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 10
Planned obsolescence and Apple's soldered-in RAM
Tue, 21st Aug 2012
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martech
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lenovo
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adobe
Apple's soldered-in RAM strategy fuels planned obsolescence, pushing consumers to newer models as upgradability fades, critics argue.
The real benefit of unified communications: Integrating business processes
Mon, 20th Aug 2012
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uc
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contact centre
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teleport
Forget the fuzzy benefits of combining your communication modes into a single point; that's more of a convenience play.
Opinion: Microsoft's massive gamble
Thu, 16th Aug 2012
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microsoft
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blackberry
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technology gifts
The rumour mill is cranking it up a few levels around the imminent release of the Microsoft Surface RT tablet.
Results.com hits Apple App Store
Fri, 3rd Aug 2012
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apple
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apple iphone
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results.com
Results.com app launch revolutionises strategy execution for executives on the go, now available on the Apple App Store.
Panasonic quietly debuts Toughbook tablet
Fri, 27th Jul 2012
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panasonic
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toughbook
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outdoors
We joined Panasonic and their distribution partner at Eden Park to discover a new addition to the Toughbook family.
Alcatel-Lucent Enterprise who?
Thu, 26th Jul 2012
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alcatel-lucent
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acquisition
Alcatel-Lucent Enterprise boosts presence in NZ with Connector Systems deal, offering affordable yet innovative telephony and network solutions.
Nimble Business Demands Nimble Networks
Mon, 23rd Jul 2012
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network infrastructure
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sdn
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naas
SDN revolutionises corporate networks, making them adaptable to rapid business changes, says Extreme Networks' VP, Joy Ghosh.
Ingram Micro FlexCloud events this week
Wed, 11th Jul 2012
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resellers
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ingram micro
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distributors
Cloud computing is broadly considered the way of the future, but it isn't exactly fait accompli for every business.
Fast pace set to continue for Connector Systems
Fri, 6th Jul 2012
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brocade
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connector systems
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sonicwall
Connector Systems accelerates its growth in 2012 with new vendors and staff, hinting at even more expansion in the year's second half.