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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.

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SAP security breaches are on the rise, so what's being done about it?

Fri, 26th Feb 2016
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SAP cyber threats soar, yet many firms underrate risks, reveals new Ponemon Institute survey, exposing a crucial corporate blind spot.
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Should Aussie organisations be collecting metadata?

Thu, 25th Feb 2016
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UXC Consulting calls on Australian organisations to examine metadata position following Telecommunications Act amendment.
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Nimble jumps into all-flash storage with predictive arrays

Wed, 24th Feb 2016
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Nimble Storage has jumped into the all-flash array market, with a new series of predictive all flash arrays it claims 'leapfrog' the competition.
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Top 10 Internet of Things technologies for 2017-2018

Wed, 24th Feb 2016
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The Internet of Things will pose significant challenges for organisations due to the immaturity of technologies and lack of skills, says Gartner.
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Unique insights on the Kiwi market from industry experts

Wed, 24th Feb 2016
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We spoke with two Enghouse stalwarts to find out more about what Enghouse offers and some of their insights on the New Zealand market.
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New Android Trojan “Xbot” phishes credit cards and bank accounts, encrypts devices for ransom

Tue, 23rd Feb 2016
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A new Trojan called Xbot is targeting Android users in Russia and Australia, stealing banking credentials and demanding a ransom.
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Govt to invest $4.75m in global innovation projects

Mon, 22nd Feb 2016
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New Zealand Gov to invest $4.75m in 18 global strategic partnerships to boost research, including internet capability and marine biosecurity.
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Copper pricing hurts Chorus profits

Mon, 22nd Feb 2016
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Chorus reports sharp decline in financial results for H2 2015 due to lower regulated copper prices and reduced transaction charges.
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Fortinet: Security without compromise

Fri, 19th Feb 2016
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Fortinet's cutting-edge cybersecurity protects schools without compromising network performance, ensuring seamless safety from classroom to cloud.
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Fortinet: Security for a new world

Thu, 18th Feb 2016
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In an everchanging world, it can be hard keeping your network secure - Fortinet shows how with three rules to help protect your clients.
Data

What the chief data officer role should look like

Mon, 15th Feb 2016
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The number of chief data officer roles in organisations has more than doubled, according to research by Gartner.
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Revera nets $45-$60 million Inland Revenue data centre contract

Fri, 12th Feb 2016
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Revera has won an NZ$45-$60 million contract to design and supply data centre services for New Zealand's Inland Revenue.
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Frost & Sullivan applauds VMware for education technology solutions

Thu, 11th Feb 2016
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Frost - Sullivan recognizes VMware for its innovative education technology solutions, including the AirWatch teacher tools and Workspace Suite.
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CryptoWall 4.0 - briefly explained and analysed

Tue, 9th Feb 2016
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CryptoWall 3.0 has been hugely successful – netting cybercriminals nearly $490 million NZD in its debut year. Now its successor has arrived.
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Loyalty cards go mobile, according to new research

Tue, 9th Feb 2016
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More than 3bn loyalty cards will be mobile-only or integrated into mobile apps by 2020, up from 1.4bn last year.
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What does a child genius and dance music have in common? Cyber security, of course

Fri, 5th Feb 2016
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TechDay talked to Walter O'Brien, founder of Scorpion and computer science extraordinaire, about his latest foray into the world of cyber security.
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Dell claims most secure PCs with new BOIS verification

Fri, 5th Feb 2016
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Dell has released a new security suite to combat malware threats in the enterprise, integrating Cylance technology using AI and machine learning.
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Spam goes mobile

Fri, 5th Feb 2016
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Spam shifts to smartphones as email junk declines, with cybercrooks crafting mobile malware, Kaspersky warns of rising threat.
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What's next after the Internet of Things?

Tue, 2nd Feb 2016
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The era of the Internet of Things is ending; we are now entering the era of the Pervasive Digital Presence, according to a security analyst.
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Ransom32, the Next Step in Ransomware-as-a-Service, explained

Tue, 2nd Feb 2016
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The Ransomware-as-a-Service (RaaS) business model is still seeing growth in an industry that is rapidly changing every day.