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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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Gartner's top 10 IoT tech trends

Fri, 9th Nov 2018
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Gartner has released its top IoT technology trends for 2018-2023, including artificial intelligence and new wireless networking technologies.
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Intel who? AWS opts with AMD chips for cost-savings

Thu, 8th Nov 2018
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AMD shares surged about four percent after the announcement that Amazon Web Services (AWS) would be employing its services.
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Security tips for SMBs moving to the cloud

Tue, 30th Oct 2018
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Small-to-medium sized businesses are increasingly moving their data to the cloud, but must take appropriate security measures to protect it, warns ESET.
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How to successfully approach digital transformation

Tue, 23rd Oct 2018
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Data-driven businesses have a higher chance of success in transformative projects, but it takes more than just data to guarantee success.
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The ethics of AI: How this technology can empower your business

Wed, 17th Oct 2018
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Fundamentally AI is used to help automate repetitive tasks within businesses, however, it's not always quite as easy as flicking a switch.
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How Australian companies can make good use of their data

Thu, 11th Oct 2018
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Australian businesses risk being left behind in the digital economy if they fail to harness the benefits of data, warns a new report.
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The key to machine learning in NAS solutions

Mon, 8th Oct 2018
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QNAP Systems unveils its new AMD Ryzen-powered TS-x77XU NAS series, promising high-performance virtualisation and AI capabilities for enterprises.
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Equinix opening second data centre in Bulgaria early 2019

Thu, 4th Oct 2018
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The company has sunk around US$19 million into the new facility that will be located in Bulgaria's capital, Sofia.
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Exclusive: Moving away from passwords to two-factor authentication

Thu, 4th Oct 2018
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In an era of rampant cyber attacks, companies like Amazon are testing sophisticated zero log-in tech, aiming to make passwords a thing of the past.
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Hands-on preview: Red Dead Redemption 2

Fri, 28th Sep 2018
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FutureFive's Darren Price recently checked out an hour and a half of Rockstar's highly-anticipated Red Dead Redemption 2. Here's what he thought of it.
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The leadership challenge that comes with digital transformation

Thu, 27th Sep 2018
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Digital transformation is adding $45 billion to Australia's GDP by 2021, but businesses must embrace innovation to succeed in the changing landscape.
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Overview of Microsoft's artificial intelligence strategy

Wed, 26th Sep 2018
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Microsoft's AI focus: strategy over product names, with a 8,000-strong engineering force shaping its core ethos.
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How Microsoft aims to bring AI to the masses

Tue, 25th Sep 2018
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At Ignite 2018, Microsoft unveiled initiatives to enhance cybersecurity and democratise AI. New tools aim to cut breaches thirtyfold and ease secure logins.
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Hands-on Review: FIFA 19 - the winning formula is back

Mon, 24th Sep 2018
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25 years since EA Sports' inaugural FIFA game, they're still doing what they do best - producing a game that's loved by football fans all around the world.
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Study finds “huge variations” in Europe data centre prices

Thu, 20th Sep 2018
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Data centre rack space rates among the more expensive nations are more than triple those at the other end of the scale.
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Overcoming the barriers to IoT adoption

Mon, 17th Sep 2018
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Australia's energy sector is slowly embracing IoT technology, but faces challenges in implementation and adoption.
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Apple still on top as wearables market grows worldwide

Wed, 5th Sep 2018
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Apple's share of the market continues to grow along with Chinese competitors Xiaomi and Huawei. Fitbit still in decline.
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Hands-on Review: Is Marvel's Spider-Man PS4 the best superhero game of all time?

Wed, 5th Sep 2018
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The crown for best Spidey game ever is debatable again because Insomniac's Spider-Man PS4 gives Spider-Man 2 a run for its money.
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Exclusive: An inside look at Lenovo's AI initiatives

Wed, 29th Aug 2018
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Lenovo's AI initiatives include the launch of Lenovo Intelligent Computing Orchestration (LiCO) to simplify AI model development. #AI #Lenovo.
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New whitepaper determines what cooling compressor matches your data centre

Fri, 24th Aug 2018
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Schneider Electric has released a new whitepaper that delves into the different types of cooling compressors and what their ideal usage is.