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Mark Tarre
News Chief
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.

Stories by Mark - Page 26

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Pearson to deploy palm-print ID across global exams

Tue, 13th Jan 2026
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Pearson will roll out Redrock's palm-print ID across 20,000 global test centres and remote exams to tighten security and curb fraud.
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Fluent Connect uses AI to speed retail integrations

Tue, 13th Jan 2026
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digital transformation
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cx
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Fluent Commerce unveils Fluent Connect, using AI to slash retail system integration times from months to days across key platforms.
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Milestone unveils Hafnia traffic VLM & XProtect plug-in

Tue, 13th Jan 2026
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smart cities
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surveillance
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hyperscale
Milestone launches traffic-tuned video AI tools for XProtect and APIs, promising faster reviews, fewer false alarms and easier integrations.
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Gartner maps nine AI-driven work trends CHROs face by 2026

Tue, 13th Jan 2026
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digital transformation
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hcm
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physical security
Gartner warns CHROs must confront nine AI-driven work trends by 2026, from layoffs and culture clashes to digital twins and 'workslop'.
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Adobe sees surge in AI-driven traffic & conversions

Tue, 13th Jan 2026
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data analytics
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cx
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martech
Adobe says generative AI referrals to retailers jumped nearly 700% over the 2025 holidays, driving longer visits and stronger conversions.
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AI 'celebrity' Bruce Ryder to embark on global tour

Tue, 13th Jan 2026
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ai
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ai ethics & governance
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youtube
Australian studio unveils AI 'celebrity' Bruce Ryder, launching a global hyperfiction tour from Los Angeles with interactive social shows.
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Siemens deepens Nvidia AI pact & unveils digital twin tools

Tue, 13th Jan 2026
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wearables
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manufacturing
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digital transformation
Siemens deepens Nvidia AI alliance and debuts digital twin tools, targeting an industrial metaverse and copilots across factory floors.
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Belkin unveils new chargers & Switch 2 case for ANZ

Tue, 13th Jan 2026
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gaming
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wearables
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digital entertainment
Belkin reveals Qi2 chargers, power banks and a rugged Switch 2 charging case for ANZ, with key products set to land from March 2026.
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Salesforce adds shared-context AI tools for retailers

Tue, 13th Jan 2026
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uc
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digital transformation
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cx
Salesforce launches Agentforce 360 retail tools to unify AI across marketing, eCommerce and service, promising smoother shopper journeys.
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Journey Beyond builds cloud tech stack for safari resort

Tue, 13th Jan 2026
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crm
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uc
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digital transformation
Journey Beyond deploys RingCentral-powered cloud stack and in-house AI chat to run South Australia's new Monarto Safari Resort in four months.
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LF Energy adds tech giants as board, membership grow

Mon, 12th Jan 2026
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virtualisation
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open source
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ai
LF Energy brings Apple, Microsoft and Shell onto its board as membership surges and event attendance hits records across three continents.
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Genie Goals' Life Goals book spotlights eCommerce AI

Mon, 12th Jan 2026
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cx
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martech
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omnichannel
Genie Goals' latest Life Goals book showcases 75 eCommerce campaigns, spotlighting AI-driven innovation from global and challenger brands.
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CEEK warns brands: win machine trust or vanish by 2026

Mon, 12th Jan 2026
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devops
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digital transformation
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cx
Brands must build “machine trust” by 2026 or risk vanishing from AI-led discovery as CEEK warns creativity alone will no longer secure visibility.
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White & Case rolls out Legora AI platform worldwide

Mon, 12th Jan 2026
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digital transformation
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rpa
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erp
White & Case selects Legora as a strategic AI partner, rolling out its platform to lawyers in 43 offices across 29 countries worldwide.
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Villagehood app connects local mums to fight isolation

Mon, 12th Jan 2026
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martech
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commerce systems
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social networking
Sibling-founded app Villagehood launches in beta, using geo-based meetups to help local mums tackle loneliness and build real-life support.
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Google launches Gemini CX AI to unite retail journeys

Mon, 12th Jan 2026
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uc
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data protection
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devops
Google Cloud unveils Gemini CX AI platform to link retail and restaurant shopping, service and ordering into one joined-up experience.
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Blue Yonder unveils AI upgrades for retail supply chains

Mon, 12th Jan 2026
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data analytics
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digital transformation
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cx
Blue Yonder rolls out fresh AI tools to tighten retail planning, boost fulfilment accuracy and speed up warehouse and logistics decisions.
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Rapid Loans reshapes leadership with new CEO & CFO

Mon, 12th Jan 2026
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fintech
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partner programmes
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risk & compliance
Rapid Loans names Kane Jones CEO and Lois Zhang CFO as founder Russell Birse becomes executive chair amid tighter lending regulation.
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AI workloads force Kubernetes shift to autonomous SRE

Sat, 10th Jan 2026
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virtualisation
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devops
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digital transformation
AI SRE, GPU-aware schedulers and autonomous ops are set to overhaul how large enterprises run Kubernetes clusters by 2026.
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Unapproved peptide ads surge across online platforms

Sat, 10th Jan 2026
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data analytics
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martech
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risk & compliance
Unapproved peptide ads and listings have surged across online platforms since 2020, raising fresh concerns over consumer safety and oversight.