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About Kai Ping

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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 35

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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.
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GovDC facilities ranked fourth in resilience test
Tue, 12th Dec 2017
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Cloudscene analysed the resilience of 150 global data centre operators against Tier certification data through Uptime Institute.
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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.
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Web Werks data centers gain security certification
Tue, 12th Dec 2017
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The aim of a SOC 2 Type 1 audit is to confirm the security controls of an association's system, infrastructure, and strategies.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Hosted Network appoints Aileen Paterson as new channel head
Thu, 7th Dec 2017
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Paterson will be driving the strategy and execution across our partner channel and full accountability for sales revenues and service usage.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Innovative bladder sensor scoops Callaghan’s wearable tech award
Tue, 5th Dec 2017
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callaghan innovation
The C-Prize aimed to encourage people to push the boundaries of what’s possible through technology, and solve real-world challenges.