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
Unisys 'tailoring services to NZ market'
Fri, 15th Mar 2013
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unisys
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intel
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clearpath
Unisys tailors its enterprise tech for NZ market, targeting smaller businesses with 'as a service' offerings, aiming for robust growth.
Autonomy, Big Data and a fight HP can't win
Wed, 13th Mar 2013
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data analytics
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martech
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planning
HP's $10-billion Autonomy debacle highlights executive folly and Big Data's hyped pitfalls in a legal battle the tech giant is set to lose.
~$80-mil Orcon deal? No comment, says key man
Tue, 12th Mar 2013
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kordia
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isp
The rumour mill fires up, delivers big numbers as Kordia's sale of Orcon looks a dead-cert - though the man apparently at the centre of everything won't speak.
Microsoft blinks, lets you transfer Office 2013 licenses
Fri, 8th Mar 2013
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microsoft
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microsoft office
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licensing
Microsoft has relented on the unreasonable terms of Office 2013 licensing, allowing transfer of a license from one PC to another.
Free cloud stuff from Rackspace
Thu, 7th Mar 2013
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private cloud
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hyperscale
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dc
Rackspace offers free cloud software, opening doors to enterprise-tier tech without the upfront cost. A strategic move to foster relationships.
EMC looking more flashy by the day
Wed, 6th Mar 2013
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storage
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hyperscale
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dc
Flash continues to dominate the hardware announcements of storage vendors, with EMC today announcing a range of products under its Xtrem family.
How to bork your hard drive with HTML5
Fri, 1st Mar 2013
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martech
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software development
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browsers
Discover how an HTML5 glitch, made public by Michael McKinnon of AVG, could fill your hard disk, revealed at http://www.filldisk.com/.
Office 365 delivers unique advantage for legal firm
Thu, 28th Feb 2013
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microsoft
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microsoft office
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case study
Introducing new email technology into a law firm which, like many others, is largely dependent on this mode of communication for its business, can be tricky.
Tough stuff with a price to match
Thu, 28th Feb 2013
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windows
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panasonic
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mobility
Panasonic bucks trend with rugged tablets; not cheap, but built tough to withstand extreme conditions. Prices start from $2000.
BlackBerry, er, Global Creative Director hits the road
Tue, 26th Feb 2013
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blackberry
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technology gifts
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yodel
Alicia Keys exits BlackBerry to yodel on tour, leaving behind iPhone snafu and a bespoke fan music video project.
Chromebook Pixel: Cloud crazy Google's next big play
Mon, 25th Feb 2013
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google
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apple
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notebook
Google has released an ultra high-resolution Chromebook Pixel laptop made famous, or maybe infamous, for its lofty price tag that starts at $1,299.
RIP high-speed disk
Thu, 21st Feb 2013
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storage
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netapp
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flash storage
NetApp's Matt Swinbourne declares high-speed mechanical disks dead, outpaced by the efficiency and economics of flash storage technology.
All hail the subscription-based business model
Thu, 21st Feb 2013
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google
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amazon
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emc
Vendors opt for subscription models, from Office to Amazon, ditching upfront payments for monthly dues, transforming business-client relationships.
Better email and information access with Microsoft Office 365
Tue, 19th Feb 2013
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microsoft
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microsoft office
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case study
For Kumeu River Wines Director Michael Brajkovich, keeping the office side of things running effortlessly just got a whole lot easier.
Microsoft Office 365 supports the cloud ambitions of The Heating Company
Sat, 16th Feb 2013
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supply chain
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microsoft
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microsoft office
The Heating Company Director, Clare Adams shares how Office 365 has helped create business systems with greater flexiblity then ever before.
Why the cops took a bite of the Apple
Thu, 14th Feb 2013
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uc
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tablets
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smartphones
NZ Police favour Apple tech, opting for iPhones and iPads after an 11-month trial, reveals their communications manager.
HP dives (back) into tablet fray – with Android
Thu, 14th Feb 2013
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google
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apple
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hp
HP eyes a comeback in the tablet market, adopting Android in a bid to stay relevant amid soaring sales and shifting computing preferences.
Mud wrestling: Microsoft targets Gmail
Thu, 14th Feb 2013
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microsoft
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google
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gmail
Microsoft, that paragon of virtue which has always put customer interests first, has the old Googler square in its sights.
You think you cooler than me: Apple or Samsung?
Wed, 13th Feb 2013
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semiconductors
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apple
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samsung
Now that you have the annoying Mike Posner song in your head, try turning your thoughts to the Samsung versus Apple battle for coolness.
Cops choose Apple on Vodafone
Wed, 13th Feb 2013
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uc
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new zealand police
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police
NZ Police to deploy Apple iPhones and iPads to 6000 members in a tech overhaul aimed at increasing efficiency on the frontline.