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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.

Stories by Kai Ping - Page 59

Farro online door

Farro Fresh letting Kiwis get groceries delivered to refrigerated lockers

Wed, 3rd May 2017
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online shopping
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farro fresh
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delivery service
The lockers can be accessed by shoppers 24 hours a day using a digital code sent on completion of an online order.
Visa

Applications conclude for first round of entrepreneurial work visa pilot

Tue, 2nd May 2017
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entrepreneur
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immigration new zealand
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edmund hillary fellowship
The Global Impact Visa is a three-year open work visa allowing entrepreneurs to work and live in New Zealand, limited to 400 applicants.
Money

Bursary fund for attendance at 2017 Social Enterprise World Forum announced

Tue, 2nd May 2017
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social enterprise
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akina
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english family foundation
The fund will provide successful applicants with assistance for flights to the value of AU$1700, accommodation and conference tickets.
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PayPal teams up with WooCommerce and Xero to deliver online business toolkit

Tue, 2nd May 2017
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fintech
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martech
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commerce systems
Business in a Box gives small businesses tools to design and manage an online store, accept payments, and get an overview of the business' cash flow.
E commerce

Inclusive globalisation the next step for eCommerce

Tue, 2nd May 2017
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martech
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commerce systems
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alibaba
UNCTAD panel discusses challenges and possible solutions to including small and medium businesses in eCommerce opportunities worldwide.
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Record $69mil angel investments poured into young New Zealand companies in 2016

Mon, 1st May 2017
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angel investments
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young company finance index
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startups
Fewer portfolio companies are getting funded, but high-performing ones are able to close larger sized capital rounds.
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Hootsuite announces $5mil integration fund for social business apps

Mon, 1st May 2017
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cloud services
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social media
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technology funding
Funded applications will receive go-to-market support and opportunities to participate in co-marketing initiatives.
Panic button shooter

Kiwi company launches internal emergency communications feature

Mon, 1st May 2017
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software
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communication
The Panic Button feature is able to override the official internal publishing process in the case of an emergency.
Recruitment

Study finds critical shortage of IT skills in the next decade

Mon, 1st May 2017
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brocade
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recruitment
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skills shortage
Organisations that address this now will be in the strongest position to ensure business growth and competitive advantage.
Windows 10 upgrade notification

Windows 10 adopted by 91% of IT professionals, but plagued with concerns

Mon, 1st May 2017
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microsoft
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operating systems
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windows 10
87% of IT professionals have Windows 10 concerns, including application compatibility, need for user training, and manual migration effort.
Cybercriminial

Cybercriminals use verified API token to generate Facebook spam comments

Fri, 28th Apr 2017
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api
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cybersecurity
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facebook
In exchange for more 'likes' and comments on their own timelines, users are enticed to provide the app's access token to a third-party website.
Artificial intelligence

Oracle announces new AI-based CX apps for commerce, marketing, sales and service professionals

Fri, 28th Apr 2017
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crm
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cx
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martech
Adaptive Intelligent Apps for CX are designed to help enhance existing applications within the Oracle CX Cloud Suite.
Frogparking

Kiwi parking tech firm hiring after multi-million dollar capital injection

Fri, 28th Apr 2017
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solar power
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frogparking
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parking solutions
The investment, amounting to a 25 percent shareholding, will facilitate Frogparking's growth in its well-established key markets.
Video conference

How to keep employees present and productive in conference calls

Fri, 28th Apr 2017
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uc
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west’s unified communication services
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study
Hybrid meetings often create a disconnect, with 57 percent of employees feeling like they're forgotten about when dialing in remotely.
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Young photography gear retailer uses social media to engage customers

Fri, 28th Apr 2017
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partner programmes
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marketing
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social media
Photogear, a nascent photo retailer, thrives on social media, bonding with customers through authentic, engaging content.
Rating

Knowledge management critical to deliver customer satisfaction – Frost & Sullivan report

Thu, 27th Apr 2017
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crm
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cx
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martech
Frost and Sullivan report underscores knowledge management as key in achieving heightened customer satisfaction in the digital age.
Mobile solutions

Mobile payroll service makes life easier for small agritech businesses

Thu, 27th Apr 2017
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agricultural technology
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fintech
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hcm
Simply Payroll recently signed a strategic partnership with Federated Farmers providing free set up, training and support for the mobile service.
Brand

The Icehouse announces brand refresh - making it personal

Thu, 27th Apr 2017
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icehouse
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accelerator
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branding
The Icehouse unveils a revamped brand identity focusing on personalised business partnerships, aligning with their forward vision for 2026.
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LinkedIn integration with Microsoft Dynamics 365 announced

Wed, 26th Apr 2017
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crm
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public cloud
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martech
Microsoft has unveiled new business solutions and capabilities for Microsoft Dynamics 365 to empower companies to transform digitally.
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Kiwi company's game-changing global audience demand measurement platform

Wed, 26th Apr 2017
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data analytics
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hyperscale
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public cloud
Parrot Analytics' platform lets media companies understand audience demand for content across all content distribution platforms worldwide.