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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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Vodafone powers NZ's first digital advertising billboards

Mon, 11th Aug 2014
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The first interactive LED billboards in New Zealand have gone live in Ponsonby, Eden Terrace and Parnell, bringing a piece of Times Square to Auckland.
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NZ widens Big Data eye as business potential reaches the sky...

Sat, 2nd Aug 2014
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New Zealand aims to be world leader in data sharing with high ethical and privacy standards, says Finance Minister.
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Telecom takes on Sky with 5000 hours of Lightbox content...

Fri, 1st Aug 2014
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Lightbox will provide up to 5000 hours of TV content for Kiwis, as Telecom takes the fight to internet-television industry rival Sky.
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Kiwis warned to watch out for mobile ransomware

Thu, 31st Jul 2014
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Mobile ransomware is on the rise, warns security company Fortinet, with threats increasing for both iOS and Android devices.
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Commission to investigate Chorus broadband complaint...

Tue, 22nd Jul 2014
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Commerce Commission probes Chorus' UBA service changes amid claims of a breach, affecting competition and service quality.
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Asus advances as others retreat

Fri, 18th Jul 2014
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Asus plans to target New Zealand's notebook/ultrabook market after Sony and Samsung exit – aims for 10% market share.
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The industry asks... Why no security analytics market?

Wed, 9th Jul 2014
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There is no such thing as a 'security analytics market,' says Gartner analyst. No common features, capabilities, or competitive dynamics.
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Kiwi firm rakes in 'million dollar' savings through BYOD...

Tue, 1st Jul 2014
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Savings of $1 million a year – and happier staff to boot – have convinced Cogent boss Ray Noonan he's on to a winner with BYOD.
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N4L seeks pioneer schools to explore Pond

Fri, 27th Jun 2014
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N4L calls for schools to shape the future of Pond, seeking 10-15 pioneers to integrate the digital platform in diverse settings.
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Nutanix goes global with OEM Dell deal

Thu, 26th Jun 2014
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Nutanix signs OEM agreement with Dell to offer new converged infrastructure appliances based on web-scale technology.
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GRID Autosport: the spirit of V8 Supercars returns

Tue, 24th Jun 2014
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GRID Autosport revives V8 Supercars' intense racing spirit, melding nostalgia with cutting-edge graphics and realism in racing.
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Vocus: Testing the waters of hosted data centres

Tue, 24th Jun 2014
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Is it best to test the waters when considering a hosted data centre, asks Vocus Communications' Steven Stanford.
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2degrees narrows 2013 loss

Tue, 24th Jun 2014
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2degrees Mobile reduces 2013 losses by 20%, boasting positive operating earnings and a revenue surge amid ongoing investments.
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Webroot: Evolutions in endpoint security

Wed, 4th Jun 2014
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The threat landscape has been rapidly evolving over the past few years, largely driven by an expansive and mature cybercrime-as-a-service (CaaS) ecosystem.
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Kiwi tech firm wins global Microsoft award

Wed, 28th May 2014
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NV Interactive from Wellington triumphs globally, winning the Microsoft Innovative Technology for Good Citizenship Award 2014.
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Do female CIOs raise IT budgets higher than males?

Thu, 15th May 2014
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In 2014, female CIOs expect to increase their IT budgets 2.5 percent, whereas male CIOs report an average increase of 0.2 percent.
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Technology brings Te Reo Māori to life

Thu, 15th May 2014
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Technology is the key to reviving the development of Te Reo Māori, shows PhD research from Victoria University of Wellington.
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OneNet: Cloud computing is here to stay...

Fri, 9th May 2014
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IT professionals are now all too familiar with cloud computing. They have heard the benefits chanted like a mantra by enthusiastic evangelists for years.
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Android users held to ransom for 'viewing illegal porn'

Fri, 9th May 2014
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Android users face ransom demands after malware, hidden in porn sites, locks their phones. Pay $300 to unlock, warns Bitdefender.
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Review: Intel NUC

Fri, 2nd May 2014
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Intel NUC aims to redefine computing standards, offering versatility and a modular format to cater to desktop, presentation, and media needs.