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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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Botnets are on the rise - stay in control with just one appliance

Wed, 20th Mar 2013
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Win more UTM deals with Sophos, with our FREE next –generation firewall hardware offer. Offer ends 31 March 2013.
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Review: Gears of War: Judgment

Wed, 20th Mar 2013
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Testify! Judgment shifts into gear. Until I picked up Gears of War: Judgment, I had little experience with the GoW franchise.
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Does NZ business have it's head in the sand regarding Disaster Recovery?

Tue, 12th Mar 2013
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<blockquote>Disaster Recovery, or DR, as it's often shortened to, is one of those things that ICT departments love to hate.
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Sim City struggles with server problems

Fri, 8th Mar 2013
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Many gamers have been looking forward to Sim City for months, a sequel to a game that for many is iconic an nostalgic.
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BlackBerry, er, Global Creative Director hits the road

Tue, 26th Feb 2013
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Alicia Keys exits BlackBerry to yodel on tour, leaving behind iPhone snafu and a bespoke fan music video project.
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Mobile BI finally arrives...

Wed, 16th Jan 2013
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Mobile BI ushers in a new era of on-the-go business intelligence, as firms adapt to the demands of a 'connected' world, Ovum reports.
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Google urges North Korea to go online

Mon, 14th Jan 2013
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Google's Eric Schmidt warns North Korea faces economic decline if it ignores the internet, despite controversy over his visit.
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TESA enters new era after 46 Years

Mon, 14th Jan 2013
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It's the start of a brand new era for one of New Zealand's oldest privately owned electronics companies, TESA Electronics Ltd.
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China becomes biggest global Android market

Tue, 8th Jan 2013
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Two in every three mobile phones sold in China in 2012 were powered by Android with the US market catching up rapidly.
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Smartphone msg app to lose operators $54bn by 2016

Fri, 4th Jan 2013
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SMS revenues to take a hit within three years due to the increasing popularity of social messaging services on smartphones.
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FBI arrests Kiwi in global Facebook ring

Fri, 14th Dec 2012
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Kiwi caught in FBI swoop on global Facebook scam ring, facing charges in a cybercrime operation that cost users NZ$1 billion.
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Websense makes double ANZ channel appointments

Wed, 12th Dec 2012
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Websense boosts its ANZ channel focus with the appointment of Maria Nalty and Stephen Richardson, enhancing web security outreach.
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HP to standardise Auck Council desktops

Fri, 7th Dec 2012
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HP-led consortium selected to standardise Auckland Council's desktop systems, promising operational efficiency and £50.1m savings.
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Channel capitalising on cyber security?

Wed, 5th Dec 2012
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The increasing awareness of cyber security issues and low awareness of smartphone security are creating an opportunity for resellers to create new business.
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Bing reveals top 2012 searches

Wed, 28th Nov 2012
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Microsoft has revealed the iPhone 5 to be the top-searched news story of 2012, along with a host of other results from search engine Bing.
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Developers save time and improve efficiencies with Microsoft Visual Studio 2012

Mon, 26th Nov 2012
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With Microsoft Visual Studio 2012, PayGlobal enhances HR software development, boasting remarkable time savings and efficiency gains.
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Is Apple finally playing catch up?

Fri, 2nd Nov 2012
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As the iPad mini hits New Zealand, Adam Leach, principal analyst at Ovum provides his view on Apple's Strategy.
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Drawing the line: When not to outsource

Thu, 25th Oct 2012
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In a global market, drawing the line on what ICT tasks to outsource is vital for operational success, says Jo Healey of Fujitsu NZ.
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Apple v Microsoft: Battle of the tablets

Fri, 19th Oct 2012
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With the iPad Mini and Surface products due for release, Australia's industry experts assess which company will come out on top.
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Leave printing to the experts

Tue, 9th Oct 2012
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Outsourcing printing can slash office costs by up to 30%, revealing the hidden perks of leaving it to the specialists.