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 51
Infor announces AI assistant Coleman for CloudSuite applications
Wed, 12th Jul 2017
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Infor unveils Coleman, an AI platform enhancing CloudSuite apps with smarter, faster decision-making and efficiency boosts.
ANZ and Westpac announce blockchain trial with IBM and Westfield operator
Tue, 11th Jul 2017
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document management
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ecm
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blockchain
The trial uses distributed ledger technology to digitise the bank guarantee process used for commercial property leasing.
Wellington students win MYOB IT Challenge with virtual assistant app
Tue, 11th Jul 2017
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uc
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digital signage
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fintech
The Victoria Uni team's Mind Me app an application that allows users of cloud-based accounting software to interact with a virtual assistant.
Social enterprise offers South Auckland mums flexible employment
Mon, 10th Jul 2017
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social enterprise
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munch
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moth
The company offers mums part-time work that can be completed in their own homes producing its organic beeswax wraps.
Event ticketing platform opens NZ office
Fri, 7th Jul 2017
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paas
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iaas
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eventbrite
Recent research conducted by Eventbrite in conjunction with CrowdDNA shows that New Zealanders attend the most events in the Western world.
New cohort of Kiwi innovators announced for Vodafone xone accelerator
Fri, 7th Jul 2017
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healthtech
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accelerator
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interactive
The ten teams come from a diverse range of sectors including wine-making, pipfruit growing, and earthquake-resistant building solutions.
Kiwi company paving the way to brave new AI world – PwC report
Fri, 7th Jul 2017
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healthtech
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3d printing
NZ at forefront of AI tech, with local firms like Soul Machines leading, reports PwC, predicting a £21.6tn global boost by 2030.
Calling all early-stage Wellington eco-startups: The Low Carbon Challenge is back
Thu, 6th Jul 2017
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clean technologies
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sustainability
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creative hq
Six teams with ideas in the areas of waste, transport, housing, building and energy will be accepted as part of the eight-week programme.
Kiwi technology used to facilitate safe nuclear waste disposal
Thu, 6th Jul 2017
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risk & compliance
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aranz geo
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leapfrog geo
ARANZ Geo's Leapfrog 3D geological modelling software to enable geologists to model geology at a Finnish nuclear repository site.
Akina welcomes $1.85m Government commitment to social enterprise
Thu, 6th Jul 2017
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supply chain
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social enterprise
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akina
The Government's funding of $1.85m for New Zealand's social enterprise sector is welcomed by Akina, says CEO Alex Hannant.
Auckland tech risk management company expands to Singapore
Wed, 5th Jul 2017
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risk & compliance
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delta insurance
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risk management
Delta specialises in cybersecurity, technology risk, professional and management liability, as well as drone insurance.
Cybersecurity battleground shifting to Linux and web servers - report
Wed, 5th Jul 2017
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firewalls
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network infrastructure
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datacentre infrastructure
WatchGuard found that despite an overall drop in general malware detection for the quarter, Linux malware made up more than 36% of the top threats.
Skilled tech recruits flock to Wellington after talent attraction programme
Wed, 5th Jul 2017
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skills shortage
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wreda
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talent attraction
So far, 64 of the 93 tech specialists have either accepted job offers or are in discussion with Wellington employers after WREDA's LookSee programme.
Eight things you didn't know about cloud accounting software provider Reckon
Wed, 5th Jul 2017
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devops
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fintech
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financial systems
The Reckon Hosted offering has 600,000 active customers and growing across Australia, New Zealand, and the UK.
How AI will impact invoicing and expense compliance – Concur
Tue, 4th Jul 2017
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data analytics
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martech
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planning
Automated technologies can track spending and analyse attributes, and then identify anomalies and patterns in employee expense reports.
Regional startups gain access to more incubator services
Tue, 4th Jul 2017
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callaghan innovation
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creative hq
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incubator
Callaghan has awarded six providers, some in BoP, Gisborne, and Hawkes Bay, one and two-year contracts for founder incubator services.
Reckon helps Tauranga business grow and innovate
Tue, 4th Jul 2017
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fintech
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financial systems
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reckon
Tauranga's Textiles Alive thrives with Reckon's nimble accounting tech, driving growth and innovation in the SME sector.
Xero founder wins global marketing award
Mon, 3rd Jul 2017
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fintech
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financial systems
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xero
Rod Drury was named the Global Marketer of the Year at an international marketing research conference held at the University of Canterbury.
Adobe brings new AI-powered voice analytics capabilities to its cloud platform
Mon, 3rd Jul 2017
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data analytics
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cx
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martech
It aims to let brands to deliver more personalised customer experiences and create brand loyalty through voice-based interfaces.
Hands-on Review: UE Wonderboom punches above its weight for sound quality and value
Sat, 1st Jul 2017
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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logitech
If you're looking for an affordable, durable, portable speaker with crisp sound quality for day-to-day use, the Wonderboom makes a solid case.