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Jason Hiner
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Jason Hiner
Jason Hiner is the Editor in Chief of TechRepublic. He is an award-winning journalist who writes about the products, people, and ideas that are revolutionizing business with technology. He previously worked as an IT leader in the health care industry.
You can also find him on Twitter, Google+, and at JasonHiner.com.
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Android's killer feature just boosted its lead over iPhone
A key feature where of Android trumps the iPhone is notifications. With iOS 6 and Android 4.1 on the horizon, the gap is about to widen.
Posted by Jason Hiner | June 29, 2012, 10:34 AM PDT | Latest comment by Dr. Solar
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Microsoft Surface: iPad knockoff for enterprise? That works
Cynics may mock the Microsoft Surface as an iPad knockoff, but it has enough going for it to turn the heads of a lot of business customers.
Posted by Jason Hiner | June 21, 2012, 9:37 AM PDT | Latest comment by HAL 9000
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Poll: Is your company waiting on Windows 8 to decide its tablet strategy?
TechRepublic wants to know if your company has its tablet strategy on hold until you see Windows 8 this Fall. Answer poll and join the discussion.
Posted by Jason Hiner | June 13, 2012, 4:17 PM PDT | Latest comment by vulpine@...
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The Enterprise Strikes Back: 21 of the 25 hottest tech firms are biztech
Forget about Facebook. Tech's big growth story is in the enterprise. Culled from Forbes' list of the 25 fastest-growing tech companies, the enterprise rules.
Posted by Andrew Nusca | June 8, 2012, 5:21 AM PDT | Latest comment by jayohem@...
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Big questions about Windows 8: What are yours?
TechRepublic will be covering Windows 8 from every angle and we'd like your feedback on how we can best help you evaluate it and optimize it.
Posted by Jason Hiner | June 5, 2012, 1:33 PM PDT | Latest comment by aiellenon
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Docking smartphones will be a key part of future, say IT pros
The convergence of PCs and smartphones is destined to have a major impact on the enterprise, according to TechRepublic's skeptical audience of IT pros.
Posted by Jason Hiner | June 1, 2012, 1:38 PM PDT | Latest comment by 333239
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How the iPad is helping save Greece
In the midst of a stormy economic crisis, Greece was able to save $140 billion in debt with the help of the Apple iPad and some great software.
Posted by Jason Hiner | May 23, 2012, 8:10 PM PDT | Latest comment by hippiekarl
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Cloud, iPad, and the end of the geek era
The geek era looked like it would last forever, but user expectations are drastically transforming IT departments and the future of IT jobs.
Posted by Jason Hiner | May 16, 2012, 2:07 PM PDT | Latest comment by binnbl
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Q&A; on BYOD: Answers for IT departments
TechRepublic editor in chief Jason Hiner and ZDNet editor in chief Larry Dignan respond to questions about the impact of BYOD on IT.
Posted by Jason Hiner | May 11, 2012, 10:39 AM PDT | Latest comment by Charles Bundy
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12 critical insights on the state of IT in 2012
Today's IT departments are in flux and under pressure. Here's an explanation of why, and advice on how IT can change the equation.
Posted by Jason Hiner | May 9, 2012, 1:31 PM PDT | Latest comment by timsimmons30
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Poll: Are PC/smartphone hybrids a key part of the future?
Time for technology professionals to make your voice known on whether you see a future for the hybrid smartphone/PC.
Posted by Jason Hiner | May 4, 2012, 6:45 AM PDT | Latest comment by HAL 9000
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U.S. CTO to host live Twitter chat on Big Data at 2PM ET on 4/24
Join U.S. CTO Todd Park for a Twitter chat on Tuesday, April 24 to talk about real world use cases for Big Data.
Posted by Jason Hiner | April 24, 2012, 7:42 AM PDT
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Google's secret weapon to take down Cupertino and Redmond
Google is about to take possession of a software weapon that it could fire at Apple and Microsoft, but it's unclear whether it will push the button.
