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Mark Tarre
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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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OpenAI launches Prism, free AI-native LaTeX workspace

Thu, 29th Jan 2026
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OpenAI has unveiled Prism, a free AI-native LaTeX workspace that embeds GPT-5.2 to unify scientific drafting, collaboration and publication.
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Netwrix warns identity will anchor future AI security

Thu, 29th Jan 2026
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data protection
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Identity systems will become the linchpin of AI-era cyber defence as misconfigured automation opens new paths to sensitive data, Netwrix warns.
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Australian banks battle system gaps in compliance checks

Wed, 28th Jan 2026
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Australian banks report the region's worst compliance screening disruption, as ageing systems and manual workloads strain checks and onboarding.
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WhatsApp unveils lockdown mode for high-risk users

Wed, 28th Jan 2026
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WhatsApp launches Strict Account Settings, a lockdown mode offering tighter privacy and security for journalists and other high‑risk users.
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Radar sensors give councils real-time bin monitoring

Wed, 28th Jan 2026
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smart cities
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data analytics
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Australian firm Matter touts fingernail-sized radar sensors to give councils live bin data, cutting overflows, truck runs and complaints.
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Snapchat expands Family Centre with new teen controls

Wed, 28th Jan 2026
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data privacy
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social media
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Snapchat adds detailed screen-time and friend context tools to Family Centre, giving parents new teen safety insights without reading chats.
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TP-Link debuts 4K solar Tapo C660 KIT in Australia

Wed, 28th Jan 2026
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storage
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smart home
TP-Link launches the Tapo C660 KIT in Australia, a 4K solar-powered outdoor security camera with AI tracking and pan-and-tilt coverage.
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Google Photos adds AI editing tools for Australians

Wed, 28th Jan 2026
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data privacy
Google Photos is rolling out AI-powered editing in Australia, letting Android users transform images simply by typing or speaking prompts.
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VaynerX rolls out Keeper to tighten password security

Wed, 28th Jan 2026
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encryption
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VaynerX is deploying Keeper's enterprise password manager to centralise credentials and curb risks from password reuse and phishing.
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Wild Tech strengthens APAC growth with new C suite

Wed, 28th Jan 2026
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Wild Tech bolsters APAC expansion, appointing three new C-suite leaders to drive AI-led solutions, operations and revenue growth.
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Schneider Electric powers new McLaren Racing tie-up

Wed, 28th Jan 2026
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Schneider Electric signs as McLaren Racing's Official Energy Technology Partner across F1, IndyCar, F1 Academy and WEC programmes.
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Security & value drive Australians' digital shopping

Wed, 28th Jan 2026
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Australians want high-tech retail but demand tighter data security and better value as apps, AR and digital tools reshape everyday shopping.
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Fortinet enhances FortiCNAPP for unified cloud risk

Wed, 28th Jan 2026
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data protection
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hybrid cloud
Fortinet updates FortiCNAPP with unified cloud risk workflow, blending network, data and runtime context to cut tool sprawl and alert noise.
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Cloudbrink boosts AI security for hybrid enterprises

Wed, 28th Jan 2026
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digital transformation
Cloudbrink adds Safe AI controls to its zero trust platform, securing hybrid enterprise use of AI agents and browser-based AI services.
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Kingston gains FIPS 140-3 Level 3 for IronKey USBs

Wed, 28th Jan 2026
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storage
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Kingston wins FIPS 140-3 Level 3 for its IronKey Keypad 200 USBs, making it the first supplier with three drives at this stringent standard.
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Defence renews Kinetic IT deal for ICT & base support

Wed, 28th Jan 2026
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Australia's Defence Department renews Kinetic IT deal, expanding ICT service desk and switchboard support to a national base contact centre.
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AMD EPYC chips gain ground across major cloud giants

Wed, 28th Jan 2026
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hybrid cloud
AMD's EPYC chips win wider deployment at AWS, Azure, Google Cloud and Oracle as cloud providers ramp AI, HPC and database workloads.
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Australia's AI boom outpaces data skills & governance

Wed, 28th Jan 2026
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digital transformation
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risk & compliance
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Australia's generative AI rollout races ahead of reliable data, governance and skills, leaving a widening trust and risk gap.
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Silvus unveils compact SM5200 tactical MANET radio

Wed, 28th Jan 2026
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encryption
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cybersecurity
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ethernet
Silvus launches 182g SM5200 StreamCaster MINI radio, bringing full MANET capability and rugged, secure mesh comms to dismounted troops.
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LevelBlue buys Alert Logic MDR unit in Fortra pact

Wed, 28th Jan 2026
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LevelBlue is buying Fortra's Alert Logic MDR business in a strategic pact, expanding its global managed security and technology partnership.