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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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IT wins when these 4 sales challenges are solved

Mon, 14th Nov 2016
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Here are the four top sales challenges and why IT & engineering departments should take note. Bottom line? IT & engineering win when they're solved.
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Review: Get your groove on and exercise with Just Dance 2017

Fri, 11th Nov 2016
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The Just Dance series has been going on since 2009 and the franchise is still going strong. This year sees the release of Just Dance 2017.
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CDO to CEO: Chief data officers climbing the C-Suite ladder, Gartner says

Fri, 11th Nov 2016
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CDOs are adding to the competitiveness of businesses by contributing to strategic planning, decision making, and leading digital business initiatives.
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Film review: Trolls - a fun combination of candyfloss hair, colours and chatter

Tue, 8th Nov 2016
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Candyfloss, colours and chatter were everywhere you looked – and that was just in the foyer. And just quietly, I did indeed find my happy place.
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Hyperconverged Integrated Systems: the myths

Mon, 7th Nov 2016
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​As with many new technology trends, certain assumptions and hype emerge that can influence buyer behaviour and lead to poor decisions.
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The threatening cyber landscape of the Melbourne Cup

Mon, 31st Oct 2016
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Expert gives advice on protecting against ransomware for Australian punters betting on the Melbourne Cup online.
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Gemalto's 3Q16 revenue stays steady; pulls in $1.16 billion

Mon, 31st Oct 2016
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Gemalto has pulled in NZD $1.16 billion in revenue for the third quarter of 2016 - relatively steady since the same quarter last year.
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APAC malware and botnet threats charge ahead rest of the world

Mon, 31st Oct 2016
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Fortinet's latest report has revealed global cyber threat trends, showing that malware and botnets are targeting APAC more than anywhere else.
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The secrets to Agile success: 'Modern Agile is being Agile'

Tue, 25th Oct 2016
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Agile practitioners are finding success by concentrating on a number of focal points - but what are they and how do you do that?.
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EA's Battlefield 1 honours the Anzacs

Tue, 18th Oct 2016
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Netguide's Darren Price takes a look at Battlefield 1, the latest entry in the award-winning series this time set during the First World War.
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Exclusive: Westcon-Comstor to bring cloud and CLP together on BlueSky

Tue, 18th Oct 2016
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Westcon-Comstor is bringing cloud and CLP together under its BlueSky platform, enabling resellers to manage both from a single portal.
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Exclusive: Ransomware isn't hard to beat - here's how

Mon, 17th Oct 2016
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Ransomware is a rapidly growing business - but it's also not hard to beat says SonicWall global evangelist Kent Shuart. He outlines how.
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Seagate expects $2.9 billion revenue from cloud capacity and HDD shipments

Fri, 14th Oct 2016
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Seagate has reported its preliminary financials for its first quarter of 2017, expecting revenue generation of approximately $2.8 billion.
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It's time to move on from “what is the Internet of Things” discussion if you want to secure it

Thu, 13th Oct 2016
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Increasing confusion over the definition of IoT is distracting from the real importance: securing it, says Gartner.
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How to be the cat - not the mouse - in the fight against zero-day malware

Tue, 11th Oct 2016
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Zero-day malware mutations can spell disaster for networks, as they can often get in completely undetected by traditional security protection.
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Ransomware: Expert advice on how to keep safe and secure

Tue, 11th Oct 2016
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Paying criminals is never a good idea, even when it seems expedient. Ransomware authors are under no obligation to give you back what you pay.
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Go Phish – how to spot a ransomware email

Fri, 7th Oct 2016
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With the crooks becoming smarter and more sophisticated every day, what does a modern day phishing email actually look like?.
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Proofpoint uncovers new MarsJoke ransomware, then Kaspersky finds the fix

Wed, 5th Oct 2016
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British institutions are being targeted by a new ransomware strain called MarsJoke, with government and educational organizations being the main victims.
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Symantec detects ransomware variants created directly on mobile devices

Tue, 4th Oct 2016
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New variants of Android.Lockscreen ransomware are using pseudorandom passcodes to prevent victims from unlocking devices, warns Symantec.
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Planning crucial to minimising and recovering from ransomware

Mon, 3rd Oct 2016
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Ransomware attacks are becoming increasingly common, with payments increasing each day you wait. Planning ahead is crucial.