Posted by Jason Hiner | April 23, 2012, 11:23 AM PDT | Latest comment by imnotrich
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Windows Phone 7: The OS/2 of this generation?
With the highly-capable Nokia Lumia 900 off to a shaky start, the long-term trajectory of Windows Phone 7 remains as uncertain as ever.
Posted by Jason Hiner | April 18, 2012, 8:07 PM PDT | Latest comment by youngmaester@...
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50% of IT pros recommend Android to users, 32% iPhone
IT professionals are decisively recommending Android over iPhone to company employees, according to a new poll of TechRepublic members.
Posted by Jason Hiner | April 13, 2012, 1:57 PM PDT | Latest comment by AppleJuicer
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Dignan and Hiner webcast: A gut check on social tools in business
In this IT Factor webcast, ZDNet Editor in Chief Larry Dignan and TechRepublic Editor in Chief Jason Hiner take on the social enterprise.
Posted by Jason Hiner | April 4, 2012, 10:53 AM PDT
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Nokia Lumia 900: A review for business professionals
Windows Phone 7 has truly arrived with the launch of the Nokia Lumia 900. Here is TechRepublic's review from a business and IT perspective.
Posted by Jason Hiner | April 3, 2012, 6:00 PM PDT | Latest comment by mvmiller12
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Poll: When asked, what smartphone platform do you recommend?
Technologists are regularly asked for buying recommendations and TechRepublic wants to know the smartphone platform you recommend to users.
Posted by Jason Hiner | March 30, 2012, 9:28 AM PDT | Latest comment by jeb.hoge@...
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GE taps lean and green to revitalize US manufacturing with slick refrigerator launch
In launching its newest line of refrigerators, General Electric is also trying to transform American business.
Posted by Jason Hiner | March 22, 2012, 8:25 AM PDT | Latest comment by adornoe
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Health check: IT budgets look good in new TechRepublic/ZDNet survey
More organizations are reporting increases in IT budgets than decreases. Read the full survey from TechRepublic and ZDNet.
Posted by Jason Hiner | March 20, 2012, 8:06 AM PDT | Latest comment by TNT@...
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15 Android widgets that will make iPhone users jealous
One of the biggest advantages of Android over iPhone is widgets. Here are 15 of the best widgets available for Android, updated for 2012.
Posted by Jason Hiner | February 16, 2012, 3:00 PM PST | Latest comment by ok2phone-com
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Microsoft Surface: iPad knockoff for enterprise? That works
Cynics may mock the Microsoft Surface as an iPad knockoff, but it has enough going for it to turn the heads of a lot of business customers.
Posted by Jason Hiner | June 21, 2012, 9:37 AM PDT | Latest comment by HAL 9000
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Android's killer feature just boosted its lead over iPhone
A key feature where of Android trumps the iPhone is notifications. With iOS 6 and Android 4.1 on the horizon, the gap is about to widen.
Posted by Jason Hiner | June 29, 2012, 10:34 AM PDT | Latest comment by Dr. Solar
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The 20 most useful Android smartphone apps of 2011
Jason Hiner provides his list of the top 20 tried-and-true Android smartphone apps that are worth your time to download.
Posted by Jason Hiner | November 25, 2011, 7:20 AM PST | Latest comment by ok2phone-com
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Big questions about Windows 8: What are yours?
TechRepublic will be covering Windows 8 from every angle and we'd like your feedback on how we can best help you evaluate it and optimize it.
Posted by Jason Hiner | June 5, 2012, 1:33 PM PDT | Latest comment by aiellenon
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How to hack the $250 Nook Color into a full Android tablet
The Nook Color is a $250 e-reader powered by Android. Learn how to hack it into a powerful and fully functional Android tablet.
Posted by Jason Hiner | February 3, 2011, 7:30 PM PST | Latest comment by malik1185
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Poll: Is your company waiting on Windows 8 to decide its tablet strategy?
