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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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How MyRepublic proved Gbps speeds aren't required

Tue, 24th Nov 2015
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MyRepublic's new Gbps UFB service underscores that most SMEs prefer lower-speed, cost-effective plans, proving high speeds aren't always in demand.
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Hands-on Review: ViewSonic DLP Projector PJD5555W

Tue, 24th Nov 2015
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This is a DLP projector that treats colour accuracy very seriously, and that's exactly what makes this a fantastic projector for vibrant images.
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Kiwis expecting pay rises as IT pros look to change jobs

Mon, 23rd Nov 2015
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New Zealand professionals expect pay rises and bonuses in 2016, with IT professionals being the most likely to change jobs.
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Sierra Wireless launches new, rugged, LTE gateway

Wed, 18th Nov 2015
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he RV50 provides mission-critical LTE communication and remote monitoring for industrial IoT application, including utilities and infrastructure.
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Four proven ways to speed up your broadband

Mon, 16th Nov 2015
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Suffering slow internet? Four expert tips could turbocharge your broadband, ensuring a faster, more reliable connection.
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Garmin targets safer cycling with Varia bike radar and smart lights

Mon, 9th Nov 2015
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Garmin's Varia rearview bike radar and smart bike lights have hit the Kiwi market, with the vendor saying the devices help create safer cycling.
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Huawei NZ joins the new arms race with Huawei Watch

Mon, 2nd Nov 2015
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Huawei has debuted its Huawei Watch in New Zealand, with retailers Harvey Norman, Noel Leeming and JB Hi-Fi among the retailers carrying the device.
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Dick Smith NZ posts best sales performance since acquisition

Wed, 28th Oct 2015
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Dick Smith's Kiwi operations have had their best quarterly sales performance in years, but it's not enough to stop a downward revision for NPAT.
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Hands-on Review: Huawei P8 Lite

Wed, 28th Oct 2015
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Huawei has released its new budget phone, the P8 Lite. With solid performance and affordability, can it live up to its predecessor?.
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Casio EcoLite projector wins Award of Excellence

Thu, 22nd Oct 2015
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Casio's EcoLite XJ-V1 projector has won an education technology award for its innovative and forward-thinking design.
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Auckland and Christchurch global smart city winners

Tue, 20th Oct 2015
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Christchurch's Sensing City and an Auckland City smart zoning initiative have been named among the most outstanding smart city projects in APAC.
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So blocking good: ScaleIO now available as software, nodes or rack-scale

Tue, 13th Oct 2015
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EMC has been championing the cause of software-defined, scale-out storage by transporting IT enterprises from a world of siloed infrastructures.
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Adobe MAX: Software heavyweight responds to digital change

Tue, 6th Oct 2015
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This year's event showcases how Adobe is gearing its offerings toward a world where mobility is an unstoppable trend and collaborative tools are more.
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Tuanz sets ambitious goal for Kiwi business digital tech use

Tue, 6th Oct 2015
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Tuanz has set itself the bold goal of making sure that New Zealand is among the top 10 countries for digital technology business use by 2020.
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What's more important than tech? Reading and maths skills

Thu, 24th Sep 2015
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Technology can be a useful tool to improve students' learning outcomes and prepare them for the modern world - but it can be an empty investment.
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Office 2016: What's in it for Kiwi resellers?

Thu, 24th Sep 2015
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As Office 2016 launched yesterday, much was being made of the benefits to end users. But where's the reseller benefit?.
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Are your systems already compromised? Probably.

Wed, 23rd Sep 2015
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Fortinet teams up with Splunk to provide better visibility of advanced threats to give enterprises a powerful tool for mitigating risk.
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New iPad Pro comes complete with… a pencil?

Thu, 10th Sep 2015
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Targeting a greater number of professional users along with general consumers, Apple has introduced the iPad Pro to its line-up.
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3CX releases latest update to phone system

Wed, 9th Sep 2015
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In its latest move, 3CX releases v14 of its phone system, enhancing user experience with new features and improved functionality.
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KPMG NZ earns global Microsoft partner recognition

Wed, 2nd Sep 2015
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KPMG New Zealand joins the elite, earning a spot in Microsoft's Dynamics Inner Circle for exceptional sales and innovation.