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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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Zendesk to acquire Forethought in agentic AI expansion
Digital Transformation

Zendesk to acquire Forethought in agentic AI expansion

Zendesk to buy AI agent platform Forethought in its biggest deal in nearly 20 years, betting on self-improving automation in customer service.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Thu, 12th Mar 2026
Malcolm Seagrave named as hedgehog lab Chief Executive Officer
Digital Transformation

Malcolm Seagrave named as hedgehog lab Chief Executive Officer

hedgehog lab has promoted Malcolm Seagrave to CEO, tasking him with scaling its AI-driven digital consultancy across the North and Scotland.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Thu, 12th Mar 2026
Cainiao to roll out global AI robotic warehouse network
Data Analytics

Cainiao to roll out global AI robotic warehouse network

Cainiao to launch AI robotic warehouses across Asia, Europe and the US from 2026, targeting faster cross-border eCommerce deliveries.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Thu, 12th Mar 2026
Fake Claude AI ads spread malware to target developers
Cloud Security

Fake Claude AI ads spread malware to target developers

Fake Claude AI search ads are spreading info-stealing malware, hijacking developer credentials and cloud access via spoofed download sites.

By Mark Tarre • 3 min read • Thu, 12th Mar 2026
Josef unveils AI engine to kill legal intake forms
Digital Transformation

Josef unveils AI engine to kill legal intake forms

Josef launches an AI Rapid Ingestion Engine to turn messy business inputs into structured legal data, promising to kill the traditional intake form.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Thu, 12th Mar 2026
Legal AI firm Harvey to launch new Singapore office
Digital Transformation

Legal AI firm Harvey to launch new Singapore office

Legal AI specialist Harvey will open a Singapore office in June, deepening its APAC footprint and support for regional law firms and corporates.

By Mark Tarre • 3 min read • Thu, 12th Mar 2026
IDC says global server revenue hits USD $444.1 billion
Network Infrastructure

IDC says global server revenue hits USD $444.1 billion

IDC says AI demand drives global server revenue to a record USD $444.1 billion, with hyperscalers and GPU-based systems leading the surge.

By Mark Tarre • 3 min read • Thu, 12th Mar 2026
Google adds powerful new Gemini tools to Workspace apps
Software-as-a-Service

Google adds powerful new Gemini tools to Workspace apps

Google is rolling out new Gemini tools across Docs, Sheets, Slides and Drive, promising smarter drafting, automation and search for Workspace users.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Thu, 12th Mar 2026
Conflict sparks surge in Middle East cyber espionage
Phishing

Conflict sparks surge in Middle East cyber espionage

New research links Iran conflict to a swift surge in tightly targeted cyber espionage across Middle Eastern governments and embassies.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Thu, 12th Mar 2026
Blue Yonder rolls out agentic AI across supply chains
Unified Communications

Blue Yonder rolls out agentic AI across supply chains

Blue Yonder expands agentic AI and mobile apps across supply chains, embedding role-based agents from planning to customer service.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Thu, 12th Mar 2026
monday.com opens workspace doors to external AI agents
Customer Relationship Management

monday.com opens workspace doors to external AI agents

monday.com now lets external AI agents sign up, verify and work natively inside its platform, collaborating alongside human users.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Thu, 12th Mar 2026
Everpure adds file mobility to ActiveCluster fleet
Storage

Everpure adds file mobility to ActiveCluster fleet

Everpure extends ActiveCluster with fleet-wide file mobility, promising policy-driven availability and simpler protection of unstructured data.

By Mark Tarre • 3 min read • Thu, 12th Mar 2026
External OEM storage revenue rises 3.9% to USD $33bn
Storage

External OEM storage revenue rises 3.9% to USD $33bn

IDC says the external OEM enterprise storage market returned to growth in 2025 as delayed refresh cycles lifted spending, with all-flash arrays leading gains.

By Mark Tarre • 3 min read • Thu, 12th Mar 2026
IBM warns AI & quantum threats will reshape cybercrime
Malware

IBM warns AI & quantum threats will reshape cybercrime

IBM warns shadow AI, deepfakes and quantum threats will reshape cyber risk by 2026, as autonomous agents speed breaches and ransomware.

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

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AI CX ambitions outpace readiness for Australian firms
Customer Relationship Management

AI CX ambitions outpace readiness for Australian firms

Australian firms boost AI spending for customer experience, but skills, data gaps and staff concerns show ambitions outpacing readiness.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Thu, 12th Mar 2026
AI trainer hiring surges as firms tap global talent
Artificial Intelligence

AI trainer hiring surges as firms tap global talent

AI trainer jobs jumped 283% in 2025, as Deel says firms increasingly plug skills gaps by hiring technical talent across borders.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Thu, 12th Mar 2026
AI trainers surge as NZ firms ramp up global hiring
Crypto

AI trainers surge as NZ firms ramp up global hiring

AI trainer jobs are booming as NZ firms tap global talent, while startups abroad chase specialists and remote staff drift back to cities.

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