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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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Stampede tech boosts Starfish Loves Coffee loyalty
Customer Relationship Management

Stampede tech boosts Starfish Loves Coffee loyalty

London brunch spot Starfish Loves Coffee hits 85-90% retention after Jubilee push using Stampede's automated guest engagement platform.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Fri, 27th Feb 2026

Global Stories

Written by Mark

Proofpoint joins AWS Security Hub Extended for email AI
Data Protection

Proofpoint joins AWS Security Hub Extended for email AI

Proofpoint plugs its AI-powered email and collaboration security into AWS Security Hub Extended, promising simpler cloud procurement and defence.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Fri, 27th Feb 2026
Denmark tops 2026 FM Resilience Index as Europe leads
DataCentre infrastructure

Denmark tops 2026 FM Resilience Index as Europe leads

Denmark tops FM's 2026 Resilience Index for a third year as Europe dominates the top 10 and all three United States zones miss out.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Fri, 27th Feb 2026
Sinch unveils AI agent tools for customer engagement
Unified Communications

Sinch unveils AI agent tools for customer engagement

Sinch unveils AI agent tools to orchestrate customer interactions across messaging, email and voice, promising flexible, channel-agnostic deployment.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Fri, 27th Feb 2026
Nexcom unveils fanless panel PCs & rugged edge systems
Robotics

Nexcom unveils fanless panel PCs & rugged edge systems

Nexcom debuts fanless panel PCs and rugged Jetson-powered edge systems at Embedded World 2026, targeting factory, transport and smart cities.

By Mark Tarre • 3 min read • Fri, 27th Feb 2026
VAST Data unveils Polaris to unify AI cloud control
Virtualisation

VAST Data unveils Polaris to unify AI cloud control

VAST Data has launched Polaris, a Kubernetes-based control plane to unify deployment and governance of distributed AI cloud infrastructure.

By Mark Tarre • 3 min read • Fri, 27th Feb 2026
IDC warns smartphone shipments to fall on memory shock
Semiconductors

IDC warns smartphone shipments to fall on memory shock

IDC says a memory shortage will drive a record 12.9% drop in 2026 smartphone shipments, hitting low-cost Android makers hardest.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Fri, 27th Feb 2026
Anthropic boosts Claude Cowork with new plugins, admin tools
Software-as-a-Service

Anthropic boosts Claude Cowork with new plugins, admin tools

Anthropic upgrades Claude Cowork with private plugin marketplaces, richer admin controls and Office-linked workflows for enterprise teams.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Fri, 27th Feb 2026
CIQ launches RLC Pro to back Rocky Linux for enterprises
DevOps

CIQ launches RLC Pro to back Rocky Linux for enterprises

CIQ unveils RLC Pro, a paid Rocky Linux subscription promising long-term support, FIPS-ready security and vendor-backed bug fixes.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Fri, 27th Feb 2026
Oura unveils AI health model tailored to women's needs
Generative AI

Oura unveils AI health model tailored to women's needs

Oura launches an AI health model tailored to women, blending medical insight with Oura Ring data to support users through life stages.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Fri, 27th Feb 2026

Stories from Other Regions

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Anker unveils ultra-fast Solix power stations in Australia
Power / Energy

Anker unveils ultra-fast Solix power stations in Australia

Anker Solix launches ultra-fast charging, smaller portable power stations in Australia, with early-bird deals from AUD $999.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Fri, 27th Feb 2026
Data Centres Australia forms AI-focused industry board
Digital Transformation

Data Centres Australia forms AI-focused industry board

Data Centres Australia names NextDC boss Craig Scroggie to chair new AI-focused board to steer digital infrastructure policy.

By Mark Tarre • 5 min read • Fri, 27th Feb 2026
Carsales adds AI voice search to simplify car hunting
Digital Transformation

Carsales adds AI voice search to simplify car hunting

Carsales has added AI Voice Search to its iOS app, letting Australians find cars by speaking natural phrases, with Android to follow soon.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Fri, 27th Feb 2026
Hexicor Telematics, AMA Fleet unite to form major telematics partner
Data Analytics

Hexicor Telematics, AMA Fleet unite to form major telematics partner

Hexicor and AMA Fleet merge as Hexicor Telematics, creating a major Australian Teletrac Navman partner focused on safety-led fleet services.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Fri, 27th Feb 2026
Hawthorn partners Anker Solix to power fans' homes
Smart Home

Hawthorn partners Anker Solix to power fans' homes

Hawthorn signs premier deal with Anker Solix, offering fans discounted home batteries as energy costs and storage rebates rise in Australia.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Fri, 27th Feb 2026
StarHub opens Galaxy S26 pre-orders from SGD $0 monthly
Unified Communications

StarHub opens Galaxy S26 pre-orders from SGD $0 monthly

StarHub opens Galaxy S26 pre-orders in Singapore, with 5G Unlimited+ bundles and instalment plans from SGD $0 per month on select tiers.

By Mark Tarre • 3 min read • Fri, 27th Feb 2026
AoFrio hits record revenue as EBITDA jumps 40 percent
Data Analytics

AoFrio hits record revenue as EBITDA jumps 40 percent

AoFrio posts record NZD $83.2 million revenue as EBITDA jumps 40%, but tariff headwinds leave sales short of guidance for the year.

By Mark Tarre • 5 min read • Fri, 27th Feb 2026