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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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CelcomDigi opens Galaxy S26 5G pre-orders with perks
Gaming

CelcomDigi opens Galaxy S26 5G pre-orders with perks

CelcomDigi opens Galaxy S26 5G pre-orders in Malaysia with 36-month 0% instalments, trade-in top-ups and free gaming accessories.

By Mark Tarre • 3 min read • Thu, 26th Feb 2026
Indonesia launches Sahabat-AI app to drive local AI
Digital Transformation

Indonesia launches Sahabat-AI app to drive local AI

Indonesia rolls out Sahabat-AI app, giving users nationwide access to a home-grown, culturally tuned large language model on mobile.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Thu, 26th Feb 2026
AI literacy demand surges in Singapore amid skills gap
Unified Communications

AI literacy demand surges in Singapore amid skills gap

AI literacy demand in Singapore has surged over 70%, but 41% of workers feel unready for rapid tech change reshaping core job skills.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Thu, 26th Feb 2026
Mambu launches Payments Hub across four Asian markets
Software-as-a-Service

Mambu launches Payments Hub across four Asian markets

Mambu rolls out its cloud-based Payments Hub in Indonesia, the Philippines, Malaysia and Singapore to streamline multi-rail payment processing.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Thu, 26th Feb 2026

Global Stories

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IDC warns smartphone shipments to fall on memory shock
Semiconductors

IDC warns smartphone shipments to fall on memory shock

IDC says a memory shortage will drive a record 12.9% drop in 2026 smartphone shipments, hitting low-cost Android makers hardest.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Fri, 27th Feb 2026
Anthropic boosts Claude Cowork with new plugins, admin tools
Software-as-a-Service

Anthropic boosts Claude Cowork with new plugins, admin tools

Anthropic upgrades Claude Cowork with private plugin marketplaces, richer admin controls and Office-linked workflows for enterprise teams.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Fri, 27th Feb 2026
CIQ launches RLC Pro to back Rocky Linux for enterprises
DevOps

CIQ launches RLC Pro to back Rocky Linux for enterprises

CIQ unveils RLC Pro, a paid Rocky Linux subscription promising long-term support, FIPS-ready security and vendor-backed bug fixes.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Fri, 27th Feb 2026
Oura unveils AI health model tailored to women's needs
Generative AI

Oura unveils AI health model tailored to women's needs

Oura launches an AI health model tailored to women, blending medical insight with Oura Ring data to support users through life stages.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Fri, 27th Feb 2026
AMD, Nutanix team on open hybrid agentic AI platform
Virtualisation

AMD, Nutanix team on open hybrid agentic AI platform

AMD and Nutanix will co-develop an open hybrid agentic AI platform, backed by AMD's USD $250 million investment in Nutanix and joint R&D.

By Mark Tarre • 3 min read • Thu, 26th Feb 2026
Milestone opens Singapore hub for AI video security
Data Protection

Milestone opens Singapore hub for AI video security

Milestone opens Singapore AI video hub to showcase open-platform security tech as Asia-Pacific market heads for USD $59.54 billion by 2030.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Thu, 26th Feb 2026
Keeper deploys Kyber to shield passwords from quantum
Data Protection

Keeper deploys Kyber to shield passwords from quantum

Keeper adopts NIST's Kyber post-quantum cryptography in its password tools, aiming to shield credentials from future quantum attacks.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Thu, 26th Feb 2026
Red Hat launches unified AI Enterprise hybrid cloud stack
Virtualisation

Red Hat launches unified AI Enterprise hybrid cloud stack

Red Hat launches AI Enterprise “metal-to-agent” platform and AI 3.3 update to standardise governed AI operations across hybrid clouds.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Thu, 26th Feb 2026

Stories from Other Regions

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UK retail rebounds as online sales post sharp surge
Marketing Technologies

UK retail rebounds as online sales post sharp surge

UK retail sales jumped in January as online spending saw its fastest annual rise since 2021, signalling a more resilient consumer mood.

By Mark Tarre • 3 min read • Thu, 26th Feb 2026
Vodafone trials in-store wellbeing staff for vulnerable customers
Customer Experience

Vodafone trials in-store wellbeing staff for vulnerable customers

Vodafone is piloting in-store Customer Wellbeing Specialists in 12 Australian shops to support vulnerable customers facing complex issues.

By Mark Tarre • 3 min read • Thu, 26th Feb 2026
Magentus first to sign national AI health software code
Data Protection

Magentus first to sign national AI health software code

Magentus has become the first to sign Australia's new voluntary AI health software code, setting a benchmark for responsible deployment.

By Mark Tarre • 3 min read • Thu, 26th Feb 2026
Aware Super launches digital tool to boost retiree income
Fintech

Aware Super launches digital tool to boost retiree income

Aware Super rolls out Retirement Manager tool after a pilot saw retirees choosing higher incomes above the minimum pension drawdown rate.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Thu, 26th Feb 2026
Fujifilm brings House of Photography pop-up to Melbourne
Instagram

Fujifilm brings House of Photography pop-up to Melbourne

Fujifilm will bring its interactive House of Photography pop-up to Melbourne's Chadstone in March 2026, offering hands-on gear and fashion sessions.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Thu, 26th Feb 2026