How to Gain Benefit From a Strategic Partnership
What is a strategic partnership, and how do you gain real advantage from the tangible relationship?
Mike Mitchelmore
9 January, 2026
Procurement
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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.
Joseph Sweeney
9 January, 2026
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.
IBRS Advisor Team
9 January, 2026
Sourcing Monthly December 2025
IBRS Sourcing Monthly brings you the latest news and deals in the Australian IT world.
Irene Pimentel
8 January, 2026
Strategic Procurement and the Revised Commonwealth Procurement Rules (17 Nov 2025)
The 2025 rules raise tender thresholds to $125k, prioritising Australian SMEs and enabling smarter, more strategic procurement outcomes.
Mike Mitchelmore
4 December, 2025
Sourcing Monthly November 2025
IBRS Sourcing Monthly brings you the latest news and deals in the Australian IT world.
Irene Pimentel
4 December, 2025
The Hybrid Cloud Paradox: Unmasking the True Cost of Ownership
Hybrid Cloud’s TCO is often triple-budgeted due to overlooked integration, data transfer fees, and lack of FinOps governance.
Joseph Sweeney
6 November, 2025
VMware – What Are the Options
Are you about to see an increase in your VMware licensing, or have you seen the increase and are looking at your options?
Mike Mitchelmore
9 October, 2025
Sourcing Monthly September 2025
IBRS Sourcing Monthly brings you the latest news and deals in the Australian IT world.
Irene Pimentel
7 October, 2025