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Aria is where cutting‑edge technology, security, and AI‑driven innovation intersect. The stories tagged here span everything from next‑gen cloud and data platforms to ransomware trends, smart infrastructure, and the fast‑evolving world of generative and agentic AI. If you want to understand how tools like AI copilots, LLMs, and real‑time analytics are reshaping everything from finance to healthcare to manufacturing, this is your starting point.

Dive into in‑depth coverage of cybersecurity – botnets, ransomware variants, mobile malware, zero‑day exploits, and the shift to continuous, intelligence‑led defence. Explore how data centres, networks, and observability platforms are being redesigned for AI workloads, sustainability, and hybrid cloud. Follow the rise of AI in everyday products too, from wearables and smart home devices to vehicles, retail experiences, and next‑gen collaboration tools.

Aria isn’t just about the technology itself, but about its impact: on regulation, trust, jobs, skills, and digital resilience. Here you’ll find expert commentary, major vendor announcements, case studies, and long‑form explainers that help you connect the dots between infrastructure, security, AI, and real business outcomes. If you’re responsible for strategy, architecture, risk, or innovation, the Aria tag will keep you ahead of what’s coming next.

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Three things companies must know about data sovereignty when moving to cloud

Wed, 19th Apr 2017
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Move out of that 1980s technology stack and into the world of the cloud – you can get there with knowledge and a trusted vendor.
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March saw rise in web attacks; but email malware and spam drop back

Wed, 19th Apr 2017
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Symantec reports back on the latest threat statistics for March - email malware dipped, but web attacks are the biggest since 2016.
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Artificial intelligence & voice data peers into sales performance

Tue, 18th Apr 2017
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Companies may have little insight into why one individual may outperform another or how to provide effective feedback that will improve performance.
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STEM degrees set students up for serious salaries

Thu, 13th Apr 2017
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STEM graduates earn more but are more likely to stay in the same job, says new research by Motu. They also analyze career paths for non-STEM grads.
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Amnesia malware forms DVR botnet and wipes virtual machines

Wed, 12th Apr 2017
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'Amnesia', the new IoT botnet variant of 'Tsunami' targets an unpatched remote code execution vulnerability in DVR devices made by TVT Digital.
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Robotics revolution set to shake up New Zealand's primary industries

Fri, 7th Apr 2017
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Robotics and smart machinery could help accelerate efficency, quality, safety - and it could save our primary industries money.
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Kiwi company Promapp ramps up business process management with new client

Tue, 4th Apr 2017
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What they were drawn to most was Promapp's simplicity and that it did exactly what they were setting out to do.
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IDC: All enterprises must understand and plan for cognitive/AI

Tue, 4th Apr 2017
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IDC is urging all enterprises to understand and plan for the adoption and use of cognitive and AI systems, as spend on the technologies surges.
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What's the biggest threat? There's no easy answer, Fortinet finds

Tue, 4th Apr 2017
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Fortinet reveals a complex cyber threat landscape, with no single greatest peril, as IoT vulnerabilities lead attacks in Asia.
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Destiny 2 coming out this September for PC, PS4 and Xbox One

Fri, 31st Mar 2017
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The recent leaks turned out to be true as Destiny 2 will indeed be out later this year for the PS4, Xbox One and even the PC.
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Talend: Subscription business models driving continuous innovation

Wed, 29th Mar 2017
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As business models rotate toward subscription services, if technical developments don't keep pace, a crucial piece of the puzzle will be missing.
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Kiwi MPs put security on the table at London parliamentary conference

Tue, 28th Mar 2017
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New Zealand MPs attend International Parliamentary Conference on National Security and Cybersecurity in London.
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NordVPN comments on the internet's 28th birthday: 'Why are we still being watched?'

Tue, 21st Mar 2017
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As the internet marks its 28th year, NordVPN questions ongoing privacy breaches amidst global calls for better data control.
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Why we need to stop calling it the 'year of ransomware'

Mon, 20th Mar 2017
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Without fail for the past few years, there's someone who takes it upon themselves to declare it the 'year of ransomware.' That's nothing new.
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Hancitor climbs its way to the top of 'world's most wanted' malware families

Tue, 14th Mar 2017
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The Hancitor/Chanitor malware has rapidly climbed to be one of the top five 'world's most wanted' malware families for the first time.
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Listen up: Android.Lockdroid.E ransomware makes victims speak out loud

Mon, 13th Mar 2017
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Android users are being targeted in a new type of ransomware attack that uses speech recognition as the unlock code method.
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Project Hero: Drones saving lives with the Red Cross

Wed, 8th Mar 2017
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Jaguar Land Rover SVO has created a personalised Land Rover Discovery for the Austrian Red Cross, complete with a roof-mounted drone.
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Fuji Xerox NZ teams up with AP specialist Esker

Fri, 3rd Mar 2017
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Fuji Xerox New Zealand partners with Esker to automate manual business processes, improve cash flow performance.
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HPE & Tata Communications to build world's biggest IoT network in India

Thu, 2nd Mar 2017
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HPE teams with Tata Communications for India's IoT revolution, targeting 400 million in massive network build.
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Have you forgotten about directory listings for local search?

Tue, 28th Feb 2017
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Yet again, Google has changed its search page layout - the right sidebar went last week…. Now does that matter for your business or not?.