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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 2
Is all well in VCE-land? Potential wobbly for converged infrastructure company
Fri, 10th Oct 2014
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virtualisation
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it automation
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cisco
Rumours that Cisco is to limit its future involvement in VCE have been quickly hosed down by the networking giant.
Will an extra two inches make any difference for Apple?
Thu, 9th Oct 2014
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apple
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ipad
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notebook
Apple hints at a larger iPad among next week's launches, but can two extra inches truly revolutionize the tablet experience? Doubts linger.
Young boffin finds use for Android smartwatch
Thu, 9th Oct 2014
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gaming
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wearables
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digital entertainment
While there is a young boffin and while he has done something amazing, the jury is still out – way out – on whether or not it is a useful something.
Rumoured Apple hybrid boosts Surface strategy
Thu, 9th Oct 2014
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supply chain
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microsoft
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apple
Apple's rumoured 12.9-inch hybrid iPad could signal a shift in tech strategy, challenging the Surface's singular device concept.
Meet Windows 10's biggest competitor: Windows 7
Wed, 8th Oct 2014
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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microsoft
As Windows 10 debuts, it's not just Windows 9 that's missing - Windows 7's loyal 53% user base poses the real challenge for Microsoft.
Meet the Big Data professionals (it's not who you think)
Tue, 7th Oct 2014
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data analytics
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fintech
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martech
Reckon the top users of Big Data are the likes of banks, consumer products companies and mass marketers? Maybe so, but there's another industry altoge.
Paying too much for telecoms
Fri, 3rd Oct 2014
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gaming
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uc
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data analytics
UK firms overpaying for telecoms, with nearly half of ICT budget absorbed, says Gartner. Savings await those who review deals, advises TeleConsultants.
Where is the government's UFB rollout up to
Wed, 1st Oct 2014
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uc
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government
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chorus
In a recent update, Chorus says New Zealand is ranked first for growth in fibre coverage from 2012 to 2013 worldwide.
Is 3D dead…again?
Mon, 29th Sep 2014
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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3d technology
3D presentations have enjoyed a regular cycle of boom and bust and right now, the future of 3D television is looking increasingly like a passing fad.
More on me: Deidre Steyn, ICONZ Webvisions
Fri, 22nd Aug 2014
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more on me
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iconz/webvisions
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affinity
It may have been a long and winding road to get there, but for Deidre Steyn, the technology industry was always going to be a natural fit for her talents.
More on me: Victor Tsai, Dynamic Supplies
Mon, 23rd Jun 2014
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more on me
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dynamic supplies
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tablets
Victor Tsai, from tech retail innovator to Dynamic Supplies leader, proves persistence pays in a career-spanning people-first philosophy.
More on me: Simon Smith, APC by Schneider Electric
Mon, 16th Jun 2014
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datacentre infrastructure
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power / energy
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schneider electric
Simon Smith, Regional Manager, NZ and South Pacific at APC by Schneider Electric, reflects on his journey in the IT industry and the future of technology.
More on me: Stuart Preston, Symantec
Tue, 27th May 2014
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symantec
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more on me
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partners
Being in the technology industry was always on the cards for Stuart Preston, Symantec's New Zealand Business Manager.
More on me: Peter Thomas, KeepItSafe
Mon, 26th May 2014
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dr
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cybersecurity
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cloud services
From baker to tech mogul: Peter Thomas, of KeepItSafe, revolutionised backup solutions, charting his journey from the food industry to a 750% growth.
More on me: Jon McGettigan, Fortinet NZ
Thu, 22nd May 2014
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firewalls
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network infrastructure
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network security
From cycle shop to tech leader, Jon McGettigan's journey to Fortinet NZ maps the route of an unexpected career turn fuelled by passion and planning.
More on me: Chris Westall, Eaton
Thu, 22nd May 2014
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more on me
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eaton
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supermarkets
Being in the business of keeping the electricity flowing is a good one, says Chris Westall, because everyone needs power for everything.
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.
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:.
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.