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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 4

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Air NZ faces data breach after staff accounts phished
Fri, 9th Aug 2019
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phishing
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email security
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breach prevention
Air New Zealand says information relating to membership profiles may have been visible on internal documents as a result of the breach.
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Former Allied Telesis NZ manager joins Access Networks team
Tue, 6th Aug 2019
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distributors
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access networks
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job moves
Former Allied Telesis manager Paul Batchelor joins Access Networks as a growth strategist, overseeing the lower North and South Islands starting August 1.
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Cybercrime complacency costs Kiwis – Norton
Mon, 5th Aug 2019
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wireless networks
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cloud services
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av
From the Starwood hotels data breach to online services like Flipboard, what steps have you taken to secure your information online?.
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Interview: Businesses must prepare for privacy regulation update
Fri, 2nd Aug 2019
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risk & compliance
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data privacy
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brightstar
Privacy regulation in New Zealand is taking its cues from regulation in other jurisdictions - in particular the GDPR.
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Epson launches first portable laser projector
Tue, 30th Jul 2019
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digital entertainment
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displays & projectors
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printing
Epson unveils its first portable laser projector, the EF-100W/B, offering vivid images, flexible projection angles, and easy setup for GBP £1,699.
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BitTitan introduces Microsoft Teams migration capabilities to MigrationWiz
Fri, 26th Jul 2019
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uc
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migration
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microsoft
BitTitan's MigrationWiz now supports Microsoft Teams migrations, catering to soaring demand as Office 365 usage grows.
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Tech tycoon game Tech Corp. early access available on Steam
Fri, 26th Jul 2019
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software development
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steam
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simulation
Tech Corp. is a business simulator in which you have to create and run your own technology firm to become the next big shot in the tech industry.
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Kickstarter campaign brings 80s games back in a handheld console
Thu, 25th Jul 2019
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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kickstarter
Lyra can virtually emulate any game console of the classic era, making it possible for you to carry hundreds of them in your pocket.
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Sony introduces high-resolution Alpha 7R IV camera
Thu, 25th Jul 2019
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digital signage
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displays & projectors
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sony
The new Alpha 7R IV features a newly developed 35mm full-frame, back-illuminated CMOS image sensor with a resolution of 61.0 MP.
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HID Global: Key considerations for secure card issuance
Thu, 25th Jul 2019
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pam
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physical security
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iam
As organisations seek robust secure card issuance solutions, considering modularity, interoperability, and certified quality can streamline provider selection.
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Festive tear-jerkers top YouTube ad leaderboards
Tue, 23rd Jul 2019
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personal computing devices
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apple
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government
With over 85% of Singaporeans visiting YouTube monthly, brands and agencies are fully invested in adopting videos as their preferred digital canvas.
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FaceApp: Pro version scams, privacy concerns
Mon, 22nd Jul 2019
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surveillance
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biometrics
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email security
Along with the viral potential of its popular filters, FaceApp has of late, generated a huge wave of media attention amid concerns about online privacy.
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McAfee: Channel opportunities in cybersecurity-as-a-service
Mon, 22nd Jul 2019
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saas
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casb
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cybersecurity
As organisations face a rise in cyber threats yet struggle with manpower, McAfee highlights the booming demand and potential in cybersecurity-as-a-service.
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Western Australia school uses Veeam to guarantee availability and uptime
Wed, 17th Jul 2019
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virtualisation
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edutech
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dr
Downtime in an education provider's systems could cause disruption with significant, far-reaching consequences.
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Federal Government inks cloud deal with Microsoft
Wed, 17th Jul 2019
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digital transformation
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microsoft
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cloud services
The deal accelerates transformation opportunity, invests in public sector skills, drives inclusion and leverages local investment.
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Hands-on review: The Belkin DuraTek Plus charging cable will outlast your device
Fri, 12th Jul 2019
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smartphones
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gaming
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reviews
Belkin's new DuraTek Plus charging cable boasts enhanced strength, a sleek design, and a five-year warranty, potentially outlasting your device.
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One Identity solution achieves new SAP certification
Wed, 10th Jul 2019
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iam
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sap
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integration
Customers can benefit from improved interoperability with SAP applications and with the large ecosystem of solutions that run on SAP NetWeaver.
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Game on: Injecting retro fun back into channel promotions
Wed, 3rd Jul 2019
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network infrastructure
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channel rewards
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gamification
Ingram Micro and Dell Technologies have come up with the perfect reason for resellers to play retro arcade games at work.
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Data science and machine learning platforms are on the rise
Fri, 28th Jun 2019
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data science
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it automation
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ai
TIBCO Software has been named a Leader in Gartner's 2019 Magic Quadrant for Data Science and Machine Learning Platforms, showcasing its robust capabilities.
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Base 2 and Ginger IT announce merger to strengthen capabilities
Thu, 27th Jun 2019
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partner programmes
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base 2
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managed services
New Zealand IT service providers Base 2 and Ginger are merging to enhance their capabilities in delivering IT support for small-to-medium businesses.