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Mark Tarre
News Chief
Mark Tarre is an editor and content strategist 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.

Stories by Mark

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Logitech maps five key trends for the hybrid office

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Logitech predicts tech-first, flexible offices in 2026 as firms redesign hybrid workspaces for collaboration, personal kit and meeting equity.
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Fastly powers Layercake edge shift for live streaming

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Fastly’s edge cloud powers Layercake’s Streamcake to handle live streaming spikes, cutting origin load and boosting scale for major events.
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SUBCO plans sovereign APX East hypercable to US by 2028

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SUBCO plans a sovereign APX East “express hypercable” linking Sydney and California by late 2028, promising the world’s longest continuous subsea link.
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CyberCX extends Australian Open cyber security deal

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CyberCX will stay on as the Australian Open’s cyber security partner through 2026, as tennis ramps up defences against digital threats.
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Calero hires Hyoun Park to lead telecom mobility push

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Calero appoints veteran analyst Hyoun Park as VP of Telecom & Mobility Management to sharpen its Technology Business Management push.
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Edged gains approval for second waterless AI data centre

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Edged wins Irving approval for a second 24 MW waterless AI data centre, promising high-density capacity without extra strain on water use.
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Eagle Eye unveils AI platform for real-time offers

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Eagle Eye has launched Personalized Promotions, an AI platform that generates real-time, one-to-one offers for millions of retail shoppers.
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Canon names Peter Saak to lead new EMEA print group

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Canon has named Peter Saak to head its renamed Integrated Printing & Services Group in EMEA, sharpening focus on services-led print.
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BT to power easyJet crew devices with eSIM network

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BT will equip 23,000 easyJet crew and ground devices with eSIM connectivity across 35 countries and 150-plus European airports.
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Small Cell Forum maps 2026 push for scalable 5G growth

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Small Cell Forum targets 2026 to standardise small cell frameworks, boost neutral host models and clear barriers to scalable 5G growth.
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UK unveils Software Security Ambassadors to push new code

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The UK has appointed 13 Software Security Ambassadors, including Cisco and Lloyds, to drive adoption of its new secure code of practice.
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YAP Global names Otto Jacobsson CEO amid crypto shift

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YAP Global appoints Otto Jacobsson as CEO, signalling expansion and a broader service mix as the crypto and digital assets sector matures.
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Siemens’ Nanjing plant named WEF Global Lighthouse

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Siemens’ “digital-native” Nanjing plant joins the World Economic Forum’s Global Lighthouse Network for AI-driven productivity gains.
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Harvey to open Paris office & hire EMEA sales chief

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AI platform Harvey will open a Paris office in Q2 and has hired former Canva executive Jorge Bestard as Vice President of EMEA Sales.
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IMS to power Drive Smart app for Motability Scheme

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IMS will power Motability’s new Drive Smart app, using telematics to monitor under-30s’ driving and help manage rising insurance costs.
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MongoDB adds Voyage 4 AI models & automates vector search

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MongoDB bakes Voyage 4 AI models into Atlas and automates vector search, targeting scalable, production-grade retrieval applications.
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Skillsoft names Bernard Barbour as new tech chief

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Skillsoft appoints Bernard Barbour as Chief Technology and Product Officer to drive AI-led evolution of its Percipio skills platform.
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Onepoint leader champions women in global tech delivery

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Onepoint leader Sangeetha Viswanathan spotlights women steering global tech delivery, uniting UK-India teams through standards, trust and rigour.
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European privacy teams warn of cuts amid rising risks

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European privacy teams brace for 2026 budget cuts as understaffing grows, breach risks rise and boards treat privacy as mere compliance.
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Phishing services drive 389% surge in account breaches

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Phishing-as-a-Service fuels 389% jump in account breaches as attackers target Microsoft 365 and Business Email Compromise scams.