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Mark Tarre is an editor and journalist with experience across newsroom, public relations, and digital publishing. He has worked across different organisations on editorial and content-led projects. He holds a journalism degree.

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Laser link restores Taiwan Mobile network after typhoon
Unified Communications

Laser link restores Taiwan Mobile network after typhoon

Taiwan Mobile restores typhoon-hit services in Hualien within days, using a 1.25km laser link to bypass a collapsed river bridge.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Wed, 18th Mar 2026
Globe Telecom leads Philippine brands in global study
Digital Transformation

Globe Telecom leads Philippine brands in global study

Globe Telecom has been named the world's 10th strongest telecoms brand as Philippine peers surge in Brand Finance's 2026 rankings.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Wed, 18th Mar 2026

Global Stories

Written by Mark

Mphasis urges CTOs to fix legacy cores for agentic AI
Digital Transformation

Mphasis urges CTOs to fix legacy cores for agentic AI

Mphasis tells CTOs to overhaul legacy cores as agentic AI scales, backing ontology-driven knowledge graphs to curb automated errors.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Thu, 19th Mar 2026
PDQ Labels doubles digital inkjet capacity with Screen press
Digital Transformation

PDQ Labels doubles digital inkjet capacity with Screen press

PDQ Labels doubles digital inkjet capacity with a second Screen L350UV SAI, boosting multi-SKU output and cementing its digital-first strategy.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Thu, 19th Mar 2026
Employment Hero names James Keene APAC managing director
Software-as-a-Service

Employment Hero names James Keene APAC managing director

Employment Hero appoints long-serving executive James Keene as APAC managing director to drive regional growth and AI-led expansion.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Thu, 19th Mar 2026
TrendAI links with HPE to secure private cloud AI stack
Virtualisation

TrendAI links with HPE to secure private cloud AI stack

TrendAI integrates its AI security platform with HPE Private Cloud AI to secure enterprise AI deployments from infrastructure to applications.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Thu, 19th Mar 2026
Gallagher unveils safer F5 & F6 smart fence controllers
Physical Security

Gallagher unveils safer F5 & F6 smart fence controllers

Gallagher debuts F5 and F6 smart fence controllers, adding safety, smart sync and scalable integration for high-risk perimeter sites.

By Mark Tarre • 3 min read • Thu, 19th Mar 2026
TrendAI, Nvidia bring digital twin security to AI hubs
Firewalls

TrendAI, Nvidia bring digital twin security to AI hubs

TrendAI and Nvidia link DSX Air with digital twin security tools so AI datacentre “factories” can be hardened before hardware is built.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Thu, 19th Mar 2026
TrendAI & Nvidia boost security for agentic AI tools
Cloud Security

TrendAI & Nvidia boost security for agentic AI tools

TrendAI and Nvidia deepen collaboration to embed layered security and governance into OpenShell, protecting long-lived autonomous AI agents.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Thu, 19th Mar 2026
Spectrum.Life buys three Aussie digital health firms
Health Technologies

Spectrum.Life buys three Aussie digital health firms

Spectrum.Life enters Australia with a triple acquisition, uniting MindFit at Work, We Lysn and Valion Health into one digital care platform.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Thu, 19th Mar 2026
Lwart expands Rimini Street support to SAP & VMware
Malware

Lwart expands Rimini Street support to SAP & VMware

Lwart extends Rimini Street support to SAP and VMware to cut licensing pressure, avoid forced upgrades and refocus IT on operations.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Thu, 19th Mar 2026
Secure Code Warrior unveils AI tool to govern code risk
Data Protection

Secure Code Warrior unveils AI tool to govern code risk

Secure Code Warrior launches SCW Trust Agent: AI to trace, rate and police AI-generated code risks directly at developers' commit point.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Wed, 18th Mar 2026

Stories from Other Regions

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UK retailers turn to TikTok & AI as social shopping grows
Digital Transformation

UK retailers turn to TikTok & AI as social shopping grows

UK retailers step up TikTok and AI shopping experiments as social feeds overtake high streets and search as the place to discover products.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Thu, 19th Mar 2026
Clevertouch unveils lovemartech Academy for martech skills
EduTech

Clevertouch unveils lovemartech Academy for martech skills

Clevertouch launches lovemartech Academy, blending expert-led martech training, research and community to tackle complex tech stacks.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Wed, 18th Mar 2026
Irish leaders most wary on AI risks in Expleo survey
Data Protection

Irish leaders most wary on AI risks in Expleo survey

Irish bosses are warier of AI risks than peers in the UK, Germany and France, with cybersecurity and job fears driving cautious adoption.

By Mark Tarre • 3 min read • Wed, 18th Mar 2026
iStreet Network launches governance-focused AI hub in India
Digital Transformation

iStreet Network launches governance-focused AI hub in India

iStreet Network has opened an AI Centre of Excellence in India to help regulated sectors scale secure, governance-led enterprise AI use.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Wed, 18th Mar 2026
Australians urged to recycle 22.87 million idle mobiles
Data Privacy

Australians urged to recycle 22.87 million idle mobiles

Australians are being urged to recycle 22.87 million idle mobiles, as industry warns hoarded handsets are choking circular economy goals.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Wed, 18th Mar 2026