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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.

Key to money

Exclusive: IDC NZ tells how you can win in the growth security services market

Wed, 27th Jul 2016
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Vertical industry knowledge is more crucial than security expertise for resellers wanting to tap into the growth security services market in NZ.
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Gamefroot: Teach kids anything through game design

Mon, 25th Jul 2016
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Gamefroot is revolutionizing game design and education with its easy-to-use platform for creating HTML5 games.
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It's time to get ready for tomorrow's digital data centers

Fri, 22nd Jul 2016
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Utilizing a wider digital ecosystem can give an organisation a competitive edge while enabling it to evolve with data center advancements.
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Test & measurement vendors to benefit from IoT explosion

Thu, 21st Jul 2016
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Opportunities exist for test and measurement (T&M) vendors worldwide as devices connected to Internet of Things (IoT) swells to a complex level.
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Hands-on Review: HP Spectre - the world's thinnest notebook

Wed, 20th Jul 2016
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The lovely folks at HP seem to be determined to turn me to the Windows side, and with the Spectre, they may be edging ever closer to success.
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FireEye's latest security feature detects and protects from ransomware

Tue, 19th Jul 2016
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FireEye have recently detected a cerber ransomware campaign with Exploit Guard, a new feature of FireEye Endpoint Security (HX).
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Schneider Electric cuts hot air with 'most efficient' cooling system

Mon, 18th Jul 2016
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power / energy
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Schneider Electric's new InRow DX 600mm cooling system halves energy use compared to previous models, enhancing efficiency for data centre operators.
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Four ways to drive digital commerce innovation

Fri, 15th Jul 2016
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commerce systems
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marketing
Digital commerce exemplars don't merely convert their product catalogues into eCommerce sites and mobile commerce applications.
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ComCom officially weighs in on Vodafone/Sky merger

Thu, 14th Jul 2016
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The Commerce Commission has released its preliminary issues statement on the Vodafone/Sky merger, a deal that seeks to blend telecom and TV services in NZ.
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Microsoft WPC Day 2 highlights

Wed, 13th Jul 2016
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datacentre infrastructure
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power / energy
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microsoft
Highlights from Day 2 of Microsoft's WPC conference are out, Partnerships, Microsoft 365, Windows 10, Surface and Hololens.
Phone stealing

Ransomware: First files … now complete devices

Mon, 11th Jul 2016
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Recently, a particular type of malware, has become increasingly troublesome for both businesses and home users. It is is known as ransomware.
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Feb & March saw huge spike in ransomware attacks against Australia

Mon, 11th Jul 2016
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breach prevention
FireEye research has brought the truth about ransomware attacks close to home, as Australia and the entire APJ region is increasingly targeted.
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Malicious scripts in compromised websites - and how to protect yourself

Tue, 5th Jul 2016
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People often highlight those threats that are more or less predictable, but the most dangerous are scripts that are hard for users to detect.
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Geo AR Games: Get your kids off the couch and physically active outside with augmented reality (AR) games

Mon, 4th Jul 2016
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digital entertainment
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technology gifts
Geo AR Games lets kids play games on their handheld devices while being active outside in real-world, virtual, and social environments.
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Dicker Data in ANZ first with launch of Autodesk subscription offerings

Thu, 30th Jun 2016
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Dicker Data resellers can now target new customers who can't afford the full upfront cost of Autodesk software with the launch of a subscription deal.
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Webroot reveals the 8 most prevalent ransomware variants

Thu, 30th Jun 2016
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Ransomware will continue to plague IT decision makers and organisations every single day - in fact there are 390,000 new variants today alone.
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First quarter 2016 - worldwide converged systems generate billions

Tue, 28th Jun 2016
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Worldwide Converged Systems revenue has increased 11.0% year-over-year in the first quarter of 2016, surpassing $2.5 Billion in Value.
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Do we really need bots and apps to say no to strangers?

Fri, 24th Jun 2016
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mobile apps
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When there comes a need for auto-responding bots that can take harassment by its thorns and turn it back on the perpetrator, it makes you wonder.
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RSA security conference heads to Singapore

Fri, 24th Jun 2016
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rsa security
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intersec
RSA Conference APJ returns to Singapore this July, featuring over 50 sessions on information security policy and technology topics.
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Cloud-only policies to become the norm, hybrid to dominate

Thu, 23rd Jun 2016
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cloud services
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More and more companies are adopting cloud-only policies, with Gartner predicting that by 2020 they will be the norm.