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Expert Q&A / RESEARCH NOTE 03

Which questions should each buyer prioritise?

CONTROLSPAN RESEARCH DESKSECTION 06 · PAGE 3 OF 22Last updated 28 October 2026
Buyer Start with Decision output
CRO or executive sponsor 1–3, 12, 14 Buy/repair/defer decision, first-release scope and defensible risk reporting.
GRC programme lead 4–7, 10–11 Migration backlog, implementation assumptions and operating plan.
CISO or enterprise architect 7–8, 15–17 Integration tests, evidence controls, AI boundaries and portability proof.
Head of Compliance 2, 9, 11, 13 Accountability model, contributor workflow and obligation-change process.
Head of Internal Audit 3, 8–9, 15 Evidence quality, independent conclusions and AI review criteria.
Procurement and finance 5, 12, 17 Comparable scope, three-year USD cost model and exit provisions.

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