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 4
Tech Data appointed as Autodesk's ASEAN distributor
Wed, 24th Jan 2018
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autodesk
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tech data
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distributors
Tech Data appointed as Autodesk's Value Added Distributor in ASEAN markets, offering full solution portfolio to partners.
Kiwi fintech startups need to focus more on Asian markets
Wed, 29th Nov 2017
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fintech
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lightning lab
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creative hq
New Zealand fintech startups should prioritise booming Asian markets over the US and Europe, urges expert Darshan Shetty, citing rapid innovation.
Seven most interesting hardware startups at Meet Taipei 2017
Fri, 17th Nov 2017
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iot
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clean technologies
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pc hardware
A large concentration of Taiwanese startups are in the hardware sector, integrating IoT and smart technologies into their innovation.
Colt to upgrade subsea network globally and expand to North America
Tue, 7th Nov 2017
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network infrastructure
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hyperscale
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dc
Colt to supercharge its global subsea network and bolster its North American presence, enhancing digital connectivity for multinational firms.
PCCW Global launches service to connect MPLS networks to Microsoft Azure
Thu, 2nd Nov 2017
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network infrastructure
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public cloud
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sdn
The Network-as-a-Service product that extends a customer's MPLS network service to both Microsoft Azure and Microsoft Office 365.
Edge computing market forecasted to be worth US$6bil by 2022
Thu, 2nd Nov 2017
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edutech
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edge computing
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cloud services
Telecommunications and IT verticals are expected to contribute to the largest market share for the forecasted period.
CyrusOne announces new strategic partnership with GDS
Tue, 31st Oct 2017
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hyperscale
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dc
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colocation
CyrusOne teams up with China's GDS in a USD $100M partnership, aiming to enhance data center offerings in the US and China, targeting hyperscale markets.
Christchurch EPIC innovation hub's lease extended by seven years
Mon, 30th Oct 2017
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incubator
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startup ecosystem
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epic innovation
The companies within EPIC have grown to build a combined turnover estimated to be in excess of $50 million per annum.
NZ top 200 tech companies hit $10bil revenue, third largest export category
Wed, 18th Oct 2017
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fintech
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financial systems
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healthtech
New Zealand's top 200 tech firms, known as TIN200, have hit a milestone, generating NZD $10 billion in revenue, making it the third-largest export category.
Hamilton software provider wins Reseller News innovation award
Tue, 17th Oct 2017
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software development
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resellers
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company-x
Hamilton's own Company-X clinches coveted innovation honour at the Reseller News ICT Awards, celebrating industry excellence.
Accenture, IBM, ThoughtWorks recognised as top companies for Women Technologists
Tue, 10th Oct 2017
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ibm
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accenture
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thoughtworks
Accenture, GEICO, and ThoughtWorks win at 2017 Top Companies for Women Technologists, as IBM secures a Momentum Award.
Ingram Micro Cloud teams up with Samsung to bring Microsoft Windows Desktop-as-a-Service
Fri, 6th Oct 2017
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daas
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microsoft
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windows
The solution automates the setup of Amazon WorkSpaces and Microsoft Windows Desktop as a Service for Samsung prosumers.
Auckland startup hosting events to raise awareness on work-ready skills
Mon, 2nd Oct 2017
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edutech
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21c skills lab
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event
21C Skill's Lab founders want business and education to work together to ensure young people have the right skills to survive and thrive.
Ethique raises half a million dollars in less than a day
Mon, 2nd Oct 2017
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apple
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apple iphone
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crowdfunding
Christchurch's Ethique clinches £500,000 in a record day to fuel fight against plastic waste with eco-friendly beauty bars.
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.
Social enterprise Ethique launches second equity crowdfunding campaign
Mon, 25th Sep 2017
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apple
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apple iphone
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crowdfunding
Ethique demands funds for global expansion, launching its second equity crowdfunding campaign on PledgeMe on 29 September, seeking USD $350k to USD $500k.
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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interactive
CMIC will incubate potential startups and industry pipelines to strengthen New Zealand's computing and media ecosystem.
Kiwi startup developing prospective musicians through gamification
Mon, 18th Sep 2017
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investment
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capital raising
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melodics
New Zealand tech startup Melodics has raised US$1.2m in seed capital to take its instrument learning software to more aspiring musicians.
PledgeMe to explore Australian market as equity crowdfunding legislation changes
Mon, 11th Sep 2017
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crowdfunding
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pledgeme
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legislation
PledgeMe has received a spot in the HotDesQ programme run by the Queensland government and will be setting up in Brisbane.
Fintech redefining traditional rental bonds via digital profiles
Thu, 7th Sep 2017
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fintech
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finance, leasing & rental
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rental bonds
Fintech company Traity has partnered with Terri Scheer to launch Trustbond, a technology that aims to make renting more accessible in Australia.