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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 24

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Paessler to demonstrate network monitoring-as-a-service at upcoming AWS Summits
Tue, 10th Apr 2018
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hyperscale
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public cloud
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cloud services
Paessler will be showcasing PRTG in the cloud at the upcoming AWS Summits in Sydney, Australia, from April 10 to April 12 and Seoul South Korea.
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Dunedin’s free Wi-Fi network complete
Tue, 10th Apr 2018
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uc
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wireless networks
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cloud services
The city network offers free gig-enabled hotspots in 15 separate locations across the city – from Mosgiel to Port Chalmers.
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Kiwi company chosen for women-only Aus tech accelerator
Tue, 10th Apr 2018
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healthtech
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women in technology
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accelerator
New Zealand's RIP Global is among eight firms picked for Springboard Enterprises Australia’s women-only accelerator, boosting fintech's growth and global reach.
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SD-WAN provides effective, affordable uptime for SMBs
Tue, 10th Apr 2018
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uc
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network infrastructure
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sd-wan
NZ firms swap costly fibre for diverse, agile 4G broadband solutions amidst rising demand for reliable connectivity.
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Five ways ERP solutions can help an organisation’s cash flow
Mon, 9th Apr 2018
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erp
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smb
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concur
ERP systems can help consolidate data and create faster cash flow to support the expenses businesses need to pay.
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Enterprises must move at startup speed or risk disruption - study
Mon, 9th Apr 2018
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datacom
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study
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zeropoint ventures
A whitepaper by ZeroPoint Ventures says NZ enterprises are failing to innovate at the speed necessary to drive long-term impact and success.
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Record $86m pouring into NZ’s early stage investments
Mon, 9th Apr 2018
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pwc
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angel investments
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capital raising
NZVCA estimates that there were over 25 domestic and international funds active in early-stage venture in New Zealand during 2017.
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EBOOK: The most effective way to protect data in the cloud
Mon, 9th Apr 2018
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data protection
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cloud security
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cybersecurity
Depending on your company’s maturity and business goals, you need a network of people, process and technology that works together.
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New social media platform connects youth workforce with businesses
Fri, 6th Apr 2018
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social media
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recruitment
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blackcap
New platform BlackCap bridges gap for students by offering a professional networking space, connecting them with peers, mentors, and employers.
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BizDojo co-founder Nick Shewring departs
Tue, 3rd Apr 2018
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bizdojo
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co-working
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mental health
Shewring started BizDojo with co-founder Jonah Merchant eight years ago, popularising and scaling the concept of coworking spaces.
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Rocket Lab engineer launches Kiwi eCommerce site
Tue, 3rd Apr 2018
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martech
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commerce systems
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trade me
Rocket Lab engineer Levi Fawcett launches AllGoods, a free Kiwi eCommerce platform empowering local sellers with swift shipping and zero fees for users.
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Whakatane District Council selects Telensa for smart street lighting project
Wed, 28th Mar 2018
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smart cities
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wireless networks
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cloud services
Whakatane District Council partners with Telensa to upgrade 2,500 streetlights to smart LED systems, aiming for completion by June 2018.
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Senetas enters technology partnership and distie agreement with ADVA
Wed, 28th Mar 2018
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virtualisation
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vpns
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network infrastructure
Senetas and ADVA partner to embed high-speed networking encryption technology into ADVA's virtualisation technology.
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SME business confidence at lowest level in three years - MYOB
Wed, 28th Mar 2018
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fintech
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financial systems
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accounting systems
Confidence among New Zealand SMEs has dropped to a three-year low, despite steady revenue growth and positive earnings forecasts, reports MYOB.
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Former Veeam ANZ VP appointed as CrowdStrike APJ sales boss
Tue, 27th Mar 2018
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virtualisation
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dr
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endpoint protection
Williams will be overseeing the Corporate Sales Team in APJ with a focus on growing CrowdStrike’s revenues and customer-base.
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ComCom confirms scope for study on mobile services market
Tue, 27th Mar 2018
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uc
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commerce commission
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telco
The study’s results will help to ensure regulation keeps pace with changes in the mobile telecommunications industry.
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NZ startup Nyriad and Advanced HPC announce partnership for 
GPU-accelerated storage systems
Tue, 27th Mar 2018
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storage
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partner programmes
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hpc
Orion is especially suitable for applications for high-performance computing, big data and hyperscale storage.
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APAC Smart Cities spending to reach $28.3bil in 2018 - IDC
Tue, 27th Mar 2018
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smart cities
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personal computing devices
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mobility
Key investments for Asia Pacific Smart Cities are in intelligent transportation, data-driven public safety, and resilient energy and infrastructure.
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Polycom dials up APAC CX strategy with new appointment
Tue, 27th Mar 2018
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crm
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uc
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cx
Andrew Hug will lead the charge creating a customer-focused strategy that combines securing customer insights and analysis.
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Kiwi startup raises over $1M to protect transfer of personal information
Tue, 27th Mar 2018
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capital raising
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fileinvite
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startups
FileInvite streamlines the process of requesting, receiving and storing personal information without the need to use email.