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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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Pharmx, Sigma Healthcare sign long-term EDI alliance

Tue, 24th Feb 2026
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Pharmx wins multi-year EDI deal as preferred provider to Sigma Healthcare and Chemist Warehouse across Australia and New Zealand.
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Treasure Data unveils AI-powered command line tool

Tue, 24th Feb 2026
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Treasure Data launches Treasure Code, an AI-native command line that lets teams manage complex CDP operations and workflows in plain English.
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Workday appoints Yen Yen Tan to steer Southeast Asia AI

Mon, 23rd Feb 2026
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Workday names veteran tech leader Yen Yen Tan to its Asia-Pacific advisory board to sharpen its AI and cloud push in Southeast Asia.
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eG Innovations names Joanne Bowey to lead New Zealand

Mon, 23rd Feb 2026
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eG Innovations launches in New Zealand, appointing veteran cloud executive Joanne Bowey to drive growth in digital experience monitoring.
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Tenable warns of widening AI exposure gap in cloud

Mon, 23rd Feb 2026
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digital transformation
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public cloud
Tenable warns businesses that rapid AI and cloud adoption is creating an invisible exposure gap as identity and supply chain risks surge.
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Google adds Gemini AI tool to generate short music tracks

Mon, 23rd Feb 2026
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physical security
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digital entertainment
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Google's Gemini app can now spin 30-second AI songs from text or images using its new Lyria 3 model, with built-in SynthID watermarks.
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Google rolls out Gemini 3.1 Pro for complex reasoning

Mon, 23rd Feb 2026
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data analytics
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Google has begun rolling out Gemini 3.1 Pro, a more advanced AI model for complex reasoning, to developers, enterprises and consumers.
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Daikin opens NZ hub reusing refrigerant to cut emissions

Mon, 23rd Feb 2026
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supply chain
Daikin opens Christchurch hub using reclaimed refrigerant in its own systems, cutting emissions and tightening NZ HVAC supply chains.
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Distributors gain clout in shaping cloud & AI sales

Fri, 20th Feb 2026
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Global distributors, steering USD $180 billion in tech sales, are recasting how cloud and AI reach customers via platforms and new partners.
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Adfinis unveils flat-fee OpenBao-based secrets service

Fri, 20th Feb 2026
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cloud security
Adfinis launches Secretz Enterprise, a flat-fee OpenBao-based secrets service promising up to 50% savings and 24/7 support.
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Abxylute unveils wired deck controllers for Switch 2

Fri, 20th Feb 2026
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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Abxylute reveals N6 and N9C wired deck controllers for Switch 2, promising instant USB-C play, ergonomic grips and GameCube-style flair.
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Small Cells World Summit 2026 opens registration in London

Fri, 20th Feb 2026
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network infrastructure
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smart cities
Small Cells World Summit 2026 will spotlight network sharing, venue connectivity and future architectures as small cell deployments scale.
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Taboola names Krishan Bhatia first chief business officer

Fri, 20th Feb 2026
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Taboola appoints former Amazon and NBCUniversal executive Krishan Bhatia as its first chief business officer to lead global sales and partnerships.
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Zoho marks 30th year with 1m customers, 150m users

Fri, 20th Feb 2026
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digital transformation
Zoho marks 30 years in business as it surpasses 1m paying customers and 150m users worldwide, with revenue up 20% in 2025.
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Google unveils Pixel 10a with AI focus at USD $499

Fri, 20th Feb 2026
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ai
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clean technologies
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agentic ai
Google's Pixel 10a debuts at USD $499, packing flagship-grade AI, a 48MP camera and seven years of updates into a mid-range handset.
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Proofpoint revamps global channel with new Partner Network

Thu, 19th Feb 2026
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digital transformation
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cloud security
Proofpoint overhauls its channel with a new Partner Network, adding richer incentives, deal protection and AI-focused services for partners.
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Most enterprises unprepared for HPE's virtualisation reset

Thu, 19th Feb 2026
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private cloud
Most enterprises are unprepared for HPE's 'Great Virtualization Reset' even as two‑thirds plan major strategy changes within two years.
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Anthropic rolls out Claude Sonnet 4.6 at same prices

Thu, 19th Feb 2026
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digital transformation
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rpa
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ai security
Anthropic launches Claude Sonnet 4.6 with major coding and computer-use upgrades, keeping pricing flat at USD $3 and USD $15 per million tokens.
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Unilever partners Google Cloud to build AI-first backbone

Wed, 18th Feb 2026
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data analytics
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digital transformation
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Unilever taps Google Cloud's AI and data platforms in a five-year deal to build an enterprise-wide digital backbone for its global brands.
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Anthropic names Chris Liddell to board as AI scrutiny grows

Wed, 18th Feb 2026
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Anthropic adds former Microsoft finance chief and US official Chris Liddell to its board as pressure mounts over AI governance and oversight.