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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.

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Password hygiene in New Zealand: Statistics, standing and standpoints

Wed, 30th Mar 2022
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The state of password hygiene in New Zealand remains largely unknown, with limited studies and fragmented data.
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Increase in holiday bot attacks, new type of Grinch Bot uncovered

Wed, 22nd Dec 2021
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cybersecurity
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bots
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cyber attacks
Kasada data reveals increased holiday threats, rising bot attacks, and a new Grinch Bot variant used during hype drop sales.
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New cyber-criminal group discovered targeting government servers, fuel, energy and aviation companies

Fri, 1st Oct 2021
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datacentre infrastructure
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cybercrime
Researchers have identified a new, previously unknown group that has systematically attacked Russia's fuel and energy complex and its aviation industry.
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The who's who of NZ's government & public cybersecurity agencies

Thu, 30th Sep 2021
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government
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From government agencies to public initiatives, here's an inside look at who protects New Zealand's digital landscape from cyber threats.
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Contact & Simply Energy to provide renewable power generation for Clyde data centre

Wed, 1st Sep 2021
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datacentre infrastructure
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power / energy
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clean technologies
Simply Energy will provide 10 megawatts (MW) of renewable energy for the NZ data centre through 'demand flexibility' technology.
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Risk of downtime and data theft as ransomware targets Industrial Control Systems

Tue, 6th Jul 2021
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malware
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ransomware
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cybersecurity
Ransomware attacks on industrial facilities pose a growing threat, warns cybersecurity firm Trend Micro, risking downtime and data theft. .
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Ransomware decreases as criminals customise attacks on larger, more lucrative targets - McAfee Report

Fri, 25th Jun 2021
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malware
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ddos
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casb
McAfee has released its latest cybersecurity report analysing cybercriminal activity related to malware and cyber threats in the first quarter of 2021.
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Encrypted chat apps doubling as illegal marketplaces

Mon, 17th May 2021
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whatsapp
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cybercriminals
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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NVIDIA takes AI into the heart of cybersecurity with Morpheus

Fri, 16th Apr 2021
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cybersecurity
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nvidia
The Morpheus application framework will provide security partners with AI-enhanced tools that can detect and prevent security threats.
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APAC drives multi-billion dollar growth in private network deployments

Thu, 25th Mar 2021
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uc
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endpoint protection
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5g & beyond
Asia Pacific countries are leading the way in private network deployments, creating a market worth $7bn by 2025, says ABI Research.
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Google Cloud launches suite of eCommerce search solutions for retailers

Thu, 21st Jan 2021
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Google Cloud has launched a suite of solutions to enhance eCommerce and customer experience for global retailers.
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Digital Realty expands Data Gravity Index to 53 global metros

Mon, 14th Dec 2020
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datacentre infrastructure
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data analytics
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digital transformation
Digital Realty expands its Data Gravity DGx index, now including 53 data center and interconnection metros worldwide.
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Cohesity announces integrated, automated disaster recovery

Tue, 29th Sep 2020
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data protection
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converged infrastructure
The new solution is integrated with the company's existing backup and continuous data protection capabilities.
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Genesys launches multi-cloud architecture for contact centres

Wed, 19th Aug 2020
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public cloud
Enables Genesys Engage customers to select private or public cloud, on-premises or hybrid deployments with Genesys Cloud or third-party providers.
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Cloudflare creates Workers Unbound platform for serverless development

Mon, 3rd Aug 2020
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orchestration
Cloudflare introduces new serverless platform, Cloudflare Workers Unbound, to help developers run complex computing workloads.
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B2B buyers more likely to buy from vendors with digital purchasing channels - report

Thu, 30th Jul 2020
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healthtech
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procurement
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oil and gas
B2B buyers are more likely to purchase from vendors that offer digital self-serve channels, quick responses, and transparent pricing, says PROS.
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Vertiv looks to dominate edge infrastructure market, ramps up partner investment

Fri, 24th Jul 2020
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edge computing
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partner programmes
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resellers
Vertiv enhances its Partner Programme with new tools and products, aiming to solidify its dominance in the edge infrastructure market across EMEA.
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Worldwide smartphone market sees strong growth in first quarter of 2020

Fri, 19th Jun 2020
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wearables
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apple
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analyst report
Despite the impact of the ongoing COVID-19 crisis, worldwide smartwatch shipments reached 14.3 million units in the first quarter 2020, up 12% year on year.
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How variable frequency drives and motors create energy-efficient cooling for data centres

Tue, 9th Jun 2020
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datacentre infrastructure
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power / energy
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data centre cooling
Variable frequency drives and energy-efficient motors are reducing energy consumption in data centres by up to 35%, explains ABB's Maria Fedorovicheva.
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TIBCO adds support for Microsoft Azure Cognitive Services

Mon, 8th Jun 2020
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data analytics
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public cloud
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martech
TIBCO Software integrates Microsoft Azure Cognitive Services into Spotfire and Data Science, enhancing anomaly detection and root cause analysis.