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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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The top four security strategies and why they're so effective

Mon, 21st May 2018
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The top four cybersecurity strategies, including application whitelisting and patching, are proving highly effective against 85% of attacks like ransomware.
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How AI is changing marketing exponentially - Gartner

Wed, 16th May 2018
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AI is set to revolutionise marketing, offering real-time personalisation and conversational experiences at scale, according to a report from Gartner.
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Understanding the implications of AI and machine learning

Wed, 16th May 2018
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AI and ML are reshaping industries with vast potential, forecasted to generate USD $46bn by 2020. But are fears of job losses justified?.
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Unitec migrates to the cloud with IBM

Mon, 14th May 2018
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The institute previously used a mix of on-premises and cloud services but elected in late 2017 to consolidate its workloads onto IBM Cloud.
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Hands-on Review: The smartwatch for semi-serious fitness buffs

Mon, 14th May 2018
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The vivoactive 3 is equipped with a ton other features that make it a powerful companion for tracking fitness.
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The colocation market conditions you need to know about before picking a provider

Thu, 10th May 2018
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As the market expands, so does your ability to find an outstanding collaborative provider who can establish a right-sized approach just for you.
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Here's how Red Hat will integrate CoreOS with OpenShift after its $250M acquisition

Thu, 10th May 2018
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Red Hat acquired CoreOS in January, describing them as an innovator and leader in Kubernetes and container-native solutions.
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Eaton's Tofino industrial Ethernet solution gets an update

Wed, 9th May 2018
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Eaton's Tofino enhances industrial net security with fibre optics & new firewall tech, defending critical infrastructure.
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The Kia Niro EV to arrive in NZ early 2019

Wed, 9th May 2018
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Kia New Zealand confirms the arrival of the all-electric Niro SUV in early 2019, boasting a range of over 380 km, joining its popular hybrid siblings.
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New Zealand and Australian prices revealed for paid Nintendo Switch service

Tue, 8th May 2018
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Nintendo will be releasing its own paid online service later this year and the company has finally revealed how much it will cost users each month.
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HPE announces the next generation of HPE Nimble Storage platform

Tue, 8th May 2018
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Hewlett Packard Enterprise unveils the next gen of HPE Nimble Storage, promising unmatched storage efficiency and SCM-enabled low latency for real-time apps.
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Prevention better than cure, strategies to mitigate cybersecurity incidents

Mon, 7th May 2018
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With Bitcoin as payment, the ease of encryption technology and the open access to malware, everything has become simpler for malicious actors.
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Food industry hit hardest by malware in 2017 - report

Mon, 7th May 2018
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Businesses in the food industry were hit hardest by various types of malware in 2017 – a trend that is relatively unchanged from the previous year.
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Blockchain adoption 'massively hyped' with just 1% CIOs investing

Sat, 5th May 2018
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​It's been heralded as one of the more disruptive technologies to hit IT floors, but a Gartner study suggests blockchain is yet to gain real traction.
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Cybercriminals taking over email accounts and scamming contacts

Fri, 4th May 2018
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A new study from Barracuda has revealed an increasingly popular method of cybercrime - steal email credentials then steal money from colleagues.
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Will 2018 be the year for OTT 2.0?

Thu, 3rd May 2018
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Over the Top (OTT) video is rapidly gaining fans and market share, but 2018 could well be the year it reaches a whole new level.
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Survey points to forgetfulness as main reason why people reuse their passwords

Wed, 2nd May 2018
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91% of the 2000 respondents know that using the same password for multiple accounts is a security risk, but 59% continue to do it anyway.
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Once legit site found to be cryptomining, 6,000 machines infected

Mon, 30th Apr 2018
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Check Point researchers discovered a previously legitimate video software download site has moved into cryptomining, earning around US$700 a day.
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New Zealand job market growth re-balances to regions - SEEK

Thu, 26th Apr 2018
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New Zealand's regional job markets surge as Auckland's growth slows, with increases in Wellington (9.1%) and Canterbury (5.8%), SEEK reports.
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Tufin shares 5 common network security pitfalls among organisations

Wed, 25th Apr 2018
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There are several common pitfalls that businesses can fall foul of when implementing their security policies - here's five of the most prominent.