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Too Many Vendors. Too Many Contracts. One Ultimate Fix for Your Bank.

Too Many Vendors. Too Many Contracts. One Ultimate Fix for Your Bank.

Too Many Vendors. Too Many Contracts. One Ultimate Fix for Your Bank.

Whether you manage 10 branches or 1,000, consistency is key.

Jun 32 min read

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RETAILERS: Control Your IT Chaos

RETAILERS: Control Your IT Chaos

RETAILERS: Control Your IT Chaos

In addition to best-in-class IT maintenance support, Alucid offers a centralized platform to manage and streamline all your maintenance contracts.

Jun 22 min read

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Slash Bank Branch IT Costs with this Simple Strategy

Slash Bank Branch IT Costs with this Simple Strategy

Slash Bank Branch IT Costs with this Simple Strategy

Are your bank branches bleeding money on IT maintenance and hardware upgrades?

May 301 min read

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Stretch Your Bank’s IT Budget

Stretch Your Bank’s IT Budget

Stretch Your Bank’s IT Budget

In a highly regulated and security-sensitive environment, every dollar saved without compromising reliability matters.

May 281 min read

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1 Way Retailers Cut Costs 70%

1 Way Retailers Cut Costs 70%

1 Way Retailers Cut Costs 70%

Check out this quick video from our Managing Director, Mackenzie Perry.

May 221 min read

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Cut your Retail Store IT Costs by 70% this Year

Cut your Retail Store IT Costs by 70% this Year

Cut your Retail Store IT Costs by 70% this Year

Stop using OEM support on your Retail Store IT equipment after the initial 3 years.

May 222 min read

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How to Cut 50% of IT OPEX at the Bank Branch

How to Cut 50% of IT OPEX at the Bank Branch

How to Cut 50% of IT OPEX at the Bank Branch

Stop using OEM support on your Bank Branch IT equipment after the initial 3 years.

May 212 min read

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3 Ways Retailers Can Slash IT Operational Costs!

3 Ways Retailers Can Slash IT Operational Costs!

3 Ways Retailers Can Slash IT Operational Costs!

In today's challenging retail landscape, reducing Operational Costs (OPEX) is more critical than ever if you hope to avoid the wave of store closures.

May 122 min read

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75,000 Websites at Risk – How One Hosting Company Saved 63% Annually

75,000 Websites at Risk – How One Hosting Company Saved 63% Annually

75,000 Websites at Risk – How One Hosting Company Saved 63% Annually

If you’re still handing over a fortune to OEM support because you’re too scared to make a change, this is your wake-up call.

May 92 min read

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100 OEM Contracts vs. 1 TPM Gorilla: Who Wins in the IT Jungle?

100 OEM Contracts vs. 1 TPM Gorilla: Who Wins in the IT Jungle?

100 OEM Contracts vs. 1 TPM Gorilla: Who Wins in the IT Jungle?

Be smart. Be strong. Be the gorilla.

Apr 301 min read

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Retail Apocalypse – Are Your Stores Next???

Retail Apocalypse – Are Your Stores Next???

Retail Apocalypse – Are Your Stores Next???

The retail sector is facing major headwinds in 2025, with an estimated 15,000 store closures expected across the U.S.

Apr 281 min read

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Is NetApp Pushing You Into an Upgrade You Don’t Need?

Is NetApp Pushing You Into an Upgrade You Don’t Need?

Is NetApp Pushing You Into an Upgrade You Don’t Need?

Stop replacing. Start maximizing. Let’s talk about how to keep your NetApp systems running strong.

Apr 251 min read

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IBM Is Pulling the Plug on These Popular Devices—Is Your Business at Risk?

IBM Is Pulling the Plug on These Popular Devices—Is Your Business at Risk?

IBM Is Pulling the Plug on These Popular Devices—Is Your Business at Risk?

Several key pieces of IBM networking and storage equipment are rapidly approaching their End-of-Service-Life (EOSL) deadlines.

Apr 211 min read

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Cut the Cord: Why It’s Time to Move HPE Hardware Off OEM Support

Cut the Cord: Why It’s Time to Move HPE Hardware Off OEM Support

Cut the Cord: Why It’s Time to Move HPE Hardware Off OEM Support

Still paying a premium to keep your HPE servers, storage, or networking gear under OEM support?

Apr 161 min read

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Legacy Storage, Modern Support – Why IT Leaders are Turning to Third-Party Maintenance

Legacy Storage, Modern Support – Why IT Leaders are Turning to Third-Party Maintenance

Legacy Storage, Modern Support – Why IT Leaders are Turning to Third-Party Maintenance

Storage infrastructure is the operational backbone of most IT environments —but that doesn’t mean every system needs to be replaced the...

Apr 101 min read

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What we've been up to . . .

What we've been up to . . .

What we've been up to . . .

A quick update on Alucid in action!

Apr 101 min read

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One Platform. Zero Surprises. Smarter IT Budgeting.

One Platform. Zero Surprises. Smarter IT Budgeting.

One Platform. Zero Surprises. Smarter IT Budgeting.

When you manage all your IT maintenance agreements through a single, centralized platform, budgeting becomes easier, cleaner, and smarter.

Apr 81 min read

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Cisco Wants You Locked In - Break Free and Keep HALF Your IT Budget!

Cisco Wants You Locked In - Break Free and Keep HALF Your IT Budget!

Cisco Wants You Locked In - Break Free and Keep HALF Your IT Budget!

Many companies default to one thing: renewing contracts with the original equipment manufacturer (OEM)—like Cisco.

Apr 31 min read

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Mission Success Depends on More Than Just the OEM

Mission Success Depends on More Than Just the OEM

Mission Success Depends on More Than Just the OEM

The recent Firefly Blue Ghost moon landing wasn’t a solo effort—it was a collaboration between multiple specialized partners.

Mar 31 min read

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4 Ways to Spend Smarter

4 Ways to Spend Smarter

4 Ways to Spend Smarter

With rising costs and growing demands, spending smarter—not just spending less—is the key to long-term success.

Feb 242 min read

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