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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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NZ-made virtual vet nurse launches to help struggling vets

Tue, 12th May 2020
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A New Zealand-made virtual vet nurse named Sophie, developed by tech firm Ambit, launches free of charge to support struggling vet clinics amidst COVID-19.
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D-Link launches cloud-managed networking solution for MSPs in ANZ

Tue, 12th May 2020
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D-Link launches Nuclias Cloud, offering MSPs in ANZ cloud-managed networking, enabling remote setup, config, monitoring, and more, with flexible billing.
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Trend Micro: COVID-19 related malware and spam on the rise

Mon, 11th May 2020
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Malware and spam related to COVID-19 are increasing globally, with the US identified as the top location, according to Trend Micro.
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Check Point uncovers five year cyber espionage campaign

Fri, 8th May 2020
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Naikon's primary method is exploit the trust and diplomatic relations between departments and governments to increase the chances of its attack succeeding.
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Gartner: The eight actions CIOs must take to ensure financial survival during COVID-19

Fri, 1st May 2020
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CIOs must take action to protect their IT organizations' cash flow during the COVID-19 crisis, according to Gartner. Survival will be the priority.
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WHO urges caution after emails, passwords stolen

Wed, 29th Apr 2020
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Approximately 450 active WHO email addresses and passwords, and emails belonging to others working on fighting COVID-19, were leaked on the internet.
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Ensuring business continuity during COVID-19

Wed, 29th Apr 2020
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There are three main areas that IT leaders must focus on when striving to ensure business continuity is maintained during the pandemic.
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Software AG looks to triple IoT channel coverage in ANZ

Tue, 21st Apr 2020
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Software AG aims to triple its IoT channel in Australia and New Zealand by 2020, driven by new partnerships and enhanced software capabilities.
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Lenovo devices group changes up distribution strategy

Tue, 21st Apr 2020
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Maintains Ingram Micro and Dicker Data as commercial disties across ANZ. Drops Synnex for commercial in AU, but retains for consumer across ANZ.
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Lenovo launches Legion series of gaming PCs & laptops

Mon, 20th Apr 2020
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Lenovo has launched a new 2020 lineup of gaming PC and laptops, which are sure to give fans of prebuilt gaming PCs something to smile about.
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Soul Machines launches Kiwi 'digital helper' in response to COVID-19 crisis

Fri, 17th Apr 2020
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Soul Machines has unveiled Bella, a New Zealand-oriented digital helper to provide timely, accessible information during the COVID-19 crisis.
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Jabra updates to Evolve2 with new headset range

Thu, 16th Apr 2020
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The Evolve2 aims to meet the new requirements that organisations have since the Evolve range first hit the market in 2014.
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Fitbit's Charge 4 features inbuilt GPS and Fitbit Pay

Thu, 16th Apr 2020
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Fitbit's renowned Charge fitness tracker is welcoming the fourth iteration to its product line – the Charge 4.
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3 risk mitigation tips to protect your remote working team

Tue, 14th Apr 2020
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The sudden shift to remote working has put pressure on IT and security teams. Here are 3 tips for working securely from anywhere. #remoteworking #cybersecurity.
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ANZ healthcare organisation chooses Nintex to improve operations

Thu, 9th Apr 2020
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RANZCOG has selected Nintex to boost process efficiency and stakeholder engagement, pivotal for its continuous improvement and innovative operations drive.
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TCL enters smartphone market with three new devices

Tue, 7th Apr 2020
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The company has used its own display technology to create three options of smartphone devices that each boast four rear cameras.
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Hands-on Review: ROG-STRIX-RX5700XT-O8G-Gaming GPU

Mon, 6th Apr 2020
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ASUS's ROG-STRIX-RX5700XT-O8G-GAMING impresses with strong 1440p and 4K performance, tackling NVIDIA's dominance while boasting eco-friendly innovations.
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Latest Micro Focus release empowers organisations with greater data insights

Wed, 1st Apr 2020
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Micro Focus has released the Vertica 10 Analytics Platform, delivering a range of updates to enable machine learning and unified predictive analytics at scale.
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Email attacks up 667% following rise of COVID-19 worldwide

Tue, 31st Mar 2020
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Email attacks have surged 667% amidst COVID-19, exploiting vulnerabilities and rising emotions. Barracuda's report shows sophisticated tactics increasing.
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Cyber-worries delaying move to digital, says Deloitte

Tue, 31st Mar 2020
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The report, commissioned by VMware, states that the Asia Pacific is delaying digitalisation due to fear of cyber-attacks.