About Kai Ping
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
Kiwi startup DROPIT's live auctions to feature at Formula One Grand Prix
Wed, 21st Mar 2018
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cloud services
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formula one
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dropit
DROPIT is an interactive, fan engagement app connecting sponsors and teams with their fans during drop auctions.
New Zealand R&D investment driven by SMBs - Callaghan
Wed, 21st Mar 2018
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callaghan innovation
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grants
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statistics nz
Small and medium businesses in New Zealand are driving a significant increase in research and development investment, according to Callaghan Innovation.
What's your perfect digital job? Vodafone's new online tool will tell you
Wed, 21st Mar 2018
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vodafone
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digital economy
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employment
The Future Jobs Finder offers a simple but comprehensive gateway to new skills and opportunities for employment in the digital economy.
Chch tech brains team up to solve city's challenges in hackathon
Tue, 20th Mar 2018
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hackathon
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mental health
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epic innovation
WaiWatch was announced the overall winner for their innovative solution to the problem of inefficient and high volume residential water use.
Ilumony founders launch NZ cryptocurrency investment platform
Tue, 20th Mar 2018
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crypto
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blockchain
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ilumony
The new platform, called Invsta, is in pre-beta testing and will be live to the general public later this year.
Crowd and community-driven ideas shine at Innes48 startup competition
Tue, 20th Mar 2018
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entrepreneurship
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soda inc
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innes48 startup competition
Their ideas addressed the issues of a modern world and responded through taking a collaborative, community approach.
New education platform empowers Kiwi teachers in the digital age
Mon, 19th Mar 2018
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edutech
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unitec
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the mind lab
The Digital Passport has been created by 12 Mind Lab educators to enable teachers to develop skills and understanding to deliver the new curriculum.
Adobe Sign announces new partnerships and payments integration
Mon, 19th Mar 2018
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digital signage
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cx
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martech
Adobe Sign is designed to help organisations speed up business and plug into third-party applications to deliver seamless customer experiences.
Chch incubator EPIC hosts global innovation programme
Mon, 19th Mar 2018
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incubator
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epic innovation
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smart seeds
Stimulating collaboration are five challenges, each thrown down by industry leaders working
towards the region's future prosperity.
ANZ Investments joins global responsible investment network
Mon, 19th Mar 2018
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investing
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nato
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anz bank
ANZ Investments does not invest in companies that are involved in manufacturing controversial or nuclear weapons, or manufacturing tobacco products.
Hands-on Review: Change is constant - unless you're the iPhone 8 Plus
Mon, 19th Mar 2018
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gaming
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digital signage
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digital entertainment
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.
Govt announces first eight members of digital divide taskforce
Mon, 19th Mar 2018
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digital divide
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dei
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new zealand government
The Digital Economy and Digital Inclusion Advisory Group will advise the Govt on how it can build the digital economy and reduce digital divides.
AUT launches online course to support Kiwi entrepreneurship
Fri, 16th Mar 2018
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edutech
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aut
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online courses
The Practical Innovation and Entrepreneurship Paper (ENTR770) welcomed its first official intake of students on March 14.
From family business to ICT infrastructure giant – a New Zealand story
Fri, 16th Mar 2018
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lexel systems
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it infrastructure
Lexel is one of NZ's largest privately owned ICT infrastructure solutions companies, employing 170 staff with a revenue of over $50million a year.
This April: IRD makes changes to online portal and provisional tax reporting
Fri, 16th Mar 2018
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uc
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fintech
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hcm
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.
Kiwi non-profit launches AI KiwiSaver advisor
Fri, 16th Mar 2018
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uc
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martech
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open source
Simplicity launches Artie, an AI chatbot to answer questions on its KiwiSaver and investment funds, as part of its robo-advice platform.
Vodafone xone accelerator calling for AI and IoT innovators
Thu, 15th Mar 2018
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accelerator
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vodafone
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vodafone xone
Eight startups will receive a total package valued at more than $150,000 including seed-funding and access to world-class technology.
MYOB pilots AI advisory feature for accountants
Thu, 15th Mar 2018
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fintech
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financial systems
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ai
MYOB has unveiled MYOB Advisor, an AI-powered tool designed to help accountants provide insightful business advice, currently in pilot phase.
Social media campaigns secure $1million for Kiwi charities
Thu, 15th Mar 2018
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social media
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nfp
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the trusts
Social media campaigns help New Zealand charities secure $1m in funding in less than two weeks through online community initiative.
Govt launches programme to attract innovation to NZ
Thu, 15th Mar 2018
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partner programmes
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mbie
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new zealand government
Zephyr Airworks credited Innovative Partnerships as part of the reason it is testing its revolutionary air taxi technology in New Zealand.