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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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Cloud adoption: The barriers and benefits in 2020

Thu, 10th Dec 2020
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A new report from Accenture reveals that many organisations are not seeing the expected results from cloud initiatives.
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Interview: Forcepoint on moving data protection from the SOC into the business

Wed, 9th Dec 2020
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Moving cybersecurity from a separate function to an integrated part of the business can transform risk management, says Forcepoint's Nick Savvides.
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Kogan to maintain Mighty Ape staff, branding

Thu, 3rd Dec 2020
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With the acquisition of Mighty Ape, Kogan plans to make the most of its new asset by supporting the current team.
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Game Review: The Dark Pictures Anthology: Little Hope (PC)

Thu, 3rd Dec 2020
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The Dark Pictures Anthology: Little Hope swaps the South Pacific for an eerie abandoned town in the latest installment of the horror series.
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Top security tips for online shoppers

Tue, 1st Dec 2020
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Consumers are being warned to stay vigilant as fraudsters and cybercriminals target online shoppers ahead of the holiday season.
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GitHub shares 'greatest hits' open source repositories with historic libraries

Thu, 26th Nov 2020
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GitHub donates 17,000 'greatest hits' repositories to libraries in England, Egypt, California, and its San Francisco HQ.
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Voice phishing attacks on the rise, remote workers vulnerable

Mon, 23rd Nov 2020
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Increase in voice phishing attacks targeting remote workforces, using employees' names to trick victims into sharing login credentials and data.
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Ivanti and Avast Business extend partnership, launch joint solution for SMBs

Mon, 23rd Nov 2020
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Ivanti partners with Avast Business to integrate patch management technology into security platforms for small businesses.
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Red Hat and the World Health Organisation team up to democratise healthcare knowledge

Thu, 19th Nov 2020
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Red Hat Open Innovation Labs virtual residency has helped the World Health Organisation (WHO) to create a DevOps platform for ongoing open innovation.
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DJI announces new smart-drone for agricultural spraying

Mon, 16th Nov 2020
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DJI unveils its new agriculture drone, the DJI AGRAS T20, with features such as autonomous flight planning and high payload capacity. Pre-orders now available.
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Why Southeast Asia is at the forefront of a new wave of sustainable data centers

Tue, 10th Nov 2020
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Southeast Asia, led by Singapore, is spearheading a move towards sustainable data centres amid rising digital transformation and energy consumption concerns.
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Claroty adds remote incident management to OT security capabilities

Thu, 5th Nov 2020
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Claroty enhances its OT security platform with remote incident management to help cybersecurity teams respond to security incidents in remote work environments.
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Jabra adds wireless charging to 75t earbud range

Tue, 3rd Nov 2020
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Jabra releases wireless charging variants for Elite Active 75t and Elite 75t earbuds, providing practical and convenient charging options.
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Workday announces data management and ML solutions

Mon, 2nd Nov 2020
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Workday has released Workday Accounting Center and machine learning-driven predictive forecasts for Workday Adaptive Planning to enhance finance offerings.
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Hands-on Review: The Sony WH-1000XM4 headphones

Mon, 2nd Nov 2020
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Sony's newest headphones, the WH-1000XM4s, are packed with smart features and excellent sound quality. Find out more in this review.
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2020's nastiest malware revealed

Wed, 28th Oct 2020
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Phishing, botnets, and ransomware are the top cybersecurity threats of 2020, taking advantage of the global pandemic, according to Webroot.
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Gartner: The 10 rules CIOs must follow for rapid IT cost reduction

Wed, 28th Oct 2020
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COVID-19 forces CIOs to find immediate IT cost savings, says Gartner. IT spending expected to contract globally. #COVID19 #ITcostsavings.
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MindsDB integrates AI & ML into MariaDB open source database

Tue, 20th Oct 2020
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The integration means more database users can now leverage AI and machine learning capabilities within their existing databases.
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Avoid the 'dump and run' approach: Succeed with data using DataOps

Wed, 14th Oct 2020
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DataOps has the potential to transform the way organisations work with data, boosting literacy and collaboration while improving governance.
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Microsoft takes legal action to disrupt botnet and combat ransomware

Wed, 14th Oct 2020
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Microsoft disrupts Trickbot botnet, one of the world's most prolific distributors of malware and ransomware, in major operation.