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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.
FYI, this is an ex-employee of TechDay.

Stories by Kai Ping - Page 29

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Kiwi AI company’s digital human being tested at UK bank
Thu, 22nd Feb 2018
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While NatWest will only deploy Soul Machines’ technology if it successfully completes a pilot, it could be used to help free up time human advisors.
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Most NZers prefer to engage Govt online or via mobile apps – Unisys study
Thu, 22nd Feb 2018
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data privacy
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unisys
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mobile apps
The Unisys Connected Government Survey provides insights into the attitudes of consumers toward digital government services.
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Leadership and development provider Thrive deploys Kiwi BPM software
Wed, 21st Feb 2018
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promapp
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Australasian leadership provider Thrive Alliance uses @Promapp's software to support continuous improvement and growth. #BPM #businessprocessmanagement.
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Gartner names MarkLogic visionary in Magic Quadrant for data management solutions
Wed, 21st Feb 2018
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planning
Gartner lauds MarkLogic as Visionary in database analytics for second year, highlighting its innovative enterprise solutions.
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Smart city technology investment to reach US$80bil this year – IDC
Wed, 21st Feb 2018
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smart cities
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iot
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report
Intelligent traffic and transit and fixed visual surveillance are the two largest use cases in terms of worldwide spending.
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Nominations open for Akl Uni’s Maori Business Leaders Awards
Tue, 20th Feb 2018
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auckland university
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awards
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maori in tech
This is an opportunity to recognise the massive contributions made by Māori business leaders – both individuals and organisations.
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RMIT launches blockchain strategy course to educate business leaders
Tue, 20th Feb 2018
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blockchain
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accenture
The 8-week online course starts on March 19 and was developed by the University’s Blockchain Innovation Hub, Stone and Chalk, and Accenture.
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Cyber security firm LMNTRIX taps Liquid IT as first NZ partner
Tue, 20th Feb 2018
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partner programmes
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breach prevention
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cybersecurity
Liquid IT will focus on offering the ATR platform to Government clients through its recent appointment to the New Zealand Government’s TaaS panel.
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Why culture is important when choosing a partner
Tue, 20th Feb 2018
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partner programmes
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comptia
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culture
When choosing a partner, businesses should first reflect on their culture, as a strong corporate culture leads to successful partnerships, say experts.
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New business development manager to drive Aus events in NZ
Tue, 20th Feb 2018
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auckland convention bureau
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job moves
Auckland appoints a new business development manager, Katrina O'Donnell, to further boost Australian business events, valued at NZD $33 million since 2014.
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Extend your SAP system to better service your customers
Tue, 20th Feb 2018
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crm
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cx
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martech
Bluleader helps organisations drive better ROI on existing SAP ERP investments by extending the data model on a seamless, single platform experience.
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More ‘Rainbow Diversity’ needed in Kiwi workplaces
Tue, 20th Feb 2018
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Advocates urge Kiwi businesses to foster 'rainbow diversity' as few are certified LGBTTI inclusive. GSK NZ's leader highlights the necessity.
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Intergen’s three focus areas for digital transformation
Mon, 19th Feb 2018
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digital transformation
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empired
Intergen, guided by Empired, identifies three key areas for digital transformation: customer engagement, business empowerment, and technological enablement.
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Organisations speak out against sexual harassment in the workplace
Mon, 19th Feb 2018
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esg
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russell mcveagh
Allegations of staff engaging in sexually inappropriate behaviour at one of New Zealand’s top law firms demonstrates the need for robust policies.
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IBM sues former employee for taking diversity trade secrets to new Microsoft role
Fri, 16th Feb 2018
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microsoft
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ibm
IBM has filed a lawsuit against ex-executive Lindsay-Rae McIntyre, now with Microsoft, for allegedly breaching a one-year non-compete clause.
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Tech Mahindra and VMware team up to drive telco network and service transformation
Fri, 16th Feb 2018
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virtualisation
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network infrastructure
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sdn
As part of the partnership, Tech Mahindra has onboarded VMware vCloud NFV into Tech Mahindra’s Virtual Network Function (VNF) Xchange programme.
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Ground-breaking Maori accelerator Kokiri begins in Hamilton
Fri, 16th Feb 2018
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accelerator
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Kōkiri recognises that Māori have strong links to place, which may have been a barrier to participation in mainstream accelerators.
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Automation and the changing role of accountants - Highlights from MYOB Incite
Fri, 16th Feb 2018
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fintech
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financial systems
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accounting systems
Automation's impact on accounting took centre stage at MYOB Incite in Auckland, urging accountants to embrace tech changes and shift to advisory roles.
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New AIM reporting rules will remove tax uncertainty for SMBs
Thu, 15th Feb 2018
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fintech
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financial systems
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accounting systems
For a business with less than $5 million revenue, every three months its cloud accounting software will calculate the tax obligations owed.
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Y-tech workshops getting youth into technology
Thu, 15th Feb 2018
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3d printing
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datacom
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the mind lab
The event includes speeches by inspirational New Zealand tech personalities from Datacom, the Mind Lab, and GirlBoss.