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When It’s Time to Retire More Than Just the Penny
The U.S. recently “retired” the penny because it cost more to keep it around than it was worth. And honestly… the same logic applies to your outdated IT equipment.
Brittany Perry
Nov 19, 20251 min read
Cisco Meraki APs Going End of Support in 2026: Don’t Wait to Make a Plan!
While that date may feel far off, it will approach faster than most IT teams expect.
Alucid Team
Nov 6, 20251 min read
You Don’t Run 24/7 —So Why Should Your IT Support?
Not every business needs 24/7/4hr IT coverage. In fact, for many organizations, 8x5xNBD is the perfect balance between cost and reliability.
Alucid Team
Oct 27, 20252 min read
Like Mariah Carey, Your IT Equipment Can Keep on Performing
Mariah just dropped her 16th studio album and hit her 50th Billboard Hot 100 entry — proof that with the right support, legends never fade.
Brittany Perry
Oct 1, 20251 min read
Put Your IT Budget on a Diet!
Do you need to trim the tech fat?
Alucid Team
Sep 30, 20251 min read
Proactive = Profits. Reactive = Losses
Third-party maintenance and break-fix services are closely related aspects of IT support, but they differ in their approach and scope.
Alucid Team
Sep 29, 20251 min read
$52K Wasted Per Person
Let’s address the bigger issue: How valuable is your time?
Brittany Perry
Sep 24, 20252 min read
Top Banking Tech Trends of 2025
Here’s how the top 4 banking technology trends for 2025 impact maintenance strategies.
Brittany Perry
Sep 23, 20252 min read
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 23, 20251 min read
Can You Handle the Retail Tech Boom?
Every new tool adds another layer of hardware and infrastructure that has to be supported.
Brittany Perry
Sep 18, 20251 min read
Half the Internet Runs On . . .
Guess this fun fact!
Alucid Team
Sep 15, 20251 min read
Data Has Weight
Did you know digital data actually has physical weight?
Alucid Team
Sep 10, 20251 min read
IT Upgrade Scams
End-of-Life is not a warning—it’s a sales tactic designed to push spending more money every 5 years.
Brittany Perry
Aug 28, 20253 min read
Lies About EOL
End-of-Life is not a warning—it’s a sales tactic designed to push spending more money every 5 years
Alucid Team
Aug 27, 20252 min read
Tech History: The 1st Online Purchase Was Pizza
In 1994, Pizza Hut launched a simple website called “PizzaNet” that allowed customers to place orders over the internet.
Alucid Team
Aug 27, 20251 min read
Changes to Know About: Zendesk, Alucid Rapid Remediation, ServiceNow, SolarWinds, Atlassian
We provide the Alucid Maintenance Hub at no additional cost to our third-party maintenance customers.
Alucid Team
Aug 21, 20251 min read
ALDI Blows $9 BILLION
Aldi knows when to tighten the belt and when to open the wallet. And that balance between saving and investing is exactly what keeps retailers competitive.
Brittany Perry
Aug 20, 20252 min read
Tech History: The Android Green Robot Almost Looked Very Different
Early concepts of the Android mascot looked a lot more like futuristic aliens or sci-fi space creatures, which didn’t quite match Google’s vision of an accessible, everyday tech brand.
Alucid Team
Aug 18, 20251 min read
What we've been up to . . .
We recently wrapped up an Audio System Expansion at a retail location in New Jersey, delivering a powerful sound experience that blends clarity with full coverage.
Brittany Perry
Jul 14, 20251 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 10, 20251 min read
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