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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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OpenAI launches Prism, free AI-native LaTeX workspace
Software-as-a-Service

OpenAI launches Prism, free AI-native LaTeX workspace

OpenAI has unveiled Prism, a free AI-native LaTeX workspace that embeds GPT-5.2 to unify scientific drafting, collaboration and publication.

By Mark Tarre • 3 min read • Thu, 29th Jan 2026
Netwrix warns identity will anchor future AI security
Data Protection

Netwrix warns identity will anchor future AI security

Identity systems will become the linchpin of AI-era cyber defence as misconfigured automation opens new paths to sensitive data, Netwrix warns.

By Mark Tarre • 5 min read • Thu, 29th Jan 2026
Anthropic to build Claude-powered AI assistant for GOV.UK
Data Protection

Anthropic to build Claude-powered AI assistant for GOV.UK

Anthropic will build a Claude-powered AI assistant for GOV.UK, piloting personalised support for job seekers and people returning to work.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Thu, 29th Jan 2026
WhatsApp unveils lockdown mode for high-risk users
Data Protection

WhatsApp unveils lockdown mode for high-risk users

WhatsApp launches Strict Account Settings, a lockdown mode offering tighter privacy and security for journalists and other high‑risk users.

By Mark Tarre • 3 min read • Wed, 28th Jan 2026
Tech Mahindra, CS TECH Ai in global geospatial AI push
Smart Cities

Tech Mahindra, CS TECH Ai in global geospatial AI push

Tech Mahindra and CS TECH Ai launch global geospatial AI and digital twin push targeting infrastructure and smart city projects worldwide.

By Mark Tarre • 3 min read • Wed, 28th Jan 2026
Snapchat expands Family Centre with new teen controls
Data Privacy

Snapchat expands Family Centre with new teen controls

Snapchat adds detailed screen-time and friend context tools to Family Centre, giving parents new teen safety insights without reading chats.

By Mark Tarre • 3 min read • Wed, 28th Jan 2026

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GumGum appoints Tim Manton to lead NSW & QLD sales
Marketing Technologies

GumGum appoints Tim Manton to lead NSW & QLD sales

GumGum hires Tim Manton as Sales Director for NSW and QLD to drive attention-led advertising growth across key Australian markets.

By Mark Tarre • 3 min read • Thu, 29th Jan 2026
Calabrio unveils unified view for human & AI agents
Customer Relationship Management

Calabrio unveils unified view for human & AI agents

Calabrio launches Omni Agent Intelligence, giving contact centres a single, cross-platform view of performance for human and AI agents.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Thu, 29th Jan 2026
SFU & Caseway use AI to make court decisions searchable
Large Language Models

SFU & Caseway use AI to make court decisions searchable

Simon Fraser University and Caseway are building AI-ready court decision indexes to test if better legal search helps self-represented people.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Thu, 29th Jan 2026
TELUS, RingCentral boost Business Connect with AI tools
Unified Communications

TELUS, RingCentral boost Business Connect with AI tools

TELUS and RingCentral will infuse Business Connect with AI assistants, receptionists and insights tools, rolling out to users in early 2026.

By Mark Tarre • 3 min read • Thu, 29th Jan 2026
Squalify unveils fast-track cyber risk quantification tool
Risk & Compliance

Squalify unveils fast-track cyber risk quantification tool

Squalify launches Essential CRQ, promising board-ready cyber loss estimates in 24 hours from 42 inputs, powered by Munich Re data.

By Mark Tarre • 3 min read • Wed, 28th Jan 2026
Cerillion appoints Greg Price as new finance chief
Software-as-a-Service

Cerillion appoints Greg Price as new finance chief

Cerillion names Greg Price as incoming CFO to replace Andrew Dickson, who will step down from the board in March 2026 after four years.

By Mark Tarre • 3 min read • Wed, 28th Jan 2026
Vertiv unveils AI service for predictive data centre care
Data Analytics

Vertiv unveils AI service for predictive data centre care

Vertiv launches Next Predict, an AI-powered managed service to shift data centres from calendar-based maintenance to predictive care.

By Mark Tarre • 3 min read • Wed, 28th Jan 2026
Australian banks battle system gaps in compliance checks
Digital Transformation

Australian banks battle system gaps in compliance checks

Australian banks report the region's worst compliance screening disruption, as ageing systems and manual workloads strain checks and onboarding.

By Mark Tarre • 3 min read • Wed, 28th Jan 2026
Umbraco secures ISO 27001 certification for CMS arm
Data Protection

Umbraco secures ISO 27001 certification for CMS arm

Umbraco's product arm wins ISO 27001/IEC:2022 certification, boosting security credentials for its open-source .NET CMS and partners.

By Mark Tarre • 3 min read • Wed, 28th Jan 2026
Google Cloud opens Bangkok region in USD $1 billion push
Data Protection

Google Cloud opens Bangkok region in USD $1 billion push

Google Cloud opens its first Bangkok region in a USD $1 billion Thailand push, promising AI growth, data residency and thousands of jobs.

By Mark Tarre • 5 min read • Wed, 28th Jan 2026
Radar sensors give councils real-time bin monitoring
Smart Cities

Radar sensors give councils real-time bin monitoring

Australian firm Matter touts fingernail-sized radar sensors to give councils live bin data, cutting overflows, truck runs and complaints.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Wed, 28th Jan 2026