IBRSiQ April 2026
In April, rising ICT costs and AI complexity drive a shift toward data-led licensing, risk-based funding, and federated governance to ensure value.
IBRS Advisor Team
13 May, 2026
Trends
Browse Categories and Tags
VENDORiQ: Microsoft Pivots on AI. What We Learned From the AI Summit 2026 – Analysis
Microsoft pivots from AI hype to workflow integration via its three-layer platform, yet adoption faces hurdles regarding governance and cost.
IBRS Advisor Team
13 May, 2026
IBRSiQ March 2026
In March, clients are prioritising AI-driven operational efficiency, cyber maturity, and ERP optimisation while ensuring ICT investments deliver measurable, strategic business value.
IBRS Advisor Team
25 March, 2026
IBRSiQ February 2026
February focuses on pivoting from adoption to pragmatics, prioritising operational excellence, rigorous AI governance, and cost-optimised infrastructure to secure tangible value.
IBRS Advisor Team
3 March, 2026
AI Outlook and Board Priorities for 2026
2026 will be a watershed year as AI efforts shift from experimentation to value-based investments. As the technology continues to evolve, CIOs will need to pivot and ensure that they are aligned with the changing board and executive positions.
Philip Nesci
10 February, 2026
IBRSiQ December 2025
December’s focus shifts toward pragmatic governance, balancing AI adoption and cyber resilience by simplifying processes and prioritising foundational security controls.
IBRS Advisor Team
5 January, 2026
VENDORiQ: Adobe’s Big Wager – Why $1.9B for Semrush is the New Black for Enterprise Marketing
Adobe’s $1.9bn Semrush acquisition integrates SEO and GEO into the creative workflow, ensuring brands remain visible in AI-driven search results.
Jaie Obillo
22 December, 2025
2025 Research Review: Costs, Budgets, Governance and… you guessed it, AI
Navigating 2025 required balancing accelerating AI, rigorous governance, and cost control to translate market hype into actionable executive strategy. Our report on the year that was.
IBRS Advisor Team
17 December, 2025
All Your AI Are Belong to US – Lessons From VENDORiQs in 2025
2025 showed real value comes from mastering business basics, cost control, and owning your data strategy.
IBRS Advisor Team
15 December, 2025