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 32
HR tech startup disrupting online job-seeking with AI
Tue, 5th Sep 2017
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job seekers
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jobgetter
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startups
The platform uses machine learning to give job seekers real-time recommendations about how best to present themselves in a CV.
Vend simplifies stock-take process with inventory scanning app
Tue, 5th Sep 2017
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martech
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commerce systems
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supply chain
The retail point-of-sale provider aims to fill gap in the market for accessible and well-designed mobile inventory counter.
Govt focuses on innovation in Taranaki economic strategy
Mon, 4th Sep 2017
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new zealand government
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manifold
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partners
The strategy was commissioned by Taranaki's four councils and was developed by business and iwi leaders, the region's councils and central government.
Hootsuite names Conversologie their first NZ partner
Mon, 4th Sep 2017
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martech
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partner programmes
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marketing
Conversologie becomes Hootsuite's inaugural NZ partner to elevate Kiwi businesses' social media prowess at Auckland meet-up.
Salesforce announces Summer '17 update at Auckland Basecamp
Thu, 31st Aug 2017
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crm
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data analytics
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martech
The Basecamp event also featured trailblazing customer stories from Fonterra, HazardCo, Spark Digital and Soul Machines.
Chinese VC partners with Melbourne to launch Asia-focused startup incubator
Thu, 31st Aug 2017
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incubator
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victorian government
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startup ecosystem
Suzhou High-Tech Venture Capital Group is providing up to AU$80m in financial support to run the centre, and develop projects over the next 3 years.
Blockchain startup BitClave wants to change the search engine game
Thu, 31st Aug 2017
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digital signage
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blockchain
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martech
By removing the middlemen in the digital advertising ecosystem like Google, BitClave gives users control over their data.
Apple and Accenture partner to create iOS business solutions
Wed, 30th Aug 2017
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partner programmes
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ios
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apple
The new iOS tools and services will take advantage of the latest Apple technologies and tap into Accenture's digital and analytics capabilities.
Aruba delivers business-class Wi-Fi solution for SMBs
Wed, 30th Aug 2017
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wireless networks
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cloud services
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smb
The HPE OfficeConnect OC20 is a cost-effective wireless solution designed for businesses without dedicated IT resources.
Exclusive interview: Workday's aggressive APAC expansion and dipping into PaaS waters
Tue, 29th Aug 2017
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paas
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iaas
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hcm
TechDay caught up with Workday APAC president David Hope to talk about what the cloud-based HCM provider is up to.
Firefly named finalist in two Westpac Business Awards categories
Fri, 25th Aug 2017
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martech
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marketing
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smb
The digital marketing agency was named a finalist in the Best Emerging Business and Excellence in Marketing categories.
Global payments solution Stripe says 'kia ora' as it launches in NZ
Tue, 22nd Aug 2017
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martech
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commerce systems
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payment technologies
Stripe sets sail in NZ, opening a world of online payment possibilities in 135+ currencies for local businesses.
Hotel search platform Trivago partners with Workday HCM for its cloud-based HR solution
Tue, 22nd Aug 2017
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hcm
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cloud services
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payroll systems
The software is capable of providing one single source of truth for employee data, empowering HR leaders and managers.
From mood lighting to a disco rave, Heelight is a smart-bulb that promises it all
Mon, 21st Aug 2017
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smart home
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smart appliances
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heelight
Revolutionary Heelight bulb set to light up homes in ANZ with its 16 million colours, catering to every mood without needing Wi-Fi or Bluetooth.
Australia Post launches commerce hub to help SMBs go and grow online
Thu, 17th Aug 2017
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fintech
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martech
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commerce systems
AlphaCommerceHub provides a single API and consolidated user interface to easily connect merchants to the full range of commerce services.
Hi-Tech Trust appoints Spark's Jennifer Rutherford as new chair, Vend's Vaughan Rowsell as deputy chair
Wed, 16th Aug 2017
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martech
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commerce systems
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supply chain
Rutherford has had a long and successful career in the tech sector including senior roles at Hewlett Packard and Cisco.
SugarCRM partners with Zaparas Lawyers to provide client enquiry management
Wed, 16th Aug 2017
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crm
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martech
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partner programmes
Zaparas Lawyers chose SugarCRM for its ease of implementation and its ability to integrate with the company's existing systems.
Aussie anti-piracy blockchain startup launches token sale
Tue, 15th Aug 2017
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crypto
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blockchain
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piracy
Sydney's Veredictum launches a token sale for a blockchain-based anti-piracy platform, aiming to raise USD $7.5m to USD $20m and cut piracy by 80% in 10 years.
Microsoft to deliver Azure from two Canberra data centres
Tue, 15th Aug 2017
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hyperscale
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public cloud
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dc
Microsoft will be the only major cloud provider in Aus to deliver hyperscale cloud services to handle Unclassified and Protected government data.
Auckland's IoT meetups sparking synergy between tech startups
Tue, 15th Aug 2017
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iot
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thinxtra
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meetup
The IoT Meetup has evolved into a key tech community attracting people with common interests in creating and using IoT applications.