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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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Two key ways to prevent data centre outages

Fri, 5th Jul 2019
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Power loss is still causing significant problems within the industry, according to more than 1600 operators and IT practitioners surveyed.
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Securing your organisation through DX vulnerabilities

Wed, 3rd Jul 2019
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Digital transformation demands robust security; as networks decentralise, threats multiply. Fortinet's integrated solutions ensure every edge is protected.
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Sales 'deceptively shiny' as poor performance bites

Wed, 3rd Jul 2019
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Despite boosting revenue and quota attainment in Asia Pacific, sales organisations struggle with poor customer and seller retention, warns CSO Insights.
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Malware and malicious Office documents on the rise in 2019 - WatchGuard

Mon, 1st Jul 2019
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Hackers are doubling down on well-known tactics like credential theft and ransomware by utilising fake Office documents and other attack avenues.
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WeRobotics launches global drone data challenge

Tue, 25th Jun 2019
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The winner will receive $235,000 for using drones and data in unique ways to address local challenges and big topics such as humanitarian aid.
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Europol, FBI, Bitdefender team up on ransomware decryptor

Tue, 18th Jun 2019
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The decryptor neutralises the latest versions of GandCrab – the most prolific families of file-encrypting malware to date.
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Critical lessons businesses can learn from Huawei - Memset

Mon, 17th Jun 2019
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Businesses must heed Huawei's latest setbacks, warns Memset's Chris Burden, as data sovereignty concerns grow amid escalating geopolitical tensions.
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LG gears up for 8K OLED TV launch

Mon, 10th Jun 2019
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LG has launched its 88-inch 8K OLED TV in South Korea, featuring 33 million self-emitting pixels and advanced sound and video processing technologies.
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Emotet drove 61% of malicious payloads in Q1 2019 - Proofpoint

Thu, 30th May 2019
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In Q1 2019, 61% of malicious payloads were driven by Emotet, according to Proofpoint's latest report, highlighting a major cyber threat shift.
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Edge computing drives IT change closer to home

Mon, 27th May 2019
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Edge computing is revolutionising IT by bringing data and applications closer to users, enhancing efficiency and reducing latency issues.
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Healthcare environments difficult to secure - Forescout

Wed, 22nd May 2019
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Healthcare organisations face significant security challenges due to diverse and complex IT environments, reveals Forescout's extensive study.
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Dell EMC launches interactive AI Experience Zones

Tue, 21st May 2019
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The AI Experience Zones are designed to educate visitors about how to start, identify, and implement an AI project.
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Red Hat updates its Kubernetes platform OpenShift

Thu, 9th May 2019
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Red Hat launches OpenShift 4, enhancing Kubernetes automation and ease-of-use for hybrid and multicloud deployments, streamlining IT innovation efforts.
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Ransomware attacks on the rise again - Malwarebytes

Fri, 3rd May 2019
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The report found that ransomware is seeing a 325% increase from previous year, and is the fourth-most detected threat against businesses in APAC.
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Game review: Mortal Kombat 11 packs a powerful punch

Thu, 2nd May 2019
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Mortal Kombat 11 delivers stunning visuals and smooth gameplay but stumbles with its tedious unlock system and lack of tag-team battles.
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How SAS helps data scientists put analytics in action

Thu, 2nd May 2019
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The SAS Platform automatically compares thousands of analytical models to help choose the best for a given business problem.
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IDC: Apple slips to third behind Huawei in smartphone market

Thu, 2nd May 2019
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In a dramatic turn, Apple has slipped to third place in smartphone shipments behind Huawei, which saw a 50% increase, per IDC's 1Q19 report.
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Why humanising the customer experience is key to business success

Tue, 30th Apr 2019
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Retailers in Australia must focus on delivering exceptional customer experiences in order to succeed in the competitive market.
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Cyber threats progressing as defenses evolve - Trustwave

Mon, 29th Apr 2019
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Trustwave's 2019 Global Security Report reveals a sharp rise in focused cyber threats and highlights the ongoing evolution of both attacks and defences.
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Exclusive Interview: How Sotic executed its cloud migration strategy

Fri, 26th Apr 2019
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Founder Leo Mindel discusses the challenges his company encountered when migrating to the cloud, and the benefits they're reaping now.