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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 7, 20251 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 3, 20251 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 25, 20251 min read
4 Ways to Spend Smarter
With rising costs and growing demands, spending smarter—not just spending less—is the key to long-term success.
Alucid Team
Feb 24, 20252 min read
One Contract, Total Control
By transitioning to a multi-vendor support model, organizations can simplify IT operations, reduce costs, and improve service reliability.
Brittany Perry
Feb 20, 20251 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 10, 20252 min read
Delay your Refresh – Save Big Money!
Delaying a refresh can result in massive cost savings without sacrificing performance.
Brittany Perry
Feb 3, 20251 min read
Time is Running Out until Windows 10 EOSL!
The Windows 10 EOSL deadline is approaching fast and the time to act is now.
bperry723
Dec 17, 20242 min read
WARNING: Windows 10 goes EOSL October 14, 2025!
As the EOL deadline looms, the last thing they should be burdened with is the logistical headache of retrieving old devices.
Brittany Perry
Dec 16, 20241 min read
Slash IT Costs with Self-Support!
If your company operates on a large scale and has a solid logistics infrastructure, self-support and sparing can offer significant savings
Alucid Team
Oct 2, 20242 min read
Break-Fix May Bleed Your Business Dry
Break-fix services, while cost-effective for immediate solutions, will end up more costly if frequent issues arise.
Alucid Team
Sep 30, 20242 min read
Third-Party Maintenance is NOT a Cost. It’s an INVESTMENT.
Companies can leverage third-party maintenance savings to upgrade hardware and invest in strategic IT projects that drive innovation.
Brittany Perry
Sep 27, 20242 min read
PlayStation is Celebrating its 30th Anniversary with a New Collection – But does your IT Infrastructure need to be the Latest and Greatest?
While replacing your gaming system every few years is not a major investment, replacing your IT infrastructure is.
Brittany Perry
Sep 20, 20241 min read
Why Choose Third-Party Maintenance for Your IT Infrastructure?
If you're looking to maximize savings and maintain operational efficiency, third-party maintenance might be your best option!
Brittany Perry
Sep 18, 20241 min read
You Wouldn’t Buy a Ferrari just to Drive to the Grocery Store and Back!
Why pay for premium OEM services for equipment that doesn’t need that level of care?
Brittany Perry
Sep 11, 20241 min read
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
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
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
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