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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 3
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.
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.
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.
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.
The Global Financial Crisis was bloody good for business – Ipswitch
Tue, 5th Mar 2013
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network infrastructure
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sdn
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naas
Ipswitch thrives amidst the Global Financial Crisis, proving calamity spells opportunity for savvy tech vendors.
When good times go bad: Karaoke for a song nets jail term
Sat, 2nd Mar 2013
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piracy
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copyright
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rianz
Karaoke king in Rotorua jailed for copyright piracy, ending his tune-selling spree with a 4-month sentence and a fine.
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/.
Ubuntu joins the touchy, feely Linux shouting match
Thu, 28th Feb 2013
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open source
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ios
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apple
The thot just plickened where mobile technology is concerned, as Ubuntu shows off (yet another) Linux for the handset up in Barcelona.
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.