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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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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
SentinelOne targets AI identity threats with new suite
Endpoint Protection

SentinelOne targets AI identity threats with new suite

SentinelOne launches an AI-native identity security suite to police human and machine activity in real time, beyond simple login checks.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Thu, 26th Feb 2026
Ricoh again named Leader in IDC high-speed inkjet study
Digital Transformation

Ricoh again named Leader in IDC high-speed inkjet study

Ricoh has secured Leader status for the third time in IDC's global high-speed inkjet MarketScape, citing innovation, service and reliability.

By Mark Tarre • 3 min read • Thu, 26th Feb 2026
Commvault, CrowdStrike link backups to Falcon SIEM
Malware

Commvault, CrowdStrike link backups to Falcon SIEM

Commvault deepens CrowdStrike tie-up with two-way link between backup telemetry and Falcon Next-Gen SIEM to speed trusted cyber recoveries.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Thu, 26th Feb 2026
VAST Data debuts AI tools for safer, smarter agents
Data Protection

VAST Data debuts AI tools for safer, smarter agents

VAST Data unveils PolicyEngine and TuningEngine to tighten AI agent governance and continuously fine-tune models for safer deployments.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Thu, 26th Feb 2026
VAST Data unveils Cosmos partner scheme for AI growth
Hybrid Cloud

VAST Data unveils Cosmos partner scheme for AI growth

VAST Data launches Cosmos partner programme, unifying routes to market and developer community support to accelerate global AI adoption.

By Mark Tarre • 5 min read • Thu, 26th Feb 2026
KnowBe4 strengthens APJ sales team for human risk push
Data Protection

KnowBe4 strengthens APJ sales team for human risk push

KnowBe4 boosts APJ cyber sales leadership with four senior hires to drive human and AI risk management growth across the region.

By Mark Tarre • 3 min read • Thu, 26th Feb 2026
AI-first firms hit by slower, costlier cyber recoveries
Firewalls

AI-first firms hit by slower, costlier cyber recoveries

AI-first firms face a seven-month average cyber recovery and 135% higher incident costs as AI adoption outpaces modern security controls.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Thu, 26th Feb 2026
Exa Capital buys Flow Software to deepen ANZ reach
Customer Relationship Management

Exa Capital buys Flow Software to deepen ANZ reach

Exa Capital has acquired Auckland-based Flow Software to expand its ANZ footprint, keeping the integration specialist operating independently.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Thu, 26th Feb 2026
OpenAI appoints Arvind KC as new Chief People Officer
Human Capital Management

OpenAI appoints Arvind KC as new Chief People Officer

OpenAI has hired veteran tech and people leader Arvind KC as Chief People Officer to steer hiring and workforce strategy as AI reshapes work.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Thu, 26th Feb 2026
AI shapes RFP proposal teams as revenue pressure grows
Digital Transformation

AI shapes RFP proposal teams as revenue pressure grows

Rising RFP volumes are stretching proposal teams, leaving bids unfinished and exposing B2B services firms to mounting revenue risk.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Thu, 26th Feb 2026
Check Point boosts AI security push with 2025 surge
Firewalls

Check Point boosts AI security push with 2025 surge

Check Point posts solid 2025 gains, lifts AI security focus for 2026 with Cyata, Cyclops and Rotate deals targeting enterprise demand.

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

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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
Australian staff buck global slump in engagement levels
Data Protection

Australian staff buck global slump in engagement levels

Australian employee engagement climbs to 68% against a global slide, with frequent feedback and clear change communication credited.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Thu, 26th Feb 2026
Irish firms say AI adoption hit by talent shortages
Data Protection

Irish firms say AI adoption hit by talent shortages

Irish firms say skills shortages, not tech, are throttling AI rollout, forcing sweeping job redesign and major investment in training.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Wed, 25th Feb 2026