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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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Video: 10 Minute IT Jams - Who is BPESA?

Fri, 2nd Oct 2020
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TechDay explores the growth opportunity for South Africa as big brands flock to the country for software development. #BPESA #offshoring.
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Wearable sensor industry worth $2.5 billion in 2020

Fri, 2nd Oct 2020
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The wearable sensor industry is set to reach $2.5bn by 2020, despite economic challenges caused by COVID-19, says IDTechEX.
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Cohesity announces integrated, automated disaster recovery

Tue, 29th Sep 2020
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The new solution is integrated with the company's existing backup and continuous data protection capabilities.
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Revealed: The behaviours exhibited by the most effective CISOs

Fri, 18th Sep 2020
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Only 12% of CISOs excel in all four categories of Gartner's CISO Effectiveness Index, according to new research.
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AI in the finance sector - and how it will revolutionise banking

Wed, 16th Sep 2020
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Resilience is key for businesses during COVID-19. The importance of digital transformation and AI in banking is highlighted in this report.
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Why PUE tells only part of the data center energy efficiency story

Fri, 11th Sep 2020
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Data center energy efficiency is measured by Power Usage Effectiveness (PUE), but it's important to consider other factors too.
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New data reveals correlation between cyber attacks and work from home initiatives

Tue, 25th Aug 2020
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20% of organisations have experienced a cybersecurity breach as a result of remote work, according to a report by Malwarebytes.
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The ultimate integration - Microsoft Teams and the office phone

Mon, 24th Aug 2020
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Lightwire Business offers a Teams Calling solution that scales without the per-user charge model, making it more cost-effective for businesses.
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Australian executives shift focus to must-have technologies amid COVID-19

Fri, 21st Aug 2020
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Business survival has emerged as the number one reason to invest in emerging technologies as Australian executives re-evaluate strategic priorities.
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Social distancing tech amongst top emerging technology trends - Gartner

Fri, 21st Aug 2020
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Social distancing technologies have been identified as a top emerging trend by Gartner, with health passports also fast-tracked due to the pandemic.
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Genesys launches multi-cloud architecture for contact centres

Wed, 19th Aug 2020
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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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Sophos deconstructs Dharma, the 'fast food franchise' ransomware

Fri, 14th Aug 2020
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network infrastructure
Dharma ransomware has become a profitable business for cybercriminals, targeting small and medium businesses with devastating results.
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Slack unveils new security features as remote working skyrockets

Wed, 12th Aug 2020
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Slack bolsters security measures amid remote working surge with new features and certifications. Cybersecurity threats spike during the pandemic.
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Hands-on Review: Microsoft Surface Book 3

Tue, 11th Aug 2020
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The majority of buyers of the Microsoft Surface Book 3 will undoubtedly be tempted in by the device's versatility, and who can blame them?.
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Beware of these six L7 DDoS attacks

Fri, 7th Aug 2020
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DDoS attacks are shifting from network layer to application layer. Here are the top six application-layer DDoS attacks to watch out for.
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Jabra's Evolve2 range empowers shift towards UC tools

Fri, 7th Aug 2020
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Jabra launches its Evolve2 range of headsets, designed for improved audio experiences in digital unified communications and collaborations.
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Apple unveils major update to its 27-inch iMac

Thu, 6th Aug 2020
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Apple unveils a major update to its 27-inch iMac, featuring faster processors, double the memory capacity, and improved graphics.
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Cloudflare creates Workers Unbound platform for serverless development

Mon, 3rd Aug 2020
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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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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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VPN vulnerabilities pose serious risk to OT Networks

Thu, 30th Jul 2020
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Vulnerable VPN servers and clients used in critical industries have been discovered by cybersecurity firm Claroty, potentially leading to security breaches.