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Don’t Be The Next Retail Headline
Don’t be the next “remember when?” retailer. Take control of your future and prove agility and smart IT management can keep the doors open.
Brittany Perry
Aug 191 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 181 min read


Tech History: The Email That Shut Down Microsoft
In March 1997, a Microsoft employee accidentally sent an internal test email to the wrong distribution list—a massive one.
Alucid Team
Aug 151 min read


Tech History: Instagram was Launched by a Dog Chilling Next to a Taco Stand in Mexico
On July 16, 2010, Instagram co-founder Kevin Systrom uploaded the app's first-ever image—and it wasn’t a sunset selfie or brunch pic.
Alucid Team
Jul 291 min read


Tech History: Bill Gates Got Arrested Before Microsoft Excel-ed
The charge? Driving without a license and running a stop sign.
Brittany Perry
Jul 171 min read


Tech History: Steve Jobs Tricked Woz Out of Money
Even legends have messy beginnings. And sometimes, business isn’t as clean as code.
Alucid Team
Jul 141 min read


The Apple Collection: Long Before the iPhone Apple Tried to Rule the 80's Runway
In 1986, Apple released a full-on clothing and lifestyle line called the Apple Collection — and yes, it was as pastel and logo-heavy as you'd imagine.
Brittany Perry
Jul 111 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 101 min read


Third-Party Maintenance & Cloud Integration: A Seamless Transition
Here’s how Third-Party Support is facilitating a seamless move and bridging the gap between legacy systems and Cloud Infrastructure.
Alucid Team
Jul 102 min read


An Age-Old Holiday Goes High Tech: How the 4th of July Embraced Innovation
The 4th of July may be one of America’s oldest traditions, but behind the fireworks, floats, and backyard barbecues — technology is quietly stealing the show.
Brittany Perry
Jul 31 min read


What we've been up to . . .
As part of a retail expansion project in Austin, TX, our team prepared the new areas of the store for RFID scanner deployment.
Alucid Team
Jul 11 min read


Tech History: The Barcode Scan That Revolutionized Retail Technology
The first commercial barcode scan happened on June 26, 1974 at a Marsh supermarket in Ohio. The product? A pack of Wrigley’s Juicy Fruit gum.
Brittany Perry
Jul 12 min read


Tech History: The First Computer Bug Was... an actual Moth?!
Did you know the term "computer bug" actually comes from a real-life insect?
Alucid Team
Jun 271 min read


How the Right to Repair Movement is Boosting Third-Party Maintenance
The Right to Repair movement continues to gain traction across the U.S., advocating for the rights of consumers and businesses to repair and maintain their own equipment—without being locked into OEM service agreements.
Alucid Team
Jun 242 min read


Tech History: The First Banner Ad Had a Massive 44% Click-Through Rate
Today, if a digital ad gets a 1% click-through rate, it's considered a win. But in 1994, the very first online ad pulled off something almost unthinkable today: a 44% click-through rate.
Alucid Team
Jun 241 min read


The Hidden Power of TPM: Centralized IT Contract Management Made Simple
Utilizing a single platform to manage multiple maintenance contracts is a transformative approach to IT management, and Third-Party Maintenance providers offer the tools to make this a reality.
Alucid Team
Jun 191 min read


Tech History: Android's Surprising Origin Story
Before Android powered billions of smartphones, it was actually designed for digital cameras!
Alucid Team
Jun 181 min read


Scale Smarter: How Third Party Maintenance Fuels SMB Growth
Third-Party Maintenance offers a strategic advantage, helping companies scale efficiently and effectively.
Brittany Perry
Jun 171 min read


Tech History: The Lead-Acid Legacy of the First Rechargeable Battery
Despite being over 160 years old, this technology is still widely used today.
Alucid Team
Jun 171 min read


What we've been up to . . .
The Alucid Team recently completed a network deployment project in Tampa, FL delivering a robust and scalable infrastructure tailored for a small network environment.
Alucid Team
Jun 161 min read
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