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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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Award

Logitech wins record-breaking nine IDA 2016 awards

Tue, 6th Jun 2017
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logitech
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international design awards
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creative technologies
IDA recognised Logitech for product design across several categories, including smart home, video collaboration, gaming and product packaging.
Recruitment digital

SEEK app update delivers 75% increase in job applications

Tue, 6th Jun 2017
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cloud services
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seek
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job seekers
The company now processes 60% of its traffic through mobile and receives nearly 1.5 million applications via mobile devices per month.
Founders central

BizDojo launches support system to back startup founders

Tue, 6th Jun 2017
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bizdojo
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entrepreneurship
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founders central
The initiative is intended as a rallying cry to the founder community by the coworking and collaboration provider.
Nv matt pickering

NZ agency named double finalist in Microsoft's Worldwide Partner Awards

Tue, 6th Jun 2017
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partner programmes
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microsoft
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nv interactive
NV interactive was named a finalist in the Cloud for Global Good and Public Sector: Public Safety and National Security categories.
Cloud data

Businesses accelerating cloud adoption for increased agility

Tue, 6th Jun 2017
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devops
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apm
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software development
15% of new enterprise applications are cloud-native today with adoption set to increase rapidly in the next three years, jumping to 32% by 2020.
Cloud backup

Salesforce announces US$50m fund to grow cloud consulting firms

Fri, 2nd Jun 2017
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data analytics
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martech
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cdp
Salesforce unveils a US$50m fund to bolster cloud consulting partners, spurring on the expansion of next-gen consulting firms.
Adobe scan capture screen ios

Adobe adds Scan app, updates Sign function to enrich Document Cloud offering

Thu, 1st Jun 2017
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ecm
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martech
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cloud services
Adobe boosts mobile productivity with the launch of Adobe Scan app and enhanced Adobe Sign, enriching its Document Cloud suite.
Creators update

Mixed reality, IoT, and always-connected PCs highlighted in Windows 10 Creator's Update

Thu, 1st Jun 2017
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semiconductors
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iot
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ar, vr & metaverse
It's hoped the new categories will inspire customers, increase momentum in the PC market, and spark emerging opportunities.
Magpiee

Kiwi team successfully crowdfunds as-a-service global tracking device

Thu, 1st Jun 2017
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crowdfunding
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location tracking
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subscriptions
The magpie service includes an app and a free GPS device that is one of the smallest and smartest on the market.
Graphs

Five ways businesses can gain control of employee expenses and save money

Thu, 1st Jun 2017
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fintech
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smb
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concur
Finance departments struggle with expenses process due to paper receipts and spreadsheets, says SaaS firm Concur. Five tips offered to regain control.
Burgerfuel opens in the usa

BurgerFuel opens US store independently after ending franchise agreement

Wed, 31st May 2017
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burgerfuel
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us expansion
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partners
The Kiwi gourmet burger chain has opened a store in Broad Ripple, Indianapolis, a suburb filled with bars, clubs, eateries, and four universities.
Gridakl

Auckland's innovation precinct grows with two new buildings announced

Wed, 31st May 2017
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ateed
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bizdojo
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gridakl
Phil Goff says the expansion of GridAKL plays an important role in driving growth of the region's technology sector, with 9000 jobs added in 5 years.
Train

Location-based services could deliver new wave of innovation in mobility sector

Wed, 31st May 2017
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payment technologies
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mobility
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lbma
A smart digitalisation strategy can transform how legacy and new companies provide services and collect customer information.
Team

Simon Shaw joins Aamplify as CMD

Wed, 31st May 2017
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marketing
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aamplify
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job moves
Simon Shaw to steer Aamplify's client marketing, bolstering trans-Tasman campaign strategies with his 18+ years of B2B expertise.
Grant  torrie

Cadence is key to being heard - Fairfax Media CMO

Tue, 30th May 2017
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martech
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partner programmes
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marketing
Changes in the media industry are forcing organisations like Fairfax Media to rethink their business strategy and monetisation methods.
Payment

Trade Me partners with Afterpay to offer 'buy now, pay later' service

Tue, 30th May 2017
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martech
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commerce systems
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payment technologies
The partnership will let Trade Me sellers offer interest-free deferred payments to buyers, via Afterpay later in 2017.
Auckland future

First round of speakers announced for Festival for the Future

Tue, 30th May 2017
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mental health
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inspiring stories
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festival for the future
The event brings together young innovators and influencers to explore the big issues of our time, and build ideas and skills necessary for the future.
Cf   desk shot   website

Top 4 reasons to choose cloud telephony over a PBX solution

Tue, 30th May 2017
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manufacturing
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cloud services
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atlas gentech
Cloud voice solutions like Cloud Factory can deliver efficient workforces, a flexible working environment, and a future-proofed growth strategy.
Millennials2

Misunderstanding millennials: why businesses need to understand what drives this lucrative market

Tue, 30th May 2017
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marketing
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qualtrics
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study
New study dispels myths about millennials, underscoring the need for businesses to grasp their true preferences and habits for market success.
Yungching realty mixed reality

Property open days in AR/VR? Chinese real estate company is making it happen

Mon, 29th May 2017
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ar, vr & metaverse
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mr
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real estate
Chinese company Yungching Realty Group is partnering with iStaging to use mixed reality technology in real estate for the first time.