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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 25

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Hosted Network partners with NetCrypt to provide all-in-one data security solutio​n
Tue, 27th Mar 2018
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data protection
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edge computing
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dlp
Hosted Network and NetCrypt unveil a new ultra-secure cloud file server solution aimed at addressing rising data security threats and compliance requirements.
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STUDY: How security managers protect data in public and private clouds
Mon, 26th Mar 2018
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private cloud
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encryption
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cloud security
More data is being stored in the cloud, where IT departments have less control over it – and this trend is only set to continue.
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Avaya launches UC and CC cloud solution in New Zealand
Mon, 26th Mar 2018
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uc
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cloud services
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avaya
Avaya, partnering with Pyrios, unveils its 'Powered by Avaya' cloud solution in NZ, aiming to equip midmarket firms with flexible UC and CC capabilities.
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Christchurch social enterprise convention nabs prize at global event awards
Mon, 26th Mar 2018
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awards
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social enterprise
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akina
Christchurch's Social Enterprise World Forum 2017 secures a strong second for Best Conference at Eventex Award, showcasing positive global change.
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Yamaha invests in Tauranga-based robot company
Mon, 26th Mar 2018
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robots
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it automation
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agritech
Tauranga-based RPL is an early stage R&D company that develops robotics and automation solutions for highly variable agricultural environments.
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OMG Tech bridges gender gap early by keeping girls curious
Fri, 23rd Mar 2018
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fintech
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dei
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financial systems
By the time girls reach high school, they’ve already made major decisions about life direction – so it’s vital to foster an interest in tech early.
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Callaghan Innovation’s borrow-a-cobot scheme speeding up automation
Fri, 23rd Mar 2018
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it automation
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callaghan innovation
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cobot
Callaghan Innovation's cobot trial programme accelerates automation for NZ manufacturers, exemplified by Assa Abloy’s successful deployment of UR5 cobots.
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Kiwi Startup Spotlight: HI Jewellery puts an aesthetic spin on the term ‘wearable tech’
Thu, 22nd Mar 2018
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3d printing
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kiwi startup spotlight
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human interface jewellery
HIJ is offering a unique and new style of jewellery for digital natives, and forward-thinking tech-loving individuals.
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Intel cements SSD position with latest Optane offering
Thu, 22nd Mar 2018
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intel
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ingram micro
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solid state drives
Intel has unveiled the Optane SSD 900P, boasting top-tier performance and durability, targeting professional users and power enthusiasts alike.
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High demand for Google’s machine learning processor in NZ
Thu, 22nd Mar 2018
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ai
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google
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cloud services
Google’s Tensor Processing Units are hardware accelerators optimised to speed up and scale up Machine learning workloads.
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Multicloud environments key to avoiding vendor lock-in - Commvault
Thu, 22nd Mar 2018
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saas
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dr
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public cloud
The concept of portability means that my workloads aren't just isolated to the public cloud environment that they originated in.
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Kiwi startup DROPIT’s live auctions to feature at Formula One Grand Prix
Wed, 21st Mar 2018
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cloud services
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formula one
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dropit
DROPIT is an interactive, fan engagement app connecting sponsors and teams with their fans during drop auctions.
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New Zealand R&D investment driven by SMBs - Callaghan
Wed, 21st Mar 2018
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callaghan innovation
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grants
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statistics nz
Small and medium businesses in New Zealand are driving a significant increase in research and development investment, according to Callaghan Innovation.
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What’s your perfect digital job? Vodafone’s new online tool will tell you
Wed, 21st Mar 2018
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vodafone
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digital economy
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employment
The Future Jobs Finder offers a simple but comprehensive gateway to new skills and opportunities for employment in the digital economy.
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Chch tech brains team up to solve city’s challenges in hackathon
Tue, 20th Mar 2018
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mental health
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epic innovation
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ministry of awesome
WaiWatch was announced the overall winner for their innovative solution to the problem of inefficient and high volume residential water use.
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Ilumony founders launch NZ cryptocurrency investment platform
Tue, 20th Mar 2018
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cryptocurrency
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blockchain
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ilumony
The new platform, called Invsta, is in pre-beta testing and will be live to the general public later this year.
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Crowd and community-driven ideas shine at Innes48 startup competition
Tue, 20th Mar 2018
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entrepreneurship
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soda inc
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startups
Their ideas addressed the issues of a modern world and responded through taking a collaborative, community approach.
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New education platform empowers Kiwi teachers in the digital age
Mon, 19th Mar 2018
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edutech
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unitec
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the mind lab
The Digital Passport has been created by 12 Mind Lab educators to enable teachers to develop skills and understanding to deliver the new curriculum.
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Adobe Sign announces new partnerships and payments integration
Mon, 19th Mar 2018
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digital signage
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cx
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martech
Adobe Sign is designed to help organisations speed up business and plug into third-party applications to deliver seamless customer experiences.
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Chch incubator EPIC hosts global innovation programme
Mon, 19th Mar 2018
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incubator
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epic innovation
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smart seeds
Stimulating collaboration are five challenges, each thrown down by industry leaders working
towards the region’s future prosperity.