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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 33

Fibre cables

Fujitsu develops WAN acceleration technology utilizing FPGA accelerators

Wed, 13th Dec 2017
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Fujitsu's latest WAN acceleration tech, utilising FPGA accelerators, boasts transfer speeds up to 40Gbps between clouds, setting a new industry standard.
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Exclusive: AWS on Govt cloud migration in the ANZ public sector

Wed, 13th Dec 2017
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Recently at AWS's re:Invent event, TechDay had the opportunity to sit down with Peter Moore, AWS APAC and Japan regional managing director.
Fibre optics

Vocus ASC set to support Indonesian information infrastructure

Tue, 12th Dec 2017
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Vocus Communications' Australia Singapore Cable was officially launched in Indonesia, highlighting its strategic and economic opportunities for the country.
Talent

Kiwi digital leader recognised at Talent Unleashed Awards

Tue, 12th Dec 2017
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MinterEllisonRuddWatts chief digital officer Nick Whitehouse has a unique history leading businesses through disruption and technology firsts.
Authentication

Okta launches identity management offering for startups

Tue, 12th Dec 2017
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Okta unveils Okta for Startups, offering its Identity Cloud free for one year to entrepreneurs and small businesses to enhance secure access management.
Modernisation

Modernise your IT Infrastructure in five steps - Gartner

Fri, 8th Dec 2017
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Gartner VP warns: 80% of IT asset upgrades could miss savings goals without simplifying current Mode 1 systems.
Kaseya msp partner of the year   ccl

Kaseya recognises top Australian and New Zealand MSP partners

Fri, 8th Dec 2017
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CCL wins big at Kaseya MSP Awards in a MasterChef-themed event, claiming the title as the Partner of the Year.
Remote working4

Forrester names VMware a leader in enterprise mobility management

Fri, 8th Dec 2017
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VMware's digital workspace platform, VMware Workspace ONE powered by AirWatch, scored the highest out of 13 vendors profiled.
Sydney copy

MuleSoft's integration platform approved and endorsed by Aus Govt

Thu, 7th Dec 2017
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By taking an API-led approach, government agencies are able to put data at the centre of their missions and innovate rapidly, without losing security.
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Dimension Data, Diversus win big at NetApp ANZ Partner Awards

Thu, 7th Dec 2017
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Dimension Data and Diversus Group emerged top winners at the NetApp ANZ Partner Awards, celebrating excellence in cloud services and data innovation.
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Nutanix appoints Andrew Diamond to lead ANZ channel

Thu, 7th Dec 2017
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Diamond promoted from Lenovo alliance manager to Lead ANZ channel and develop new partner relationships for Nutanix.
Vmware

VMware introduces update for integrated hybrid cloud platform

Wed, 6th Dec 2017
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VMware Cloud Foundation 2.3 speeds time to deploy hybrid cloud by adding a full set of cloud management capabilities.
Video conference

Video communication service Zoom posts 134% revenue growth in ANZ

Wed, 6th Dec 2017
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Zoom's cloud-based service has become a mainstay in organisations dealing with a dispersed population, and ongoing connectivity and bandwidth issues.
Data centre storage

SUSE taps Aptira as first solution partner for APJ region

Wed, 6th Dec 2017
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SUSE appoints Aptira as its first Solution Partner for APJ region, recognising their technical expertise and commitment to building efficient solutions.
Dashboard forecast

IoT, AI, blockchain, biometrics – Hitachi Vantara's 10 key trends for 2018

Wed, 6th Dec 2017
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Smart object storage, analytics and AI, and the extension of agile methodologies across the enterprise will all play key roles during the coming year.
Christmas business

SMEs should use Xmas slowdown to plan and reflect – Xero

Wed, 6th Dec 2017
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28% of businesses don't have any provision in place for when times get tough, with another six percent unsure of what they'd do in tough times.
Fallback

NEXT brings practical advice and bold ideas to IT industry leaders

Tue, 5th Dec 2017
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Nutanix's NEXT magazine offers IT leaders curated advice, bold ideas, and innovative insights to navigate digital disruption and multicloud challenges.
Uri go 2 750

Innovative bladder sensor scoops Callaghan's wearable tech award

Tue, 5th Dec 2017
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The C-Prize aimed to encourage people to push the boundaries of what's possible through technology, and solve real-world challenges.
Office

My Food Bag, Hyundai announced as finalists for Best Workplaces Awards

Mon, 4th Dec 2017
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The three key trends apparent in this year's data relate to employee well-being, career mobility and employer attitudes to continuous listening.
Still testing

Rocket Lab announces second test launch window on Mahia Peninsula

Mon, 4th Dec 2017
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startups
Still Testing is the second of three test launches planned from Launch Complex 1 ahead of commercial operations.