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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.

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The four traits of a 'trusted advisor'

Tue, 14th Aug 2018
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The term 'trusted advisor' has quickly made its way into the buzzword hall of fame. A channel expert explains what it actually means for partners.
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University of Auckland property students get a taste of VR

Mon, 13th Aug 2018
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The University of Auckland's Business School is now using virtual reality (VR) to teach students about construction and leaky homes.
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Deep dive: Research finds new links among North Korea's malware families

Fri, 10th Aug 2018
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North Korean cyber attacks have left behind clues that allow researchers to connect the dots between them, according to researchers from McAfee and Intezer.
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An expert's take on the state of ransomware today

Wed, 8th Aug 2018
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One of the biggest challenges in the fight against ransomware is that there are thousands of variants; tiny pieces of code used over and over again.
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Hello helpdesk: Is it time to step up service levels where it matters most?

Tue, 7th Aug 2018
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As Australian IT departments anchor their operations around service desks, it may be time to enhance service levels with unified endpoint management solutions.
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IDC - spending on 3D printing to reach $23b in 2022

Mon, 6th Aug 2018
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Global spending on 3D printing will hit USD $23 billion in 2022, driven by growing demand from new industries, predicts IDC's latest report.
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How to avoid sending 'phishy' emails that could lose you customers

Fri, 3rd Aug 2018
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email security
Some genuine emails can often look similar to scam emails, which can lead to damaged relationships between businesses and their customers.
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$4.7b opportunity in big data for healthcare industry worldwide

Tue, 31st Jul 2018
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SNS Telecom & IT's latest report shows that big data has huge potential in the healthcare and pharmaceutical space.
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Retrofit or replace: Four scenarios for optimising cooling systems

Mon, 30th Jul 2018
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Data centre cooling face-lifts yield significant savings, with Vertiv's insights revealing payback in under 4 years.
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Digital Realty adds direct, secure access to IBM Cloud for ANZ

Fri, 27th Jul 2018
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public cloud
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Digital Realty is enhancing its Service Exchange to offer direct, secure access to IBM Cloud in key cities, including Melbourne and Sydney.
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Cylance brings AI antivirus solution into the home

Wed, 25th Jul 2018
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After seeing widespread success in the business and enterprise world, smart cybersecurity has now found its way into the home.
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Security takes priority, but is IoT security a barrier to deployment?

Mon, 23rd Jul 2018
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Security is critical in IoT deployment, with experts predicting it will compose 20% of annual security budgets. Is it, however, hindering progress?.
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Why Agile has become more prominent within projects in the manufacturing industry

Mon, 23rd Jul 2018
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In today's increasingly competitive market, streamlining any product development process is key to a manufacturer's success.
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Sophos new server security offering defends 'cybercrime bullseye'

Mon, 23rd Jul 2018
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network infrastructure
Sophos has launched Intercept X for Server, a new server security solution that uses deep learning to combat the ever-evolving landscape of cyber threats.
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Intel celebrates its 50th anniversary with promises, drones, and bell-rings

Thu, 19th Jul 2018
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It's Intel's 50th birthday and the company has wasted no time looking to the future – and back on the past of computing history.
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Hands-on Review: Motorola moto g6 play & moto e5: Mobiles with power and pizzazz

Thu, 19th Jul 2018
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Motorola's moto g6 and moto e5 impress with user-friendly features, sharp displays, and strong performance, offering real competition in the Android market.
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2018 sees surge in encrypted attacks, malware & ransomware

Thu, 12th Jul 2018
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The surges are leading experts to warn businesses that they will need every security tool in their toolbox to keep threats at bay.
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Use of banking trojans up 50%, cryptomining still dominant malware – report

Tue, 10th Jul 2018
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Check Point's latest Global Threat Index reveals that Trojan malware families enter Top 10 Most Wanted Ranking; Cryptomining remains top of the list.
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Criminals “infect and collect” in cryptocurrency mining surge

Fri, 6th Jul 2018
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Coin miner malware grew a stunning 629% in the first quarter of 2018, rocketing from around 400,000 total known samples in Q4 2017 to more than 2.9mil.
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Cryptomining attacks to gain prevalence in H2 2018 – WatchGuard report

Mon, 2nd Jul 2018
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Cryptomining malware is on the rise, with 98.8% of Linux/Downloader variants delivering cryptocurrency miners in Q1 2018, WatchGuard reveals.