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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.
Brittany Perry
Apr 281 min read
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.
Alucid Team
Apr 251 min read
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.
Brittany Perry
Apr 211 min read
Is Your IT Team Burning $52,000 a Year—Per Person—in Wasted Time?
Let’s ask the bigger question: How valuable is your time?
Brittany Perry
Apr 182 min read
Take Control of your IT Lifecycle!
Third-party maintenance empowers you to break free from manufacturer-driven lifecycles and take control of your infrastructure strategy.
Brittany Perry
Apr 151 min read
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...
Brittany Perry
Apr 101 min read
What we've been up to . . .
A quick update on Alucid in action!
Brittany Perry
Apr 101 min read
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.
Brittany Perry
Apr 81 min read
Daily Dooley
Reboot your mood with a little tech trivia!
Alucid Team
Apr 81 min read
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.
Brittany Perry
Apr 31 min read
Tool of the Week: EPEAT Energy Cost Calculators
Use the EPEAT Benefits Calculators to determine the reduction in Environmental Impacts and costs
Alucid Sales
Apr 21 min read
Look Before Your Leap!
Thinking about making the switch to third-party maintenance for your IT hardware? Don’t jump without a thorough assessment.
Brittany Perry
Apr 11 min read
Anywhere in the World in Under 90 Minutes?!
Imagine flying from New York to London in under 30 minutes. Sounds like science fiction, right?
Brittany Perry
Mar 281 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
Don’t Get Stuck in the Stone Age!
Today, companies like Alucid lead the evolution, providing a broad spectrum of services that surpass traditional maintenance.
Brittany Perry
Mar 121 min read
Daily Dooley
Brighten up your day with a little tech trivia!
Alucid Team
Mar 121 min read
Stop Guessing, Start Measuring: Hold Your Provider Accountable
If you’re not tracking clear performance metrics and holding your provider accountable, you’re gambling with your IT infrastructure.
Brittany Perry
Mar 71 min read
Amazon Just Invested Millions to protect their Data Centers — What’s Your Plan?
What are the real-world options for businesses that still need to protect their IT infrastructure?
Brittany Perry
Mar 42 min read
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.
Brittany Perry
Mar 31 min read
84 Years Together… and Your IT Equipment Can’t Even Last Five?
This couple didn’t trade each other in for a newer model when times got tough—so why are you tossing out perfectly functional equipment?
Alucid Team
Feb 251 min read
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