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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 5
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Windows 8, we're rooting for you
Fri, 26th Oct 2012
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microsoft
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windows
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operating systems
It's an odd position, after all these years, to be firmly on the side of the company which for good reason became known as 'the Beast of Redmond'.
Methven goes global with WAN optimisation-as-a-service
Thu, 25th Oct 2012
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partners
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acquisition
Methven partners with Aryaka for a breakthrough in global WAN optimisation-as-a-service, drastically improving business operations.
Once more unto the breach dear friends…HP tablet v2.0
Wed, 17th Oct 2012
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microsoft
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hp
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ipad
Beleaguered HP has announced its return to tablet computing with a Windows 8, Intel Atom- powered device it calls the ElitePad 900.
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.
Optimation marks 20 years, adds Google Enterprise
Thu, 11th Oct 2012
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optimation
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partners
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google cloud
Optimation celebrates two decades in IT with a strategic move, acquiring a stake in Barbador to advance into Google Enterprise services.
Buying online? Search for the NEGATIVE reviews
Tue, 9th Oct 2012
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apple
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shopping
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technology gifts
Unscrupulous companies are paying bloggers for fake positive reviews. To avoid falling for this, search for negative reviews to get the real scoop.
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.
Outsource everything….at your peril
Wed, 3rd Oct 2012
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iaas
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software development
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outsourcing
Outsourcing may seem a silver bullet for efficiency, but it's a fine line between liberation and loss of critical control.
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.