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.
FYI, this is an ex-employee of TechDay.
Stories by Kai Ping - Page 51
Kiwi social enterprise drops a cherry bomb with new cola flavour
Mon, 14th Aug 2017
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social enterprise
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karma cola
Wellington's Roxy Cinema teams up with Karma Cola to unveil a nostalgic cherry flavoured cola that supports Sierra Leone farmers.
Xero scores top marks for highest overall satisfaction with Aussie SMBs
Mon, 14th Aug 2017
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fintech
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financial systems
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xero
Only 5% of Canstar Blue winners have ever achieved the same award for three consecutive years, including Xero.
Microsoft announces framework to advance enterprise adoption of blockchain
Mon, 14th Aug 2017
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blockchain
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open source
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healthtech
Microsoft's new Coco Framework aims to boost blockchain in business, offering high-speed transactions and robust security.
Kiwi Startup Spotlight: AR gaming app Magical Park eyeing expansion to US and Canada
Mon, 14th Aug 2017
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ar, vr & metaverse
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geo ar games
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kiwi startup spotlight
By September, Magical Park will be active in 28 parks and 44 primary schools in New Zealand, 12 parks in Australia, and two parks in the UK.
Vend appoints ex-Yelp director to lead ANZ
Fri, 11th Aug 2017
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martech
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commerce systems
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supply chain & logistics
As country manager, Dave will be responsible for sales, customer success, marketing and channel teams in the region.
LaunchVic terminates 500 Startups partnership following 500 Melbourne lead’s resignation
Fri, 11th Aug 2017
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500 startups
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launchvic
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aras
LaunchVic expressed to 500 Startups that without Rachael Neumann at the helm, they don’t believe the partnership will work.
New Zealand’s startup ecosystem growing up, but more can be done - MYOB
Fri, 11th Aug 2017
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fintech
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financial systems
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accounting systems
New Zealand's startup scene is thriving, but more support is needed to truly maximise its potential, says Carolyn Luey of MYOB.
Exclusive interview: Will software replace accountants with new AIM reporting rules?
Fri, 11th Aug 2017
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fintech
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financial systems
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accounting systems
Bellingham Wallace director Mike Atkinson talks about the evolution of the accountant’s role, and why SMBs will still need them.
The Pure Food Co opens Auckland manufacturing facility to support growth
Thu, 10th Aug 2017
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it in manufacturing
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healthtech
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foodbowl
Pure Food produces pureed food predominantly for the growing elderly population or anyone in need of better nutrition.
Menulog delivery service expands to include Ponsonby Central restaurants
Thu, 10th Aug 2017
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subscriptions
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subscription billing
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delivery-as-a-service
Bird On A Wire, Miss Istanbul, The Dairy and El Sizzling Chorizo, have partnered with New Zealand online food delivery platform Menulog.
KyberNetwork introduces first decentralised cryptocurrency exchange
Thu, 10th Aug 2017
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ddos
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cryptocurrency
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blockchain
Centralised exchanges are also prone to price manipulation, DDoS attacks, internal fraud, which KyberNetworks wants to change.
Yellow’s CEO steps down as the company continues digital strategy transition
Wed, 9th Aug 2017
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yellow
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job moves
Shaking off its analogue Yellow Pages origins, CMO Darren Linton will drive the company as a digital business as interim CEO.
Calling all creative students: $1000 cash prize up for grabs in Bright Awards
Wed, 9th Aug 2017
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media design school
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creative technologies
Media Design School is calling for entries in five broad categories - photography, graphic design, animation, app, and interactive.
Australian blockchain sector makes inroads with formation of Parliamentary Friendship group
Wed, 9th Aug 2017
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blockchain
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australian government
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australian digital commerce association
The ADCA called for close co-operation between government, regulators and industry in advancing the adoption of blockchain in Australia.
Trans-Pacific partnership helps startups to survive 'Valley of Death'
Wed, 9th Aug 2017
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partner programmes
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entrepreneurship
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monevation
Monevation chief executive officer says that the statistics show over 80% of startups fail somewhere between product creation and customer traction.
Contractor equipment at fault for Rocket Lab Electron launch termination
Tue, 8th Aug 2017
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rocket lab
The issue has been resolved and Rocket Lab has authorised the production of four additional launch vehicles as it prepares for commercial operations.
AI New Zealand platform launch helps businesses get in on the action
Tue, 8th Aug 2017
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ai
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partners
Justin Flitter launches NEWZEALAND.AI, empowering Kiwi firms to embrace the AI revolution with vital resources and events.
Kiwi automated vehicle company to start trials in Sydney’s Olympic Park
Tue, 8th Aug 2017
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cartech
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personal computing devices
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mobility
HMI Technologies’ self-driving, fully electric vehicle carries up to 15 people and is programmed to navigate around the venue.
Auckland video production startup opens Taipei office
Mon, 7th Aug 2017
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valoso
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startups
In less than a year, Valoso has opened six offices around the world in Australia, USA, UK, Macedonia and now Taiwan.
Rotary kick-start award winner wants to break youth unemployment cycle
Mon, 7th Aug 2017
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social enterprise
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akina
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rotary club
Zeal wins Rotary grant to combat youth joblessness with a creative studio aimed at unlocking young Kiwis' potential.