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 55
Skilled tech recruits flock to Wellington after talent attraction programme
Wed, 5th Jul 2017
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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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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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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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accounting systems
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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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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reviews
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digital entertainment
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.
Hamilton company bags Air NZ exporting award
Fri, 30th Jun 2017
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company-x
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exporting
Company-X received the Services Exporter of the Year award, open to businesses with export revenue of up to $10 million.
Massey Uni’s new ecentre chief wants to “walk the talk'
Fri, 30th Jun 2017
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massey university
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incubator
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entrepreneurship
Massey University ecentre's new CEO plans to expand and innovate the business incubator’s services to reach more people in the entrepreneurial community.
TeamTalk finalises new 3-year banking facility
Thu, 29th Jun 2017
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westpac
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teamtalk
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farmside
TeamTalk secures a £27m three-year financing deal with Westpac, bolstering its future after the strategic Farmside sale to Vodafone.
Te Papa's Mahuki accelerator secures $250,000 in funding from Callaghan
Thu, 29th Jun 2017
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callaghan innovation
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grants
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te papa museum
New Zealand's government agency, Callaghan Innovation, has injected $250k into the country's first museum-based innovation accelerator.
Christchurch couple launch Kickstarter to make South Island’s first cat café a reality
Thu, 29th Jun 2017
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crowdfunding
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kickstarter
Husband and wife team Alyssa O’Connor and Nate Ball have raised $13,000 towards the $25,000 they need to get the cafe off the ground.
Trend Micro launches US$100 million venture fund to harness the IoT wave
Wed, 28th Jun 2017
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venture fund
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partners
Trend Micro’s venture will offer companies financial backing, access to its world-class global threat intelligence, and strategic alliances.
NetSuite announces new channel partners seeking to drive growth with cloud ERP
Wed, 28th Jun 2017
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fintech
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partner programmes
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financial systems
Oracle NetSuite bolsters its cloud ERP reach, uniting with four new partners to meet rising market demand for agile, scalable solutions.
Desktop conversion still king in ANZ despite increasing smartphone traffic - Adobe
Wed, 28th Jun 2017
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cx
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martech
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ecommerce
Despite a surge in smartphone traffic, consumers in Australia and New Zealand still predominantly make purchases via desktop, Adobe's new report reveals.
New funding model set to revolutionise Australia’s SaaS market
Tue, 27th Jun 2017
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saas
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financing
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subscriptions
Multipli pioneers subscription prepayment, promising to propel Australia’s SaaS startups by resolving cash flow woes.
Callaghan applauds Team NZ’s third Americas Cup victory using winning R&D projects
Tue, 27th Jun 2017
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emirates team new zealand
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r&d
Callaghan Innovation lauds Emirates Team New Zealand’s 2017 America's Cup win, attributing success to advanced R&D initiatives backed by its grants programme.
Kiwi tech companies need to be more proactive in solving skill shortage problem - NZTech CEO
Tue, 27th Jun 2017
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nztech
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skills gap
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candidates
Graeme Muller says that the very firms that make the most noise about this issue need to stand up play a more active role in attracting talent.
Samsung to install LED signage at Eden Park to enrich fan experience
Tue, 27th Jun 2017
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digital signage
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partner programmes
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displays & projectors
The partnership marks Samsung’s first deployment of LED signage in New Zealand since entering the market last year.