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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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Microsoft and Avanade join forces with WHO to develop a World Health Data Hub

Tue, 8th Jun 2021
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The World Health Organization, Microsoft, and Avanade are partnering to develop a World Health Data Hub to streamline global health data.
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Orcon launches 8Gbps broadband plan

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Orcon launches 8Gbps broadband plan, doubling the speed of its fastest plan less than 18 months after its 4Gbps launch.
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Ransomware response and recovery: Challenges and solutions

Tue, 1st Jun 2021
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Ransomware is causing significant business impacts such as business disruption, data loss, reputational damage, remediation costs, and legal costs.
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Apptio launches Cloudability Shift to aid ANZ cloud migration

Thu, 27th May 2021
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As a cloud financial management solution, Cloudability Shift enables companies to analyse, plan and track migrations to public cloud.
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Double extortion attacks causing significant business disruption

Tue, 25th May 2021
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Sophisticated double extortion attacks targeting essential industries is causing significant business disruption, a new report has found.
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Healthcare, manufacturing and finance sectors accounted for 62% of all cyber-attacks in 2020

Fri, 21st May 2021
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The healthcare industry was the hardest hit, with 97% of all hostile activity targeted at the industry being web application or application-specific attacks.
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Three ways to prioritise cybersecurity for maximum protection

Wed, 19th May 2021
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CISOs should implement this three-pronged approach to prioritising cybersecurity concerns, writes Fortinet regional director for ANZ Jon McGettigan.
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UPDATED: IT systems down at Waikato Hospital & DHB, 'cybersecurity incident' confirmed

Wed, 19th May 2021
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Waikato Hospital has this morning begun turning outpatients away from scheduled bookings after a major outage affecting its IT and phone systems.
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Corporate scandals, misinformation disestablish public trust

Wed, 19th May 2021
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Corporate and governmental scandals have rocked public trust, leaving an opportunity for businesses to step in, research by Forrester shows.
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Report reveals which industries are most vulnerable to new ransomware attacks

Tue, 18th May 2021
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Zscaler has announced its new Ransomware Report highlighting the most prolific ransomware actors, their attack tactics, and the industries being targeted.
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Encrypted chat apps doubling as illegal marketplaces

Mon, 17th May 2021
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Encrypted chat apps are doubling as illegal marketplaces as criminals utilise them to sell illegal goods without fear of content moderation.
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Ransomware ravages Ireland's health service - experts comment

Mon, 17th May 2021
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Ireland's National Cyber Security Centre points to the 'Conti' ransomware variant, which caused the HSE's IT systems to shut down over the weekend.
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ExtraHop reveals common insecure protocols used in enterprise IT

Mon, 17th May 2021
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Significant number of enterprise environments still vulnerable to ransomware due to outdated and insecure protocols, warns ExtraHop security advisory.
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Employment confidence on the rise as economy sees recovery post COVID-19

Thu, 13th May 2021
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There are strong signs of recovery for hiring for new positions across Australia and New Zealand this year, a new report has found.
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Hacking attacks up 300% - report

Thu, 13th May 2021
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Hackers are taking advantage of global destabilisation by targeting essential industries and common vulnerabilities from the shift to remote working.
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A look at the MS Exchange zero-days and how to protect your business

Thu, 29th Apr 2021
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Every organisationusing Microsoft Exchange must patch their on-premise servers immediately and scan their networks for signs of malicious activity.
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Phishing, monetary gain and supply chain attacks characterise cybercrime

Fri, 23rd Apr 2021
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Cybercrime trends in 2020 included increased phishing attacks, monetary gain, and supply chain attacks, according to a report by Keysight Technologies.
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Google adds protection in its fight against bad apps

Fri, 23rd Apr 2021
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Google has introduced new policies to protect users and guard against bad apps, prioritising safety on Google Play.
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Malicious cryptominer exploits MS Exchange Server vulnerabilities

Thu, 22nd Apr 2021
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Cybercriminals are exploiting Microsoft Exchange vulnerabilities despite warnings. Attacks include ransomware and cryptomining malware. Patching is crucial.
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NVIDIA takes AI into the heart of cybersecurity with Morpheus

Fri, 16th Apr 2021
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The Morpheus application framework will provide security partners with AI-enhanced tools that can detect and prevent security threats.