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
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: Ray Jackson, 2Talk
Wed, 4th Jun 2014
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uc
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voip
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2talk
From CERN to CEO, Ray Jackson's journey through tech to launching 2Talk showcases a visionary path blending innovation with a love for New Zealand.
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.
More on me: Rhys Taylor, Aerohive
Thu, 15th May 2014
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wireless networks
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cloud services
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wifi
Rhys Taylor, at Aerohive's helm, shapes the WiFi world, fuelled by a career that began in radio with the Royal New Zealand Air Force.
More on me: Neil Dwight, BTG
Tue, 13th May 2014
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more on me
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btg
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outdoors
From commercial construction to tech, Neil Dwight of BTG champions change, balancing innovation with sound business practices in the ever-evolving IT industry.
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.
Mobility got Captain Cook, where will it take you?
Fri, 27th Dec 2013
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byod
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mobility
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tablets
From Captain Cook to the modern office: how mobility defines our work, offering flexibility and breaking chains to desks.
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:.
WorldxChange bets big on SIP trunking
Thu, 6th Jun 2013
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uc
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contact centre
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worldxchange
WorldxChange makes its mark in the telecoms industry by innovating with SIP trunking services, aiming to outsmart giants with cost-effective solutions.
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.
Little chips deliver big advantages in HP Moonshot
Tue, 9th Apr 2013
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semiconductors
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datacentre infrastructure
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edge computing
HP has introduced a new server based on Intel Atom processors - the first of several to be expected in its Moonshot line.
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.
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.