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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 24

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Kiwi startup DROPIT's live auctions to feature at Formula One Grand Prix

Wed, 21st Mar 2018
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DROPIT is an interactive, fan engagement app connecting sponsors and teams with their fans during drop auctions.
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New Zealand R&D investment driven by SMBs - Callaghan

Wed, 21st Mar 2018
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Small and medium businesses in New Zealand are driving a significant increase in research and development investment, according to Callaghan Innovation.
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What's your perfect digital job? Vodafone's new online tool will tell you

Wed, 21st Mar 2018
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The Future Jobs Finder offers a simple but comprehensive gateway to new skills and opportunities for employment in the digital economy.
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Chch tech brains team up to solve city's challenges in hackathon

Tue, 20th Mar 2018
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WaiWatch was announced the overall winner for their innovative solution to the problem of inefficient and high volume residential water use.
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Ilumony founders launch NZ cryptocurrency investment platform

Tue, 20th Mar 2018
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The new platform, called Invsta, is in pre-beta testing and will be live to the general public later this year.
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Crowd and community-driven ideas shine at Innes48 startup competition

Tue, 20th Mar 2018
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Their ideas addressed the issues of a modern world and responded through taking a collaborative, community approach.
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New education platform empowers Kiwi teachers in the digital age

Mon, 19th Mar 2018
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The Digital Passport has been created by 12 Mind Lab educators to enable teachers to develop skills and understanding to deliver the new curriculum.
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Adobe Sign announces new partnerships and payments integration

Mon, 19th Mar 2018
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Adobe Sign is designed to help organisations speed up business and plug into third-party applications to deliver seamless customer experiences.
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Chch incubator EPIC hosts global innovation programme

Mon, 19th Mar 2018
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Stimulating collaboration are five challenges, each thrown down by industry leaders working
towards the region's future prosperity.
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ANZ Investments joins global responsible investment network

Mon, 19th Mar 2018
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ANZ Investments does not invest in companies that are involved in manufacturing controversial or nuclear weapons, or manufacturing tobacco products.
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Hands-on Review: Change is constant - unless you're the iPhone 8 Plus

Mon, 19th Mar 2018
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After using the iPhone 8 Plus for the last six months, I've come to the conclusion that it's a model for those wanting the safety of the familiar.
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Govt announces first eight members of digital divide taskforce

Mon, 19th Mar 2018
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The Digital Economy and Digital Inclusion Advisory Group will advise the Govt on how it can build the digital economy and reduce digital divides.
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AUT launches online course to support Kiwi entrepreneurship

Fri, 16th Mar 2018
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The Practical Innovation and Entrepreneurship Paper (ENTR770) welcomed its first official intake of students on March 14.
Fallback

From family business to ICT infrastructure giant – a New Zealand story

Fri, 16th Mar 2018
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Lexel is one of NZ's largest privately owned ICT infrastructure solutions companies, employing 170 staff with a revenue of over $50million a year.
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This April: IRD makes changes to online portal and provisional tax reporting

Fri, 16th Mar 2018
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The changes include the implementation of the new Pay Day PAYE process, the accounting income method (AIM) for provisional tax, and a revamp of myIR.
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Kiwi non-profit launches AI KiwiSaver advisor

Fri, 16th Mar 2018
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Simplicity launches Artie, an AI chatbot to answer questions on its KiwiSaver and investment funds, as part of its robo-advice platform.
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Vodafone xone accelerator calling for AI and IoT innovators

Thu, 15th Mar 2018
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Eight startups will receive a total package valued at more than $150,000 including seed-funding and access to world-class technology.
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MYOB pilots AI advisory feature for accountants

Thu, 15th Mar 2018
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MYOB has unveiled MYOB Advisor, an AI-powered tool designed to help accountants provide insightful business advice, currently in pilot phase.
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Social media campaigns secure $1million for Kiwi charities

Thu, 15th Mar 2018
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Social media campaigns help New Zealand charities secure $1m in funding in less than two weeks through online community initiative.
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Govt launches programme to attract innovation to NZ

Thu, 15th Mar 2018
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Zephyr Airworks credited Innovative Partnerships as part of the reason it is testing its revolutionary air taxi technology in New Zealand.