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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.

Stories by Kai Ping - Page 22

Hospital

Aus IoT startup driving efficiency in hospitals with Bluetooth asset tracking

Tue, 24th Apr 2018
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Australian IoT startup Leash It is transforming hospital efficiency with its LeashView Bluetooth asset tracking system, set to launch in New Zealand in June.
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GitHub introduces new bot-powered learning platform

Tue, 24th Apr 2018
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software development
GitHub Learning Lab launches to help developers learn and develop new skills within the platform itself, using a bot and community support.
Startup

New one-week accelerator aims to derisk ventures faster

Mon, 23rd Apr 2018
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ZeroPoint Ventures launches 0.Sprint, a one-week 'mini-accelerator' programme to help startups fail faster and make quicker decisions.
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Kiwi Startup Spotlight: Mevo's carshare service makes EVs accessible

Mon, 23rd Apr 2018
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The private car is typically the second-largest purchase people make - but the average car is used less than 4% of the time.
Fallback

Drive UC growth with comprehensive 'all-of-business' offerings

Sun, 22nd Apr 2018
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Atlas Gentech offers a simple way for channel partners to boost the value of UC deployments, says GM North Chris Fair.
Mistry

Te Papa's digital chief ranked among NZ's top 100 CIOs

Thu, 19th Apr 2018
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Melissa Firth's team established Mahuki, the first business accelerator programme in the world focused on opportunities in the culture sector.
Comparison

Broadband Compare unveils NZ Compare umbrella brand

Thu, 19th Apr 2018
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broadband compare
Broadband Compare's team has launched NZ Compare, an umbrella brand to consolidate its expanding suite of New Zealand comparison websites such as Power Compare.
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Exclusive interview: Microsoft drives intelligent edge with Azure Stack

Fri, 13th Apr 2018
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Microsoft is bringing cloud-like capabilities to businesses that need to store data on-prem or at the edge with Azure Stack.
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Intelligent cloud, Azure Stack, compliance - Highlights from the Auckland Azure Summit

Fri, 13th Apr 2018
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multi-cloud
The event featured a variety of speakers, from Microsoft heavyweights Vijay Tewari and Russell Craig, to Azure customers like BNZ, and Pageproof.
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IRD myIR site to shut down on Thursday for major system upgrades

Tue, 10th Apr 2018
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myIR will be switched off from Thursday afternoon at 3pm until Tuesday, April 17 at 8am so the latest round of changes can be made.
Network monitoring

Paessler to demonstrate network monitoring-as-a-service at upcoming AWS Summits

Tue, 10th Apr 2018
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cloud services
Paessler will be showcasing PRTG in the cloud at the upcoming AWS Summits in Sydney, Australia, from April 10 to April 12 and Seoul South Korea.
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Dunedin's free Wi-Fi network complete

Tue, 10th Apr 2018
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wireless networks
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cloud services
The city network offers free gig-enabled hotspots in 15 separate locations across the city – from Mosgiel to Port Chalmers.
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Kiwi company chosen for women-only Aus tech accelerator

Tue, 10th Apr 2018
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New Zealand's RIP Global is among eight firms picked for Springboard Enterprises Australia's women-only accelerator, boosting fintech's growth and global reach.
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SD-WAN provides effective, affordable uptime for SMBs

Tue, 10th Apr 2018
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network infrastructure
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NZ firms swap costly fibre for diverse, agile 4G broadband solutions amidst rising demand for reliable connectivity.
Cashflow

Five ways ERP solutions can help an organisation's cash flow

Mon, 9th Apr 2018
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ERP systems can help consolidate data and create faster cash flow to support the expenses businesses need to pay.
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Enterprises must move at startup speed or risk disruption - study

Mon, 9th Apr 2018
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datacom
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study
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zeropoint ventures
A whitepaper by ZeroPoint Ventures says NZ enterprises are failing to innovate at the speed necessary to drive long-term impact and success.
Investing

Record $86m pouring into NZ's early stage investments

Mon, 9th Apr 2018
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pwc
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angel investments
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capital raising
NZVCA estimates that there were over 25 domestic and international funds active in early-stage venture in New Zealand during 2017.
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EBOOK: The most effective way to protect data in the cloud

Mon, 9th Apr 2018
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data protection
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cloud security
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cybersecurity
Depending on your company's maturity and business goals, you need a network of people, process and technology that works together.
Blackcap

New social media platform connects youth workforce with businesses

Fri, 6th Apr 2018
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social media
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recruitment
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New platform BlackCap bridges gap for students by offering a professional networking space, connecting them with peers, mentors, and employers.
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BizDojo co-founder Nick Shewring departs

Tue, 3rd Apr 2018
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mental health
Shewring started BizDojo with co-founder Jonah Merchant eight years ago, popularising and scaling the concept of coworking spaces.