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
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.
Free cloud stuff from Rackspace
Thu, 7th Mar 2013
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private cloud
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hyperscale
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dc
Rackspace offers free cloud software, opening doors to enterprise-tier tech without the upfront cost. A strategic move to foster relationships.
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.
Mega IPO: Soon, you could own a piece of the Dotcom magic
Tue, 5th Mar 2013
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mega
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ipo
Kim Dotcom teases a Mega IPO, opening investment in his digital empire to the public amid his ongoing legal battles. #MegaIPO.
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.
Blinder for Dotcom as he can't see US 'evidence'
Tue, 5th Mar 2013
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uc
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mega
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piracy
Evidently the evidence against Kim Dotcom and Megaupload is so substantial that he isn't allowed to know what it is to prepare his defence against extradition.
UPDATED: Company gadgets…if it moves, TAX IT
Mon, 4th Mar 2013
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byod
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tax
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mobility
It might just be time to bust out the old log book in the company car and start making entries for your smartphone.
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.
Exclusive: Vikram Kumar on his Mega move
Fri, 1st Mar 2013
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mega
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returns
Vikram Kumar discusses his leap to Mega, praising its global vision for NZ and its focus on internet privacy, despite Dotcom's controversial past.
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/.
Office 365 delivers unique advantage for legal firm
Thu, 28th Feb 2013
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microsoft
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microsoft office
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case study
Introducing new email technology into a law firm which, like many others, is largely dependent on this mode of communication for its business, can be tricky.
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.
Cloud services: Bring your own…license
Thu, 28th Feb 2013
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it automation
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cloud services
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kaseya
Enterprise IT is starting to look a lot like the parsimonious neighbour's BBQ. Bring a plate, bring your own drink, device*, app…and license.
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.
Chromebook Pixel: Cloud crazy Google's next big play
Mon, 25th Feb 2013
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google
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apple
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notebook
Google has released an ultra high-resolution Chromebook Pixel laptop made famous, or maybe infamous, for its lofty price tag that starts at $1,299.
4G Airwaves show some Kiwis are more special than others
Thu, 21st Feb 2013
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government
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4g technology
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smartphones
As NZ readies to auction 4G airwaves, Maori special treatment wanes, yet a £30m ICT fund may ease the digital divide.
The new economy: Wiki your product development
Thu, 21st Feb 2013
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fintech
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financial systems
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xero
Fancy outsourcing product development because it's difficult and expensive? Here's a crazy idea: get your customers to do it for you. For free.
RIP high-speed disk
Thu, 21st Feb 2013
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storage
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netapp
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flash storage
NetApp's Matt Swinbourne declares high-speed mechanical disks dead, outpaced by the efficiency and economics of flash storage technology.
All hail the subscription-based business model
Thu, 21st Feb 2013
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google
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amazon
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emc
Vendors opt for subscription models, from Office to Amazon, ditching upfront payments for monthly dues, transforming business-client relationships.