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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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Flock - Is there room for a Swiss Army Knife in the Web browser market?
WebWare's Rafe Needleman and CNET's Dan Farber delve into the Flock Web browser and whether it is a useful tool that will find a place in the market. Farber calls it the "Swiss Army Knife" of Web...
Posted by Jason Hiner | April 17, 2008, 8:38 PM PDT | Latest comment by paulmacie@...
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Fixed Mobile Convergence can centralize business numbers and reduce airtime
Fixed Mobile Convergence allows users to have just one business phone number that can ring in multiple locations and on multiple devices. In this interview with Pejman Roshan, co-founder of Agito...
Posted by Jason Hiner | April 16, 2008, 12:56 PM PDT | Latest comment by marco.fratti@...
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IT budgeting 101: Best practices for strategic IT investment
IT spending should be a strategic tool for improving the business, but a lot of IT departments fall into the common trap of being reactionary with their IT spending. This Webcast introduces best...
Posted by Jason Hiner | April 15, 2008, 9:48 AM PDT | Latest comment by jasonhiner
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A visual diagram of the epic Microsoft-Yahoo saga
CNET News.com has drawn up a visual diagram of the now-epic attempt of Microsoft to acquire Yahoo. The diagram shows all of the players in the game and where they fit into the fray. Take a look.
Posted by Jason Hiner | April 15, 2008, 7:01 AM PDT | Latest comment by Jaqui
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IBM expert explains the ROI story for SOA and talks new tools
Here is an interview with one of IBM's SOA experts: Michael McCarthy, vice president for SOA portfolio management. See how Michael defines SOA, learn what SOA is and isn't, and hear about the...
Posted by Jason Hiner | April 14, 2008, 12:51 PM PDT
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Don't believe the farce that says 'Windows is collapsing'
The story 'Windows is collapsing' raced around the Web last week, repeated across the echo chamber of the blogosphere. TechRepublic's Jason Hiner was at the event where this story originated and...
Posted by Jason Hiner | April 14, 2008, 7:19 AM PDT | Latest comment by linuxiac38@...
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Will the Google revolution engulf IT departments?
While most of us tend to think of Google as a Web-leading Silicon Valley company, a new study argues that Google is actually a disruptive technology that is transforming industries, companies, and...
Posted by Jason Hiner | April 14, 2008, 1:08 AM PDT | Latest comment by jameskchau@...
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Surprise! IBM brings SOA to the real world with new tools
IBM and others have nearly talked SOA to death over the past few years. But now IBM is putting its money where it's mouth is with a set a tools to help enterprises successfully implement SOA in...
Posted by Jason Hiner | April 11, 2008, 7:35 AM PDT | Latest comment by jasonhiner
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With new support for third party apps, Cisco routers start to look like servers
Cisco on Thursday said that it has opened up its family of integrated services router (ISR), which combines security, switching, routing and unified communications in one box, to third party...
Posted by Larry Dignan | April 10, 2008, 5:39 PM PDT | Latest comment by No User
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Five seismic trends for IT management in 2008
I spend a lot of my time trying to identify and evaluate new IT trends in this blog. This week, I distilled some of that information into a presentation on 2008's top five trends in IT management,...
Posted by Jason Hiner | April 10, 2008, 5:33 PM PDT | Latest comment by fredjklein@...
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The top five shots fired as Microsoft-Yahoo deal turns into war
The Microsoft-Yahoo deal has officially descended into war, with a major shots now being fired by both camps. Here's a look at the top five bombshells that could soon tip the deal one way or another.
Posted by Jason Hiner | April 10, 2008, 7:33 AM PDT | Latest comment by nriddle@...
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Google's App Engine lets you run your apps in the Google cloud
Google on Tuesday launched its App Engine, which allows developers to run their Web applications on the search giant's computing cloud. Larry Dignan argues that even more IT departments would be...
Posted by Larry Dignan | April 9, 2008, 6:41 AM PDT | Latest comment by jspurbeck@...
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HP launches full-powered $500 mini-notebook aimed at business travelers
Hewlett-Packard jumped into the ultra-portable, ultra-mobile computer market by launching its HP 2133 Mini-Note. The 2.6-pound notebook will go on sale on April 15 and is aimed at two specific...
Posted by Jason Hiner | April 8, 2008, 5:06 AM PDT | Latest comment by steve6375
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How a geek hacked his way to a billion dollar business - and it's not Bill Gates
Marc Benioff is one of the most interesting characters in the tech business. In this interview with News.com's Dan Farber, see which computer Benioff started programming on, hear about his time at...
