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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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Irish firms waste EUR €720 million on failed AI projects
Data Protection

Irish firms waste EUR €720 million on failed AI projects

Irish enterprises have squandered an estimated EUR €720 million on failed AI projects as poor strategy, bias and explainability woes derail plans.

By Mark Tarre • 3 min read • Thu, 12th Mar 2026
Qualcom invests EUR €500,000 in secure AI services
Data Protection

Qualcom invests EUR €500,000 in secure AI services

Qualcom launches EUR €500,000 secure AI push in Ireland, creating new practice, hiring specialists and partnering with NROC on services.

By Mark Tarre • 3 min read • Thu, 12th Mar 2026

Global Stories

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SYOS SA200 drone ready for serial build after trials
Surveillance

SYOS SA200 drone ready for serial build after trials

SYOS's SA200 heavy-lift drone completes moving-platform autonomy trials, clearing the ship-ready uncrewed helicopter for serial production.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Fri, 13th Mar 2026
OpenAI buys Promptfoo to bolster Frontier AI security
Data Protection

OpenAI buys Promptfoo to bolster Frontier AI security

OpenAI agrees to buy Promptfoo, aiming to embed automated security testing and red-teaming tools directly into its Frontier AI coworker platform.

By Mark Tarre • 3 min read • Fri, 13th Mar 2026
Canva unveils Magic Layers to turn flat images editable
Unified Communications

Canva unveils Magic Layers to turn flat images editable

Canva launches Magic Layers beta, using AI to turn flat PNG and JPG images into editable, layered designs across key English-speaking markets.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Thu, 12th Mar 2026
BioCatch unveils DeviceIQ to spot banking fraud pre-login
Biometrics

BioCatch unveils DeviceIQ to spot banking fraud pre-login

BioCatch launches DeviceIQ to scan mobile and web devices before login, spotting AI-driven fraud and compromised handsets in milliseconds.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Thu, 12th Mar 2026
Commerzbank deploys AI to sharpen money laundering controls
Fintech

Commerzbank deploys AI to sharpen money laundering controls

Commerzbank taps Hawk's AI to cut false alerts and sharpen money-laundering detection, as regulators push banks to bolster AML controls.

By Mark Tarre • 3 min read • Thu, 12th Mar 2026
UiPath secures landmark AIUC-1 certification for AI agents
Data Protection

UiPath secures landmark AIUC-1 certification for AI agents

UiPath becomes first enterprise automation platform to earn AIUC-1 certification, setting a new benchmark for secure, reliable AI agents.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Thu, 12th Mar 2026
Zendesk to acquire Forethought in agentic AI expansion
Digital Transformation

Zendesk to acquire Forethought in agentic AI expansion

Zendesk to buy AI agent platform Forethought in its biggest deal in nearly 20 years, betting on self-improving automation in customer service.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Thu, 12th Mar 2026
Malcolm Seagrave named as hedgehog lab Chief Executive Officer
Digital Transformation

Malcolm Seagrave named as hedgehog lab Chief Executive Officer

hedgehog lab has promoted Malcolm Seagrave to CEO, tasking him with scaling its AI-driven digital consultancy across the North and Scotland.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Thu, 12th Mar 2026
Cainiao to roll out global AI robotic warehouse network
Data Analytics

Cainiao to roll out global AI robotic warehouse network

Cainiao to launch AI robotic warehouses across Asia, Europe and the US from 2026, targeting faster cross-border eCommerce deliveries.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Thu, 12th Mar 2026
Fake Claude AI ads spread malware to target developers
Cloud Security

Fake Claude AI ads spread malware to target developers

Fake Claude AI search ads are spreading info-stealing malware, hijacking developer credentials and cloud access via spoofed download sites.

By Mark Tarre • 3 min read • Thu, 12th Mar 2026
Josef unveils AI engine to kill legal intake forms
Digital Transformation

Josef unveils AI engine to kill legal intake forms

Josef launches an AI Rapid Ingestion Engine to turn messy business inputs into structured legal data, promising to kill the traditional intake form.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Thu, 12th Mar 2026
Legal AI firm Harvey to launch new Singapore office
Digital Transformation

Legal AI firm Harvey to launch new Singapore office

Legal AI specialist Harvey will open a Singapore office in June, deepening its APAC footprint and support for regional law firms and corporates.

By Mark Tarre • 3 min read • Thu, 12th Mar 2026
IDC says global server revenue hits USD $444.1 billion
Network Infrastructure

IDC says global server revenue hits USD $444.1 billion

IDC says AI demand drives global server revenue to a record USD $444.1 billion, with hyperscalers and GPU-based systems leading the surge.

By Mark Tarre • 3 min read • Thu, 12th Mar 2026
Google adds powerful new Gemini tools to Workspace apps
Software-as-a-Service

Google adds powerful new Gemini tools to Workspace apps

Google is rolling out new Gemini tools across Docs, Sheets, Slides and Drive, promising smarter drafting, automation and search for Workspace users.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Thu, 12th Mar 2026
Conflict sparks surge in Middle East cyber espionage
Phishing

Conflict sparks surge in Middle East cyber espionage

New research links Iran conflict to a swift surge in tightly targeted cyber espionage across Middle Eastern governments and embassies.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Thu, 12th Mar 2026

Stories from Other Regions

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