TechRepublic wants to know if your company has its tablet strategy on hold until you see Windows 8 this Fall. Answer poll and join the discussion.
Posted by Jason Hiner | June 13, 2012, 4:17 PM PDT | Latest comment by vulpine@...
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The future of IT will be reduced to three kinds of jobs
The IT profession and the IT job market are in the midst of seismic changes that are going to shift the focus to three types of jobs.
Posted by Jason Hiner | July 22, 2011, 10:04 PM PDT | Latest comment by premiertechnologist
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The iPad's most useful apps, updated for 2012
While the iPad has its limitations, it's really good at a few basic functions. These 22 apps play to the iPad's strengths.
Posted by Jason Hiner | March 14, 2012, 12:13 PM PDT | Latest comment by OCres
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The Enterprise Strikes Back: 21 of the 25 hottest tech firms are biztech
Forget about Facebook. Tech's big growth story is in the enterprise. Culled from Forbes' list of the 25 fastest-growing tech companies, the enterprise rules.
Posted by Andrew Nusca | June 8, 2012, 5:21 AM PDT | Latest comment by jayohem@...
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The 20 best and most useful iPhone apps
Take advantage of the top benefits that mobile computing has to offer with this list of 20 highly useful iPhone apps.
Posted by Jason Hiner | December 5, 2011, 10:39 AM PST | Latest comment by IT Support23
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Docking smartphones will be a key part of future, say IT pros
The convergence of PCs and smartphones is destined to have a major impact on the enterprise, according to TechRepublic's skeptical audience of IT pros.
Posted by Jason Hiner | June 1, 2012, 1:38 PM PDT | Latest comment by 333239
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Top 25 Android apps: The best of the best
Android now has over 70,000 apps to choose from. TechRepublic's Jason Hiner shows you 25 of the best ones to download.
Posted by Jason Hiner | July 28, 2010, 12:00 AM PDT | Latest comment by hanzoodoodle
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The 20 best iPhone apps of 2011 for productive geeks
Jason Hiner offers his top picks for iPhone apps that can help you work smarter and improve your productivity.
Posted by Jason Hiner | September 6, 2011, 11:42 PM PDT | Latest comment by replicontimesheet
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Sanity check: The 10 best technology podcasts
With podcasts you can essentially create a personal talk radio channel that only includes your favorite programs. You can even create a lineup completely dedicated to technology to help you keep...
Posted by Jason Hiner | February 24, 2008, 10:51 PM PST | Latest comment by matt.storms@...
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Cisco's CCIE is no longer the biggest cash cow of IT certification
Cisco's legendary CCIE is no longer the most valuable certification for IT professionals, according to TechRepublic's 2008 IT Skills and Salary Report. See what certification has replaced it and...
Posted by Jason Hiner | March 7, 2008, 12:17 PM PST | Latest comment by draalin
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Apple cloud vs. Google cloud: The philosophical differences
Google and Apple are taking fundamentally different approaches to cloud computing. It's important to understand the differences. Here's a quick summary.
Posted by Jason Hiner | June 8, 2011, 6:00 AM PDT | Latest comment by DisasterArea03
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The 10 best tablets of 2011 [UPDATED]
New tablets have hit the market week after week throughout 2011, but here are the 10 best that are worth your attention, and your money.
Posted by Jason Hiner | November 8, 2011, 10:00 PM PST | Latest comment by abdielt03
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25 must-have iPhone apps for productive geeks
Get the inside track on iPhone apps that can improve your productivity, and a few that can provide a little geek fun.
Posted by Jason Hiner | July 22, 2010, 10:12 AM PDT | Latest comment by MemphisGuy
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What's the best laptop for running Ubuntu Linux?
I want to find the best laptop to run Ubuntu Linux in a business setting. Check out my requirements and then post your best recommendation.
Posted by Jason Hiner | February 17, 2010, 10:52 AM PST | Latest comment by Palmetto_CharlieSpencer