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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 4
More on me: Neil Dwight, BTG
Tue, 13th May 2014
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more on me
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btg
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outdoors
From commercial construction to tech, Neil Dwight of BTG champions change, balancing innovation with sound business practices in the ever-evolving IT industry.
Startup? Global company? How the cloud answers very different tech requirements
Sat, 10th May 2014
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hyperscale
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public cloud
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cloud services
From startup Parrot Analytics to global Tait Communications, both find cloud solutions like AWS key to meeting their diverse tech needs.
Mobility got Captain Cook, where will it take you?
Fri, 27th Dec 2013
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byod
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mobility
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tablets
From Captain Cook to the modern office: how mobility defines our work, offering flexibility and breaking chains to desks.
Connector Systems steps up channel enablement in 2013
Tue, 6th Aug 2013
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connector systems
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ict
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resellers
Connector Systems enhances channel enablement in 2013, launching a Reseller Portal and developing the innovative delve identity agent.
5 ways to do more with less
Mon, 10th Jun 2013
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virtualisation
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software
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ipswitch
It's a rare network manager indeed who is not familiar with budget constraints but here are five ways to stretch the budget:.
WorldxChange bets big on SIP trunking
Thu, 6th Jun 2013
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uc
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contact centre
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worldxchange
WorldxChange makes its mark in the telecoms industry by innovating with SIP trunking services, aiming to outsmart giants with cost-effective solutions.
Three considerations for security strategies
Wed, 29th May 2013
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data protection
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siem
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iam
With stricter regulations governing data inevitably coming into force, the impact to any organisation of a serious data breach has never been greater.
BYOD: What you get for what you pay
Tue, 28th May 2013
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byod
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mobility
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smartphones
Love it or hate it, bring-your-own-device (BYOD) was affecting security and network performance long before it became the industry's newest buzzword.
Holy cow! EVA hits the edge of space
Tue, 30th Apr 2013
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spacetech
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eol
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satellite
EVA the toy cow mascot leaps to the edge of space, returning with awe-inspiring images after a daring journey from Nevada.
Tauranga ISP's cow* to jump over the moon**
Fri, 19th Apr 2013
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solar power
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isp
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world earth day
Tauranga ISP's mascot, a toy cow named EVA, will soar to the edge of space for science on World Earth Day, gathering crucial data.
Malware in game hacks might deliver Pyrrhic victories
Fri, 19th Apr 2013
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malware
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gaming
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digital entertainment
90% of game hacks infected with malware, putting gamers, especially young ones, at risk of cyber threats, unveils AVG study.
Acronis to integrate with MobileIron, stop mobile data going walkabout
Thu, 11th Apr 2013
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data protection
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dr
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cloud services
Acronis teams up with MobileIron to lock down mobile data in the workplace, promising a significant leap in data protection for personal devices.
Little chips deliver big advantages in HP Moonshot
Tue, 9th Apr 2013
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semiconductors
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datacentre infrastructure
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edge computing
HP has introduced a new server based on Intel Atom processors - the first of several to be expected in its Moonshot line.
Telecom launches Digital Ventures
Mon, 8th Apr 2013
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uc
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digital ventures
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partners
Telecom announces its new Digital Ventures wing to innovate in fast-changing tech, despite a recent workforce cut, aiming for future revenue growth.
Is the future of mobile computing wearable?
Mon, 8th Apr 2013
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google
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apple
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google glass
Mobile computing's future may be on your wrist, with giants like Google and Apple hinting at wearables as the next big thing.
Now your iPhone picks your pocket
Mon, 25th Mar 2013
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ios
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apple
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apple iphone
A glitch in iOS 6.0 sees iPhones slyly eating into data allowances, potentially costing users dearly, even when connected to WiFi.
Mobile tech tax: It's OK, you can keep enjoying your tablets
Thu, 21st Mar 2013
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ipad
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tax
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ird
Cheers to your gadgets! The UK government bins the feared 'iPad tax', ensuring your mobile tech stays tax-free for now.
We'll stick with two-tier distribution - Barracuda Networks
Tue, 19th Mar 2013
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firewalls
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network infrastructure
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sdn
Barracuda Networks ANZ Sales Manager Greg Douglas says his company has every confidence in the model. And says New Zealand is like a province of Australia.
Ovum: Good luck finding those Galaxy S4 features
Fri, 15th Mar 2013
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ovum
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notebook
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samsung galaxy
Ovum suggests Samsung's Galaxy S4 might pack more features than users can handle, questioning the tech giant's future innovation path.
The week's winner: Nigel and the Microsoft Surface RT
Fri, 15th Mar 2013
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microsoft
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surface
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charity
Nigel Parker's auction of his Microsoft Surface RT for Cure Kids charity topped the week's news, outshining all, even Kim Dotcom stories.