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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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Warning: Ransomware email campaign on a rampage

Tue, 24th Mar 2015
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Official alert: a severe ransomware email scheme masquerading as job applications threatens to encrypt UK IT systems.
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Netflix confirms NZ pricing ahead of tomorrow's kiwi launch

Mon, 23rd Mar 2015
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Netflix set to undercut NZ rivals with launch pricing, starting from $9.99 for its much-anticipated service tomorrow.
Fallback

While you were sleeping: US dollar rebounds

Fri, 20th Mar 2015
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US dollar stages recovery post-Fed update, but analysts question its longevity amid mixed economic signals and wavering investor confidence.
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Spark cries foul over Netflix GST dodge

Wed, 18th Mar 2015
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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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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?.
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Dicker Data looks to raise AUD$40 million with corporate bonds

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

Why your CFO is your cloud computing partner

Fri, 13th Mar 2015
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Deidre Steyn, ICONZ-Webvisions general manager, managed hosting, ANZ, makes the case for cloud computing, and offers tips on getting your CFO onboard.
Housing

NZ house prices rise 3.6% in February, led by a 14% jump in Auckland prices

Thu, 12th Mar 2015
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New Zealand residential property prices rose in February, led by Auckland where an under-supply of housing is putting pressure on the market.
Arrow up

NZ govt posts small surplus in 7 mths to January as tax take swells

Wed, 11th Mar 2015
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government
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The New Zealand government posted a small operating surplus in the seven months through January as tax revenue beat expectations, while costs were sma.
Cloud security

The increasing need for cloud security solutions

Mon, 9th Mar 2015
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cloud services
With the threat landscape changing and the propensity for malicious attacks increasing, the role of security vendors and resellers is more important.
Fallback

NZ wool market mixed amid targeted buying

Fri, 6th Mar 2015
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New Zealand crossbred wool, which accounts for the majority of the country's production, rose to a three-and-a-half month high this week on lower volu.
Fallback

Android App Review: Ghost Detector Spectrum

Wed, 4th Mar 2015
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digital entertainment
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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.
Azure

Kiwi businesses set to reap the Azure benefits

Fri, 27th Feb 2015
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public cloud
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cloud services
With Australian data centres now at the ready, Kiwi businesses are set to reap the Azure benefits, says Microsoft's Dirk Develter.
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Looking back at Office 365

Fri, 27th Feb 2015
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Microsoft's Maria Martinez Torres takes a look at the past year for Office 365 and outlines what the year ahead will bring for Kiwi Office 365 business users.
Makeitnetwork

Make it network security

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

Thinking of moving to Xero? Read our review

Fri, 27th Feb 2015
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financial systems
After testing Xero out, I've come to realise that there's always an exception to the rule, and Xero definitely fits the bill (or should I say invoice).
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Huawei announce 4.5G as the world waits for 5G

Fri, 27th Feb 2015
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The 4.5G standard - otherwise known as LTE-M will provide extra bandwidth for demanding applications such as virtual reality and ultra HD video.
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MARKET CLOSE: NZX 50 rise to record; Xero surges on more cash; Air NZ climbs

Wed, 25th Feb 2015
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New Zealand shares rose to a record, led by Xero after it raised $147 million from two American fund managers.
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UPDATE: A2 Milk's premium payout attracts farmer interest with lower dairy prices this year

Wed, 25th Feb 2015
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A2 Milk Co, which markets milk with a protein variant said to have health benefits, says it's had more interest from farmers interested in supplying t.