Wait for 'Version Next' vs. purchase new tech now

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Tech Decision Maker November 25, 2014 Editor of this Newsletter Steve Ranger | UK Editor | @steveranger Steve Ranger is the UK editor of TechRepublic, and has been writing about the impact of technology on people, business, and culture for more than a decade. Wait for 'Version Next' vs. purchase new tech now: Tips for making a thoughtful decision With a better version of all things technology perennially "right around the corner," how do you know when to wait, or when to pull the trigger? Resource of the day Troubleshooting Fibre Channel Boot from SAN on the Cisco UCS B Series Chassis One of the main differentiators in Cisco's Unified Computing Solution (UCS) server solution is the implementation of stateless computing, which allows all the hardware settings of a server to be saved on a location outside the server itself. Additional TechRepublic Resources New AppleCare program targets the enterprise Glassdoor report: The gender pay gap in tech is still a problem IoT should be the Cloud of Things, according to Pertino's Todd Krautkremer 5 enterprise startups to watch from DEMO fall 2014 5 Bitcoin and finance startups to watch from DEMO 2014 Old challenges and new horizons for networked activism Facebook at Work: Here's what you need to know Reward data scientists' good work with significant recognition Updated BYOD policy available from Tech Pro Research An effective policy is essential for safeguarding your organization in the BYOD era. Download our BYOD policy and customize it to fit your needs. Subscribe to Tech Pro Research and get access to 100+ ready-made IT policy templates. Featured multimedia Keep track of software licenses with the help of these five apps Today's recommended downloads Troubleshooting Fibre Channel Boot from SAN on the Cisco UCS B Series Chassis (Global Knowledge) Troubleshoot Poor VoIP Call Quality (SolarWinds) Secrets to Better Engage the Mobile Consumer: The Role of Push Notifications (IBM) ShiftExpert: Smart, Quick and Easy Shift Scheduling (Click Software Solutions) 15 Ways to Build Loyalty and Drive More Revenue After the Purchase (IBM) Connect with TechRepublic A Special Feature from TechRepublic and ZDNet The Future of IT: A Strategic Guide ZDNet and TechRepublic draw on their community of C-level executives and business thinkers to prognosticate where business technology is headed over the next 36 months. This includes advice, perspectives, and opinions on both creating and reacting to the future. TechRepublic newsletters Get product reviews, tech news analysis, tips, and more in the following TechRepublic newsletters. Automatically sign up today! Five Apps The Cloud Revolution 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 2014 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.