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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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Cloud services to watch in 2017

Tue, 10th Jan 2017
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Cloud computing has allowed for rapid innovation in the industry, with over 1,000 new features introduced by AWS in 2016 alone.
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2016: What a year it has been

Fri, 16th Dec 2016
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From Leo's Oscar win to seismic shocks and a scandalous U.S. election, 2016 was a year of dramatic twists, showing us the best and worst of times.
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When antivirus fails, here's how to choose next-gen antivirus

Mon, 12th Dec 2016
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The ineffectiveness of traditional antivirus , which catches less than half of noteworthy malicious events, is causing untold damage to organisations.
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Process intelligence from Nintex set to transform business

Mon, 12th Dec 2016
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This incredible new platform from Nintex will allow you to gain access to data you never knew you had - and make informed decisions based on it.
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Android ransomware spreads further, with new methods in its toolbox

Tue, 6th Dec 2016
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New Android ransomware tactics emerge, using encrypted payloads and email scams to exploit users, with a new focus on Chinese markets.
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Fresh wave of scammers posing as Microsoft employees

Mon, 5th Dec 2016
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Microsoft and Netsafe have issued a fresh warning about scammers posing as Microsoft representatives and targeting internet users in New Zealand.
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Norton gives the low down on the Google breach

Mon, 5th Dec 2016
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Over one million Google accounts hacked through malicious Android apps, with 13,000 new infections daily. #Gooligan.
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Check Point: Asia hardest hit in 'Gooligan' Android malware attacks

Thu, 1st Dec 2016
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Check Point has uncovered Android malware that is infecting more than 13,000 devices every single day. Here's what you need to know.
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Android.Fakebank.B malware variants trick users through social engineering

Wed, 30th Nov 2016
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Symantec is warning Android users to watch out for a banking malware that is whitelisting itself to stay active and monitored by attackers.
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Interconnection: Machine learning & Artificial Intelligence

Tue, 29th Nov 2016
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Of course the million dollar question was how to harness these insights and leverage them to forge business advantage.
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Asia Business Leader Awards recognise region's top talent

Mon, 28th Nov 2016
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Asia's best business leaders, including those in technology companies, have been recognised at the 15th annual Asia Business Leaders Awards.
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New early threat warning service for companies to roll out globally in 2017

Mon, 28th Nov 2016
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ESET launches Threat Intelligence service for real-time threat alerts and analysis, available globally in 2017.
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Execs and IT pros show 'significant disconnect' with disaster recovery

Thu, 24th Nov 2016
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C-level executives and IT professionals have a significant disconnect when it comes to disaster recovery, says Evolve IP survey.
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Red Hat unveils 'secure, reliable and innovative' Linux platform

Wed, 23rd Nov 2016
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Red Hat launches Enterprise Linux 7.3, boosting enterprise IT with enhanced security and disaster recovery innovations.
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The odd, 8-year legacy of the Conficker worm

Tue, 22nd Nov 2016
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Conficker's legacy lingers eight years after it first emerged, infecting 11 million devices worldwide and costing up to USD $9 billion in cleanup.
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Photo gallery: Kiwi infosec industry turns out for iSANZ awards

Mon, 21st Nov 2016
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New Zealand's information security professionals turned out in force for last week's iSANZ Awards - and we've got the photos to prove it.
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Digital tools still need to work with analog brains

Mon, 21st Nov 2016
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Research suggests that there are significant educational benefits to some old-fashioned analogue skill sets that can be critical to the way we think.
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The top 9 sales enablement apps for Salesforce

Fri, 18th Nov 2016
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When it comes to enabling your sales team we've chosen the top 9 tools & apps for Salesforce users to consider.
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Differentiation and neutralisation - The constant struggle

Wed, 16th Nov 2016
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analyst report
If you are an established provider, preferably a mega vendor, then your goal is not to differentiate (in most cases).
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Huawei has now shipped nine million P9 smartphones. What else could be next?

Mon, 14th Nov 2016
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They've come such a long way in a short amount of time. They mightn't have the same brand recognition as Apple or Samsung, but they've been busy.