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.
FYI, this is an ex-employee of TechDay.
Stories by Kai Ping - Page 44
Calling all green innovators – Entries for WWF Innovation Awards now open
Wed, 27th Sep 2017
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cleantech
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sustainability
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callaghan innovation
The search is on for big, bold, game-changing ideas and new solutions to New Zealand’s greatest environmental challenges.
Degree no longer mandatory with tech opportunities - NZTech
Wed, 27th Sep 2017
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edutech
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nztech
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tertiary education
New Zealand could see a 204% increase in GDP by matching Finland's education outcomes, says NZTech CEO Graeme Muller.
EHF Fellow creating a global model for blockchain policy from New Zealand
Wed, 27th Sep 2017
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cryptocurrency
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blockchain
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edmund hillary fellowship
New Zealand has a clean slate on blockchain policy and a history of being forward-leaning, nimble, technology-savvy, and open to new ideas.
Rocket Lab to fly Planet and Spire satellites on second test flight
Wed, 27th Sep 2017
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spacetech
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rocket lab
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spire
Rocket Lab's 'Still Testing' set to propel Planet and Spire satellites, boosting Earth observation and analytics capabilities.
Knowing how your office uses a printer can help maximise your return on investment
Tue, 26th Sep 2017
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fuji xerox
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printing
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productivity
Understand how your office uses its printer to choose the right replacement and enhance ROI, with real-world use cases from Fuji Xerox.
VR startup wins Create@Alibaba Cloud startup contest
Tue, 26th Sep 2017
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ar, vr & metaverse
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alibaba
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create@alibaba cloud
Inspace XR triumphs at Create@Alibaba Cloud ANZ startup contest, set to represent at Shanghai Finals with their VR innovation.
Digital accelerator ZeroPoint Ventures announces first cohort participants
Tue, 26th Sep 2017
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accelerator
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zeropoint ventures
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startup ecosystem
New Zealanders want to build ventures where they live and work, to create strong regional economies and remain in their local support networks.
Attracting customers a major challenge for SMEs – survey
Tue, 26th Sep 2017
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facebook
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smb
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world bank
Over 5,000 exporting SMEs globally were asked to consider the online tools that help them sell internationally.
New website launched as a resource for central NZ businesses
Mon, 25th Sep 2017
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ceda
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business support
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palm
CEDA hopes the site will give Palmerston North and Manawatu businesses easy access to business support, advice and resources.
MYOB and Xero claim spots on AFR Most Innovative Companies list
Mon, 25th Sep 2017
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fintech
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financial systems
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accounting systems
MYOB and Xero clinch spots on AFR's Top 50 Innovators, highlighting their commitment to revolutionising SME accounting.
Social enterprise Ethique launches second equity crowdfunding campaign
Mon, 25th Sep 2017
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smartphones
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personal computing devices
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apple
Ethique demands funds for global expansion, launching its second equity crowdfunding campaign on PledgeMe on 29 September, seeking USD $350k to USD $500k.
Veritas announces Veritas Cloud Storage for smarter storage of unstructured data
Mon, 25th Sep 2017
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storage
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network infrastructure
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sdn
New software-defined storage innovations enable machine learning intelligence to help customers extract more value from their data.
Kiwi app DROPIT and NBA’s Phoenix Suns sign three-year partnership agreement
Mon, 25th Sep 2017
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cloud services
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nba
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dropit
More than 180,000 avid fans are expected to interact with the DROPIT app during Phoenix Suns’ home matches this 2017/18 NBA season.
Application performance management critical for successful cloud migration - IDC
Mon, 25th Sep 2017
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migration
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cisco appdynamics
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study
IDC underscores APM's vital role in cloud migration, stressing the need for detailed KPIs to navigate the transition and secure savings.
Intersekt fintech festival promises world-first gender equality commitment
Fri, 22nd Sep 2017
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fintech
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dei
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women in technology
The decision is part of an ongoing campaign to drive increased levels of female participation in Australia’s most important startup sector.
Victoria University incubator receives Govt’s Entrepreneurial Universities funding
Fri, 22nd Sep 2017
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victoria university
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incubator
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nz government
CMIC will incubate potential startups and industry pipelines to strengthen New Zealand’s computing and media ecosystem.
IDC names top 10 fastest growing fintech companies in ANZ
Fri, 22nd Sep 2017
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fintech
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callaghan innovation
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report
The companies were evaluated across key metrics such as addressable market, customer adoption, investments, chance of survival, and innovation.
Email scammers targeting SMBs under guise of accounting software
Thu, 21st Sep 2017
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fintech
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financial systems
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email security
Cybercrime networks may be chasing smaller businesses who don’t have a dedicated infosec or IT team to help defend against scams.
Tech’s momentum driving New Zealand economy forward
Thu, 21st Sep 2017
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nztech
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looksee
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banking
NZTech’s annual report states that it's committed to creating more prosperity for New Zealand underpinned by technology.
Veritas launches new products in 360 data management portfolio
Thu, 21st Sep 2017
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dr
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hybrid cloud
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multi-cloud
New innovations in NetBackup deliver data protection for multi-cloud, virtual, physical and modern big data workloads.