At IRD and System Admin Insights (SAI), we’ve made a clear (and sometimes costly) decision:

We do not accept sponsorships, referral fees, or affiliate commissions. Period.

Most consulting firms and professional communities are sustained in some way by monetized vendor relationships. Whether it’s through direct sponsorships, referral fees, or substantial payments exchanged for preferential treatment, the result is the same. Even when those payments aren’t a firm’s primary revenue stream, they set the tone. They introduce an unspoken obligation. And they compromise the integrity of the relationship.

We’ve chosen a different path.

We fund our work entirely through service revenue and member fees.

That means when we recommend a tool, feature, integration, or vendor, it’s not because someone paid us to. It’s because we actually believe it’s the best fit for you.

For IRD Clients

Our consulting recommendations are made with zero financial incentive from software vendors. Our only loyalty is to your results.

For SAI Members

Your membership fee powers a community that’s vendor-neutral by design. We don’t allow paid placements, “sponsored” sessions, or affiliate-backed recommendations. If we highlight a product or invite a guest, it’s because we believe it brings genuine value to the community.

Integrity Isn’t a Slogan. It’s a Decision.

When you work with IRD or join SAI, you’re not just buying a service or joining a community. You’re supporting a values-driven movement. Every recommendation, every introduction, and every insight is offered with clear eyes and clean hands.

We’ll never put our thumb on the scale. That’s our promise.