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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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Harnessing a AWS hybrid cloud architecture in the digital payments ecosystem

Thu, 27th Apr 2017
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some organisations are hesitant to put 100% of their applications in the cloud, either for security reasons or because few digital payments applicatio.
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How hybrid cars point the way to increased data center cooling efficiency

Fri, 21st Apr 2017
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hybrid & remote work
Reducing demand on the engine means it doesn't have to be as large as in a traditional car, and thus operates more efficiently.
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Modernize or Outsource: Evaluating the options for your data center

Thu, 20th Apr 2017
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power / energy
Each data center is somewhat different and the approach to modernization could vary depending upon the individual circumstances.
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Three things companies must know about data sovereignty when moving to cloud

Wed, 19th Apr 2017
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cloud services
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Move out of that 1980s technology stack and into the world of the cloud – you can get there with knowledge and a trusted vendor.
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March saw rise in web attacks; but email malware and spam drop back

Wed, 19th Apr 2017
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Symantec reports back on the latest threat statistics for March - email malware dipped, but web attacks are the biggest since 2016.
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Failure to modernize data center physical infrastructure increases cost and downtime risk

Tue, 18th Apr 2017
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data centre cooling
In the realm of data center Information Technology (IT), innovations that enhance performance often drive investments in data center modernization.
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Artificial intelligence & voice data peers into sales performance

Tue, 18th Apr 2017
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Companies may have little insight into why one individual may outperform another or how to provide effective feedback that will improve performance.
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Amnesia malware forms DVR botnet and wipes virtual machines

Wed, 12th Apr 2017
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malware
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firewalls
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'Amnesia', the new IoT botnet variant of 'Tsunami' targets an unpatched remote code execution vulnerability in DVR devices made by TVT Digital.
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What's the biggest threat? There's no easy answer, Fortinet finds

Tue, 4th Apr 2017
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firewalls
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Fortinet reveals a complex cyber threat landscape, with no single greatest peril, as IoT vulnerabilities lead attacks in Asia.
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ICIT: The Know Your Enemies 3.0 Advanced Persistent Threat Advisory is finally here

Wed, 29th Mar 2017
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malware
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advanced persistent threat protection
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cybersecurity
China and Russia are by far the most active and they sponsor the most prevalent and the most sophisticated adversaries.
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China gets new cloud company with Wanda, IBM agreement

Tue, 28th Mar 2017
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datacentre infrastructure
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The agreement is designed to answer China's growing demand for cloud computing and cognitive capabilities in the Chinese market.
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NordVPN comments on the internet's 28th birthday: 'Why are we still being watched?'

Tue, 21st Mar 2017
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data privacy
As the internet marks its 28th year, NordVPN questions ongoing privacy breaches amidst global calls for better data control.
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Why we need to stop calling it the 'year of ransomware'

Mon, 20th Mar 2017
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Without fail for the past few years, there's someone who takes it upon themselves to declare it the 'year of ransomware.' That's nothing new.
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Hancitor climbs its way to the top of 'world's most wanted' malware families

Tue, 14th Mar 2017
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ransomware
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cybersecurity
The Hancitor/Chanitor malware has rapidly climbed to be one of the top five 'world's most wanted' malware families for the first time.
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Listen up: Android.Lockdroid.E ransomware makes victims speak out loud

Mon, 13th Mar 2017
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Android users are being targeted in a new type of ransomware attack that uses speech recognition as the unlock code method.
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Project Hero: Drones saving lives with the Red Cross

Wed, 8th Mar 2017
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land rover
Jaguar Land Rover SVO has created a personalised Land Rover Discovery for the Austrian Red Cross, complete with a roof-mounted drone.
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IDCA Exclusive Interview with BICSI Chairman of International Standards Committee

Tue, 7th Mar 2017
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edutech
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partner programmes
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education, learning & training
Hear the Chairman of BICSI's International Standards Committee and Vice Chair of BICSI 002,which is a data center design and operations standard and b.
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Fuji Xerox NZ teams up with AP specialist Esker

Fri, 3rd Mar 2017
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document management
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ecm
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fintech
Fuji Xerox New Zealand partners with Esker to automate manual business processes, improve cash flow performance.
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HPE & Tata Communications to build world's biggest IoT network in India

Thu, 2nd Mar 2017
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network infrastructure
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sdn
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iot
HPE teams with Tata Communications for India's IoT revolution, targeting 400 million in massive network build.
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Have you forgotten about directory listings for local search?

Tue, 28th Feb 2017
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google
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Yet again, Google has changed its search page layout - the right sidebar went last week…. Now does that matter for your business or not?.