Recent SaaS volatility isn’t an ‘AI apocalypse’; it’s a mix of yield-driven valuation shifts, geopolitical sovereignty risks, and evolving pricing models.
New IBRS research suggests over-reliance on Tier 1 consultants increases public sector project failure risks. Prioritising internal capability delivers better SaaS outcomes.
Firmus has secured $14 billion from Blackstone to build Australian AI factories, positioning for a mid-year IPO despite market volatility.
Interactive’s sovereign-first strategy bridges legacy systems and modern cloud, helping regulated Australian firms manage data residency and supplier risk effectively.
Anthropic’s Cowork and ‘vibe coding’ threaten legacy platforms. To survive, incumbents must pivot from managing human workflows to governing autonomous AI agents.
December’s focus shifts toward pragmatic governance, balancing AI adoption and cyber resilience by simplifying processes and prioritising foundational security controls.
In a recent analysis by TechPartner.News, IBRS future of work advisor Dr Joseph Sweeney provides critical context to the current debate on AI adoption in Australia
Most annual trend predictions are little more than marketing disguised as foresight. Market modelling designed to drive consumption rather than economic modelling designed to drive value.
Artificial intelligence is moving from isolated experiments to the foundation of enterprise operations, demanding that CIOs redefine digital transformation by placing a strategic focus on data utilisation, ethical governance, and deep workforce literacy
