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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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Check Point names February's most disruptive malware

Tue, 12th Mar 2019
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Coinhive tops Check Point's Global Threat Index for February 2019, marking its 15th month as the most disruptive malware despite its impending shutdown.
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How to optimise the performance of SIEMs

Mon, 11th Mar 2019
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Adopting key best practices for SIEM optimisation can cut licensing costs by 30% annually while boosting threat detection and response times dramatically.
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Auckland now an 'untenable' place to be an SMB

Mon, 11th Mar 2019
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Auckland's small businesses face severe challenges with traffic congestion, rising costs, and banks favouring property, says NexGen Group.
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VMware launches service-defined firewall

Thu, 7th Mar 2019
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VMware's new internal firewall solution locks down known good behaviour at both the network and host level to reduce the attack surface.
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Sonicwall announces network, cloud apps, endpoint protection solution

Thu, 7th Mar 2019
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SonicWall introduced new cloud-managed Wi-Fi access points and wireless planning tools designed to ease the deployment of global wireless networks.
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Alibaba Cloud commits to 'Tech for Change' initiative

Wed, 27th Feb 2019
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By providing access to its tech expertise and cloud resources, Alibaba Cloud hopes to promote IT education around the globe.
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Alibaba Cloud unveils several new solutions at MWC

Tue, 26th Feb 2019
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The cloud computing arm of Alibaba Group has launched seven new solutions and two new features for its global customers.
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Hands-on Review: Epson ET-4700 EcoTank Workforce Printer

Mon, 25th Feb 2019
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Epson's ET-4700 EcoTank Workforce Printer boasts miserly ink consumption and superb print quality, perfect for small businesses or home use.
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SecOps: Clear opportunities for powerful collaboration

Thu, 21st Feb 2019
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If there's one thing security and IT ops professionals should do this year, the words 'team up' should be top priority.
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Galaxy S10: Apple notch, meet the Samsung 'punchhole'

Thu, 21st Feb 2019
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Samsung unveils Galaxy S10 range, boasting advances in display, camera and performance a decade after first Galaxy S.
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DJI tightens drone no-fly areas around Europe's airports

Thu, 21st Feb 2019
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If you're heading to Europe and taking your drones with you, you might want to stay away from Europe's airports if you have any DJI equipment.
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Pure Storage expands enterprise data management solutions

Wed, 20th Feb 2019
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It has integrated StorReduce technologies for a cloud-native back up platform, and expanded its data fabric solution for cloud-based applications.
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CylancePROTECT now available on AWS Marketplace

Tue, 19th Feb 2019
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Customers now have access to CylancePROTECT for AI-driven protection across all Windows, Mac, and Linux (including Amazon Linux) instances.
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New threat rears its head in new malware report

Thu, 14th Feb 2019
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Check Point's researchers view Speakup as a significant threat, as it can be used to download and spread any malware.
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4 Ransomware trends to watch in 2019

Thu, 14th Feb 2019
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Recorded Future's Allan Liska looks at the past big ransomware attacks thus far to predict what's coming this year.
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IDC: Growth in ICT spend driven by cloud infrastructure

Tue, 12th Feb 2019
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Service providers account for a growing share of ICT spending, led by a surge of cloud infrastructure spending, according to IDC.
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Frost & Sullivan: Big data is key to preventing cyber breaches

Tue, 12th Feb 2019
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Frost and Sullivan highlights big data as the cornerstone for cutting-edge cybersecurity, emphasising its predictive capabilities in thwarting future breaches.
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The top technologies shaping future 'proactive' cybersecurity

Tue, 12th Feb 2019
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Frost & Sullivan has highlighted emerging technology trends that are set to change the way enterprises protect themselves against cybercrime.
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Experts comment on Aus Parliament breach

Mon, 11th Feb 2019
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Late last week, Australian security agencies reported they were looking into a security breach of the Federal Parliament's network.
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OVH expands AI capabilities with NVIDIA GPU Cloud

Fri, 8th Feb 2019
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OVH is taking a new step in its collaboration with NVIDIA by becoming a validated platform partner for NVIDIA GPU Cloud (NGC).