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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.
FYI, this is an ex-employee of TechDay.

Stories by Kai Ping - Page 46

Hotspot
Vodafone unveils new mobile plans – data bundles with no strings attached
Fri, 15th Sep 2017
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Customers can create mobile hotspots and tether to other devices, regardless of whether they are at home or on the move.
Electric car
$12m invested into developing wireless charging for electric vehicles
Fri, 15th Sep 2017
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cartech
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aut
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grants
Nearly $12m boost for the University of Auckland's quest to create roadways that wirelessly charge electric vehicles on the move.
Ontrack bookkeeping
Top accounting and bookkeeping leaders recognised at Xerocon
Fri, 15th Sep 2017
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partner programmes
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financial systems
Top awards were given to businessDEPOT (AU), Diprose Miller Ltd (NZ), Biz Synergy (AU), Ontrack Bookkeeping (NZ) and CPA Connects (Asia).
Accounting
Intuit and Google announce Quickbooks integration for invoicing
Fri, 15th Sep 2017
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google
Research of more than 500 accountants and bookkeepers has highlighted challenges they faced when managing the accounts of their SMB clients.
Noted on an ipad
Medical record software startup raises over $500,000 through PledgeMe
Thu, 14th Sep 2017
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software development
Noted hit their maximum goal of its private equity crowdfunding campaign $500,000 in less than two weeks after launching its campaign.
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Dropbox launches new integration with Slack
Thu, 14th Sep 2017
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cloud services
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slack
Dropbox integrates with Slack—Streamlining team collaboration with instant document access and seamless communication.
Anz
Highlights from Xerocon Day One
Thu, 14th Sep 2017
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fintech
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financial systems
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xero
Nearly half of Xerocon delegates are first-timers, electrified by LLP launch and key integrations like CCH iKnow.
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Xero HQ partners with apps to deliver digital accounting suite
Wed, 13th Sep 2017
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financial systems
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xero
Xero HQ and the nine integrated apps will give practices a hand to build a sustainable practice to drive efficiency.
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Xero launches wave of new products at Xerocon
Wed, 13th Sep 2017
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financial systems
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xero
Xero Discuss, Xero Expenses, Xero Projects, Xero HQ and Xero Lifelong Learning Platform were announced at the Melbourne Convention Centre today.
Teams
Microsoft rolls out guest access feature for Teams
Wed, 13th Sep 2017
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uc
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public cloud
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microsoft
The feature was designed with the principles of teamwork, security & compliance, and IT manageability in mind.
Car ux
Adobe is transforming your in-car UX with analytics
Wed, 13th Sep 2017
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data analytics
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martech
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planning
New analytics, content delivery and advertising capabilities help advance connected car from voice to driverless and beyond.
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Kiwi Landing Pad marks six-year milestone with six events
Tue, 12th Sep 2017
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entrepreneurship
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us expansion
The Kiwi Landing Pad was established to help selected high growth New Zealand technology companies establish and grow their business in the USA.
Fintechy
Xero partners with blockchain-based international payments provider Veem
Tue, 12th Sep 2017
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blockchain
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martech
Xero teams up with Veem for streamlined blockchain-enhanced global payments, promising ease and efficiency for SMEs engaged in international trade.
Sparkle
Diamond-backed cryptocurrency Sparkle Coin to launch token sale
Tue, 12th Sep 2017
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blockchain
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cryptocurrency
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token sale
By backing Sparkle Coin with diamonds, early adopters have a safety net for their participation in cryptocurrency.
Virtual assistant
Health insurer nib trials AI customer service agent Frankie
Mon, 11th Sep 2017
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crm
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digital signage
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martech
Frankie will be able to provide instant responses to a variety of common enquiries to nib’s new product range including benefits available.
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Callaghan Innovation welcomes new board members
Mon, 11th Sep 2017
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callaghan innovation
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creative hq
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zino ventures
George Gong is an entrepreneur and angel investor with more than 20 years, and Stefan Korn was a member Callaghan’s Stakeholder Advisory Group.
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PledgeMe to explore Australian market as equity crowdfunding legislation changes
Mon, 11th Sep 2017
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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.
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Te Papa’s Hinatore (Learning Lab) gains Accenture as Innovation Partner
Mon, 11th Sep 2017
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te papa museum
Accenture has a special interest in supporting access to Hinatore’s learning programmes for students from low-decile schools.
Recognition
Wellington region Business Excellence Awards finalists announced
Mon, 11th Sep 2017
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edmund hillary fellowship
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business excellence awards
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bso
Wellington businesses vie for coveted Excellence Awards, with glitzy November gala set to celebrate the region's finest.
Goody
Kiwi Startup Spotlight: From loyalty card, to app, and beyond
Mon, 11th Sep 2017
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microsoft
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microsoft azure
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loyalty programmes
Burgeoning Kiwi firm Goody shakes up traditional loyalty schemes, transitioning from card to app, aiming to revolutionize global rewards.