Alucid

Retailers today are under pressure from every direction.

And in this environment, one thing is clear: Retailers that don’t control costs won’t survive.

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

If you ask most IT leaders whether third-party maintenance (TPM) can support mission-critical systems, you’ll usually get the same hesitant response: “It sounds great for cost savings… but is it too risky?”

Here are five clear signs your IT maintenance costs are higher than they should be.

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.

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.

As companies plan their 2026 budgets, one line item consistently stands out as a major cost driver: IT maintenance.

In a market where agility and trust matter most, TPM gives community banks the tools to compete—and win.

In volatile markets, TPM isn’t just a support option. It’s a financial safety net.

The U.S. recently “retired” the penny because it cost more to keep it around than it was worth. And honestly… the same logic applies to your outdated IT equipment.

While that date may feel far off, it will approach faster than most IT teams expect.

Here’s a hard truth that’s costing companies millions: nearly 70% of IT budgets are spent maintaining legacy equipment.

Not every business needs 24/7/4hr IT coverage. In fact, for many organizations, 8x5xNBD is the perfect balance between cost and reliability.

Hollywood relationships don't last forever - and neither should your relationship with the manufacturer!

Mariah just dropped her 16th studio album and hit her 50th Billboard Hot 100 entry — proof that with the right support, legends never fade.

Do you need to trim the tech fat?

Third-party maintenance and break-fix services are closely related aspects of IT support, but they differ in their approach and scope.

Let’s address the bigger issue: How valuable is your time?

If your IT team is wasting time, you could be burning up to $52K per person – per year!