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70% of the World's Internet Traffic Flows through Virginia
Known as “Data Center Alley,” Ashburn is home to one of the largest concentrations of data centers on Earth.
Alucid Team
Sep 231 min read
What we've been up to . . .
Our team performed a comprehensive Data Center Build Analysis for a client in Chicago.
Alucid Team
Jul 101 min read
What we've been up to . . .
Our team recently completed a full-scale MPLS network migration for a full service Marketing & Advertising firm, ensuring their operations could scale quickly with onboarding new offices and acquisitions.
Alucid Team
Jul 21 min read
Meraki Switches Are Hitting EOSL — Are You Ready?
Are your Meraki switches losing support?
Alucid Team
Jun 41 min read
Could a Simple Balloon mean Lights Out for your Business?
Only a month ago, a mylar balloon knocked out power to over 10,000 people by downtown Las Vegas.
Brittany Perry
Apr 301 min read
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Check out what the Alucid Team has been up to!
Alucid Team
Apr 231 min read
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Stay tuned for more updates on Alucid in action!
Alucid Team
Apr 71 min read
End of Life: Cisco Meraki Switches 2025
Cisco has announced end-of-sales and end-of-support dates for numerous Meraki switch models in 2025.
Alucid Team
Mar 252 min read
Is the Data Center Boom a Threat to the Power Grid?
Northern Virginia came dangerously close to widespread power outages when 60 data centers in suddenly dropped off the grid.
Alucid Team
Mar 211 min read
Prepare to Step into Tomorrow
We help you select a provider that not only meets your current needs but also has the capacity and vision to grow with your company’s future
Brittany Perry
Mar 192 min read
Tool of the Week: Data Center Search Tool
Choosing the right data center can be a complex and time-consuming process, but Datacenters.com makes it easy.
Brittany Perry
Mar 191 min read
Stay Ahead of the Storms with Alucid Relocation Services
We understand the critical importance of safeguarding your business during unpredictable events, especially natural disasters.
Brittany Perry
Mar 131 min read
Amazon’s €15.7B Gamble: Can AI Stop Their Data Centers From Sinking?
AWS committed an additional €17.2 million to implement artificial intelligence (AI) solutions aimed at mitigating flood risks.
Alucid Team
Mar 42 min read
Apple’s $500 Billion Power Play — What’s Really Behind It?
In a strategic move amid escalating trade tensions, Apple has unveiled a $500 billion investment plan to bolster its U.S. operations.
Brittany Perry
Feb 241 min read
Did Cisco just Change the Game in Switching?
Cisco unveiled its N9300 Series Smart Switches marking a significant advancement in data center networking and security.
Brittany Perry
Feb 141 min read
RTX 5090 Melting Madness: Is NVIDIA’s Power Connector Problem Back?
Numerous recent reports have surfaced regarding melting power connectors on NVIDIA's latest GeForce RTX 5090 Founders Edition graphics cards
Brittany Perry
Feb 131 min read
Windows 10 Security Updates After 2025? Get Ready to Pay Up!
Microsoft has confirmed that Windows 10 security updates will no longer be free after October 14, 2025.
Brittany Perry
Feb 121 min read
Cisco Meraki announced EOS for MR56-HW — Should You Pull the Plug?
ecently, Cisco Meraki announced the End-of-Sale for the MR56-HW Cloud Managed Access Point.
Alucid Team
Feb 102 min read
Data Centers under Scrutiny in Washington
Governor Bob Ferguson signed Executive Order 25-05, establishing a workgroup to evaluate the multifaceted impacts of data centers.
Alucid Team
Feb 62 min read
When Disaster Strikes, Defend against Downtime!
Does your existing critical infrastructure effectively support your business continuity and resilience requirements?
Alucid Team
Jan 101 min read
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