Google has launched a marketplace for Web applications that integrate with Google Apps. See why it matters and what it means for IT and businesses.
Podcast: Can Google do for cloud apps what Apple did for smartphone apps?
- Date: March 11th, 2010
- Author: Jason Hiner
- Category: Google, Software, The Big Question
- Tags: Google Inc., Google Apps, Smart Phone, Apple Inc., Big Question, Cloud Computing, Podcasts, Internet, Jason Hiner
- Special Reports » See more posts on: The Big Question
TechRepublic's 2010 salary survey reveals state of IT jobs in U.S.
- Date: March 10th, 2010
- Author: Jason Hiner
- Category: IT career, Salary Survey
- Tags: Job, TechRepublic Inc., Information Technology, Survey, Salary, Payroll Solutions, Personal Finance, Benefits And Compensation, Recruitment & Staffing, Human Resources
- Special Reports » See more posts on: 2010 Salary Report
TechRepublic and Global Knowledge have again produced one of the IT industry's most comprehensive salary surveys. Learn which IT skills are in demand.
Directory: 140 tech experts on Twitter (updated for 2010)
- Date: March 8th, 2010
- Author: Jason Hiner
- Category: IT career, Social media, Twitter
- Tags: Columnist, Journalist, Twitter Inc., Editor-in-chief, Author, Tech, CBS Interactive Inc., Founder, Editor, Blogger
Twitter can be a valuable tool for techies - if you know who to follow. Here's a list of 140 of the leading tech experts on Twitter, updated for 2010.
Podcast: Will Apple's lawsuit against HTC halt Android's momentum?
- Date: March 3rd, 2010
- Author: Jason Hiner
- Category: Android, Apple, HTC, Smartphone
- Tags: High Tech Computer Corp., Lawsuit, Apple Inc., Big Question, Podcasts, Digital Music, Digital Media, Internet, Personal Technology, Consumer Electronics
- Special Reports » See more posts on: The Big Question
Apple is throwing a body blow at Android by suing HTC over patent infringement. Learn what's at stake and what to watch for as the case unfolds.
If you're avoiding iPhone or AT&T, the Nexus One is your answer
- Date: March 1st, 2010
- Author: Jason Hiner
- Category: Android, Smartphone
- Tags: Apple iPhone, Google Inc., Google Android, Smart Phone, AT&T Corp., Nexus, Keyboards, Smart Phones, Mobile Operating Systems, Hardware
For those attracted to the iPhone but don't want to deal with Apple or AT&T, the Google Nexus One is the answer. See how it stacks up for businesses.
Podcast: Is Windows Phone 7 Microsoft's last stand in mobile?
- Date: February 24th, 2010
- Author: Jason Hiner
- Category: Microsoft, Smartphone, Windows Mobile
- Tags: Mobile, Microsoft Corp., Big Question, Microsoft Windows, Podcasts, Operating Systems, Software, Internet, Jason Hiner
- Special Reports » See more posts on: The Big Question
Windows Phone 7: We discuss the details, the possibilities, and the one factor that would have made it a lot more interesting.
Why Google Buzz confirmed our two worst fears about Google
- Date: February 22nd, 2010
- Author: Jason Hiner
- Category: Google, Privacy, Sanity Check, Security
- Tags: Google Inc., Search, Internet, E-mail Providers, Jason Hiner
Google Buzz has evoked a major backlash against the company from thought leaders in the technology world. Here are the two reasons why.
What's the best laptop for running Ubuntu Linux?
- Date: February 17th, 2010
- Author: Jason Hiner
- Category: Laptop computer, Linux, Notebook computer
- Tags: Ubuntu, Ubuntu Linux, Laptop Computer, Linux, UNIX, Notebooks, Operating Systems, Open Source, Software, Hardware
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.
Poll: Which of your communications providers is the worst?
- Date: February 16th, 2010
- Author: Jason Hiner
- Category: Broadband, Mobile, Poll
- Tags: Internet Service Provider, Communications Provider, Outage, Internet Service Providers (ISPs), Manufacturing, Internet, Jason Hiner
Those of us who live in the digital world are tethered to a set of communications providers. Which of yours is the worst? Take our poll.
Palm Pre Plus shines with productivity apps, mobile Wi-Fi
- Date: February 12th, 2010
- Author: Jason Hiner
- Category: Palm, Palm Pre, Smartphone
- Tags: Apple iPhone, Mobile, Palm Inc., Wi-Fi, Android, Calendar App, Mobile Hotspot Feature, Palm Pre, Smart Phones, Consumer Electronics
The Palm Pre has gotten an update and landed on Verizon. See the two features that make it stand out for business users, and learn the drawbacks.
Will there be a BlackBerry renaissance in 2010?
- Date: February 10th, 2010
- Author: Jason Hiner
- Category: Android, BlackBerry, Smartphone, The Big Question, iPhone
- Tags: TechRepublic Inc., Renaissance, RIM BlackBerry, Apple iTunes, Big Question, Podcasts, Digital Music, Digital Media, RSS, Handhelds
- Special Reports » See more posts on: The Big Question
RIM needs a bold move in 2010 to regain mindshare from Apple iPhone and Google Android. We discuss whether a BlackBerry renaissance is possible.
SAP customers: How do you feel about SAP's leadership change?
- Date: February 8th, 2010
- Author: Jason Hiner
- Category: IT projects, SAP, Software
- Tags: SAP AG, Product Development, Leadership, Sales Strategy, Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP), Enterprise Software, Product Marketing, Strategy, Research & Development, Business Operations
As it struggles to adapt, SAP has made a leadership change. Are you more likely to work with the company? Take the poll and join the discussion.
Why WAN acceleration is one of the hottest projects in IT
- Date: February 8th, 2010
- Author: Jason Hiner
- Category: IT projects, WAN acceleration
- Tags: Information Technology, Acceleration, WAN Acceleration, WANs, Network Technology, Networking, Jason Hiner
Learn what WAN acceleration can and can't do, how it works, the ROI case, and why it's such a hot project for many IT departments.
CIOs say iPad and other slates have a place in business
- Date: February 4th, 2010
- Author: Jason Hiner
- Category: Apple, CIO Jury, Tablet PC
- Tags: TechRepublic Inc., CIO, Director Of Information Technology, Jury, iPod Touch /iPad, Tablets, Strategy, Hardware, Notebooks & Tablets, Management
- Special Reports » See more posts on: TechRepublic CIO Jury
TechRepublic's CIO Jury sees a place for the Apple iPad and other slate PCs in business. See how they voted and why.
Is the U.S. government spending its tech money on the right stuff?
- Date: February 3rd, 2010
- Author: Jason Hiner
- Category: Government IT, Green IT, Security, The Big Question
- Tags: Larry Dignan, U.S. Government, Apple iTunes, Big Question, Digital Music, Podcasts, Hacking, Digital Media, RSS, Security
- Special Reports » See more posts on: The Big Question
Larry Dignan scoured the Obama Administration's proposed budget and pulled out the interesting tech items. We discuss what he found and what's missing.
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