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
Is the age of the mega tech company drawing to a close?
Fri, 10th Oct 2014
#
hp
#
symantec
#
mega-corporation
In the tech world, behemoths like HP and Symantec split, signalling investors prefer agility over scale in today's fast-paced market.
Is all well in VCE-land? Potential wobbly for converged infrastructure company
Fri, 10th Oct 2014
#
virtualisation
#
it automation
#
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
#
apple
#
ipad
#
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
#
gaming
#
wearables
#
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
#
supply chain
#
microsoft
#
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
#
gaming
#
digital entertainment
#
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.
HP takes huge step - a split is coming
Wed, 8th Oct 2014
#
document management
#
ecm
#
martech
HP has confirmed it will split into two entities by November 2015: HP, Inc focusing on PCs and printers, and HP Enterprise on tech solutions.
Meet the Big Data professionals (it's not who you think)
Tue, 7th Oct 2014
#
data analytics
#
fintech
#
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.
Netflix: Not only a danger to the neighbourhood video shop
Tue, 7th Oct 2014
#
gaming
#
digital entertainment
#
apple
Netflix's dominion goes beyond harming local video shops, as Verizon halts its streaming service, marking a seismic shift for rivals globally.
Kiwis fall foul of Twitter's dark side
Mon, 6th Oct 2014
#
gaming
#
email security
#
digital entertainment
Any time you use a social media service, it provides an additional opportunity for spammers, scammers and malicious masterminds to take advantage.
Headwinds for Baboom as Dotcom calls it quits
Fri, 3rd Oct 2014
#
gaming
#
digital entertainment
#
apple
Kim Dotcom exits Baboom music venture, casting doubt on its revolutionary free music model amid industry defiance.
Paying too much for telecoms
Fri, 3rd Oct 2014
#
gaming
#
uc
#
data analytics
UK firms overpaying for telecoms, with nearly half of ICT budget absorbed, says Gartner. Savings await those who review deals, advises TeleConsultants.
Dirty politics enabled by technology
Thu, 2nd Oct 2014
#
gaming
#
digital entertainment
#
apple
Hager's book reveals technology's role in magnifying dirty politics, showing social media's power across the political spectrum.
Where is the government's UFB rollout up to
Wed, 1st Oct 2014
#
uc
#
government
#
chorus
In a recent update, Chorus says New Zealand is ranked first for growth in fibre coverage from 2012 to 2013 worldwide.
Slice of Silicon Valley History coming to NZ with your help
Wed, 1st Oct 2014
#
gaming
#
digital entertainment
#
crowdfunding
Techvana, NZ's future IT museum, is crowdfunding to preserve Silicon Valley history. Mark and Katie Barlow aim to showcase their vast tech collection.
How social media lost the New Zealand election
Tue, 30th Sep 2014
#
gaming
#
digital entertainment
#
apple
In the wake of the 2014 general election, it could be time for companies and political parties alike to take a fresh look at social media.
Is 3D dead…again?
Mon, 29th Sep 2014
#
gaming
#
digital entertainment
#
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.
Pentech: Where people matter...
Wed, 17th Sep 2014
#
data analytics
#
cloud services
#
bi
Pentech redefines tech service with a people-centric approach, thriving on deep relationships and swift, tailored solutions in Wellington.
More on me: Deidre Steyn, ICONZ Webvisions
Fri, 22nd Aug 2014
#
more on me
#
iconz/webvisions
#
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: Mark Petrie, Snap
Thu, 17th Jul 2014
#
snap
#
more on me
#
qualifications
From school dropout to CEO of Snap, Mark Petrie's journey shows the power of passion over formal education in the ICT industry.