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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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Chargebase unifies Verifi, Ethoca alerts for merchants

Thu, 5th Feb 2026
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Chargebase launches a unified platform giving merchants instant Verifi and Ethoca alerts, automating workflows to cut chargebacks and costs.
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Coverbase & Crowe team up on AI vendor risk checks

Thu, 5th Feb 2026
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digital transformation
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risk & compliance
Coverbase and Crowe forge AI-focused partnership to streamline vendor risk reviews and procurement oversight in tightly regulated sectors.
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Nvidia & Dassault partner to build industrial AI twins

Wed, 4th Feb 2026
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digital transformation
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Nvidia and Dassault team up on “physical AI” virtual twins to power science-based industrial models across biology, engineering and factories.
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FireMon & Illumio unite policies for Zero Trust push

Wed, 4th Feb 2026
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network security
FireMon and Illumio link microsegmentation with firewall policies in one platform to cut conflicts and speed Zero Trust deployments.
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Infostealers increasingly target enterprise SSO access

Wed, 4th Feb 2026
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digital transformation
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Infostealer attacks are increasingly compromising enterprise SSO, with Flare warning 16% of late-2025 infections exposed identity access.
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Global router hijack uses rogue DNS to monetise web

Wed, 4th Feb 2026
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network security
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iot security
Hackers are hijacking ageing home routers worldwide, covertly rewiring DNS to quietly cash in on everyday web browsing traffic.
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Apple brings agentic coding to Xcode with Claude, Codex

Wed, 4th Feb 2026
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Apple adds agentic coding to Xcode 26.3, integrating Claude and Codex so AI agents can autonomously build and refine entire apps.
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Zendesk names Craig Flower COO to drive AI first shift

Wed, 4th Feb 2026
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digital transformation
Zendesk promotes Craig Flower to chief operating officer, tasking him with accelerating its AI-first customer service and operations strategy.
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Adobe offers unlimited Firefly AI generations to users

Wed, 4th Feb 2026
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digital entertainment
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genai
Adobe is offering eligible Firefly subscribers unlimited AI image and video generations across web, mobile and Boards until 16 March.
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Qualtrics names Jason Maynard CEO to drive AI growth

Wed, 4th Feb 2026
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data analytics
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digital transformation
Qualtrics appoints Oracle veteran Jason Maynard as CEO to spearhead AI expansion and steer its pending USD $6.75 billion Press Ganey deal.
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Vaisala's Origo aims to slash data centre cooling waste

Wed, 4th Feb 2026
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dc
Vaisala unveils Origo sensor platform to curb data centre overcooling, targeting ±0.1°C accuracy and potential USD $8 billion in savings.
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3DiVi urges banks to track real-world facial security

Tue, 3rd Feb 2026
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biometrics
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fintech
3DiVi urges banks to track real-world facial ID performance, warning that hope and lab tests are no substitute for live risk metrics.
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ADLINK unveils certified IAP, EVP platforms for global use

Tue, 3rd Feb 2026
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edge computing
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ADLINK launches globally certified IAP and EVP industrial PCs, letting equipment makers standardise designs and deployments across regions.
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Atlassian embeds accessibility in design system work

Tue, 3rd Feb 2026
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erp
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software engineering
Atlassian weaves accessibility into its design system foundations, tooling and culture, fixing over 6,000 issues in a year-long overhaul.
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Tata Communications unveils AI-ready multi-cloud suite

Tue, 3rd Feb 2026
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network infrastructure
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hybrid cloud
Tata Communications has rolled out an AI-ready multi-cloud suite to help APAC enterprises scale hybrid AI with integrated network, edge and visibility.
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Genspark expands AI call agent globally with Twilio

Tue, 3rd Feb 2026
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risk & compliance
Genspark rolls out its AI call agent to over 40 countries using Twilio voice tech, handling bookings, support and multilingual calls at scale.
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Critical flaw found in IDIS Cloud Manager CCTV viewer

Tue, 3rd Feb 2026
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ransomware
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iot security
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phishing
A critical ICM Viewer flaw lets a single malicious click hijack IDIS CCTV hosts, exposing Australian networks to deep lateral attacks.
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Affirm wins exclusive Expedia buy now, pay later deal

Tue, 3rd Feb 2026
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Affirm secures an exclusive multi-year deal to power Expedia's US instalment travel payments, with a Canadian rollout to follow on select stays.
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VEON partners with MindBridge on AI-driven audit shift

Sat, 31st Jan 2026
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data analytics
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fintech
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risk & compliance
VEON will use MindBridge AI to scrutinise all financial transactions in real time, replacing traditional sample-based internal audits.
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Ransomware gangs step up insider recruitment, says NCC

Fri, 30th Jan 2026
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Ransomware gangs are stepping up efforts to recruit insiders, warns NCC Group, as December 2025 attacks jump 13% to 784 globally.