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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.
Former TechDay team member.

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Xero hits one billion AI account suggestions milestone

Fri, 4th May 2018
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Xero reaches AI milestone with over 1 billion machine learning recommendations, automating tasks to save small businesses time and enhance data accuracy.
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Kiwi teams make a clean sweep at Microsoft ANZ innovation competition

Fri, 4th May 2018
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Kiwi ingenuity wins hearts and the top three places in the Microsoft Imagine Cup ANZ finals, beating their Australian counterparts.
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NZ fintech sector growth outpacing rest of the world

Fri, 4th May 2018
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New Zealand's fintech sector is expanding at 48.5%, outpacing the global average of 31-33%, with strong regulatory ties and a vibrant ecosystem driving growth.
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Kiwi startup aims to simplify recruitment for SMBs

Thu, 3rd May 2018
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Unlike other employment websites, TalentHub is completely free of charge for everyone and has no restrictions on functionality.
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Tauranga software development firm awarded Callaghan R&D grant

Thu, 3rd May 2018
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Radfords has been collaborating across the NZ kiwifruit industry to help it scale into the position it is in today.
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Corporate-startup retreat creates playbook for closer collaboration

Thu, 3rd May 2018
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ZeroPoint Ventures hopes the playbook, over time and with further input, will be broadly adopted by the corporate and startup venture community.
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You're invited : Be in to win a Microsoft Surface keyboard at Ingram Micro Showcase

Thu, 3rd May 2018
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Make sure you catch the demos for the products that can expand your addressable market and bring added value to your existing clients.
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Vend brings buy now, pay later solution to Kiwi SMBs

Tue, 1st May 2018
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Afterpay allows customers to buy in-store instantly, putting down a quarter of the cost and paying over four equal fortnightly instalments.
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Govt must be wary of increasing digital divide with 5G deployment - Chorus

Tue, 1st May 2018
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The company has responded to a request from MBIE for feedback on the challenges and opportunities of a 5G rollout.
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Rocket Lab preparing to launch miniature NASA satellites

Tue, 1st May 2018
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The launch will carry research and development payloads from NASA and educational institutions that will conduct a variety of new, on-orbit science.
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ComCom requesting telco feedback on funding for future fibre regulation

Mon, 30th Apr 2018
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The Commerce Commission has calculated that it would cost $12 million to implement the proposed regulation over a three-year period.
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Tech Data, Equate recognised at Forcepoint APAC Partner Awards

Fri, 27th Apr 2018
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Key channel partners from across the region attended a two-day conference to learn more about Forcepoint's human-centric security strategy.
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ComCom preparing for looming telco regulation with new study

Fri, 27th Apr 2018
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The Commerce Commission launches a study to prepare for regulating New Zealand's fibre networks, currently built by Chorus and three local firms.
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One in five NZ businesses offer flexible work hours for parents - MYOB

Fri, 27th Apr 2018
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60% offer some form of flexible work options to staff – including almost one-in-five that make specific work arrangements for staff who are parents.
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Forcepoint unveils new risk-adaptive approach to threat prevention

Fri, 27th Apr 2018
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Dynamic Data Protection, an automated risk response solution, harnesses the power of human-centric behaviour analytics.
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Comprehensive Infrastructure monitoring long overdue in healthcare digitalisation

Fri, 27th Apr 2018
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To ensure the availability of these systems, comprehensive monitoring of both IT and medical devices is required.
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New Zealand rated 'compliant' in OECD tax transparency review

Thu, 26th Apr 2018
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The OECD's Global Forum issued the rating after examining NZ's laws and practices on the exchange of information with other tax authorities.
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Marketing platform makes recommendations personal across user channels

Thu, 26th Apr 2018
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Consumers increasingly expect a personalised and relevant shopping experience whenever and however they interact with a brand.
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New Zealand job market growth re-balances to regions - SEEK

Thu, 26th Apr 2018
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New Zealand's regional job markets surge as Auckland's growth slows, with increases in Wellington (9.1%) and Canterbury (5.8%), SEEK reports.
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D-Link launches new Wi-Fi range extender

Tue, 24th Apr 2018
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The AC2600 Wi-Fi Range Extender includes four external antennas and amplifiers designed to optimise coverage and maximise range.