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About Kai Ping

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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 20

Google apps

SaaS platforms - The new Wild West of malware

Tue, 9th Jan 2018
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Proofpoint research has found Google Apps Script and normal document sharing capabilities built into Google Apps supports automatic malware downloads.
Dlink

D-Link and McAfee team up on router with integrated endpoint protection

Tue, 9th Jan 2018
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The D-Link AC2600 Wi-Fi router powered by McAfee and Intel's connected home technology automatically protects all devices connected to the network.
Travel

How to mitigate cyber risks while travelling

Tue, 9th Jan 2018
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credit card fraud
Over the past year, compromises of payment card data, network intrusions, and cyberattacks using hotel Wi-Fi have plagued the hospitality industry.
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McAfee completes acquisition of SkyHigh Networks

Mon, 8th Jan 2018
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McAfee finalises its acquisition of Skyhigh Networks, bolstering its cloud security offerings with advanced CASB technology under its new cloud business unit.
Email scam

New year rings in scams in the guise of Suncorp, MYOB, and ASIC emails

Mon, 8th Jan 2018
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financial systems
Scammers kick off the new year with email fraud using fake Suncorp, MYOB, and ASIC branding, sending malicious links and attachments to Australian users.
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Vodafone Foundation funds VR learning programme for struggling youth

Mon, 8th Jan 2018
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capital raising
Methodist Mission Southern is using their Vodafone Foundation funding to create and pilot a bespoke youth VR learning programme.
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Gartner's ten predictions for smartphone AI developments

Mon, 8th Jan 2018
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Gartner predicts smartphone AI will evolve into personalised companions by 2022, with 80% of devices boasting on-device AI, up from 10% in 2017.
Security breach

Intel processor vulnerabilities: What you need to know about Meltdown and Spectre

Mon, 8th Jan 2018
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Desktops, laptops, and smartphones running on vulnerable processors can be exposed to unauthorized access and information theft.
Fallback

Is your data stuck in a swamp? IBM and SAP have the answer

Mon, 18th Dec 2017
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data analytics
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martech
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planning
Power8 is a system designed from the ground up to complement the SAP HANA system and to respond to the influx big data.
Servers

Archive360 delivers support for Microsoft Azure archive blob storage tier

Fri, 15th Dec 2017
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storage
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public cloud
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microsoft
Long-term data management and compliance assurance solution for Azure ensures the most highly secure, low cost and compliant intelligent archive.
Cloud security

AI, edge computing, and IoT - Ixia's 2018 predictions for cloud security

Thu, 14th Dec 2017
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uc
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edge computing
It's essential for businesses to be aware of these trends and understand how they can ensure their networks are properly architected and secured.
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IDC names VMware leader in enterprise mobility management

Thu, 14th Dec 2017
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virtualisation
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iot
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it automation
An industry-leading UEM solution, high-profile customer deployments and IoT-focused solutions and partnerships solidify VMware's position as a leader.
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Synology releases Virtual Machine Manager and virtual DSM

Wed, 13th Dec 2017
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synology
Synology has launched its Virtual Machine Manager, enabling multiple virtual machines to run on Synology NAS, enhancing resource flexibility and management.
Fibre cables

Fujitsu develops WAN acceleration technology utilizing FPGA accelerators

Wed, 13th Dec 2017
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fpga
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fujitsu laboratories
Fujitsu's latest WAN acceleration tech, utilising FPGA accelerators, boasts transfer speeds up to 40Gbps between clouds, setting a new industry standard.
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Exclusive: AWS on Govt cloud migration in the ANZ public sector

Wed, 13th Dec 2017
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public cloud
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Recently at AWS's re:Invent event, TechDay had the opportunity to sit down with Peter Moore, AWS APAC and Japan regional managing director.
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GovDC facilities ranked fourth in resilience test

Tue, 12th Dec 2017
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iam
Cloudscene analysed the resilience of 150 global data centre operators against Tier certification data through Uptime Institute.
Fibre optics

Vocus ASC set to support Indonesian information infrastructure

Tue, 12th Dec 2017
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network infrastructure
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fibre
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undersea cables
Vocus Communications' Australia Singapore Cable was officially launched in Indonesia, highlighting its strategic and economic opportunities for the country.
Webwerks

Web Werks data centers gain security certification

Tue, 12th Dec 2017
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dc
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colocation
The aim of a SOC 2 Type 1 audit is to confirm the security controls of an association's system, infrastructure, and strategies.
Authentication

Okta launches identity management offering for startups

Tue, 12th Dec 2017
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Okta unveils Okta for Startups, offering its Identity Cloud free for one year to entrepreneurs and small businesses to enhance secure access management.
Modernisation

Modernise your IT Infrastructure in five steps - Gartner

Fri, 8th Dec 2017
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dc
Gartner VP warns: 80% of IT asset upgrades could miss savings goals without simplifying current Mode 1 systems.