaaS costs rising out of control, or is there more to the story?
Microsoft 365’s pricing has sparked debate among ICT and finance leaders.
VENDORiQ: Salesforce’s Agentforce Testing Center Addresses an Urgent Need for AI in 2026
Explore how Salesforce’s Agentforce Testing Center is reshaping AI agent lifecycle management with cutting-edge testing capabilities.
VENDORiQ: Google is making Space for its AI Agents
Explore the evolving landscape of AI technologies and vendor ecosystems with a deep dive into Google’s AI Agent Space program.
Best Practices for Deciding On & Implementing Microsoft Fabric
Organisations can streamline data operations and enable advanced analytics with this unified platform.
Enhancing Large Language Models: The Power Trio of Prompt Engineering, Retrieval-Augmented Generation, and Fine-Tuning
Does your organisation know the potential of large language models (LLMs) with advanced techniques? Enhance artificial intelligence (AI) capabilities for improved performance and accuracy.
The A to Z of AI: How to Build and Implement an AI Strategy Your Board Will Love – Webinar and Presentation Kit
A comprehensive guide to developing an AI strategy that resonates with your board, focusing on realistic expectations, quick wins, service evolution, and best practices for transitioning from pilot to production.
Presenting AI to the Board – Webinar and Presentation Kit
To present AI effectively to the board, emphasise its role in augmenting rather than replacing existing capabilities.
Understanding Enterprise Content Chaos
The growth of digital content has made it increasingly challenging for organisations to manage their information assets effectively. What is IT’s critical role in developing and implementing strategies to manage content chaos and information hyperinflation?
IBRS Futures: Get Ready for AI-empowered Cyber Crime
Welcome to this IBRS Futures presentation, where we explore the potential impact of AI on cyber crime. In this advisory, we will delve into the key insights from the presentation and discuss the implications for cyber security.
Powering Information Management in the Era of Information Hyperinflation
Unlock valuable insights on information management strategies in the era of information hyperinflation. Gain expert recommendations for navigating data governance challenges.
VENDORiQ: Graph-Based Retrieval-Augmented Generation: Business Impact of GraphRAG Release
Earlier this year, GraphRAG transformed retrieval-augmented generation (RAG) with its graph-based approach for question-answering over private datasets. Now, Microsoft has made GraphRAG available on GitHub, offering a user-friendly API on Azure—ready to enhance your AI-powered RAG projects. Interested in exploring its capabilities?
VENDORiQ: Google Acquires Cameyo: Why Virtualise the Entire Desktop for Just a Handful of Legacy Apps?
Explore the evolving landscape of legacy application management post-Google’s Cameyo acquisition. Stay ahead in the tech world.
VENDORiQ: Oracle-Google Cloud Partnership: Friends with Benefits
Uncover how the Oracle-Google Cloud partnership revolutionises application migrations and modernisation, providing cost advantages and open integration opportunities.
VENDORiQ: Apple Joins the Other Vendors in Embedding AI Into All Our Devices: More Evidence of How We’ll Work in 2035
Uncover the revolutionary changes AI integration in personal devices will bring to future workspaces. Stay ahead of the curve with IBRS analysis.
VENDORiQ: Going Down the Rabbit Hole: A Deep Dive into a Flawed AI Product
Discover the hidden truths behind a vendor’s flawed AI product, emphasising the importance of transparency and due diligence in tech investments.
VENDORiQ: Zap! Citizen Developers to Gain No-Code Superpowers With AI
How will the potential of AI-driven automation in low-code platforms revolutionise how businesses streamline processes and boost efficiency?
VENDORiQ: Google’s Algorithm Leak: Insights and Implications
Uncover the hidden truths behind Google’s search algorithm revelations and how they impact your digital marketing approach.
VENDORiQ: OpenAI Leadership Turmoil – A Lesson in Governance
Delve into the critical analysis of OpenAI’s governance and leadership issues, uncovering the importance of transparency and ethical considerations in the tech sector.
VENDORiQ: Azure Cobalt and Accelerated VMs Highlights Cloud AI Economics
Uncover how Microsoft’s Azure Cobalt and accelerated VMs are revolutionising Cloud AI economics, providing greater efficiency and performance for critical applications.
VENDORiQ: Database Managers – Get Ready, This is Going to be a Wild Ride: Google and Microsoft Merge LLMs Into Mainstream Databases
Uncover the transformative impact of merging LLMs into mainstream databases, revolutionising database management and AI integration for the future.
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