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About Kai Ping

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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 3

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Most organisations exhibiting malicious RDP behaviour - report
Mon, 30th Sep 2019
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firewalls
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network infrastructure
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network security
Remote Desktop Protocol is a vital tool for managed service providers (MSPs) in their management of hundreds of client networks and systems.
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Zero-day Internet Explorer vulnerability exploited in the wild
Wed, 25th Sep 2019
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microsoft
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security vulnerabilities
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patching
Microsoft released an out-of-band patch for the vulnerability discovered by Google researchers due to the report that it has been exploited in the wild.
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Aruba and Taronga Zoo partnership to transform visitor experiences
Tue, 24th Sep 2019
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network infrastructure
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sdn
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partner programmes
Aruba, a Hewlett Packard Enterprise company, has partnered with Taronga Zoo to deliver networking solutions and transform the visitor experience.
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Aruba recognises APAC partners at Channel Partner Awards
Tue, 24th Sep 2019
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partner programmes
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dicker data
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partner awards
The award categories recognise a range of channel partners that have excelled in demonstrating a service excellence across key sectors.
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Aruba delivers cloud-based networking and strengthens relationship with AWS
Tue, 24th Sep 2019
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network infrastructure
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sd-wan
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hyperscale
Aruba showcases cloud networking solutions in Sydney, enhancing its partnership with AWS to simplify connectivity and secure IoT devices for APAC businesses.
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Gartner - The Future of Enterprise Data Centers, What’s Next?
Mon, 23rd Sep 2019
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network infrastructure
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hybrid cloud
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sdn
Traditional on-premises data center models must evolve to play a role in modern enterprise information management.
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Lack of investment in talent biggest barrier to martech adoption - Adobe
Wed, 18th Sep 2019
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martech
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healthtech
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adobe
Adobe's latest report reveals over 75% of NZ businesses lack adequate MarTech capabilities due to insufficient investment in talent and appropriate training.
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Dicker Data empowers over 550 technology professionals at TechX event
Thu, 12th Sep 2019
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network infrastructure
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datacentre infrastructure
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microsoft
Keynote speaker Mark Iles delivered a thought-provoking session on local market trends and provided partners with a roadmap to success.
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Apple brings always-on display to the Watch Series 5
Wed, 11th Sep 2019
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wearables
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personal computing devices
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apple
Both Apple Watch Series 5 (GPS) and (GPS + Cellular) models will be available in stores beginning Friday, 20 September.
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All the details on Apple’s newest iPhones
Wed, 11th Sep 2019
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smartphones
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digital signage
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displays & projectors
Apple unveiled its latest range of iPhones today focusing on camera improvements on top of the standard performance updates users have come to expect.
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Hands-on review: The middle-of-the-road 2019 iPad Air
Mon, 9th Sep 2019
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gaming
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reviews
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digital entertainment
Apple's 2019 iPad Air falls squarely in the middle of the workhorse iPad Pro and the entry-level iPad in terms of price point and specification.
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Challenger mobile service provider Kogan Mobile launches on Vodafone network
Tue, 3rd Sep 2019
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uc
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partner programmes
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telco
With 30, 90 and 365 day prepay options, New Zealanders can choose a saving to suit their lifestyle and bring their own device and their own number.
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VMware launches software-defined networking and security stack built for multi-cloud
Wed, 28th Aug 2019
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virtualisation
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network infrastructure
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data analytics
VMware networking and security portfolio delivers more automation, compliance, visibility, and scale across the data centre, cloud, branch and edge.
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VMware Cloud on AWS helping businesses migrate applications
Tue, 27th Aug 2019
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virtualisation
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hybrid cloud
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hyperscale
At VMworld 2019, VMware revealed how businesses leveraging VMware Cloud on AWS can significantly reduce costs and modernise their applications.
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VMware announces new features on Workspace ONE platform
Tue, 27th Aug 2019
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virtualisation
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uc
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network infrastructure
VMware introduces enhanced security, multi-cloud VDI features, and concierge services for its Workspace ONE platform, aiming to boost productivity.
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Hands-on review: Dyson V11 is the smartest stick vac on the block
Tue, 27th Aug 2019
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gaming
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reviews
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digital entertainment
It’s a vacuum cleaner that displays the efficiency and precision of cleaning only seen in advertisements, and never actually played out in real-life use cases.
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Passports, licenses of 300 leaked in Ministry for Culture and Heritage data breach
Mon, 26th Aug 2019
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breach prevention
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risk & compliance
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data privacy
The documents leaked included 228 passports, 55 driver licenses, and 36 birth certificates – making the victims vulnerable to identity theft by cyber-criminals.
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Puppet launches vulnerability remediation product
Thu, 22nd Aug 2019
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it automation
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cybersecurity
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security vulnerabilities
With vulnerabilities and security breaches on the rise, the latest Puppet product helps IT teams find, prioritise and remediate vulnerabilities.
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Streaming service Disney+ coming to NZ – pricing and dates
Tue, 20th Aug 2019
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digital entertainment
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video
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streaming
The services will be another competitor entering the streaming market to compete with the likes of Netflix, Sky’s Neon offering, Lightbox.
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Check Point: Attackers executing commands remotely with latest malware
Wed, 14th Aug 2019
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malware
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iot security
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cybersecurity
Threat actors are quick to try and exploit new vulnerabilities when they emerge, before organisations have had the chance to patch them.