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Myth Buster: Don’t Believe the Fake News about Third-Party Maintenance!
Let’s debunk some of the most common misconceptions about third-party maintenance and uncover the facts.
Alucid Team
Sep 4, 20242 min read
Can Your IT Hardware Outlast the SpaceX Super Heavy?
Maintenance is a critical component of IT lifecycle management because it is such a large factor in the Total Cost of Ownership (TCO).
Alucid Team
Aug 30, 20241 min read
Cutting Costs: How to Slim Down with Third Party Support
Controlling costs while maintaining high performance is a balancing act, 3rd party maintenance can help.
Alucid Team
Aug 26, 20241 min read
From Chaos to Clarity: Using a Single Platform to Optimize Budget
A single platform from Third-Party Maintenance provides a powerful tool for gaining complete transparency and control over your IT spending.
Alucid Sales
Aug 23, 20241 min read
Maximizing Efficiency with a Single Platform
A GREAT third-party maintenance provider can offer a single, centralized platform to streamline your contracts and boost efficiency.
Brittany Perry
Aug 21, 20241 min read
How 3rd Party = 1 Platform
Utilizing a single platform to manage multiple maintenance contracts is a transformative approach to IT management.
Alucid Team
Aug 20, 20241 min read
The Advantages Consolidating Maintenance in a Single Platform
Using a single platform to handle all your contracts simplifies this process, providing full visibility and improves efficiency.
Brittany Perry
Aug 14, 20241 min read
Do you need to extend the life of your Cisco Meraki Switches?
If an equipment refresh is not on the table, 3rd party maintenance may be the solution for extending the lifespan of your Meraki switches
Brittany Perry
Aug 9, 20241 min read
The Evolution of Third-Party Maintenance in IT
As the IT landscape evolved, so did the need for more tailored, responsive, and cost-effective maintenance options.
Brittany Perry
Aug 7, 20241 min read
What is the Typical Lifespan Extension through Third-Party Maintenance?
The typical lifespan extension can vary depending on the equipment type and several other key factors.
Brittany Perry
Aug 5, 20242 min read
Did your Cisco Nexus Switch just go EOSL?
The Cisco Nexus 1000V Switch for VMware vSphere reached its end-of-support on July 31st, 2024. Does your team have a plan in place?
Brittany Perry
Aug 1, 20241 min read
Nexus 9300 Switches and APIC Servers Can Experience Memory Failures - Hardware Upgrade Available!
Cisco recently issued an update regarding memory failures in Nexus 9300 Switches and APIC Servers.
Brittany Perry
Jul 29, 20241 min read
The Right to Repair Movement: Empowering Third-Party Maintenance
The Right to Repair movement is gaining momentum and their goals align perfectly to those of Third-Party maintenance.
Brittany Perry
Jul 25, 20241 min read
How Third-Party Maintenance Can Fuel Growth for Small Businesses
Third-Party Maintenance offers a strategic advantage, helping small businesses scale efficiently and effectively.
Brittany Perry
Jul 19, 20241 min read
How the Product Lifecycle Timeline Affects TPM
With Third Party Maintenance, timing is everything. Let’s take a look at how the product lifecycle affects support options.
Brittany Perry
Jul 17, 20242 min read
How Third-Party Maintenance Empowers Smaller Banks to Compete
In today's competitive banking landscape, smaller banks need every advantage to keep up with larger institutions. TPM can help.
Alucid Team
Jul 10, 20241 min read
Is it Time to Retire?
Choosing between extending the life of your assets and an equipment refresh can be challenging.
Brittany Perry
Jul 9, 20241 min read
TPM Providers: Your Hardware Treasure Hunters
Did you know that some third-party maintenance providers have been known to source rare and hard-to-find parts from all over the world?
Brittany Perry
Jul 8, 20241 min read
Tool of the Week: Cost of Downtime Calculator
Do you know how much an outage could cost your business?
Alucid Team
Jul 8, 20241 min read
Understanding 8x5xNBD
8x5xNBD stands for 8 hours a day, 5 days a week, with Next Business Day response for IT hardware maintenance.
Alucid Team
Jul 5, 20242 min read
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