AI Procurement

Fund the Foundations First: A 2026 Board Case for Unfashionable IT Spend

AI pilots attract attention, but backup, identity, integration and monitoring keep them from becoming operational liabilities. This board-level argument sets out how UK transformation teams can ring-fence foundational spend and test resilience before approving the next pilot.

Nov 8, 2026

Before the Ink Dries: Ten Contractual Tests for UK AI Buyers in 2026

A polished AI demonstration proves possibility, not contractual readiness. This checklist gives UK decision-makers ten evidence-based tests to apply before signing in 2026, from data residency and UK GDPR roles to model-training rights, usage costs and exit terms.

Nov 7, 2026