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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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2013's hot topic: The Internet of Things (and our new way of covering it)
We've got special coverage of The Internet of Things, one of the hottest topics in IT for 2013. And when we say 'special,' we mean we're trying something new.
Posted by Jason Hiner | January 11, 2013, 6:17 AM PST | Latest comment by mudpuppy1
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GE's $200 million bet to resurrect IT
To enable its renaissance in U.S. manufacturing, GE Appliances had to completely reboot IT to act like an agile startup. TechRepublic has an inside look at the groundbreaking project.
Posted by Jason Hiner | November 30, 2012, 7:58 PM PST | Latest comment by tarose.trevor@...
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Windows 8: Four big takeaways for business and IT
Windows 8 officially arrives on new tablets and PCs on Friday. For the enterprise, here are the four most important things to know about the new platform.
Posted by Jason Hiner | October 25, 2012, 2:51 PM PDT | Latest comment by DerikGW
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Why Big Data matters: The experts weigh in
To sort through the massive hype around Big Data, we've got a killer panel of experts. See the live-streamed event on Thursday, Oct. 4 at 4:30pm ET.
Posted by Jason Hiner | October 3, 2012, 2:01 PM PDT | Latest comment by thierryhubert
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iPhone 5: What it means for business professionals
For those who use the iPhone for business, here are the eight most important things you need to know about the redesigned iPhone 5.
Posted by Jason Hiner | September 12, 2012, 7:21 PM PDT | Latest comment by Viktor_f
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If you want to try Windows 8, wait for a hybrid
There's one big problem with Windows 8: it has a split personality disorder. If you want the maximum Windows 8 experience, you'll need a hybrid tablet/laptop.
Posted by Jason Hiner | August 31, 2012, 12:38 PM PDT | Latest comment by Vulpinemac
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The five hottest IT trends of 2012, so far
The IT world continues to sprint forward at an unrelenting pace and these are its five hottest trends so far in 2012, according to TechRepublic's Jason Hiner.
Posted by Jason Hiner | August 16, 2012, 12:28 PM PDT | Latest comment by beaubouef@...
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Dump Gmail for Outlook.com? Four reasons you might
Microsoft's Gmail competitor has finally arrived. You might be surprised to learn that it brings some useful innovations to webmail. Here are the big four.
Posted by Jason Hiner | August 2, 2012, 12:43 PM PDT | Latest comment by rewd1
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Can Microsoft be right about tablets and Apple, Amazon, and Google be wrong?
If you haven't realized it yet, Microsoft is trying to do something different in tablets. But, the strategy has three big question marks.
Posted by Jason Hiner | July 26, 2012, 10:18 AM PDT | Latest comment by non-biased
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No new articles or comments on TechRepublic on Tuesday, July 10
TechRepublic members will not be able to login or post in any discussions for 24 hours on July 10, but the site will still be live in read-only mode.
Posted by Jason Hiner | July 9, 2012, 1:52 PM PDT | Latest comment by hippiekarl
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How Ford reimagined IT from the inside-out to power its turnaround
With its Ford SYNC product and a technophile CEO, Ford now has a reputation as a tech innovator. But, here's the inside story of the big IT moves it orchestrated behind the scenes.
Posted by Jason Hiner | July 9, 2012, 10:58 AM PDT | Latest comment by Vulpinemac
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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 Deadly Ernest
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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 Vulpinemac
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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 TNT@...
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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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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 MobileUp
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iPhone 5: What it means for business professionals
For those who use the iPhone for business, here are the eight most important things you need to know about the redesigned iPhone 5.
Posted by Jason Hiner | September 12, 2012, 7:21 PM PDT | Latest comment by Viktor_f
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2013's hot topic: The Internet of Things (and our new way of covering it)
We've got special coverage of The Internet of Things, one of the hottest topics in IT for 2013. And when we say 'special,' we mean we're trying something new.
Posted by Jason Hiner | January 11, 2013, 6:17 AM PST | Latest comment by mudpuppy1
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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 Murtini Nguyen
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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 Di27
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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 meslie
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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 ithinkimcute
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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 Tony Hopkinson
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GE's $200 million bet to resurrect IT
To enable its renaissance in U.S. manufacturing, GE Appliances had to completely reboot IT to act like an agile startup. TechRepublic has an inside look at the groundbreaking project.
Posted by Jason Hiner | November 30, 2012, 7:58 PM PST | Latest comment by tarose.trevor@...
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Dump Gmail for Outlook.com? Four reasons you might
Microsoft's Gmail competitor has finally arrived. You might be surprised to learn that it brings some useful innovations to webmail. Here are the big four.
Posted by Jason Hiner | August 2, 2012, 12:43 PM PDT | Latest comment by rewd1
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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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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 AlemAdam
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Five battery tips for HTC ThunderBolt (and other Androids)
The HTC ThunderBolt may be breaking land speed records with its 4G LTE connection, but all that speed seriously drains the battery. Here are practical tips for squeezing out more battery life.
Posted by Jason Hiner | March 30, 2011, 9:19 AM PDT | Latest comment by Global RF
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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 allshare
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The five hottest IT trends of 2012, so far
The IT world continues to sprint forward at an unrelenting pace and these are its five hottest trends so far in 2012, according to TechRepublic's Jason Hiner.
Posted by Jason Hiner | August 16, 2012, 12:28 PM PDT | Latest comment by beaubouef@...
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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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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 CharlieDonahue
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Windows 8: Four big takeaways for business and IT
Windows 8 officially arrives on new tablets and PCs on Friday. For the enterprise, here are the four most important things to know about the new platform.
Posted by Jason Hiner | October 25, 2012, 2:51 PM PDT | Latest comment by DerikGW
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Breakthrough device of CES: Motorola Atrix = Phone + PC
The idea of a smartphone that could also be a desktop PC has been around for years, but Motorola surprised us at CES 2011 by delivering the first product that brings that idea to life.
Posted by Jason Hiner | January 8, 2011, 7:35 AM PST | Latest comment by elizagreen16
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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
