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Understanding 8x5xNBD

8x5xNBD stands for 8 hours a day, 5 days a week, with Next Business Day response for IT hardware maintenance.

Alucid Team

Jul 5, 20242 min read

Can Third Party Maintenance Help You Achieve Business Continuity Goals?

By TPM to extend the lifespan of some equipment, businesses can invest in enhancing redundancy and disaster recovery capabilities.

Alucid Team

Jul 3, 20241 min read

3rd Party Maintenance: The Unsung Hero

When your hardware is on life support, TPM swoops in like a superhero, extending its life and keeping your business running smoothly.

Brittany Perry

Jul 2, 20241 min read

EOSL Check List

If you have chosen to extend the life of your equipment and delay a refresh, follow this check list.

Brittany Perry

Jul 1, 20242 min read

Breaking a Sweat: Stretching the Life of Your IT Assets

"Sweating IT assets" refers to the practice of extending the lifecycle of your existing technology.

Alucid Sales

Jun 28, 20241 min read

Streamline Serial Number Transfers during a Data Center Move with TPM

Third-party maintenance providers, such as Alucid Rapid Response, have the expertise to manage and document serial numbers efficiently, ensu

Alucid Team

Jun 27, 20241 min read

Maximizing Efficiency with Swing Gear & Third-Party Support During Your Data Center Move

By leveraging swing gear and third-party support, you can achieve a smoother, more efficient data center relocation.

Brittany Perry

Jun 26, 20241 min read

3rd Party Maintenance for IT Hardware Move Evaluation

Have your 3rd Party Support provider evaluate IT equipment that is not currently under maintenance with the manufacturer.

Alucid Team

Jun 25, 20241 min read

Leveraging Short-Term 3rd Party Maintenance for Data Center Moves

Leveraging short-term TPM services during data center moves can significantly streamline the process and ensure a smoother transition.

Alucid Team

Jun 24, 20241 min read

Unlocking the Additional Advantages of Third-Party Maintenance

Your TPM provider is not just a service vendor but a strategic partner in your organization's success.

Brittany Perry

Jun 21, 20242 min read

The Role of Third-Party Support in 24x7x4hr Response Model

Integrating Third-Party support into your existing 24x7x4hr response support empowers your IT environment to meet the high-level demands whi

Alucid Team

Jun 20, 20241 min read

Why Third-Party Maintenance Contracts are Valuable in the Retail Industry

IT Decision-Makers in the Retail Industry are required to make difficult choices about maintenance of their IT infrastructure.

Brittany Perry

Jun 19, 20242 min read

Have your Dell Switches reached End of Standard Support (EoSS)?

End of Standard Support (EoSS) status for Dell switches can pose significant challenges for businesses reliant on these critical network com

Alucid Team

Jun 18, 20241 min read

Downtime in the Retail Industry

Many retailers are turning to third-party maintenance (TPM) providers to help reduce downtime and also ensures rapid response to issues.

Alucid Team

Jun 17, 20242 min read

EOSL Meraki Switches for 2024

If you have put off making decisions regarding maintenance for your end-of-service-life Meraki switches, now is the time to act.

Brittany Perry

Jun 14, 20241 min read

Retail Therapy: How Third-Party Maintenance Can Cure Industry Headaches

With a third party maintenance provider, retailers can keep technology running smoothly, driving sales and enhancing customer experience.

Alucid Team

Jun 14, 20242 min read