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 47
Edmund Hillary Fellowship opens applications for second cohort
Mon, 21st Aug 2017
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edmund hillary fellowship
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global impact visas
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entrepreneurship
NZ's Edmund Hillary Fellowship invites global innovators to its 2nd cohort, nurturing impact ventures with unique Global Impact Visas.
Xero announces new integration with Microsoft Outlook
Mon, 21st Aug 2017
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fintech
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financial systems
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microsoft
Xero's new add-in will allow practices using Microsoft Outlook to save emails featuring pertinent information and attachments to a client record.
Exclusive: Veeam focuses on flexibility for Availability Suite v10
Mon, 21st Aug 2017
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storage
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virtualisation
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dr
Veeam's Nathan Steiner talks about what its partnerships mean for its Australian and New Zealand service providers.
Callaghan Innovation funds OHS app Forsite
Fri, 18th Aug 2017
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healthtech
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cloud services
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callaghan innovation
Forsite, a pioneering OHS app, gets a £15m boost from Callaghan Innovation to enhance safety in the construction and property sectors.
Startup Sharesies hits milestone $1million invested through its app
Thu, 17th Aug 2017
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cloud services
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investment
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sharesies
Investment app Sharesies has a minimum buy-in of $5 and encourages New Zealanders to invest amounts they can afford, on a regular basis.
Australia Post launches commerce hub to help SMBs go and grow online
Thu, 17th Aug 2017
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fintech
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martech
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commerce systems
AlphaCommerceHub provides a single API and consolidated user interface to easily connect merchants to the full range of commerce services.
Hi-Tech Trust appoints Spark's Jennifer Rutherford as new chair, Vend's Vaughan Rowsell as deputy chair
Wed, 16th Aug 2017
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martech
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commerce systems
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supply chain
Rutherford has had a long and successful career in the tech sector including senior roles at Hewlett Packard and Cisco.
SugarCRM partners with Zaparas Lawyers to provide client enquiry management
Wed, 16th Aug 2017
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crm
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martech
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partner programmes
Zaparas Lawyers chose SugarCRM for its ease of implementation and its ability to integrate with the company's existing systems.
Unitec's Tech Futures Lab and The Mind Lab make key appointments to continue rapid growth
Wed, 16th Aug 2017
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nztech
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unitec
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the mind lab
Louise Webster, Craig Hilton and Lorraine Guerin join the team, while Sarah Hindle, Tech Futures Lab GM has been appointed to the NZTech board.
Aussie small business lending platform secures AU$5million in Series-A funding
Wed, 16th Aug 2017
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capital raising
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small business loans
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truepillars
TruePillars' allows multiple investors to fund small business loans of their choice with a minimum commitment of just AU$50 per loan.
Richard Branson's worldwide startup competition extends deadline by two weeks
Wed, 16th Aug 2017
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entrepreneurship
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xtc
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returns
Branson's Extreme Tech Challenge empowers entrepreneurs and their companies by providing them with visibility and resources.
Kiwi startup DROPIT raising US$5m to disrupt US sports sponsorship market
Tue, 15th Aug 2017
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digital signage
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cloud services
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dropit
DROPIT is an adrenaline-pumping, interactive, fan engagement app which auctions off premium items and experiences at live sports events.
Goody launches loyalty app promising to save Kiwis thousands of dollars
Tue, 15th Aug 2017
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cloud services
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loyalty programmes
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goody
The free app allows members to download hundreds of deals, across entertainment, dining, accommodation, pharmacy and beauty.
Aussie anti-piracy blockchain startup launches token sale
Tue, 15th Aug 2017
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crypto
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blockchain
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piracy
Sydney's Veredictum launches a token sale for a blockchain-based anti-piracy platform, aiming to raise USD $7.5m to USD $20m and cut piracy by 80% in 10 years.
Kiwi businesses need to engage more with Asia opportunities - NZTech chair
Tue, 15th Aug 2017
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healthtech
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nztech
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nzte
Kiwi firms are keen to establish business ties with Vietnam and other Asian countries, according to Mitchell Pham, chairman of NZTech and FinTechNZ.
Microsoft to deliver Azure from two Canberra data centres
Tue, 15th Aug 2017
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hyperscale
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public cloud
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dc
Microsoft will be the only major cloud provider in Aus to deliver hyperscale cloud services to handle Unclassified and Protected government data.
Auckland's IoT meetups sparking synergy between tech startups
Tue, 15th Aug 2017
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iot
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thinxtra
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meetup
The IoT Meetup has evolved into a key tech community attracting people with common interests in creating and using IoT applications.
Creative HQ appoints Roanne Parker to Board of Directors
Mon, 14th Aug 2017
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creative hq
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entrepreneurship
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creative technologies
Entrepreneur Roanne Parker joins Creative HQ's board, bolstering New Zealand startup growth with her vast digital expertise and visionary outlook.
Kiwi social enterprise drops a cherry bomb with new cola flavour
Mon, 14th Aug 2017
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social enterprise
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karma cola
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cherry
Wellington's Roxy Cinema teams up with Karma Cola to unveil a nostalgic cherry flavoured cola that supports Sierra Leone farmers.
Xero scores top marks for highest overall satisfaction with Aussie SMBs
Mon, 14th Aug 2017
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fintech
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financial systems
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xero
Only 5% of Canstar Blue winners have ever achieved the same award for three consecutive years, including Xero.