About Donovan
Donovan Jackson
Interview Editor
Fascinated by the technology industry after a visit to a Computer Faire in 1998, Donovan Jackson first worked as a public relations consultant for enterprise software and hardware distribution companies in 2000, then as a journalist for IDG-affiliated channel and trade publications, and as a producer of commercial content as an agency owner through the 2000s and 2010s. He has served as ITBrief editor in the last days of the printed magazine, and has a long association with TechDay as a contributor to special projects. Donovan has wide interests spanning technology, philosophy, bicycles, literature, psychology, motorcycles, travel, geography, history, general knowledge, and various combinations of these and other subjects.
Stories by Donovan - Page 6
Logitech's G600 MMO mouse: Give your game a boost
Tue, 6th Nov 2012
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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apple
Logitech's G600 gives gamers a competitive edge with 20 customisable buttons and ergonomic design, making it a hit for MMO enthusiasts.
Windows 8, we're rooting for you
Fri, 26th Oct 2012
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microsoft
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windows
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operating systems
It's an odd position, after all these years, to be firmly on the side of the company which for good reason became known as 'the Beast of Redmond'.
Methven goes global with WAN optimisation-as-a-service
Thu, 25th Oct 2012
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partners
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acquisition
Methven partners with Aryaka for a breakthrough in global WAN optimisation-as-a-service, drastically improving business operations.
Once more unto the breach dear friends…HP tablet v2.0
Wed, 17th Oct 2012
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microsoft
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hp
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ipad
Beleaguered HP has announced its return to tablet computing with a Windows 8, Intel Atom- powered device it calls the ElitePad 900.
Let there be video for all - Polycom
Fri, 12th Oct 2012
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uc
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supply chain
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hybrid & remote work
Polycom revolutionises video chats with CloudAXIS, promising seamless integration across platforms like Skype and Facebook for robust corporate communication.
Optimation marks 20 years, adds Google Enterprise
Thu, 11th Oct 2012
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optimation
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partners
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google cloud
Optimation celebrates two decades in IT with a strategic move, acquiring a stake in Barbador to advance into Google Enterprise services.
Buying online? Search for the NEGATIVE reviews
Tue, 9th Oct 2012
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apple
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shopping
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technology gifts
Unscrupulous companies are paying bloggers for fake positive reviews. To avoid falling for this, search for negative reviews to get the real scoop.
Unlimited ultrafast broadband = unlimited potential
Wed, 3rd Oct 2012
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uc
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schools
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ufb
The delivery of unmetered ultrafast broadband connectivity to New Zealand's schools is a step into the future of education.
Cloud computing revives struggling mainframe
Wed, 3rd Oct 2012
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cloud services
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pc hardware
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hardware
Mainframes, once believed to be facing extinction by 2000, are experiencing a revival in 2012 thanks to cloud computing, ensuring their ongoing relevance.
Outsource everything….at your peril
Wed, 3rd Oct 2012
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iaas
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software development
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outsourcing
Outsourcing may seem a silver bullet for efficiency, but it's a fine line between liberation and loss of critical control.
Unified comms has to be simple, stupid
Tue, 2nd Oct 2012
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uc
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byod
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contact centre
For enterprise success, unified comms must be as simple as using a smartphone, blending convenience with technology.
Opinion: Apple's apogee
Tue, 2nd Oct 2012
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apple
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apple iphone
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blackberry
Apple's pinnacle reached as iPhone 5 launches, signifying end of true innovation and start of legal battles outshining product quality.
Shock, horror: Mobility and social networking the new target for cyber miscreants
Wed, 12th Sep 2012
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email security
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ios
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apple
Cyber miscreants are now targeting mobile phones and social networks, as Norton reports a twofold increase in threats compared to a year ago.
'More than 50%' ready for cloud archiving – CommVault
Mon, 10th Sep 2012
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dr
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microsoft
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cloud services
Over half of CommVault's clients are eyeing cloud archiving, enticed by on-demand capacity and reduced admin costs, says the company.
MYOB spots the cloud gap, takes flagship platform online
Tue, 4th Sep 2012
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semiconductors
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fintech
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financial systems
MYOB taps into NZ's underused cloud market, transforming its platform to bridge the tech gap for non-techie businesses.
Forget the tin, networking is becoming a software game
Mon, 3rd Sep 2012
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network infrastructure
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sdn
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naas
Networking's hardware era wanes as software takes the lead, powered by Open Networking Foundation's innovative, user-centric approach.
Samsung Galaxy Note 10.1: Don't be a ponce
Thu, 30th Aug 2012
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martech
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apple
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adobe
In the same way that buying a surfboard won't make you a surfer, buying a Samsung Galaxy Note 10.1 will not make you a creative genius.
Samsung wins South Korean court battle against Apple
Tue, 28th Aug 2012
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apple
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samsung
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technology gifts
Proving that jurisdiction does matter, South Korea's Samsung scored a major victory over arch-rival and key customer Apple.
OSX.crisis has security vendors rubbing hands in glee
Fri, 24th Aug 2012
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apple
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symantec
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macos
The new OSX.Crisis malware marks the end of Mac's security supremacy, targeting multiple platforms, including virtual machines.
Internet security: You're still the weakest link
Thu, 23rd Aug 2012
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malware
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cybersecurity
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software
Bad news for careless internet users: all the software in the world probably can't protect you if you don't use your head.