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One of the biggest advantages of switching to third-party maintenance is the immediate cost savings — savings that can be reinvested directly into your IT strategy instead of disappearing into inflated OEM renewals.

Managing IT equipment maintenance contracts across multiple vendors can be complex and time-consuming.

We’re excited to share our Alucid Newsletter with you! This is a way for us to keep you in the loop on what we’ve been working on, helpful insights, and how we continue supporting our clients.

IT Lifecycle Management is the strategic approach to how an organization plans, deploys, maintains, supports, and eventually retires its technology assets.

One of the top retail trends shaping 2026 is clear: fast fulfillment continues to get even faster.

Several Cisco Meraki devices are scheduled to reach their End of Support (EOS) in 2026. While that date may feel far off, it has real implications for performance, security, budgeting, and long-term IT planning.

The start of a new year is the perfect time to rethink old habits — including how you maintain and support your IT infrastructure.

As companies plan their 2026 budgets, one line item consistently stands out as a major cost driver: IT maintenance.

If your server maintenance bills are creeping up year after year, you’re not alone.

While your team takes a well-deserved break, we’ll make sure your IT support never does.

In a market where agility and trust matter most, TPM gives community banks the tools to compete—and win.

In volatile markets, TPM isn’t just a support option. It’s a financial safety net.

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 And honestly… the same logic applies to your outdated IT equipment.

While that date may feel far off, it will approach faster than most IT teams expect.

Not every business needs 24/7/4hr IT coverage. In fact, for many organizations, 8x5xNBD is the perfect balance between cost and reliability.

Hollywood relationships don't last forever - and neither should your relationship with the manufacturer!

The government might survive downtime. Will your business?

Mariah just dropped her 16th studio album and hit her 50th Billboard Hot 100 entry — proof that with the right support, legends never fade.

Do you need to trim the tech fat?

Third-party maintenance and break-fix services are closely related aspects of IT support, but they differ in their approach and scope.