Posted by Jason Hiner | April 7, 2008, 5:00 AM PDT | Latest comment by jasonhiner
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AeA: U.S. high tech jobs jumped in 2007 and tech unemployment remains low
The AeA recently released a 148 page report on high tech employment trends in the U.S. The report showed that the overall number of high tech jobs in the U.S. increased by 91,400 (1.6%) to 5.9...
Posted by Jason Hiner | April 7, 2008, 1:21 AM PDT | Latest comment by williamsand@...
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Sanity check: Counterpoint -- five reasons to decentralize your IT department
Last week I gave you five reasons why you would want to centralize the resources of your IT department. Now here is the counterpoint: the top five arguments for decentralizing IT.
Posted by Jason Hiner | April 6, 2008, 11:08 PM PDT | Latest comment by ebeiyamba@...
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Will IT soon be facing malpractice suits for failed projects?
This guest post from ZDNet's Larry Dignan asks if Waste Management's lawsuit against SAP could be the beginning of IT malpractice suits. He quotes a recent argument from TechRepublic's Justin...
Posted by Larry Dignan | April 4, 2008, 9:49 AM PDT | Latest comment by Locrian_Lyric
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Intel unveils new remote lock-out technology for stolen laptops
At the Intel Developer Forum in Shanghai, China, this week, the world's leading chipmaker introduced the Intel Anti-Theft Technology, which will be integrated into the Active Management Technology...
Posted by Jason Hiner | April 4, 2008, 6:16 AM PDT | Latest comment by martian@...
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What would a Microsoft-Yahoo deal mean for Windows and Office?
While there has been a storm of columnists, bloggers and self-styled pundits who have talked the Microsoft-Yahoo merger to death, very few of them have considered what a pair-up of these two...
Posted by Jason Hiner | April 3, 2008, 11:23 PM PDT | Latest comment by BALTHOR
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Sprint CEO stays the course on WiMAX, but launch won't happen in April
Reporters and analysts kept an eye on Sprint at CTIA Wireless 2008 to see if new CEO Dan Hesse revealed what he was going to do with his WiMAX business unit and whether Sprint was still on track...
Posted by Jason Hiner | April 3, 2008, 1:53 PM PDT
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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 anshdeep
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Poll: Can new BlackBerry Q10 win back converts and retain loyalists?
The BlackBerry Q10 wants to win back Android and iPhone converts and re-energize the faithful. Does it appeal to you? Take our poll.
Posted by Jason Hiner | May 13, 2013, 1:35 PM PDT | Latest comment by PurpleSkys
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How to use 'Pin Tab' to organize your work in Google Chrome
Google Chrome's "Pin Tab" feature is an often-overlooked option that can help power users organize their work in the browser and manage tab creep.
Posted by Jason Hiner | February 20, 2013, 12:43 PM PST | Latest comment by giscoobe
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Google Now: The future of big data and Android's game-changer
While Google Now raises plenty of privacy hackles, it's also a stunningly useful example of the power of big data and a major advantage for Android.
Posted by Jason Hiner | February 14, 2013, 12:41 PM PST | Latest comment by johojo
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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 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 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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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 gabimbola@...
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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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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 alinawaz83@...
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Best practices in Cloud and SaaS: A special feature
Cloud computing in general and Software as a Service in particular have developed into an irresistible force. These resources can help you do it right.
Posted by Jason Hiner | March 21, 2013, 1:49 PM PDT
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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 madtteam28
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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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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 JCitizen
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Ubuntu's two big advantages over Windows and Mac
There are two very important areas where Ubuntu Linux has significant advantages over both Windows 7 and Mac OS X. See what they are and join the discussion.
Posted by Jason Hiner | July 26, 2010, 1:00 AM PDT | Latest comment by JuliaX111
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Sanity check: What's the difference between CIO and CTO?
The CIO and CTO job roles are frequently confused, but there are clear distinctions between the two positions in most large enterprises. The two require different skill sets and are focused on...
Posted by Jason Hiner | June 22, 2008, 10:46 PM PDT | Latest comment by gilmoremember
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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 CharlieSpencer_Palmetto
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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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Surface Pro preview: Triple-play UI is its best innovation
As a hybrid tablet/laptop, Microsoft Surface Pro makes a bold pitch to reinvent the portable PC, but a few big caveats get in the way. Read TechRepublic's product preview.
Posted by Jason Hiner | February 5, 2013, 6:00 PM PST | Latest comment by JJFitz
