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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.

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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.

Smartphone

Are smartphones a vital education tool?

Thu, 30th Apr 2015
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Smartphones in classrooms? New study by University of Canterbury reveals their growing role in enhancing engineering education.
Asus ultrabook ux303

Hands-on Review: Asus Zenbook UX303

Wed, 29th Apr 2015
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Looking for a solidly built ultrabook light enough to throw into a bag but can handle most game titles? You'd be hard pressed to go past the UX303.
Unblock

Android App Review: Unblock

Wed, 29th Apr 2015
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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apps
Unblock: a free, fun and addictive puzzle game that will keep you entertained for hours (or maybe just minutes). Read more.
Snail pace

Is Netflix and co slowing down your internet?

Wed, 29th Apr 2015
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digital entertainment
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Is TV streaming impacting ISP performance? Large dips in speed evident during peak viewing hours, according to TrueNet.
Buildings

IoT and smart cities opening doors for resellers

Mon, 20th Apr 2015
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allied telesys
Smart city tech unlocks vast new markets for resellers, says Allied Telesis' Scott Penno, spotlighting a shift toward integrated urban solutions.
Mkxlogo

Mortal Kombat X is gory but fun

Sat, 18th Apr 2015
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Mortal Kombat X may lack some features but adds plenty, boasting fluid gameplay, stunning graphics, and thrilling new modes, making it a gory yet fun must-play.
Threat landscape

The current threat landscape, according to Dell

Wed, 15th Apr 2015
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network infrastructure
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cybersecurity
Dell warns of surging POS malware and cyber threats against payment systems in its latest threat landscape analysis.
Phil coates

New products from Brocade usher in the SDN era

Wed, 8th Apr 2015
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network infrastructure
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sdn
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management
Brocade's 'hyper-edged vision' means new opportunities in the channel for hardware sales and ongoing consulting services for resellers and integrators.
Smart buildings

IDC predicts aggressive adoption of smart building technology

Tue, 7th Apr 2015
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market
Smart building technology is expected to grow from $6.3 billion in 2014 to $17.4 billion in 2019 with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 22.6%.
Cio cloud

A 'why not cloud?' approach essential for government CIOs

Tue, 7th Apr 2015
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research director
Gartner says government CIOs must flip from 'Legacy First' to 'Digital First' by inserting a 'Why not cloud?' step into all planning.
Fallback

Hardline: Not your daddy's Battlefield

Thu, 26th Mar 2015
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digital entertainment
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Visceral Studios redefines Battlefield with a cop vs criminal theme in Hardline, diverging from military roots for a narrative twist.
S to the h to the azza

Facebook releases elearning tools to help out businesses

Wed, 25th Mar 2015
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partners
Facebook has launched two new resources for marketers and small businesses to help them grow on the platform. The resources are called Blueprint and Learn How.
Warning danger

Warning: Ransomware email campaign on a rampage

Tue, 24th Mar 2015
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ransomware
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breach prevention
Official alert: a severe ransomware email scheme masquerading as job applications threatens to encrypt UK IT systems.
Netflix

Spark cries foul over Netflix GST dodge

Wed, 18th Mar 2015
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gaming
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uc
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digital entertainment
Spark New Zealand criticizes Netflix for not charging GST on its New Zealand service, giving them a cost advantage over competitors.
Analysts

EXCLUSIVE: We examine how IDC operates in NZ

Wed, 18th Mar 2015
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research director
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acquisition
IDC's reports regularly pop up in tech news stories, but have you ever wondered how those reports are collated – or how IDC operates as a business?.
David dicker data

Dicker Data looks to raise AUD$40 million with corporate bonds

Mon, 16th Mar 2015
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dicker data
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distributors
Dicker Data, the publicly listed distributor, has announced it is offering corporate bonds to raise AUD$40 million.
Fallback

Android App Review: Nail Doctor - Kids Games

Mon, 16th Mar 2015
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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apps
Nail Doctor is everything I hate about cheaply-made, cynical revenue-grabbing apps, combined with everything I hate about foot hygiene.
Fallback

Android App Review: Ghost Detector Spectrum

Wed, 4th Mar 2015
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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reviews
Ghost Detector Spectrum is an app that claims to detect ghosts. Whether it does or not … well, that's hard to prove, isn't it.
Shoply

Shoply 'adds depth' to tech offering with eStore acquisition

Wed, 4th Mar 2015
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retail
Shoply has acquired online retail website eStore.com.au in a deal designed to add depth to Shoply's current office technology offering.
Makeitnetwork

Make it network security

Fri, 27th Feb 2015
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firewalls
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ddos
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network infrastructure
The need for effective network security is at an all-time high, says David Higgins, WatchGuard Technologies ANZ country manager.