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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 272 min read


Tech History: Netflix Almost Got Called… Kibble?!
This quirky fact is a good reminder that success isn’t just about the name—it’s about building something people genuinely want.
Alucid Team
Aug 261 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 211 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 202 min read


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


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 182 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: 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 281 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


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


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


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


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 (Annoying) Origins of Spam Email
Before your inbox was flooded with offers for miracle pills and mystery princes, there was one email that started it all.
Alucid Team
Jun 121 min read


Tech History Timelines & Fascinating Facts
In 1981, NASA’s Space Shuttle Columbia launched into orbit - how much RAM did it use?
Alucid Team
Jun 71 min read


Tech History Timelines & Fascinating Facts
What was the reason behind the design of the QWERTY keyboard layout?
Alucid Team
Jun 51 min read
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