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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
What We've Been Up To . . .
Recently, Alucid performed an IT Cabinet Deinstallation for a client at one of their remote locations. This included the power down and...
Brittany Perry
Aug 23, 20241 min read
“Get it in Writing!” Why An Employee Equipment Return Policy is Essential
A clear, documented policy ensures that all employees understand their responsibilities when it comes to returning company-issued equipment.
Brittany Perry
Aug 22, 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
Weekly Dooley: 19
This week's fun tech trivia question!
Alucid Team
Aug 21, 20241 min read
How to Repair, Replace or Upgrade Equipment for Your Remote Employees
Smooth IT asset retrieval isn’t just for employees who are offboarding.
Brittany Perry
Aug 20, 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
IT Assets: The Hidden Cost of Employee Turnover
Costs of turnover rise dramatically, when you factor in the purchase of replacement IT equipment for your new worker.
Alucid Team
Aug 15, 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
Weekly Dooley: 18
A weekly fun tech trivia question!
Alucid Team
Aug 14, 20241 min read
How IT Asset Retrieval Improves Inventory Accuracy
IT asset retrieval is a critical component in ensuring that your inventory records are precise, up-to-date, and reflective of reality.
Brittany Perry
Aug 14, 20241 min read
Tool of the Week: Data Center Build vs. Buy Calculator
Are you wondering how much it will take to build your own data center or are you unsure if you have everything accounted for in your budget?
Alucid Team
Aug 13, 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
Ensuring Data Security with IT Asset Retrieval
When employee equipment is not returned, your company is left at risk of data breaches.
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
Weekly Dooley: 17
This week's fun tech trivia question: What was the first-ever webcam used for?
Alucid Team
Aug 7, 20241 min read
How IT Asset Recovery Helps Avoid Unnecessary Storage Costs
Many companies, often unintentionally, incur significant costs by storing obsolete IT equipment.
Brittany Perry
Aug 6, 20242 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
Retail Resurgence: Turning Obsolete IT Assets into Opportunity
In the retail sector, IT asset recovery is a strategic process that offers significant benefits.
Brittany Perry
Jul 31, 20242 min read
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