About Mark
Mark Tarre
News Chief
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.
Stories by Mark - Page 36
Infoblox to buy Axur to bolster AI-powered threat defence
Thu, 15th Jan 2026
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malware
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firewalls
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network security
Infoblox agrees to buy AI-driven threat hunter Axur, aiming to curb phishing and brand abuse beyond the traditional network perimeter.
Rapid7, ARMO unite to bolster cloud runtime security
Thu, 15th Jan 2026
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hybrid cloud
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hyperscale
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cloud security
Rapid7 partners with ARMO to embed cloud runtime detection into its Command Platform, unifying exposure management and live threat response.
Microsoft & unions sign landmark AI workplace deal
Thu, 15th Jan 2026
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risk & compliance
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ai
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ai ethics & governance
Microsoft and the ACTU have struck a first-of-its-kind AI pact to boost worker skills, protect union roles and shape fairer tech policy.
AI 'productivity paradox' as rework erodes time gains
Thu, 15th Jan 2026
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devops
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data analytics
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digital transformation
Workday warns AI time gains are eroded by rework, with nearly 40% of productivity lost as staff fix errors and generic machine output.
GrowthPal raises USD $2.6m for AI M&A deal sourcing
Thu, 15th Jan 2026
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saas
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data analytics
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digital transformation
GrowthPal raises USD $2.6m to scale its AI platform for off‑market M&A deal sourcing and global expansion from its Singapore base.
Tesla shifts Full Self-Driving to subscription-only model
Thu, 15th Jan 2026
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saas
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robots
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digital transformation
Tesla will scrap its USD $8,000 Full Self-Driving buy-out from 14 February, shifting the driver-assist system to USD $99-a-month only.
FinTech Australia joins new Trade Diversification push
Thu, 15th Jan 2026
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fintech
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risk & compliance
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payment technologies
FinTech Australia joins a new AUD $50 million Austrade-backed Trade Diversification Network to ramp up fintech export growth and reach.
Swoop to host Quad9 DNS hubs, restoring local security
Thu, 15th Jan 2026
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malware
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network infrastructure
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edge computing
Swoop is hosting Quad9's DNS hubs across five Australian cities, restoring onshore security and performance after traffic was sent offshore.
Apple to build next AI models on Google Gemini cloud
Thu, 15th Jan 2026
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data protection
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private cloud
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semiconductors
Apple will build its next-generation AI foundation models on Google's Gemini cloud, promising a more personalised Siri later this year.
Boroondara adopts Datacom Datascape for council revamp
Thu, 15th Jan 2026
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crm
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smart cities
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digital transformation
Boroondara selects Datacom Datascape to overhaul property, rates and permits systems, aiming for streamlined services and future AI automation.
Catalogic updates DPX with web-based tape management
Thu, 15th Jan 2026
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storage
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virtualisation
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data protection
Catalogic refreshes DPX with browser-based tape management, richer hybrid reporting and streamlined scheduling for mixed environments.
Google unveils AI shopping protocol & brand agents
Thu, 15th Jan 2026
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cx
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martech
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commerce systems
Google launches a Universal Commerce Protocol and Business Agent tools as it bets on AI agents to drive the next era of online shopping.
Hyland wins IDC 2025 award for customer experience
Wed, 14th Jan 2026
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saas
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crm
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document management
Hyland has been named IDC's 2025 Customer Experience Award winner for content and experience management, topping global satisfaction scores.
ADLINK gains IEC 62443-4-1 nod for secure edge R&D
Wed, 14th Jan 2026
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robots
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uc
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devops
ADLINK secures IEC 62443-4-1 certification, formalising a secure-by-design R&D framework for its industrial edge and OT computing products.
Ping Identity names Adnan Chaudhry Chief Revenue Officer
Wed, 14th Jan 2026
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saas
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digital transformation
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cloud security
Ping Identity appoints former Slack executive Adnan Chaudhry as chief revenue officer to drive global go-to-market amid AI identity boom.
Apple bundles pro creative apps in new AI Studio deal
Wed, 14th Jan 2026
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martech
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digital entertainment
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rpa
Apple has unveiled Creator Studio, a subscription bundling pro creative apps with new AI tools and premium content across its platforms.
Samsung brings Fender Play music lessons to its TVs
Wed, 14th Jan 2026
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digital transformation
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e-learning
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smart home
Samsung will bring a TV-optimised Fender Play app to 2025 and newer TVs in 49 countries, launching globally in the first half of 2026.
YouTrip & Agoda launch hotel discounts for Australians
Wed, 14th Jan 2026
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fintech
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nzd
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australian dollar
YouTrip teams up with Agoda to offer Australians 7% off selected hotel bookings plus an AUD $10 bonus for new card sign-ups.
Virgin Australia speeds marketing with Adobe tools overhaul
Wed, 14th Jan 2026
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digital transformation
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martech
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rpa
Virgin Australia shifts to self-serve Adobe tools, boosting marketing output 40% and cutting design bottlenecks across the airline.
Azul boosts Java channel with bigger deals, alliances
Wed, 14th Jan 2026
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hybrid cloud
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hyperscale
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partner programmes
Azul's Java channel surges with 30% growth, 46% larger deals and more million-dollar partners as alliances and services gain momentum.