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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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Written by Mark

Australia data centre growth shifts towards renewable power
DataCentre infrastructure

Australia data centre growth shifts towards renewable power

WinDC founder Andrew Sjoquist says Australia's data centre boom is being reshaped by grid bottlenecks, with AI facilities set to follow renewable power.

By Mark Tarre • 5 min read • Last month

Global Stories

Written by Mark

CrowdStrike launches AI security coalition with partners
Cloud Security

CrowdStrike launches AI security coalition with partners

CrowdStrike unveils AI security coalition with Accenture, EY, IBM Cybersecurity Services, Kroll and OpenAI to spot and fix code flaws faster.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Last month
OpenAI rolls out GPT-5.5 with coding & research gains
DevOps

OpenAI rolls out GPT-5.5 with coding & research gains

OpenAI rolls out GPT-5.5 to ChatGPT and Codex users, touting stronger coding, research and office-work performance with tighter safety controls.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Last month
GE Appliances rolls out 800 AI agents across operations
Manufacturing

GE Appliances rolls out 800 AI agents across operations

GE Appliances uses Gemini Enterprise to put AI into factories, logistics and supplier work, cutting backorders 25% and speeding shift summaries.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Last month
EcoVadis deepens Google Cloud AI partnership for growth
Software-as-a-Service

EcoVadis deepens Google Cloud AI partnership for growth

EcoVadis expands workplace AI rollout with Google Cloud, using Gemini Enterprise to automate internal tasks and train staff to build custom agents.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Last month
ConstructConnect launches AI takeoff boost for estimators
Storage

ConstructConnect launches AI takeoff boost for estimators

ConstructConnect rolls out Google Cloud-powered Takeoff Boost to cut hours from estimators' plan tracing with AI-generated measurements.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Last month
Datadog launches GPU Monitoring to curb AI cloud costs
DevOps

Datadog launches GPU Monitoring to curb AI cloud costs

Datadog rolls out GPU Monitoring worldwide as AI teams face mounting pressure to pinpoint idle chips, slow models and rising cloud spend.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Last month
Amplitude launches AI Assistant for in-product support
Software-as-a-Service

Amplitude launches AI Assistant for in-product support

Amplitude brings AI support into digital products with Assistant, aiming to guide users in context, cut ticket volume and flag friction points.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Last month
Accessiway launches accessibility platform as EU rules bite
DevOps

Accessiway launches accessibility platform as EU rules bite

Accessiway rolls out live accessibility dashboard for businesses as European Accessibility Act increases pressure on retailers and digital service providers.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Last month
SITA launches managed airport network service with HPE
Firewalls

SITA launches managed airport network service with HPE

SITA rolls out managed campus network for airports with HPE, using cloud controls and AI to cut downtime, simplify operations and scale across sites.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Last month
Avid & Google Cloud bring AI to media editing tools
Digital Transformation

Avid & Google Cloud bring AI to media editing tools

Avid and Google Cloud have struck a multi-year deal to embed Gemini and Vertex AI into Media Composer and Content Core, speeding archive search and editing.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Last month
PepsiCo revamps APAC Greenhouse for startup rollouts
Agricultural Technology

PepsiCo revamps APAC Greenhouse for startup rollouts

PepsiCo tightens APAC startup programme to push proven technologies into supply chains, with five alumni set for commercial rollout trials.

By Mark Tarre • 3 min read • Last month
One-third of FIFA World Cup partners lack email protection
Gaming

One-third of FIFA World Cup partners lack email protection

Proofpoint warns that 36% of FIFA World Cup 2026 commercial partners still lack the strongest DMARC settings, leaving fans exposed to spoofed emails.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Last month
Manhattan adds AI agents & fulfilment tools for retailers
Unified Communications

Manhattan adds AI agents & fulfilment tools for retailers

Manhattan unveils embedded AI agents and fulfilment simulation tools to help retailers speed service, sharpen checkout and compare order strategies.

By Mark Tarre • 3 min read • Last month

Stories from Other Regions

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Employment Hero launches HeroForce UK employment model
Software-as-a-Service

Employment Hero launches HeroForce UK employment model

Employment Hero brings its managed employment model to the UK, promising SMEs lower compliance burdens as HeroForce handles payroll, tax and statutory duties.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Last month
NEC teams with Anthropic for Japan AI enterprise tools
DevOps

NEC teams with Anthropic for Japan AI enterprise tools

NEC and Anthropic team up to develop secure AI tools for finance, manufacturing and local government in Japan.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Last month
Flagstone & Adclear cut marketing approvals to eight hours
Software-as-a-Service

Flagstone & Adclear cut marketing approvals to eight hours

Flagstone taps Adclear AI to speed marketing compliance checks, slicing approvals from two days to eight hours as revenue grows.

By Mark Tarre • 3 min read • Last month