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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.

Ransomware

Don't let cybercriminals hold your business hostage

Mon, 31st Aug 2015

Ransomware attacks are set to continue as cybercriminals find profitable business model, says Webroot Threat Research.

Android

Android to remain dominant OS as mobile phone market slows

Wed, 26th Aug 2015

IDC says that despite Apple's continued success with its variants of the iPhone, it will be challenged to take Android share.

Security threat

Cost of data breach skyrockets: What can you do?

Wed, 19th Aug 2015

data protection

breach prevention

Today, security should be a top priority for organisations, with data breaches are growing in number and the financial cost growing too.

Time

Time-to-detection key to prevent sophisticated cyberattacks

Mon, 3rd Aug 2015

Organisations must reduce the time to detection to remediate against sophisticated cyber attacks, according to new findings from Cisco.

Cyberthreat

ACSC: Australia under 'undeniable, unrelenting' cyber threat

Wed, 29th Jul 2015

Australian organisations face 'undeniable, unrelenting' cyber threats that continue to grow according to the Australian Cyber Security Centre.

Avnet 22

Avnet gives back with fun day out

Fri, 17th Jul 2015

avnet technology solutions

Avnet staff spent a day at the Amazement Farm and Fun Park on the Central Coast last week – and it was all for a good cause.

Climb

IT teams: Close the innovation gap to find success

Fri, 17th Jul 2015

risk & compliance

IT teams need to work to close the 'innovation gap' in order to remain ahead of the competition, according to CenturyLink.

Acronis mobility

Preparing your IT environment for mobility

Mon, 6th Jul 2015

Scalability doesn't need to be a scary word for IT managers trying to scale their systems amid the mobility explosion.

Server

Is Server 2003 end of life 2015's biggest security threat?

Wed, 24th Jun 2015

datacentre infrastructure

windows server 2003

As Microsoft ends support for Windows Server 2003 on 14 July, millions of systems remain at risk, posing 2015's biggest security threat.

Women cio

Female CIOs more risk aware than male counterparts

Fri, 19th Jun 2015

risk & compliance

Female CIOs are more risk-aware than their male counterparts, although the top technology priorities amongst CIOs are the same regardless of gender.

Asustor

Hands-on Review: ASUSTOR AS-5104T NAS

Mon, 15th Jun 2015

digital entertainment

With a vast array of NASs hitting the market, does the ASUSTOR AS-5104T provide a difference to the normal slow clunky restricted devices?.

Shield

'Crowd-sourced' security to neutralise zero-day attacks

Fri, 5th Jun 2015

network infrastructure

network security

Security resellers and businesses can participate in the fight against cyber-criminals thanks to next-generation interactive sandbox security.

Dirt4

DiRT Rally now available for early access

Fri, 5th Jun 2015

digital entertainment

technology gifts

Codemasters have taken their rally franchise, DiRT, back to its roots with DiRT Rally, now available on PC as part of the Steam Early Access programme.

Google play example

ESET uncovers another porn clicker on Google Play

Mon, 1st Jun 2015

ESET has uncovered multiple variants of a Trojan porn clicker on Google Play, masquerading as Dubsmash 2, rapidly exploited by cybercriminals.

Profit

Rakon back to profit

Thu, 21st May 2015

Rakon returns to profit with a USD $3.2 million net gain after closing its UK plant and shifting production to India and NZ, despite doubling its debt.

Sand

Are blind spots leaving your organisation exposed? Trend Micro says yes

Wed, 20th May 2015

Simple blind spots are leaving individuals and organisations exposed to prominent threats, according to Trend Micro.

Sales up

NZ retail sales rise a record 2.7% in 1Q as back-to-school drives electronic goods

Thu, 14th May 2015

nz retail sales

NZd retail sales rose at a record pace in the first three months of 2015 as the start of the school year underpinned demand for consumer electronics.

Coding

UFB expo to teach kids programming

Tue, 12th May 2015

Local fibre company Ultrafast Fibre Limited is hosting a three-day expo in Whanganui to teach children how to create online games.

Digitalisation

EMC taking digital content to the horizon

Fri, 8th May 2015

software development

EMC unveils Project Horizon - its vision to enable enterprises to drive their digital agenda and harness the untapped value of business content.

Marianne ma

Young Kiwi snapped up for Microsoft APAC role

Tue, 5th May 2015

Marianne Ma, a 25 year old Microsoft New Zealand employee, has taken on the leadership role of Microsoft APAC business manager.