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 46
Firefly named finalist in two Westpac Business Awards categories
Fri, 25th Aug 2017
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marketing
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smb
The digital marketing agency was named a finalist in the Best Emerging Business and Excellence in Marketing categories.
Fintech startup helps Kiwis invest $7m for retirement
Fri, 25th Aug 2017
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fintech
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investment
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kiwisaver
New Zealand fintech Ilumony guides Kiwis to savvy $7m investment, boosting retirement funds with zero-fee advice.
Kiwi Startup Spotlight: 9 Spokes leveraging IBM Watson to give SMBs in-depth business overviews
Fri, 25th Aug 2017
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erp
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ibm
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smb
9 Spokes co-founder Adrian Grant talks about the global solution provider's exciting plans for AI integration.
BizDojo and Wellington City Council programme set to help founders thrive
Thu, 24th Aug 2017
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wellington city council
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bizdojo
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mental health
Collider drives innovation and business growth in the capital through a range of learning and business development initiatives.
Startup bringing STEM workshops to more schools with Mercedes win
Thu, 24th Aug 2017
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edutech
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social enterprise
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stem
MindKits was established in December 2008 after seeing a lack of support for New Zealanders in learning robotics and physical computing.
Company-X helps Kiwi parking solution deliver in the US
Thu, 24th Aug 2017
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partner programmes
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software development
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parking solutions
Together, Parking Sense and Company-X are rolling out the technology for 87 geographical sites across Los Angeles.
Eight things you didn't know about smartphone market challenger Oppo
Thu, 24th Aug 2017
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oppo
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launch
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technology gifts
Oppo stirs NZ market with savvy tech and Barcelona charm – eye-opening facts about the smartphone titan you've likely overlooked.
Startup event set to help founders find their market
Wed, 23rd Aug 2017
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entrepreneurship
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entrepreneurs unleashed
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mum's garage
It will feature speakers Paul Organ, Boardingware co-founder and co-CEO, and Lucy Mulholland, The Open Fort co-founder.
Fintech startup attracts record investment at Flux Accelerator Demo Day
Wed, 23rd Aug 2017
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fintech
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icehouse
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callaghan innovation
Genoapay allows ten weekly payments at no cost for the services like automotive, dental and vets which people need.
ZeroPoint Ventures and Datacom announce brainstorming startup-corporate retreat
Wed, 23rd Aug 2017
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datacom
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zeropoint ventures
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startup ecosystem
Datacom and ZeroPoint Ventures launch applications for a corporate startup retreat aimed at fostering venture-led innovation and bridging ecosystems.
AI data scientist startup secures AU$16m in Series-A funding
Wed, 23rd Aug 2017
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data science
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sequoia capital china
The capital raised will be invested directly into the expansion of Hyper Anna's operations to international markets that include Asia and the US.
Reckon One update promises a more intuitive, accessible and cleaner UX
Tue, 22nd Aug 2017
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fintech
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financial systems
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software updates
Australian cloud accounting provider Reckon has launched a major update to its software, Reckon One, to improve user experience for small businesses.
MYOB recognises dedication to SMBs in partner awards
Tue, 22nd Aug 2017
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fintech
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partner programmes
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financial systems
Each year MYOB recognises leaders in the business advisory, accountancy and bookkeeping fields, focusing on innovations and online transformations.
Global payments solution Stripe says 'kia ora' as it launches in NZ
Tue, 22nd Aug 2017
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martech
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commerce systems
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payment technologies
Stripe sets sail in NZ, opening a world of online payment possibilities in 135+ currencies for local businesses.
Hotel search platform Trivago partners with Workday HCM for its cloud-based HR solution
Tue, 22nd Aug 2017
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hcm
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cloud services
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payroll systems
The software is capable of providing one single source of truth for employee data, empowering HR leaders and managers.
Xero says NZ SMEs losing work-life balance, spending evenings chasing invoices
Tue, 22nd Aug 2017
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fintech
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financial systems
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xero
Unpaid invoices affecting New Zealand small businesses' work-life balance, says Xero research. 71% dread chasing payments.
Changes to Govt startup investment fund welcomed by angel investors
Mon, 21st Aug 2017
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new zealand government
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angel investments
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entrepreneurship
Changes include raising the investment cap in companies to $1.5 million and removing the $250,000 funding round limit.
From mood lighting to a disco rave, Heelight is a smart-bulb that promises it all
Mon, 21st Aug 2017
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smart home
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smart appliances
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heelight
Revolutionary Heelight bulb set to light up homes in ANZ with its 16 million colours, catering to every mood without needing Wi-Fi or Bluetooth.
Social Enterprise World Forum sells out with six weeks to go
Mon, 21st Aug 2017
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social enterprise
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akina
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social enterprise world forum
The Social Enterprise World Forum is an international event for social enterprises from all over the world to come together and share wisdom.
Startups - Go big, go home, or go sustainable?
Mon, 21st Aug 2017
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entrepreneurship
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zeropoint ventures
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startup ecosystem
NZ startups at a crossroads: Experts urge for support, sustainability, and unique Kiwi innovation models at ZeroPoint Ventures launch.