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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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Adobe chief Shantanu Narayen to step down amid AI shift
Software-as-a-Service

Adobe chief Shantanu Narayen to step down amid AI shift

Adobe boss Shantanu Narayen to step down as chief executive after 18 years, staying on as chair while the group navigates the AI era.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Mon, 16th Mar 2026
PC shipments to plunge in 2026 on memory shortages
Semiconductors

PC shipments to plunge in 2026 on memory shortages

Global PC shipments are set to slump 12% in 2026 as memory shortages push component costs sharply higher and force up system prices.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Mon, 16th Mar 2026
Datadog names Renee Mitsis to lead ANZ channel push
DevOps

Datadog names Renee Mitsis to lead ANZ channel push

Datadog appoints Renee Mitsis to spearhead ANZ channel and alliances, sharpening partner-led growth around security, AI and DevOps.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Mon, 16th Mar 2026
Google Maps adds AI chat & 3D immersive navigation
Smart Cities

Google Maps adds AI chat & 3D immersive navigation

Google Maps taps Gemini AI for chat-style place searches and 3D Immersive Navigation, promising smarter planning and more lifelike drives.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Mon, 16th Mar 2026
Manifest tool boosts SBOMs for critical C & C++ code
Application Security

Manifest tool boosts SBOMs for critical C & C++ code

Manifest unveils SBOM generator for unmanaged C and C++ code, tackling critical supply chain blind spots in embedded and safety systems.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Sat, 14th Mar 2026
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

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Ingram Micro warns MSPs on AI-era information risks
Firewalls

Ingram Micro warns MSPs on AI-era information risks

Ingram Micro warns MSPs that generative AI is shifting cyber risk to the information layer, demanding new focus on data use and governance.

By Mark Tarre • 5 min read • Mon, 16th Mar 2026
Cloudwerx joins OpenAI partner network for agentic AI
Digital Transformation

Cloudwerx joins OpenAI partner network for agentic AI

Cloudwerx joins the OpenAI partner network to scale governed agentic AI deployments for enterprises across Salesforce and Snowflake platforms.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Mon, 16th Mar 2026
GTIA honours 2026 North America IT channel leaders
Partner Programmes

GTIA honours 2026 North America IT channel leaders

GTIA names 2026 North America Spotlight Award winners, honouring IT channel leaders driving community, cybersecurity and diversity.

By Mark Tarre • 3 min read • Sat, 14th Mar 2026
Empower FCU taps MANTL to speed omnichannel onboarding
Digital Transformation

Empower FCU taps MANTL to speed omnichannel onboarding

Empower FCU picks MANTL to streamline omnichannel account opening, targeting sub-10-minute sign-ups across digital and branch channels.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Sat, 14th Mar 2026
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