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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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EDB tops new ranking of commercial Postgres backers
Hybrid Cloud

EDB tops new ranking of commercial Postgres backers

EDB crowns itself top commercial Postgres backer in new vitality index, as cloud and data giants ramp up investment in the database.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Sat, 14th Mar 2026
Stryker probes global cyber attack via MDM systems
Disaster Recovery

Stryker probes global cyber attack via MDM systems

Stryker says a cyber attack disrupted internal systems, with investigators examining mobile device tools as experts warn of rising state-linked threats.

By Mark Tarre • 6 min read • Sat, 14th Mar 2026
Global CISO Council launched to steer AI governance
Data Protection

Global CISO Council launched to steer AI governance

EC-Council launches the Global CISO Council to unify AI governance, tech risk oversight and regulatory response for senior security leaders.

By Mark Tarre • 3 min read • Sat, 14th Mar 2026
DNSFilter adds DNS PreCheck to protect roaming staff
Firewalls

DNSFilter adds DNS PreCheck to protect roaming staff

DNSFilter unveils DNS PreCheck to keep DNS security intact for roaming staff, blocking malicious domains across shifting Wi-Fi networks.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Sat, 14th Mar 2026
MIND unveils Autonomous DLP Analyst to cut alert noise
Data Protection

MIND unveils Autonomous DLP Analyst to cut alert noise

MIND launches Autonomous DLP Analyst to automate classification and investigation, cutting noisy alerts and easing data security workloads.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Sat, 14th Mar 2026
Sweep wins cybersecurity firms for Salesforce control
Data Protection

Sweep wins cybersecurity firms for Salesforce control

Sweep lands SailPoint, Wiz, Vanta and Varonis as security vendors seek tighter control and audit-ready visibility over Salesforce sprawl.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Sat, 14th Mar 2026
Komerz buys Glassbox in deal valuing firm at USD $330m
Customer Experience

Komerz buys Glassbox in deal valuing firm at USD $330m

Komerz snaps up Glassbox in move valuing the group at USD $330m, bolstering its Creative Commerce offer across global markets.

By Mark Tarre • 3 min read • Fri, 13th Mar 2026
Sticklers to debut touchless fibre cleaner at ANGA COM
Unified Communications

Sticklers to debut touchless fibre cleaner at ANGA COM

Sticklers to unveil PRO360° Touchless Cleaner at ANGA COM 2026, targeting fast, automated fibre connector cleaning for high-volume networks.

By Mark Tarre • 3 min read • Fri, 13th Mar 2026
IDC cuts 2026 PC forecast as memory shortages bite
Partner Programmes

IDC cuts 2026 PC forecast as memory shortages bite

IDC warns memory shortages and supply constraints will drive a steeper 2026 fall in PC and tablet shipments, even as market value rises.

By Mark Tarre • 3 min read • Fri, 13th Mar 2026
Qualtrics named Leader in Gartner Voice of Customer
Unified Communications

Qualtrics named Leader in Gartner Voice of Customer

Qualtrics named Leader in Gartner Voice of the Customer report, topping rivals for execution and vision as AI reshapes CX platforms.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Fri, 13th Mar 2026
Microsoft patches major SQL Server flaw in March update
Firewalls

Microsoft patches major SQL Server flaw in March update

Microsoft's March Patch Tuesday fixes 77 flaws, including a severe SQL Server bug that could grant attackers sysadmin rights remotely.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Fri, 13th Mar 2026
F5 boosts AI app security with zero trust, post-quantum
Firewalls

F5 boosts AI app security with zero trust, post-quantum

F5 expands its app security platform with AI risk tools, zero trust access and post-quantum crypto to protect modern hybrid workloads.

By Mark Tarre • 5 min read • Fri, 13th Mar 2026
SYOS SA200 drone ready for serial build after trials
Surveillance

SYOS SA200 drone ready for serial build after trials

SYOS's SA200 heavy-lift drone completes moving-platform autonomy trials, clearing the ship-ready uncrewed helicopter for serial production.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Fri, 13th Mar 2026
OpenAI buys Promptfoo to bolster Frontier AI security
Data Protection

OpenAI buys Promptfoo to bolster Frontier AI security

OpenAI agrees to buy Promptfoo, aiming to embed automated security testing and red-teaming tools directly into its Frontier AI coworker platform.

By Mark Tarre • 3 min read • Fri, 13th Mar 2026

Stories from Other Regions

Sphera lands five-year US deal for hazardous software
Physical Security

Sphera lands five-year US deal for hazardous software

Sphera wins five-year sole-source US defence deal to modernise hazardous materials software across military and federal agencies.

By Mark Tarre • 3 min read • Sat, 14th Mar 2026
DE-CIX boosts Dallas-Mexico backbone as traffic surges
Gaming

DE-CIX boosts Dallas-Mexico backbone as traffic surges

DE-CIX is boosting Dallas-Mexico backbone capacity as its Mexico exchange nears 200 Gbps and surging cross-border traffic fuels demand.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Sat, 14th Mar 2026
Irish firms boost generative AI use as staff adopt it
Data Protection

Irish firms boost generative AI use as staff adopt it

Irish workers race ahead of their employers on generative AI, as staff adopt free tools faster than firms can set policies and pay for them.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Thu, 12th Mar 2026