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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 15

Telecommunications

ComCom requesting telco feedback on funding for future fibre regulation

Mon, 30th Apr 2018
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The Commerce Commission has calculated that it would cost $12 million to implement the proposed regulation over a three-year period.
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Tech Data, Equate recognised at Forcepoint APAC Partner Awards

Fri, 27th Apr 2018
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Key channel partners from across the region attended a two-day conference to learn more about Forcepoint's human-centric security strategy.
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ComCom preparing for looming telco regulation with new study

Fri, 27th Apr 2018
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The Commerce Commission launches a study to prepare for regulating New Zealand's fibre networks, currently built by Chorus and three local firms.
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One in five NZ businesses offer flexible work hours for parents - MYOB

Fri, 27th Apr 2018
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financial systems
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hybrid & remote work
60% offer some form of flexible work options to staff – including almost one-in-five that make specific work arrangements for staff who are parents.
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Forcepoint unveils new risk-adaptive approach to threat prevention

Fri, 27th Apr 2018
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Dynamic Data Protection, an automated risk response solution, harnesses the power of human-centric behaviour analytics.
Healthcare

Comprehensive Infrastructure monitoring long overdue in healthcare digitalisation

Fri, 27th Apr 2018
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paessler
To ensure the availability of these systems, comprehensive monitoring of both IT and medical devices is required.
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Marketing platform makes recommendations personal across user channels

Thu, 26th Apr 2018
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data analytics
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fintech
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martech
Consumers increasingly expect a personalised and relevant shopping experience whenever and however they interact with a brand.
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Aus IoT startup driving efficiency in hospitals with Bluetooth asset tracking

Tue, 24th Apr 2018
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Australian IoT startup Leash It is transforming hospital efficiency with its LeashView Bluetooth asset tracking system, set to launch in New Zealand in June.
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GitHub introduces new bot-powered learning platform

Tue, 24th Apr 2018
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martech
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software development
GitHub Learning Lab launches to help developers learn and develop new skills within the platform itself, using a bot and community support.
Fallback

Drive UC growth with comprehensive 'all-of-business' offerings

Sun, 22nd Apr 2018
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contact centre
Atlas Gentech offers a simple way for channel partners to boost the value of UC deployments, says GM North Chris Fair.
Comparison

Broadband Compare unveils NZ Compare umbrella brand

Thu, 19th Apr 2018
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broadband
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Broadband Compare's team has launched NZ Compare, an umbrella brand to consolidate its expanding suite of New Zealand comparison websites such as Power Compare.
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Exclusive interview: Microsoft drives intelligent edge with Azure Stack

Fri, 13th Apr 2018
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hybrid cloud
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edge computing
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iot
Microsoft is bringing cloud-like capabilities to businesses that need to store data on-prem or at the edge with Azure Stack.
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Intelligent cloud, Azure Stack, compliance - Highlights from the Auckland Azure Summit

Fri, 13th Apr 2018
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multi-cloud
The event featured a variety of speakers, from Microsoft heavyweights Vijay Tewari and Russell Craig, to Azure customers like BNZ, and Pageproof.
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IRD myIR site to shut down on Thursday for major system upgrades

Tue, 10th Apr 2018
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myIR will be switched off from Thursday afternoon at 3pm until Tuesday, April 17 at 8am so the latest round of changes can be made.
Network monitoring

Paessler to demonstrate network monitoring-as-a-service at upcoming AWS Summits

Tue, 10th Apr 2018
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hyperscale
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public cloud
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cloud services
Paessler will be showcasing PRTG in the cloud at the upcoming AWS Summits in Sydney, Australia, from April 10 to April 12 and Seoul South Korea.
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Dunedin's free Wi-Fi network complete

Tue, 10th Apr 2018
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uc
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wireless networks
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cloud services
The city network offers free gig-enabled hotspots in 15 separate locations across the city – from Mosgiel to Port Chalmers.
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Kiwi company chosen for women-only Aus tech accelerator

Tue, 10th Apr 2018
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New Zealand's RIP Global is among eight firms picked for Springboard Enterprises Australia's women-only accelerator, boosting fintech's growth and global reach.
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SD-WAN provides effective, affordable uptime for SMBs

Tue, 10th Apr 2018
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network infrastructure
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NZ firms swap costly fibre for diverse, agile 4G broadband solutions amidst rising demand for reliable connectivity.
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Rocket Lab engineer launches Kiwi eCommerce site

Tue, 3rd Apr 2018
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martech
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commerce systems
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Rocket Lab engineer Levi Fawcett launches AllGoods, a free Kiwi eCommerce platform empowering local sellers with swift shipping and zero fees for users.
Network infrastructure copy

Senetas enters technology partnership and distie agreement with ADVA

Wed, 28th Mar 2018
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virtualisation
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vpns
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network infrastructure
Senetas and ADVA partner to embed high-speed networking encryption technology into ADVA's virtualisation technology.