How We Structure Our Vendor Relationships
At IRD and System Admin Insights, we operate on a simple principle:
Our recommendations are never influenced by vendor payments.
We have two kinds of vendor relationship, described below: referral programs (for IRD clients) and vendors taking part in curated educational sessions (for SAI members).
For IRD Clients
When we suggest a tool, integration, or approach, it’s based on what we believe will work best for your organization, not what generates revenue for us.
We don’t take affiliate commissions tied to your buying decisions. When participation in referral programs is unavoidable, we disclose those relationships fully and donate any incentives we receive to charitable organizations.
For SAI Members
Your membership supports a vendor-neutral learning community.
Vendors may participate in curated educational sessions, but SAI never sells endorsements, outcomes, or access to member decisions. Participation does not imply recommendation or preferred status.
If we feature a product or invite a guest, it’s because we believe the conversation will be valuable for our community members.