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Ulta & Target Break Up

If you’ve been following retail news, you probably saw the headlines: Ulta and Target are calling it quits.

Brittany Perry

Aug 18, 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

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 15, 20251 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 29, 20251 min read

Tech History: Yahoo Passed on Buying Google for $1M

In 1998, Google’s founders, Larry Page and Sergey Brin, offered to sell their fledgling search engine to Yahoo for just $1 million.

Alucid Team

Jul 28, 20251 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 17, 20251 min read

Tech History: When AOL Took Over Your Mailbox (and the World)

If you had a mailbox in the 1990s, chances are AOL sent you a CD. Or five.

Brittany Perry

Jul 15, 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

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 14, 20251 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 11, 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

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 10, 20252 min read

June 2025 Layoff Roundup: Tech Giants, Amazon + Early July Cuts

Big names are slashing traditional roles and redirecting talent and capital into AI, automation, and next-gen infrastructure.

Alucid Team

Jul 3, 20252 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 3, 20251 min read

What we've been up to . . .

Our team recently completed a full-scale MPLS network migration for a full service Marketing & Advertising firm, ensuring their operations could scale quickly with onboarding new offices and acquisitions.

Alucid Team

Jul 2, 20251 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 1, 20251 min read

What we've been up to . . .

We recently helped a client in Greenwich take control of a messy network closet with a complete patch panel cable cleanup.

Alucid Team

Jun 30, 20251 min read

What If Company IT Equipment Was Damaged or Lost? Can They Withhold My Final Pay?

If you’re leaving a job and realize that company equipment you were issued—like a laptop, phone, or tools—is lost or damaged, you might be wondering: “Can my employer take that out of my final paycheck?”

Alucid Team

Jun 30, 20251 min read