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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.

Health

Can wearable tech predict patient decline?

Fri, 29th Jan 2016
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university of otago
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mental health
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smartphones
Otago students' research uncovers potential for wearables to flag patient health risks, bridging sports tech with medical care.
Data man

90% of all organisations to have a chief data officer, experts say

Wed, 27th Jan 2016
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risk & compliance
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cdo
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analyst report
Chief data officers will be a standard role within large organisations, with 90% of large companies to have a CDO role by the end of 2019.
History flight

What can IT professionals learn from the history of flight?

Wed, 27th Jan 2016
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storage
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hyperscale
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dc
The history of flight machines shares parallels with storage architectures, modern application storage needs and datacentres in general.
Noney

Education costs only going to increase, says ASG

Tue, 26th Jan 2016
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asg group
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asg planning for education index
Education costs in New Zealand are on the rise, with families facing a bill of over $300,000 for their child's schooling, according to a study by ASG.
Fallback

Major company on the hunt for new partners throughout NZ

Mon, 25th Jan 2016
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uc
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partner programmes
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partners
A major company is on the hunt for new partners throughout New Zealand to work with in offering their innovative telco services to their customers.
Ecommerce concept

SMBs and eCommerce: What you need to know

Thu, 14th Jan 2016
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martech
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commerce systems
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smb
Successful eCommerce can have a significant and positive impact on SMBs, but many are not aware of how they can make it work for them.
Pc shipmets

2015 not so great for PC market as shipments plunge

Wed, 13th Jan 2016
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lenovo
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windows
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notebook
The PC market continued its downward trajectory in 2015, with mobiles, tablets and Windows 10 contributing to the decline.
Cloud

The new normal: The state of cloud computing today

Wed, 13th Jan 2016
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hyperscale
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public cloud
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cloud services
Cloud computing is becoming the new norm for businesses as they launch new applications in the cloud to drive innovation and agility.
Kids

Informal learning opportunities abundant during holidays

Mon, 11th Jan 2016
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e-learning
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clean technologies
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university of canterbury
Summer holidays needn't halt learning; informal family activities, from cooking to creating art, can provide mental and physical stimulation for children.
Press conference 5

Samsung unveils new smart fridge, SUHD TV, wearables and tablet

Mon, 11th Jan 2016
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iot
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samsung
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notebook
Samsung has announced a range of new Internet of Things (IoT) products at CES 2016 in Las Vegas, including SUHD TVs and intelligent home appliances.
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How to strike the delicate balance between technology, marketing, and sales

Thu, 24th Dec 2015
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martech
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marketing
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squiz
Modern business trends leave for a tricky balance between demanding parts of business. Squiz CEO John-Paul Syriatowicz has three tips.
Gossip

Samsung S7 rumours bubble over

Mon, 14th Dec 2015
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supply chain
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samsung
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weibo
You'd be forgiven for thinking Apple rumours were the only game in town. Recently they've been bubbling over around Samsung's flagship phone.
Datacenter

EMC on top in worldwide enterprise storage systems market

Mon, 7th Dec 2015
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hyperscale
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converged infrastructure
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dc
Hyperscale infrastructure and server-based storage continue to dive spending in enterprise storage, according to IDC.
Schools

Principals obligated to protect student data

Fri, 4th Dec 2015
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data protection
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dr
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wireless networks
Schools in New Zealand are being urged to switch from installed servers to cloud solutions to protect student data from hackers.
Teachers

New Zealand teachers recognised for contributions

Wed, 2nd Dec 2015
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edutech
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education, learning & training
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officemax
Several teachers across NZ have been recognised for their contributions to their schools as part of the OfficeMax A day Made Better programme.
Smart home

Smart Homes: The next CPG battleground?

Wed, 2nd Dec 2015
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uc
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smart home
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opinion
Will the smart home be the next battleground for CPG brands? Gartner estimates that 30 billion devices will be connected to the internet by 2020.
Apple success

Apple's iPad Pro improvements crucial, experts say

Tue, 1st Dec 2015
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apple
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ipad
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opinion
The iPad Pro is Apple's largest mobile device to date and has considerably improved specifications; a critical development for future success.
Iconz

Overseas vs local cloud vendors, according to ICONZ

Tue, 1st Dec 2015
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storage
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migration
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microsoft
Remote cloud options are now closer than ever, but New Zealand's ICONZ advises firms to weigh 10 key factors when choosing between local and overseas vendors.
940

New travel app to enable direct marketing to tourists

Mon, 30th Nov 2015
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fleet management
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apps
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jucy
Businesses will now be able to market directly to tourists in real time, thanks to a new app launching in New Zealand this week.
Keyboard

Hands-on Review: Belkin QODE Ultimate Pro iPad Keyboard

Fri, 27th Nov 2015
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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ipad
Banish touchscreen typing terrors with the Belkin QODE Ultimate Pro, elevating iPad use to tactile typing triumph.