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
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.
Better business resilience with infrastructure-on-demand
Tue, 9th Oct 2012
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dr
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supply chain
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cloud services
Post-quake rebuild boosts vBridge's demand for cloud services by 1100%, showcasing the need for robust business continuity plans.
Skycity opts for single-vendor infrastructure strategy
Fri, 5th Oct 2012
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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hp
Skycity consolidates IT with HP for seamless gaming and hospitality services, eyeing interoperability, cost benefits, and simplified issue resolution.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.