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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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Rapid7 report reveals surge in ransomware attacks & new groups

Thu, 8th Aug 2024
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Rapid7's latest report uncovers 2,570 ransomware attacks in early 2024, spotlighting 21 new groups. Small firms are now frequent targets.
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Darktrace report: 56% of phishing emails bypass security checks

Thu, 8th Aug 2024
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Darktrace reveals 56% of phishing emails bypass security checks. The latest report underscores the persistence of cyber threats and the increasing need for adaptive defences.
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HCLTech, Denodo & AWS partner for advanced clinical trials

Wed, 7th Aug 2024
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HCLTech, Denodo, and AWS team up to expedite clinical trials with a data integration solution, enhancing data access and accelerating medical research.
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Decoding AI: Understanding GPT-3, GPT-4, LLMs, and Custom GPTs

Mon, 5th Aug 2024
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Navigating AI jargon can be daunting. Avec's Declan Cavanagh simplifies GPT-3, GPT-4, LLMs, and custom GPTs, shedding light on their distinctions and uses.
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Radware unveils EPIC-AI: A move to boost cybersecurity

Fri, 2nd Aug 2024
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Radware has unveiled EPIC-AI, a pioneering AI-driven security system, enhancing real-time threat detection, mitigation, and automated protection.
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Studio Rx boosts production with Adobe Firefly custom AI models

Thu, 1st Aug 2024
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Studio Rx leverages Adobe Firefly AI, cutting digital art production from months to 10 days, creating over 20 assets while preserving artistic integrity.
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Contact Energy reaches 100,000 broadband customers in New Zealand

Thu, 1st Aug 2024
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Contact Energy's broadband service has hit 100,000 customers since its 2017 launch, highlighting the surging demand for connectivity in New Zealand.
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Okta commits $50 million to support global digital challenges

Wed, 31st Jul 2024
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Okta commits USD $50 million to tackle cybersecurity, digital equity, and climate action via its Okta for Good initiative.
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SonicWall report reveals 30% rise in global cyberattacks

Tue, 30th Jul 2024
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SonicWall Mid-Year Threat Report for 2024 shows a 30% surge in global malware, with SMBs particularly at risk.
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30% of GenAI projects to be abandoned by 2025 says Gartner

Mon, 29th Jul 2024
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At least 30% of generative AI (GenAI) projects will be abandoned after proof of concept by the end of 2025, due to poor data quality, inadequate risk controls.
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Data recovery gaps found in financial systems & business tools

Mon, 29th Jul 2024
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New research by Foundry and Keepit reveals that 30% of firms lack data recovery plans for financial systems, exposing critical vulnerabilities in enterprise IT.
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Unlocking the ingenuity of the crowd: Winning the war on cybercrime

Sat, 27th Jul 2024
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Enterprises are prioritising security over digital transformation as cybercrime's global cost approaches USD $9.5 trillion. Is crowdsourced security the answer?.
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Unexpected advice for tech entrepreneurs

Mon, 22nd Jul 2024
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Contrarian advice for tech founders: avoid early capital raising, don't aim for unicorn status, embrace unscalable tasks, and ignore early awards.
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Report reveals surge in advanced DDoS attacks for 2024

Thu, 18th Jul 2024
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Imperva's 2024 DDoS Threat Landscape report reveals a 111% rise in mitigated attacks, with the financial sector hit hardest.
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Briefly Bio launches to tackle reproducibility crisis with new funding

Thu, 18th Jul 2024
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Briefly Bio launches to tackle preclinical research's reproducibility crisis, announces USD $1.2 million in pre-seed funding to enhance scientific accuracy.
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GoCardless & ICE InsureTech partner to streamline payments

Wed, 17th Jul 2024
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payment technologies
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GoCardless and ICE InsureTech collaborate to streamline bank payment collections for insurance firms in Australia and New Zealand, enhancing efficiency and reducing costs.
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Kaspersky boosts mobile spam safeguards with new app feature

Wed, 17th Jul 2024
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Kaspersky enhances its mobile app, Kaspersky Who Calls, allowing users to block incoming calls from unknown numbers, bolstering defence against scams and spam.
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Bango study reveals US shoppers struggle with retail subscriptions

Tue, 16th Jul 2024
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A Bango study reveals that 66% of US shoppers find retail subscriptions unaffordable, with 76% desiring a single app to manage all their subscriptions.
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Cloudflare Q2 report highlights surge in global DDoS attacks

Mon, 15th Jul 2024
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Cloudflare's Q2 2024 DDoS Threat Report unveiled a 20% rise in DDoS attacks, with 4 million assaults mitigated.
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AI deepfake scams rise in health supplement fraud

Fri, 12th Jul 2024
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Bitdefender reports a surge in AI and deepfake tech use by fraudsters on social media, promoting fake health supplements and miracle cures, targeting millions globally.