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 5
Celebrity FAIL: Alicia, er, Keys, tweets from her…iPhone
Wed, 13th Feb 2013
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apple
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apple iphone
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blackberry
Alicia Keys, BlackBerry's 100% exclusive advocate, caught tweeting from an iPhone, sparking debate on brand loyalty and honesty.
Microsoft Office 365 delivers for on-the-move environmental services company
Tue, 12th Feb 2013
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microsoft
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microsoft office
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case study
Microsoft Office 365 revolutionises operations for Scrub Growers, ensuring seamless data sharing across locations.
Spam, spam, spam and Valentine's Day
Tue, 12th Feb 2013
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symantec
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spam
Ah, holidays. They inevitably mean you get spammed with malware and we get spammed with press releases from antivirus companies.
Microsoft Office 365 reduces cost, boosts flexibility for Wellington consultants
Fri, 8th Feb 2013
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microsoft
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microsoft office
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case study
Integral Group Director, Frank Aldridge, discusses how Microsoft Office 365 has helped The Integral Group gain mobility and save costs.
Enough BYOD; now it's bring your own app
Wed, 23rd Jan 2013
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data analytics
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martech
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planning
Wave goodbye to BYOD; it's the era of bring your own app, a shift fuelling productivity and personalisation in the workplace, says EMC's CTO.
MEGA: Slow
Tue, 22nd Jan 2013
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mega
I decided to sign up for Kim Dotcom's Mega service to see what the fuss is all about. So far the best word to describe it is…slow.
Printing in the digital age
Thu, 10th Jan 2013
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document management
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ecm
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martech
In today's rapidly evolving technology landscape a number of trends in printing and document management are becoming ever more important.
Printing – the balance sheet blind spot
Wed, 9th Jan 2013
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document management
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ecm
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martech
Most business managers don't realise the impact printers and copiers have on their balance sheet and their operational expenses.
Employees putting security at risk?
Wed, 9th Jan 2013
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byod
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social media
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mobility
Most businesses go to great lengths and invest heavily in ensuring that confidential documentation and information is protected, both physically and online.
Getting bang for contact centre buck
Tue, 8th Jan 2013
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crm
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uc
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martech
Innovation should be driven by the ability to demonstrate gains in productivity, delivering improved service and satisfying customer interactions.
Data centres: Powering your digital life
Mon, 7th Jan 2013
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virtualisation
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dr
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hyperscale
Behind every click and swipe, data centres essential for startups to global firms alike, ensure reliability and innovation in the digital age.
Apply rigour to printing
Mon, 7th Jan 2013
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document management
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ecm
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martech
Businesses applying rigorous strategies to manage printing could cut costs by up to 35%, revolutionising office efficiency and sustainability.
Securing business in the information age
Thu, 3rd Jan 2013
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wireless networks
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byod
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cloud services
Security is perhaps never so high in the public conscience as it is today, thanks largely to the high-profile blunders by several government agencies.
ERP vendor gives open source software a boost
Thu, 3rd Jan 2013
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open source
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erp
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linux
ERP vendor Infor announces that its products are available on Red Hat's Enterprise Linux and JBoss middleware.
Accelerating the journey to the cloud
Thu, 3rd Jan 2013
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virtualisation
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iaas
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microsoft
NZ firms embrace hybrid cloud solutions, driven by Windows Server 2012, for scalability and cost efficiency amidst tight budgets.
Crafting your BYOD policy
Thu, 27th Dec 2012
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document management
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ecm
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martech
Imagine a situation where a third-party knows exactly what information concerning your business is on your employee's iPad, but you do not.
At scale: doing business in the cloud
Wed, 26th Dec 2012
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data analytics
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martech
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supply chain
Tait Communications, leading in radio tech since 1969, hails cloud migration for business resilience post-Canterbury quakes.
Contact centres: Room for innovation
Wed, 26th Dec 2012
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crm
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uc
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martech
Contact centres are spoilt for choice in terms of their ability to add more channels and more convenience to the customers they serve.
ERP in your pocket
Thu, 22nd Nov 2012
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crm
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fintech
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martech
Kiwi ingenuity makes its way into your pocket with the imminent launch of the SmartProApp, for which Auckland-based MYOB enterprise partner GlobalBizp.
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.