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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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CERT NZ highlights rise of unauthorised access incidents

Mon, 10th Dec 2018
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CERT NZ's Q3 report shows an alarming 35% rise in financial losses from cyber incidents, now at NZD $2.9 million, with unauthorised access up by 28%.
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HPE and Jungla partner to bring AI medical care to patients

Fri, 7th Dec 2018
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HPE is collaborating with researchers in life sciences and clinical medicine to explore AI technology's potential to transform multiple areas of the industry.
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Is the on-premises data centre really going to 'die'?

Thu, 6th Dec 2018
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Gartner certainly thinks so, as it expects the sheer majority of enterprises to have binned their on-premises facility by 2025.
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Silver lining to declining personal computing market

Wed, 5th Dec 2018
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Despite a shrinking market for personal computing devices, IDC highlights bright spots like growth in high-end notebooks and rising Chrome OS adoption.
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Carbon Black adds MITRE ATT&CK feeds to security products

Tue, 4th Dec 2018
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Carbon Black integrates MITRE ATT&CK feeds into CB Response and CB ThreatHunter, enhancing threat detection with behaviour-based intelligence.
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NZ's 'smartest street' underway in Auckland

Tue, 4th Dec 2018
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Spark, with the help of several partners, has installed IoT devices in a 300m stretch of an Auckland street in a major step toward smart city status.
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Review: The Sonos Beam - more than a soundbar

Fri, 30th Nov 2018
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Sonos' is one of the serious contenders in the smart speaker market. Is the Beam soundbar worth taking seriously? I think it actually might be.
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Europol cracks down on counterfeit sites; arrests 12 people

Tue, 27th Nov 2018
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Europol and law enforcement authorities from 26 countries have dismantled an online counterfeit goods ring and arrested 12 people.
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AI & machine learning fight death with data

Mon, 26th Nov 2018
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AI and machine learning are revolutionising healthcare, with companies like Mercy Radiology and KenSci driving predictive analytics to enhance patient care.
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A clear case for AI in endpoint protection

Wed, 21st Nov 2018
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AI revolution in cybersecurity: Ziften's CEO unveils machine learning as a formidable foe against cyber threats.
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Gartner's top 10 IoT tech trends

Fri, 9th Nov 2018
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Gartner has released its top IoT technology trends for 2018-2023, including artificial intelligence and new wireless networking technologies.
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Intel who? AWS opts with AMD chips for cost-savings

Thu, 8th Nov 2018
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AMD shares surged about four percent after the announcement that Amazon Web Services (AWS) would be employing its services.
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Ngā Pae o te Māramatanga empowers Māori cultural research

Wed, 7th Nov 2018
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NPM unveils nine initiatives to boost Māori research, targeting areas like digital platforms and climate response.
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Report gives voice to Kiwis experiencing digital exclusion

Tue, 6th Nov 2018
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People surveyed in the report say they feel excluded, isolated, powerless and have limited opportunities because they are unable to access the internet.
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Working with normalised SQL Tables – a guide

Wed, 31st Oct 2018
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Learn techniques for handling normalised SQL data in PowerApps. This guide helps proficient developers create seamless interactions with SQL databases.
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Security tips for SMBs moving to the cloud

Tue, 30th Oct 2018
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Small-to-medium sized businesses are increasingly moving their data to the cloud, but must take appropriate security measures to protect it, warns ESET.
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How to successfully approach digital transformation

Tue, 23rd Oct 2018
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Data-driven businesses have a higher chance of success in transformative projects, but it takes more than just data to guarantee success.
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The ethics of AI: How this technology can empower your business

Wed, 17th Oct 2018
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Fundamentally AI is used to help automate repetitive tasks within businesses, however, it's not always quite as easy as flicking a switch.
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How Australian companies can make good use of their data

Thu, 11th Oct 2018
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Australian businesses risk being left behind in the digital economy if they fail to harness the benefits of data, warns a new report.
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The key to machine learning in NAS solutions

Mon, 8th Oct 2018
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QNAP Systems unveils its new AMD Ryzen-powered TS-x77XU NAS series, promising high-performance virtualisation and AI capabilities for enterprises.