IT unions: noble goal, wrong approach

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Daily Digest September 07, 2015 Editor of this Newsletter Mary Weilage | Senior Editor | @TechRepublic Mary Weilage is a Senior Editor for the CBS Interactive site TechRepublic. IT unions: The wrong approach to achieving a noble goal TechRepublic readers suggest that forming a union is the only way to prevent poor working conditions for IT pros. Patrick Gray presents his case against unionized IT. Resource of the day Time to Fabricate a Term for Prefabricated Modular Data Centers? This paper proposes standard terminology for categorizing the types of prefabricated modular data centers, defines and compares their key attributes, and provides a framework for choosing the best approach(es) based on business requirements. New at TechRepublic The venn diagram of iPad redundancy: The TechRepublic Podcast, episode 10 Windows 10 and Intel Skylake: Why they may fail to shift PC sales from the doldrums 10 ways IT can use self service We need universal messaging and we need it now Take advantage of the Microsoft Print to PDF feature in Windows 10 Pro tip: How to enable SSH via Terminal New POS solution for Android tablets makes restaurant management even easier Don't miss this TechRepublic article Is Office 365 really cheaper than going open source? A Microsoft-commissioned report suggests one organisation could realise huge savings by moving from OpenOffice to Office 365. But how likely are others to see those benefits? Windows 10: The essential guide for business professionals Windows 10 is introducing a host of new features, a platform-unifying design, and Microsoft's Windows-as-a-service strategy. This guide will help you get up to speed on the most significant details. Become a Tech Pro Research member to get all our articles, tools, policies, and templates. Today's recommended downloads Data Center Projects: Advantages of Using a Reference Design (APC by Schneider Electric) Beginner's Guide to SSL Certificates (French) (Symantec) Symantec: Internet Security Threat Report 2015 (Symantec) Why is the app slow? Download a FREE trial of SolarWinds Application Monitor & find out more (Solarwinds APAC) Five Fundamentals of Virtual Server Protection (CommVault Systems) Connect with TechRepublic A Special Feature from TechRepublic and ZDNet AI, Automation, and Tech Jobs There are some things that machines are simply better at doing than humans, but humans still have plenty going for them. Here's a look at how the two are going to work in concert to deliver a more powerful future for IT, and the human race. TechRepublic newsletters Get product reviews, tech news analysis, tips, and more in the following TechRepublic newsletters. Automatically sign up today! 10 Things Information Security Visit the Subscription Center to get other free newsletters, manage your account settings or to be removed from TechRepublic communications. The e-mail address for your subscription is habib2best@gmail.com. Unsubscribe | Send Feedback | FAQ | Advertise | Privacy Policy Copyright 2015 CBS Interactive, Inc. All rights reserved. TechRepublic is a registered service mark of CBS Interactive, Inc. TechRepublic 235 Second Street San Francisco, CA 94105 U.S.A.