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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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A kiwi feast

Mon, 1st Aug 2011
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Dive into Kiwi culture with a click! Discover top-rated New Zealand recipes for all - from healthy to kid-friendly - on this culinary treasure trove.
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Mitigating the effects of downtime

Mon, 1st Aug 2011
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Nick Van Der Plas, national sales manager, Emerson Network Power New Zealand, shares advice on best practices for Data Centres.
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Game review: Child of Eden

Tue, 26th Jul 2011
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Child of Eden triumphs as Kinect's beacon of innovation, merging hypnotic visuals and techno tunes for a unique gaming escapade.
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Game Preview: Space Marine

Mon, 25th Jul 2011
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TechDay's reviewer dons his power armour and crushes some orc scum with Warhammer title's E3 preview build, thanks to our local THQ distributor.
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Game review: Transformers 3 - Dark of the Moon

Wed, 13th Jul 2011
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Game shares blockbuster film's clumsy flaws. The worst part of the game, however, is that it is entirely pointless.
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Game Review: F.E.A.R. 3

Mon, 11th Jul 2011
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Theme parks tend to feature a number of rides that, save for a few different props, are essentially the same ride.
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Nz imagine cup winners go global

Fri, 1st Jul 2011
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Microsoft's annual Imagine Cup congratulated Team OneBuzz from the University of Auckland as the 2011 national winners a couple of months back.
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Stolen password analysis reveals bookish trend

Fri, 17th Jun 2011
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Analysis of stolen passwords uncovers a literary flavour, with 'romance' and 'mystery' popular among users, hinting at bookworm habits.
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TUANZ Innovation Awards finalists announced

Thu, 16th Jun 2011
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TUANZ Innovation Awards finalists revealed, set for presentation at the Langham Hotel, Auckland, 21 July. Categories span from mobile apps to education.
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Google Apps discontinues old browser support

Tue, 14th Jun 2011
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Google will stop supporting older browsers for Google Apps from 1 August 2011, urging users to upgrade to benefit from modern features and avoid issues.
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Iomega zips ahead with network storage range

Tue, 14th Jun 2011
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Iomega's new series of desktop and rackmount NAS devices created specifically for SMB and distributed enterprises.
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Red Faction: Armageddon review

Tue, 14th Jun 2011
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Red Faction: Armageddon dazzles with its destruction and reconstruction gameplay, offering a blast of fun despite a thin plot.
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Desert Zombie brings FPS to iOS

Fri, 10th Jun 2011
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Desert Zombie: Last Stand brings thrilling FPS action to iOS, powered by Unreal Engine for console-quality gameplay.
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Sir Richard Branson to speak at MS partner meet

Fri, 10th Jun 2011
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Sir Richard Branson, Virgin Group founder, to address attendees at Microsoft's Worldwide Partner Conference in July in Los Angeles.
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'Rugged' tablet now on Kiwi market

Thu, 9th Jun 2011
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Motion Computing's rugged CL900 tablet, built for business on-the-move, now ships to New Zealand, offering durability and connectivity.
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SolarWinds masters virtualisation

Thu, 9th Jun 2011
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SolarWinds launches Virtualization Manager and Storage Manager to give more control over virtualised environments.
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Ning and Ustream team

Wed, 8th Jun 2011
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Ning partners with Ustream to embed live audio and video capabilities, enhancing social networks with real-time multimedia content for all users.
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Nuance updates OmniPage Professional

Fri, 3rd Jun 2011
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OmniPage Pro 18 debuts with groundbreaking scan-to-cloud feature, revolutionising document handling with seamless cloud connectivity.
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Black Ops Escalation content now available for PC

Fri, 3rd Jun 2011
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PC gamers unite! The sought-after Call of Duty: Black Ops Escalation pack lands on Windows via Steam, featuring new maps and zombie thrills.
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Google pushes web safety after inbox hacks

Fri, 3rd Jun 2011
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Internet giant pushes safety message after successful phishing attacks on military, government and political Gmail users.