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 43
Top accounting and bookkeeping leaders recognised at Xerocon
Fri, 15th Sep 2017
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Top awards were given to businessDEPOT (AU), Diprose Miller Ltd (NZ), Biz Synergy (AU), Ontrack Bookkeeping (NZ) and CPA Connects (Asia).
Intuit and Google announce Quickbooks integration for invoicing
Fri, 15th Sep 2017
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Research of more than 500 accountants and bookkeepers has highlighted challenges they faced when managing the accounts of their SMB clients.
Medical record software startup raises over $500,000 through PledgeMe
Thu, 14th Sep 2017
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healthtech
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software development
Noted hit their maximum goal of its private equity crowdfunding campaign $500,000 in less than two weeks after launching its campaign.
Dropbox launches new integration with Slack
Thu, 14th Sep 2017
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slack
Dropbox integrates with Slack—Streamlining team collaboration with instant document access and seamless communication.
Highlights from Xerocon Day One
Thu, 14th Sep 2017
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xero
Nearly half of Xerocon delegates are first-timers, electrified by LLP launch and key integrations like CCH iKnow.
Xero HQ partners with apps to deliver digital accounting suite
Wed, 13th Sep 2017
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Xero HQ and the nine integrated apps will give practices a hand to build a sustainable practice to drive efficiency.
Xero launches wave of new products at Xerocon
Wed, 13th Sep 2017
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Xero Discuss, Xero Expenses, Xero Projects, Xero HQ and Xero Lifelong Learning Platform were announced at the Melbourne Convention Centre today.
Microsoft rolls out guest access feature for Teams
Wed, 13th Sep 2017
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The feature was designed with the principles of teamwork, security & compliance, and IT manageability in mind.
Adobe is transforming your in-car UX with analytics
Wed, 13th Sep 2017
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planning
New analytics, content delivery and advertising capabilities help advance connected car from voice to driverless and beyond.
Kiwi Landing Pad marks six-year milestone with six events
Tue, 12th Sep 2017
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us expansion
The Kiwi Landing Pad was established to help selected high growth New Zealand technology companies establish and grow their business in the USA.
Xero partners with blockchain-based international payments provider Veem
Tue, 12th Sep 2017
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blockchain
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Xero teams up with Veem for streamlined blockchain-enhanced global payments, promising ease and efficiency for SMEs engaged in international trade.
Diamond-backed cryptocurrency Sparkle Coin to launch token sale
Tue, 12th Sep 2017
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crypto
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blockchain
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token sale
By backing Sparkle Coin with diamonds, early adopters have a safety net for their participation in cryptocurrency.
Health insurer nib trials AI customer service agent Frankie
Mon, 11th Sep 2017
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Frankie will be able to provide instant responses to a variety of common enquiries to nib's new product range including benefits available.
Callaghan Innovation welcomes new board members
Mon, 11th Sep 2017
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George Gong is an entrepreneur and angel investor with more than 20 years, and Stefan Korn was a member Callaghan's Stakeholder Advisory Group.
PledgeMe to explore Australian market as equity crowdfunding legislation changes
Mon, 11th Sep 2017
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legislation
PledgeMe has received a spot in the HotDesQ programme run by the Queensland government and will be setting up in Brisbane.
Te Papa's Hinatore (Learning Lab) gains Accenture as Innovation Partner
Mon, 11th Sep 2017
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3d printing
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te papa museum
Accenture has a special interest in supporting access to Hinatore's learning programmes for students from low-decile schools.
Wellington region Business Excellence Awards finalists announced
Mon, 11th Sep 2017
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edmund hillary fellowship
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business excellence awards
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awards
Wellington businesses vie for coveted Excellence Awards, with glitzy November gala set to celebrate the region's finest.
Kiwi Startup Spotlight: From loyalty card, to app, and beyond
Mon, 11th Sep 2017
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Burgeoning Kiwi firm Goody shakes up traditional loyalty schemes, transitioning from card to app, aiming to revolutionize global rewards.
Vodafone shuts down 20-year-old Paradise and Clear email platforms
Fri, 8th Sep 2017
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For customers who are keen to still receive the emails sent to their old account, Vodafone will offer a free auto forwarding service.
Adobe and Microsoft expand cloud productivity partnership
Fri, 8th Sep 2017
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martech
Adobe Sign is now Microsoft's preferred e-signature solution; Microsoft Teams now preferred chat-based workspace across Adobe Cloud Services.