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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 27

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Integration software speeding up and simplifying collaboration
Tue, 13th Mar 2018
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While the individual teams have better tools than those of yesteryear, for most companies the knowledge-sharing between teams hasn’t caught up.
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Kiwi Startup Spotlight: Putting data back into consumer’s hands with blockchain
Mon, 12th Mar 2018
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blockchain
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incubator
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kiwi startup spotlight
Right now, four big internet companies are using personal data to make huge profits - they also use their power to shut down the competition.
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Six simple tips to staying safe online
Mon, 12th Mar 2018
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cybersecurity
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smb
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cybersafety
Companies often think they’re too small or insignificant to be a target for cybercriminals but every business is a potential target.
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Adobe Advertising Cloud’s updated UI And AI features driving higher ROI
Mon, 12th Mar 2018
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adobe
Adobe's revamped Advertising Cloud Search integrates AI and user-friendly updates, streamlining ad campaigns to significantly boost ROI for advertisers.
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CASE STUDY: How New Zealand Customs Service used UR to redevelop Christchurch Airport
Mon, 12th Mar 2018
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cx
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software development
The results contributed to the redevelopment of the international departures area, improving the overall customer experience of leaving Chch Airport.
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Xero climbs into ASX100 as Vocus Group dropped
Fri, 9th Mar 2018
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fintech
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financial systems
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xero
Xero, the New Zealand-based cloud accounting software, has been added to the ASX100, while telecommunications company Vocus Group is removed.
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Intel finds cost savings in modular servers
Fri, 9th Mar 2018
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datacentre infrastructure
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hyperscale
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dc
An Intel employee’s idea to make upgrading a server more like replacing a light bulb sees the birth of the disaggregated server.
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Globe and Huawei team up to deploy commercial FDD Massive MIMO
Fri, 9th Mar 2018
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uc
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partner programmes
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5g & beyond
Philippines' Globe Telecom collaborates with Huawei to launch the first commercial FDD Massive MIMO product, enhancing cell capacity and user experience.
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Fujitsu launches global on-site operations in 180 countries
Fri, 9th Mar 2018
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partner programmes
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fujitsu
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managed services
This will enable uniform IT device operations across locations outside Japan, supporting Fujitsu customers in enhancing their global IT governance.
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Discrimination, advocacy, and standing together – Women in tech speak out
Fri, 9th Mar 2018
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fintech
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financial systems
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xero
Xero’s International Women’s Day tea saw approximately 80 women who were Xero partners, customers, and employees coming together.
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Callaghan Innovation awards R&D grant to AI startup
Wed, 7th Mar 2018
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New Zealand conversational AI startup Ambit secures the Callaghan Innovation R&D Growth Grant, enabling acceleration of its cutting-edge research.
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Aus Govt urging payroll providers to prepare for new legislation
Tue, 6th Mar 2018
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hcm
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payroll systems
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australian government
From July 1, Australian employers with 20 or more employees will need to use STP-enabled software to report employees’ tax and super information.
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ASB and Kiwi tech startup launch digital human to help SME clients
Tue, 6th Mar 2018
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faceme
ASB teams up with tech startup FaceMe to introduce Josie, a pioneering AI-powered digital human poised to assist SME business owners in New Zealand this year.
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Xero founder Rod Drury steps down from CEO role
Mon, 5th Mar 2018
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fintech
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financial systems
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xero
Xero, the New Zealand-based accounting software company, has announced the appointment of Steve Vamos as its new CEO.
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Dropbox and Google Cloud to deliver cross-platform integrations
Mon, 5th Mar 2018
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storage
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document management
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ecm
From within Dropbox, users will have the option to open and edit compatible files directly in Google Docs, Sheets, and Slides.
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Style, sound, and simplicity come together in Sennheiser’s new wireless earphones
Mon, 5th Mar 2018
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digital entertainment
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sennheiser
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wireless headphones
The headphones’ high-quality dynamic speaker system and custom-machined stainless steel in-ear sound tunnels deliver superior acoustic precision.
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Fintechs continuing to drive customer centricity - report
Fri, 2nd Mar 2018
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crm
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fintech
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cx
The rise of fintechs is leading to collaboration with traditional financial firms, according to the World Fintech Report 2018.
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Aussie workers ready for paperless DX productivity gains – study
Thu, 1st Mar 2018
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digital transformation
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study
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modern office
A third of office workers say they want to start using more digital tools to buy back time currently spent dealing with manual paper-based tasks.
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Reckon and Prospa hit $10 Million loan milestone for Aussie SMBs
Thu, 1st Mar 2018
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fintech
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partner programmes
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financial systems
The online lending market in Aus is has grown at unprecedented speeds, demonstrating the demand for quick and fuss-free access to business capital.
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Genesys acquires Altocloud to bolster CX capabilities
Thu, 1st Mar 2018
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crm
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uc
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cx
With this acquisition, Genesys increases its capability to engage and intervene in a customer’s journey at the right moment to drive a desired action.