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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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Siemens' Nanjing plant named WEF Global Lighthouse

Fri, 16th Jan 2026
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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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Skillsoft names Bernard Barbour as new tech chief

Fri, 16th Jan 2026
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digital transformation
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martech
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e-learning
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

Fri, 16th Jan 2026
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digital transformation
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apm
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

Fri, 16th Jan 2026
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data protection
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digital transformation
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encryption
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

Fri, 16th Jan 2026
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malware
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ransomware
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mfa
Phishing-as-a-Service fuels 389% jump in account breaches as attackers target Microsoft 365 and Business Email Compromise scams.
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Prometheus Group buys Webalo to boost frontline AI

Fri, 16th Jan 2026
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manufacturing
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digital transformation
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iot
Prometheus Group has bought Webalo to fuse AI asset management with frontline worker tools, promising real-time industrial data flows.
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Hayo boosts mobile registry to combat SIM swap fraud

Fri, 16th Jan 2026
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firewalls
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data analytics
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network security
Hayo upgrades its National Mobile Registry with real-time tools to detect SIM swap fraud, stolen phones and illegal devices on networks.
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Nozomi unveils Vantage IQ for OT & IoT cyber defence

Fri, 16th Jan 2026
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ransomware
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iot security
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iot
Nozomi launches Vantage IQ, a private, company-trained AI assistant to help OT and IoT security teams tackle soaring critical infrastructure threats.
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GitLab rolls out Duo AI Agent Platform for DevOps teams

Fri, 16th Jan 2026
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devops
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application security
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physical security
GitLab releases Duo AI Agent Platform to orchestrate AI across the full DevOps lifecycle, promising faster, governed software delivery.
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Portnox unveils global channel push with new VP hire

Fri, 16th Jan 2026
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saas
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firewalls
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digital transformation
Portnox launches structured global channel programme and hires veteran Kristen Knight as VP of Channel Sales to spearhead partner growth.
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Index Engines expands CyberSense reach & OEM alliances

Fri, 16th Jan 2026
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storage
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dr
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network infrastructure
Index Engines' CyberSense spreads to 82 countries as ransomware fears fuel demand and a new US patent and OEM deals extend its reach.
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Traxlo brings pay-per-task gig work model to UK grocers

Fri, 16th Jan 2026
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licensing
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brexit
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venture capital
Gig work platform Traxlo launches in the UK, offering grocery retailers pay-per-task staffing to tackle labour gaps and rising costs.
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IP Fabric boosts Azure & Google Cloud network insight

Fri, 16th Jan 2026
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firewalls
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network infrastructure
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hybrid cloud
IP Fabric widens network assurance across on-prem, Azure and Google Cloud to close visibility gaps and cut risk in hybrid environments.
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Foyer unveils Thine, an ambient AI for in-person chat

Fri, 16th Jan 2026
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data protection
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data privacy
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ai
Foyer has launched Thine, an iOS “ambient AI” that quietly learns from in-person chats to nudge users on decisions and priorities.
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Team Cymru & Filigran integrate Pure Signal with OpenCTI

Fri, 16th Jan 2026
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firewalls
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ransomware
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network security
Team Cymru and Filigran link Pure Signal and Scout with OpenCTI to enrich threat investigations, automate hunts and deepen global context.
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One Identity adds AI threat response to Manager 10.0

Thu, 15th Jan 2026
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hybrid cloud
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siem
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pam
One Identity's Manager 10.0 adds AI-driven threat response, risk-based governance and a new browser interface to tackle identity attacks.
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Armis unveils flexible partner scheme for Centrix growth

Thu, 15th Jan 2026
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digital transformation
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socs
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partner programmes
Armis launches Select Partner Programme, ditching rigid tiers to boost flexible Centrix sales, services and joint cyber solution development.
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Vertiv launches modular AI cooling for dense data centres

Thu, 15th Jan 2026
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datacentre infrastructure
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hyperscale
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edge computing
Vertiv unveils MegaMod HDX modular liquid and air cooling to power denser AI and HPC data centres across North America and EMEA.
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Huawei swap-out blamed as London 5G lags UK rivals

Thu, 15th Jan 2026
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uc
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smart cities
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5g & beyond
Huawei kit swap-out blamed as London's 5G speeds and reliability fall behind Glasgow and other UK cities, new analysis suggests.
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Salesforce launches AI Slackbot as workplace agent

Thu, 15th Jan 2026
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Salesforce rolls out upgraded Slackbot, turning the chat app into an AI-powered workplace agent for Business+ and Enterprise+ users.