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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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Gartner - The Future of Enterprise Data Centers, What's Next?

Mon, 23rd Sep 2019
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Traditional on-premises data center models must evolve to play a role in modern enterprise information management.
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Lack of investment in talent biggest barrier to martech adoption - Adobe

Wed, 18th Sep 2019
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Adobe's latest report reveals over 75% of NZ businesses lack adequate MarTech capabilities due to insufficient investment in talent and appropriate training.
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Dicker Data empowers over 550 technology professionals at TechX event

Thu, 12th Sep 2019
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Keynote speaker Mark Iles delivered a thought-provoking session on local market trends and provided partners with a roadmap to success.
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Apple brings always-on display to the Watch Series 5

Wed, 11th Sep 2019
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Both Apple Watch Series 5 (GPS) and (GPS + Cellular) models will be available in stores beginning Friday, 20 September.
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All the details on Apple's newest iPhones

Wed, 11th Sep 2019
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Apple unveiled its latest range of iPhones today focusing on camera improvements on top of the standard performance updates users have come to expect.
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Hands-on Review: The middle-of-the-road 2019 iPad Air

Mon, 9th Sep 2019
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Apple's 2019 iPad Air falls squarely in the middle of the workhorse iPad Pro and the entry-level iPad in terms of price point and specification.
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Challenger mobile service provider Kogan Mobile launches on Vodafone network

Tue, 3rd Sep 2019
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With 30, 90 and 365 day prepay options, New Zealanders can choose a saving to suit their lifestyle and bring their own device and their own number.
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VMware launches software-defined networking and security stack built for multi-cloud

Wed, 28th Aug 2019
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virtualisation
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network infrastructure
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VMware networking and security portfolio delivers more automation, compliance, visibility, and scale across the data centre, cloud, branch and edge.
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VMware Cloud on AWS helping businesses migrate applications

Tue, 27th Aug 2019
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At VMworld 2019, VMware revealed how businesses leveraging VMware Cloud on AWS can significantly reduce costs and modernise their applications.
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VMware announces new features on Workspace ONE platform

Tue, 27th Aug 2019
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network infrastructure
VMware introduces enhanced security, multi-cloud VDI features, and concierge services for its Workspace ONE platform, aiming to boost productivity.
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Hands-on Review: Dyson V11 is the smartest stick vac on the block

Tue, 27th Aug 2019
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digital entertainment
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smart appliances
It's a vacuum cleaner that displays the efficiency and precision of cleaning only seen in advertisements, and never actually played out in real-life use cases.
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Passports, licenses of 300 leaked in Ministry for Culture and Heritage data breach

Mon, 26th Aug 2019
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breach prevention
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risk & compliance
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data privacy
The documents leaked included 228 passports, 55 driver licenses, and 36 birth certificates – making the victims vulnerable to identity theft by cyber-criminals.
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Puppet launches vulnerability remediation product

Thu, 22nd Aug 2019
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cybersecurity
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security vulnerabilities
With vulnerabilities and security breaches on the rise, the latest Puppet product helps IT teams find, prioritise and remediate vulnerabilities.
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Streaming service Disney+ coming to NZ – pricing and dates

Tue, 20th Aug 2019
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digital entertainment
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The services will be another competitor entering the streaming market to compete with the likes of Netflix, Sky's Neon offering, Lightbox.
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Check Point: Attackers executing commands remotely with latest malware

Wed, 14th Aug 2019
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malware
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cybersecurity
Threat actors are quick to try and exploit new vulnerabilities when they emerge, before organisations have had the chance to patch them.
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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
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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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
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Epson unveils its first portable laser projector, the EF-100W/B, offering vivid images, flexible projection angles, and easy setup for GBP £1,699.