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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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Laptop virus

New Android Trojan “Xbot” phishes credit cards and bank accounts, encrypts devices for ransom

Tue, 23rd Feb 2016
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A new Trojan called Xbot is targeting Android users in Russia and Australia, stealing banking credentials and demanding a ransom.
Data

What the chief data officer role should look like

Mon, 15th Feb 2016
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The number of chief data officer roles in organisations has more than doubled, according to research by Gartner.
Glow

Frost & Sullivan applauds VMware for education technology solutions

Thu, 11th Feb 2016
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edutech
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it automation
Frost - Sullivan recognizes VMware for its innovative education technology solutions, including the AirWatch teacher tools and Workspace Suite.
Bae

Biometrics, federated identities, data security: The biggest disruptors for eCommerce

Wed, 10th Feb 2016
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Biometrics, federated identity, and tokenisation will transform eCommerce, says new report by Juniper Research.
Article header cryptowall

CryptoWall 4.0 - briefly explained and analysed

Tue, 9th Feb 2016
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ai
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CryptoWall 3.0 has been hugely successful – netting cybercriminals nearly $490 million NZD in its debut year. Now its successor has arrived.
Loyalty

Loyalty cards go mobile, according to new research

Tue, 9th Feb 2016
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analyst report
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retail
More than 3bn loyalty cards will be mobile-only or integrated into mobile apps by 2020, up from 1.4bn last year.
Planets

What does a child genius and dance music have in common? Cyber security, of course

Fri, 5th Feb 2016
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gaming
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data analytics
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martech
TechDay talked to Walter O'Brien, founder of Scorpion and computer science extraordinaire, about his latest foray into the world of cyber security.
S

Dell claims most secure PCs with new BOIS verification

Fri, 5th Feb 2016
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data protection
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network infrastructure
Dell has released a new security suite to combat malware threats in the enterprise, integrating Cylance technology using AI and machine learning.
Malware

Spam goes mobile

Fri, 5th Feb 2016
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malware
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cybersecurity
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kaspersky
Spam shifts to smartphones as email junk declines, with cybercrooks crafting mobile malware, Kaspersky warns of rising threat.
Iot ball

What's next after the Internet of Things?

Tue, 2nd Feb 2016
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The era of the Internet of Things is ending; we are now entering the era of the Pervasive Digital Presence, according to a security analyst.
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Ransom32, the Next Step in Ransomware-as-a-Service, explained

Tue, 2nd Feb 2016
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malware
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gaming
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ransomware
The Ransomware-as-a-Service (RaaS) business model is still seeing growth in an industry that is rapidly changing every day.
Data man

90% of all organisations to have a chief data officer, experts say

Wed, 27th Jan 2016
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risk & compliance
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cdo
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analyst report
Chief data officers will be a standard role within large organisations, with 90% of large companies to have a CDO role by the end of 2019.
History flight

What can IT professionals learn from the history of flight?

Wed, 27th Jan 2016
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storage
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dc
The history of flight machines shares parallels with storage architectures, modern application storage needs and datacentres in general.
Fallback

Major company on the hunt for new partners throughout NZ

Mon, 25th Jan 2016
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uc
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partner programmes
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partners
A major company is on the hunt for new partners throughout New Zealand to work with in offering their innovative telco services to their customers.
Ecommerce concept

SMBs and eCommerce: What you need to know

Thu, 14th Jan 2016
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commerce systems
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smb
Successful eCommerce can have a significant and positive impact on SMBs, but many are not aware of how they can make it work for them.
Pc shipmets

2015 not so great for PC market as shipments plunge

Wed, 13th Jan 2016
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windows
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notebook
The PC market continued its downward trajectory in 2015, with mobiles, tablets and Windows 10 contributing to the decline.
Cloud

The new normal: The state of cloud computing today

Wed, 13th Jan 2016
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cloud services
Cloud computing is becoming the new norm for businesses as they launch new applications in the cloud to drive innovation and agility.
Kids

Informal learning opportunities abundant during holidays

Mon, 11th Jan 2016
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e-learning
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clean technologies
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university of canterbury
Summer holidays needn't halt learning; informal family activities, from cooking to creating art, can provide mental and physical stimulation for children.
Press conference 5

Samsung unveils new smart fridge, SUHD TV, wearables and tablet

Mon, 11th Jan 2016
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Samsung has announced a range of new Internet of Things (IoT) products at CES 2016 in Las Vegas, including SUHD TVs and intelligent home appliances.
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How to strike the delicate balance between technology, marketing, and sales

Thu, 24th Dec 2015
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marketing
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squiz
Modern business trends leave for a tricky balance between demanding parts of business. Squiz CEO John-Paul Syriatowicz has three tips.