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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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Digital asset management: What's old is new again

Wed, 15th Jun 2016
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What's old is new again. Judging from our ramping volume of client inquiry, DAM is undergoing a bit of a renaissance, albeit a quiet one.
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3 reasons why telecom operators should store historical data right now

Wed, 8th Jun 2016
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Big Data technologies, cloud services and price drops in storage disks have made it possible to store huge datasets.
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HP's new Jet Fusion 3D Printers change the conversation

Tue, 24th May 2016
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HP shakes up 3D printing with high-speed Jet Fusion printers, aiming to revolutionise manufacturing. #TechNews #3DPrinting.
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IoT security spending to hit $348m this year, cloud security vital

Tue, 26th Apr 2016
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Gartner is forecasting cloud IoT spend to hit US$348 million this year, and says cloud-based security services will be vital going forward.
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Why only half of CDOs are poised for success

Thu, 14th Apr 2016
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Half of CDOs risk falling short of success amid internal resistance and lack of support, warns Gartner expert.
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What 3D printing means for your supply chain

Wed, 13th Apr 2016
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A broader understanding of 3D printing's value to the supply chain is increasing investment plans across industries worldwide.
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Watch out, there's a new breed of cyber criminal in town

Tue, 12th Apr 2016
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A new class of professional cyber criminals has emerged, adopting corporate practices to increase the efficiency of their attacks.
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New Bitdefender vaccine for CryptoWall

Thu, 31st Mar 2016
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Bitdefender offers freeware to protect against CryptoWall & other ransomware; already extorted $1m+ in 5 months.
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Ransomware turns into PowerWare with new Microsoft based threat

Wed, 30th Mar 2016
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A newly discovered fileless ransomware, dubbed PowerWare, is using a Windows scripting tool to encrypt files, with an escalating ransom attached.
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Banking Trojans plummet 73% – but don't get comfortable

Wed, 30th Mar 2016
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Financial Trojans targeting online banking services dropped 73% last year, but Symantec is warning that Trojans are still thriving - and profitable.
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Will cyber attacks target your enterprise? Probably.

Thu, 10th Mar 2016
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More than 32 million attempted cyber attacks have taken place in the past few months alone, according to Fortinet.
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The surprisingly scary patterns revealed in hack attacks

Thu, 3rd Mar 2016
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When analysing multi-attack campaigns against industrial and government interests, patterns emerge. Scary patterns.
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Point-of-sale malware attacks still strong in 2016

Wed, 2nd Mar 2016
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Point-of-sale breaches will continue to be a major issue in the IT world in 2016, according to security firm Carbon Black.
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Wireless home security market to reach $32 billion by 2019

Mon, 29th Feb 2016
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The emergence of customised solutions and integrated packages will significantly boost the global wireless home security market until 2019.
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SAP security breaches are on the rise, so what's being done about it?

Fri, 26th Feb 2016
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SAP cyber threats soar, yet many firms underrate risks, reveals new Ponemon Institute survey, exposing a crucial corporate blind spot.
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Top 10 Internet of Things technologies for 2017-2018

Wed, 24th Feb 2016
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The Internet of Things will pose significant challenges for organisations due to the immaturity of technologies and lack of skills, says Gartner.
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Govt to invest $4.75m in global innovation projects

Mon, 22nd Feb 2016
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New Zealand Gov to invest $4.75m in 18 global strategic partnerships to boost research, including internet capability and marine biosecurity.
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Biometrics, federated identities, data security: The biggest disruptors for eCommerce

Wed, 10th Feb 2016
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Biometrics, federated identity, and tokenisation will transform eCommerce, says new report by Juniper Research.
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Loyalty cards go mobile, according to new research

Tue, 9th Feb 2016
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More than 3bn loyalty cards will be mobile-only or integrated into mobile apps by 2020, up from 1.4bn last year.
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What does a child genius and dance music have in common? Cyber security, of course

Fri, 5th Feb 2016
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TechDay talked to Walter O'Brien, founder of Scorpion and computer science extraordinaire, about his latest foray into the world of cyber security.