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Kai Ping Lew
Editor-in-Chief & News Editor - Security
KP was raised in Malaysia and graduated with a degree in Journalism and International Business at AUT. After graduating, she did a stint in broadcast media at TVNZ before deciding to return to her true love, the written word. In her spare time, KP enjoys exploring fictional universes through books, spending time in the sun, playing volleyball, and dancing.
FYI, this is an ex-employee of TechDay.

Stories by Kai Ping - Page 23

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ComCom requesting telco feedback on funding for future fibre regulation
Mon, 30th Apr 2018
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uc
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risk & compliance
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commerce commission
The Commerce Commission has calculated that it would cost $12 million to implement the proposed regulation over a three-year period.
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Tech Data, Equate recognised at Forcepoint APAC Partner Awards
Fri, 27th Apr 2018
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partner programmes
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casb
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dlp
Key channel partners from across the region attended a two-day conference to learn more about Forcepoint’s human-centric security strategy.
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ComCom preparing for looming telco regulation with new study
Fri, 27th Apr 2018
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uc
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commerce commission
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fibre
The Commerce Commission launches a study to prepare for regulating New Zealand's fibre networks, currently built by Chorus and three local firms.
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One in five NZ businesses offer flexible work hours for parents - MYOB
Fri, 27th Apr 2018
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fintech
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financial systems
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hybrid & remote work
60% offer some form of flexible work options to staff – including almost one-in-five that make specific work arrangements for staff who are parents.
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Forcepoint unveils new risk-adaptive approach to threat prevention
Fri, 27th Apr 2018
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data analytics
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martech
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planning
Dynamic Data Protection, an automated risk response solution, harnesses the power of human-centric behaviour analytics.
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Comprehensive Infrastructure monitoring long overdue in healthcare digitalisation
Fri, 27th Apr 2018
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iot
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healthtech
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paessler
To ensure the availability of these systems, comprehensive monitoring of both IT and medical devices is required.
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New Zealand rated 'compliant' in OECD tax transparency review
Thu, 26th Apr 2018
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ird
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transparency
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oecd
The OECD’s Global Forum issued the rating after examining NZ's laws and practices on the exchange of information with other tax authorities.
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Marketing platform makes recommendations personal across user channels
Thu, 26th Apr 2018
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data analytics
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fintech
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martech
Consumers increasingly expect a personalised and relevant shopping experience whenever and however they interact with a brand.
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New Zealand job market growth re-balances to regions - SEEK
Thu, 26th Apr 2018
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healthtech
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seek
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employment
New Zealand's regional job markets surge as Auckland's growth slows, with increases in Wellington (9.1%) and Canterbury (5.8%), SEEK reports.
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D-Link launches new Wi-Fi range extender
Tue, 24th Apr 2018
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wireless networks
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cloud services
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wifi
The AC2600 Wi-Fi Range Extender includes four external antennas and amplifiers designed to optimise coverage and maximise range.
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Aus IoT startup driving efficiency in hospitals with Bluetooth asset tracking
Tue, 24th Apr 2018
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iot
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healthtech
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bluetooth
Australian IoT startup Leash It is transforming hospital efficiency with its LeashView Bluetooth asset tracking system, set to launch in New Zealand in June.
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GitHub introduces new bot-powered learning platform
Tue, 24th Apr 2018
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martech
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apm
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software development
GitHub Learning Lab launches to help developers learn and develop new skills within the platform itself, using a bot and community support.
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New one-week accelerator aims to derisk ventures faster
Mon, 23rd Apr 2018
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accelerator
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zeropoint ventures
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0.sprint
ZeroPoint Ventures launches 0.Sprint, a one-week 'mini-accelerator' programme to help startups fail faster and make quicker decisions.
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Kiwi Startup Spotlight: Mevo's carshare service makes EVs accessible
Mon, 23rd Apr 2018
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cartech
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sharing economy
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evs
The private car is typically the second-largest purchase people make - but the average car is used less than 4% of the time.
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Drive UC growth with comprehensive 'all-of-business' offerings
Sun, 22nd Apr 2018
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uc
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atlas gentech
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contact centre
Atlas Gentech offers a simple way for channel partners to boost the value of UC deployments, says GM North Chris Fair.
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Te Papa’s digital chief ranked among NZ’s top 100 CIOs
Thu, 19th Apr 2018
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women in technology
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awards
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te papa museum
Melissa Firth’s team established Mahuki, the first business accelerator programme in the world focused on opportunities in the culture sector.
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Broadband Compare unveils NZ Compare umbrella brand
Thu, 19th Apr 2018
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uc
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telco
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broadband
Broadband Compare’s team has launched NZ Compare, an umbrella brand to consolidate its expanding suite of New Zealand comparison websites such as Power Compare.
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Exclusive interview: Microsoft drives intelligent edge with Azure Stack
Fri, 13th Apr 2018
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hybrid cloud
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edge computing
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iot
Microsoft is bringing cloud-like capabilities to businesses that need to store data on-prem or at the edge with Azure Stack.
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Intelligent cloud, Azure Stack, compliance - Highlights from the Auckland Azure Summit
Fri, 13th Apr 2018
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uc
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martech
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multi-cloud
The event featured a variety of speakers, from Microsoft heavyweights Vijay Tewari and Russell Craig, to Azure customers like BNZ, and Pageproof.
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IRD myIR site to shut down on Thursday for major system upgrades
Tue, 10th Apr 2018
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uc
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ird
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smb
myIR will be switched off from Thursday afternoon at 3pm until Tuesday, April 17 at 8am so the latest round of changes can be made.