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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.

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Sf basecamp

Salesforce announces Summer '17 update at Auckland Basecamp

Thu, 31st Aug 2017
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The Basecamp event also featured trailblazing customer stories from Fonterra, HazardCo, Spark Digital and Soul Machines.
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From idea to execution: Chch innovation hub incubating success

Thu, 31st Aug 2017
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3 of the tenants in the EPIC Innovation incubator and co-working space were recently selected as finalists in the Champion Canterbury Business Awards.
Small business

NZ SMEs need to keep up in the eCommerce retail race - Spark

Thu, 31st Aug 2017
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61% of New Zealand SMEs are using websites to sell products/services. However, 40% are still not online. Will they be able to compete with Amazon?.
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Chinese VC partners with Melbourne to launch Asia-focused startup incubator

Thu, 31st Aug 2017
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Suzhou High-Tech Venture Capital Group is providing up to AU$80m in financial support to run the centre, and develop projects over the next 3 years.
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Blockchain startup BitClave wants to change the search engine game

Thu, 31st Aug 2017
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By removing the middlemen in the digital advertising ecosystem like Google, BitClave gives users control over their data.
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How SMBs can gain an edge by going mobile

Wed, 30th Aug 2017
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SMBs leapfrog big firms by adopting mobile tech, enhancing productivity, and broadening talent pools, says Concur's Warner.
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Conservation innovation winner DroneCounts takes wildlife tracking to the next level

Wed, 30th Aug 2017
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DroneCounts' innovative GPS tracking revolutionises conservation efforts, winning the WWF NZ accolade for tackling species decline.
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Apple and Accenture partner to create iOS business solutions

Wed, 30th Aug 2017
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The new iOS tools and services will take advantage of the latest Apple technologies and tap into Accenture's digital and analytics capabilities.
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New co-working space promises prototyping facilities & tech partnerships

Wed, 30th Aug 2017
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Auckland's Tech Bunker is set to boost innovation with unique prototyping amenities and key tech partnerships.
Wi fi

Aruba delivers business-class Wi-Fi solution for SMBs

Wed, 30th Aug 2017
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The HPE OfficeConnect OC20 is a cost-effective wireless solution designed for businesses without dedicated IT resources.
Contract signing

Legal advice for startups: what to know from the get go

Tue, 29th Aug 2017
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Chapman Tripp talks about the three major legal topics most vital to startups: founder agreements, intellectual property, and contracts.
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Datacom hackathon pushes social impact and CSR to the fore

Tue, 29th Aug 2017
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The first prize went to Team Happy Life for charity Child Matters which provides adult training to help prevent child abuse.
Melbourne

Melbourne soliciting accelerator programmes to fill 500 Startups gap

Tue, 29th Aug 2017
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LaunchVic is seeking to invest up to AU$3mil per application in the best Australian or international accelerators and teams with proven track record.
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Applications open for Taupo business growth programme

Tue, 29th Aug 2017
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The Accelerate programme, run by central North Island business growth centre Firestation, will start in late September.
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Exclusive interview: Workday's aggressive APAC expansion and dipping into PaaS waters

Tue, 29th Aug 2017
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TechDay caught up with Workday APAC president David Hope to talk about what the cloud-based HCM provider is up to.
Low carbon

Six finalists announced for Wellington Low Carbon Challenge

Mon, 28th Aug 2017
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Six eco-pioneers vie for £45k fund in Wellington's Low Carbon Challenge, promoting sustainable surf boards, biofuel, and more.
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Social enterprise changing lives over coffee and stroopwafels

Mon, 28th Aug 2017
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The idea behind The Lifeboat is to create highly individualised experiences and interactions; no story is the same as the next.
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Launch Taranaki and NZVIF to invest in local startups

Mon, 28th Aug 2017
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The partnership with NZVIF's Seed Co-Investment Fund – or SCIF - will bring more investment into innovative companies in the Taranaki region.
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Business, entrepreneurship gurus light up Hamilton event

Fri, 25th Aug 2017
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The Biz events are designed to be specific to the region, with speakers and content tailored to the needs and interests of local businesspeople.
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LookSee expanding beyond Wgtn to address NZ tech talent shortage

Fri, 25th Aug 2017
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WREDA is in discussion with economic development agencies in Christchurch and Auckland in relation to expanding the talent attraction programme.