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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.

Stories by Kai Ping

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Interview: Avaya’s ANZ managing director on regional growth factors
Thu, 30th Jan 2020
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Peter Chidiac talks about growth in the region, what sets the Australian market apart, and why it’s important to the Avaya business as a whole.
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Interview: Ingram Micro’s new managing director steps up to the plate
Thu, 30th Jan 2020
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ingram micro
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distributors
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Jason Langley is focussing on improving channel relationships, developing more financing options for partners, and is keen to launch new initiatives in Q1 2020.
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Exclusive: Mellanox VP on how diverse teams move companies forward
Wed, 29th Jan 2020
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TechDay spoke to Mellanox vice president Yael Asseraf Shenhav about why fast-moving technology companies need diverse teams.
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Interview: How Adobe is solving experience design issues
Tue, 28th Jan 2020
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Adobe is tackling experience design challenges head-on, leveraging new features in Adobe XD to enhance collaboration, speed, and scalability in the digital age.
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Interview: Adobe creative director on the future of design-led business
Fri, 17th Jan 2020
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Adobe's creative director Adam Morgan discusses the pivotal role of design in business, revealing how computational design will shape future advertising.
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Interview: Avaya seeks to improve employee experience with unified workspace
Tue, 14th Jan 2020
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TechDay spoke to Avaya International sales engineering senior director Savio Tovar Dias about how Avaya IX OneSpace will affect employee workflows.
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Adobe announces availability of Adobe Experience Manager-as-a-Cloud service
Tue, 14th Jan 2020
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Adobe launches Adobe Experience Manager as a Cloud Service, offering rapid deployment and enhanced flexibility for digital experience management.
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Hands-on review: iPhone 11 Pro Max takes the workhorse phone to a whole new level
Thu, 9th Jan 2020
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smartphones
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gaming
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digital signage
The iPhone 11 Pro Max raises the bar with its advanced camera system, exceptional battery life, and A13 Bionic chip—worthy of the 'Pro' title.
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Upcoming NAKIVO v9.1 release set to extend platform coverage
Mon, 16th Dec 2019
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NAKIVO's upcoming v9.1 release brings native backup to tape, physical workstation and Linux server backup, enhancing data protection across all environments.
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Cellular Apple Watch Series 5 available from Spark today
Fri, 13th Dec 2019
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personal computing devices
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apple
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wearables
For $12.99 a month, the One Number Wearable Plan lets users share their primary plan’s minutes and texts and get unlimited data on the watch through an e-sim.
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Sennheiser AMBEO soundbar marks the audio expert’s foray into home theatre
Wed, 11th Dec 2019
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The AMBEO Soundbar is powered by 13 drivers and the latest virtualisation technology which was jointly developed with Fraunhofer IIS.
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Hands-on review: Instax Mini Link is the smartphone printer for social polaroid lovers
Mon, 9th Dec 2019
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digital entertainment
Fujifilm's Instax Mini Link lets smartphone users print cherished photos. Easy setup, fun modes, and tactile features make it perfect for social gatherings.
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Hands-on review: Protect your family from cyberthreats with ESET Smart Security Premium
Mon, 9th Dec 2019
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gaming
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encryption
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reviews
As cybercriminals ramp up activity over the holidays, ESET Smart Security Premium offers robust, user-friendly protection for families against online threats.
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Hands-on review: The JBL Reflect Flow wireless earbuds are a dark horse
Mon, 9th Dec 2019
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gaming
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digital entertainment
JBL's Reflect Flow earbuds offer stellar audio, IPX7 waterproofing, and impressive battery life, making them a strong mid-range competitor at USD $249.
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CCL divests network services division
Thu, 5th Dec 2019
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network infrastructure
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multi-cloud
Mark Jurgeleit, CCL’s current network services general manager, will set up the network services division as a new business called Octave.
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Apple announces first ever Apple Music Awards
Wed, 4th Dec 2019
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digital entertainment
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personal computing devices
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apple music
Apple Music will celebrate with a global, live-streamed performance by Billie Eilish at the Steve Jobs Theater on December 5 at 3:30 pm.
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Whitepaper: Incorporating finance insights in the digital enterprise
Tue, 3rd Dec 2019
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digital transformation
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cloud services
Most Finance teams already recognise that the business demands new types of support and their responsibilities are shifting.
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Interview: How Optimation helps organisations step up their innovation game
Thu, 28th Nov 2019
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software development
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outsourcing
Optimation is revolutionising digital transformation for NZ businesses by bridging the gap in legacy application support and innovation outsourcing.
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Case Study: Optimation helps Medical Council unlock the power of low-code
Thu, 28th Nov 2019
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partner programmes
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apm
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low-code
Optimation has helped the Medical Council of New Zealand build a system for managing doctor registration and certification in the country.
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What a CFO’s disaster recovery plan looks like
Mon, 25th Nov 2019
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risk & compliance
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Most corporate organisations don’t put a disaster recovery plan in place and underestimate how much employees and operations can be impacted.