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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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Nimble jumps into all-flash storage with predictive arrays

Wed, 24th Feb 2016
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Nimble Storage has jumped into the all-flash array market, with a new series of predictive all flash arrays it claims 'leapfrog' the competition.
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Top 10 Internet of Things technologies for 2017-2018

Wed, 24th Feb 2016
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The Internet of Things will pose significant challenges for organisations due to the immaturity of technologies and lack of skills, says Gartner.
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New Android Trojan “Xbot” phishes credit cards and bank accounts, encrypts devices for ransom

Tue, 23rd Feb 2016
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A new Trojan called Xbot is targeting Android users in Russia and Australia, stealing banking credentials and demanding a ransom.
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Revera nets $45-$60 million Inland Revenue data centre contract

Fri, 12th Feb 2016
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Revera has won an NZ$45-$60 million contract to design and supply data centre services for New Zealand's Inland Revenue.
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Frost & Sullivan applauds VMware for education technology solutions

Thu, 11th Feb 2016
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Frost - Sullivan recognizes VMware for its innovative education technology solutions, including the AirWatch teacher tools and Workspace Suite.
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Biometrics, federated identities, data security: The biggest disruptors for eCommerce

Wed, 10th Feb 2016
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Biometrics, federated identity, and tokenisation will transform eCommerce, says new report by Juniper Research.
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CryptoWall 4.0 - briefly explained and analysed

Tue, 9th Feb 2016
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CryptoWall 3.0 has been hugely successful – netting cybercriminals nearly $490 million NZD in its debut year. Now its successor has arrived.
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Loyalty cards go mobile, according to new research

Tue, 9th Feb 2016
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More than 3bn loyalty cards will be mobile-only or integrated into mobile apps by 2020, up from 1.4bn last year.
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What does a child genius and dance music have in common? Cyber security, of course

Fri, 5th Feb 2016
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TechDay talked to Walter O'Brien, founder of Scorpion and computer science extraordinaire, about his latest foray into the world of cyber security.
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Dell claims most secure PCs with new BOIS verification

Fri, 5th Feb 2016
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Dell has released a new security suite to combat malware threats in the enterprise, integrating Cylance technology using AI and machine learning.
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Spam goes mobile

Fri, 5th Feb 2016
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Spam shifts to smartphones as email junk declines, with cybercrooks crafting mobile malware, Kaspersky warns of rising threat.
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What's next after the Internet of Things?

Tue, 2nd Feb 2016
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The era of the Internet of Things is ending; we are now entering the era of the Pervasive Digital Presence, according to a security analyst.
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Ransom32, the Next Step in Ransomware-as-a-Service, explained

Tue, 2nd Feb 2016
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The Ransomware-as-a-Service (RaaS) business model is still seeing growth in an industry that is rapidly changing every day.
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Major company on the hunt for new partners throughout NZ

Mon, 25th Jan 2016
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A major company is on the hunt for new partners throughout New Zealand to work with in offering their innovative telco services to their customers.
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SMBs and eCommerce: What you need to know

Thu, 14th Jan 2016
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Successful eCommerce can have a significant and positive impact on SMBs, but many are not aware of how they can make it work for them.
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Samsung unveils new smart fridge, SUHD TV, wearables and tablet

Mon, 11th Jan 2016
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Samsung has announced a range of new Internet of Things (IoT) products at CES 2016 in Las Vegas, including SUHD TVs and intelligent home appliances.
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How to strike the delicate balance between technology, marketing, and sales

Thu, 24th Dec 2015
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Modern business trends leave for a tricky balance between demanding parts of business. Squiz CEO John-Paul Syriatowicz has three tips.
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EMC on top in worldwide enterprise storage systems market

Mon, 7th Dec 2015
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Hyperscale infrastructure and server-based storage continue to dive spending in enterprise storage, according to IDC.
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Principals obligated to protect student data

Fri, 4th Dec 2015
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Schools in New Zealand are being urged to switch from installed servers to cloud solutions to protect student data from hackers.
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New Zealand teachers recognised for contributions

Wed, 2nd Dec 2015
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Several teachers across NZ have been recognised for their contributions to their schools as part of the OfficeMax A day Made Better programme.