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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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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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Mac Musings from ESET

Wed, 22nd Apr 2009
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New revelations from ESET highlight how Macs are not immune to cyberattacks, challenging the myth of their invulnerability.
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Empire Total War

Wed, 1st Apr 2009
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Empire: Total War is the fifth game in the Total War series, which began with Creative Assembly's original Shogun: Total War just over nine years ago.
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Rag Doll Kung Fu Fists of Plastic

Wed, 1st Apr 2009
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It seems that, even in the age of online console connectivity, game developers still recognise the merit in the local multiplayer party game.
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Phishing example from ESET

Mon, 2nd Mar 2009
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The scam is somewhat more elaborate than many we see, and it's worth a little analysis to see what flags we can extract from it for spotting a phisher at work.
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Dawn of War II

Sun, 1st Mar 2009
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Dawn of War II revolutionises its predecessor with thrilling squad-level combat and strategic map control, promising a fresh, engaging experience.
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The Rise of the Argonauts

Sun, 1st Mar 2009
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The Rise of the Argonauts RPG stumbles, blending tedious conversation with sparse action, in a quest to revive ancient Greece's allure.
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GEARS OF WAR 2

Mon, 1st Dec 2008
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Millions of gamers around the globe have defined their love for Gears of War by focusing on one solitary figure – Marcus Fenix, the leader of Delta Squad.
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The Sims 2 Double Deluxe

Mon, 1st Dec 2008
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Dive into the ultimate life-simulation adventure with The Sims 2: Double Deluxe, offering unparalleled freedom and creativity.
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App review: Ocarina

Sat, 8th Nov 2008
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Revolutionary app Ocarina transforms your iPhone into a genuine musical instrument, delighting both novices and pros with its sensitivity and versatility.
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Data centres – Part three: power and protection

Sat, 1st Nov 2008
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As natural disasters loom, 40% of businesses hit could collapse within 5 years, spotlighting the critical need for robust data centre disaster recovery plans.
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Addressing the ICT skills shortage: ACE's inaugural Diploma in Computer Technology takes off

Wed, 1st Oct 2008
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The innovative Diploma in Computer Technology, offered exclusively through ACE Training, has begun in Auckland.
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Mobility – Part two: enabling productivity through smartphone technology

Fri, 1st Aug 2008
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These days you can be connected by your mobile phone to work and home and don't need to be tied to your computer - or even your office.
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The changing IT infrastructure management landscape

Tue, 1st Jul 2008
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As IT infrastructure complexity and costs soar, companies must adopt automated management to maintain uptime and comply with stricter data regulations.
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Run, Datacom, run

Sun, 1st Jun 2008
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Eight Auckland-based Datacom employees challenged the computer nerd stereotype in April when they participated in Oxfam's Trailwalker event in Taupo.
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Boosting margins in an economic slump

Sun, 1st Jun 2008
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With the country experiencing the trickle down effects of a slowing global economy, many New Zealand businesses are feeling the pinch.
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Dragoneer's Aria – PSP

Sun, 1st Jun 2008
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Dragoneer's Aria on PSP disappoints with lacklustre gameplay and visuals, failing to breathe life into its turn-based RPG world.
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Zack and Wiki: Quest for Barbaros' Treasure – Wii

Thu, 1st May 2008
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Zack and Wiki truly is a fantastic game, which thus far in the Wii's life has been a rarity for third party games.
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NBA 08 – PS3

Thu, 1st May 2008
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NBA 08 on PS3 fails to dunk, offering little improvement over its predecessor and missing the excitement of real matches.
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Mass Effect: Bring Down The Sky – Xbox 360

Thu, 1st May 2008
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Mass Effect's 'Bring Down the Sky' DLC launches, offering more missions but hinting at further costs for full experience. Fans, prepare your wallets!.
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Hotwheels: Beat That! – Xbox 360

Sat, 1st Mar 2008
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Hotwheels: Beat That! Xbox 360 game lands with a thud, only appealing to diehard fans or kids 5-8. A mediocre ride not worth the spin.