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Meraki Switches Are Hitting EOSL — Are You Ready?

Meraki Switches Are Hitting EOSL — Are You Ready?

Meraki Switches Are Hitting EOSL — Are You Ready?

Are your Meraki switches losing support?

Jun 41 min read

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Slash Bank Branch IT Costs with this Simple Strategy

Slash Bank Branch IT Costs with this Simple Strategy

Slash Bank Branch IT Costs with this Simple Strategy

Are your bank branches bleeding money on IT maintenance and hardware upgrades?

May 301 min read

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Stretch Your Bank’s IT Budget

Stretch Your Bank’s IT Budget

Stretch Your Bank’s IT Budget

In a highly regulated and security-sensitive environment, every dollar saved without compromising reliability matters.

May 281 min read

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1 Way Retailers Cut Costs 70%

1 Way Retailers Cut Costs 70%

1 Way Retailers Cut Costs 70%

Check out this quick video from our Managing Director, Mackenzie Perry.

May 221 min read

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Cut your Retail Store IT Costs by 70% this Year

Cut your Retail Store IT Costs by 70% this Year

Cut your Retail Store IT Costs by 70% this Year

Stop using OEM support on your Retail Store IT equipment after the initial 3 years.

May 222 min read

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How to Cut 50% of IT OPEX at the Bank Branch

How to Cut 50% of IT OPEX at the Bank Branch

How to Cut 50% of IT OPEX at the Bank Branch

Stop using OEM support on your Bank Branch IT equipment after the initial 3 years.

May 212 min read

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3 Ways Retailers Can Slash IT Operational Costs!

3 Ways Retailers Can Slash IT Operational Costs!

3 Ways Retailers Can Slash IT Operational Costs!

In today's challenging retail landscape, reducing Operational Costs (OPEX) is more critical than ever if you hope to avoid the wave of store closures.

May 122 min read

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Is NetApp Pushing You Into an Upgrade You Don’t Need?

Is NetApp Pushing You Into an Upgrade You Don’t Need?

Is NetApp Pushing You Into an Upgrade You Don’t Need?

Stop replacing. Start maximizing. Let’s talk about how to keep your NetApp systems running strong.

Apr 251 min read

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Slash Costs. Reduce Waste. Think Green.

Slash Costs. Reduce Waste. Think Green.

Slash Costs. Reduce Waste. Think Green.

If your company has a Green IT Initiative, third-party maintenance is a powerful way to align with those goals—all while cutting costs.

Apr 221 min read

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Is Your IT Team Burning $52,000 a Year—Per Person—in Wasted Time?

Is Your IT Team Burning $52,000 a Year—Per Person—in Wasted Time?

Is Your IT Team Burning $52,000 a Year—Per Person—in Wasted Time?

Let’s ask the bigger question: How valuable is your time?

Apr 182 min read

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What we've been up to . . .

What we've been up to . . .

What we've been up to . . .

A quick update on Alucid in action!

Apr 101 min read

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One Platform. Zero Surprises. Smarter IT Budgeting.

One Platform. Zero Surprises. Smarter IT Budgeting.

One Platform. Zero Surprises. Smarter IT Budgeting.

When you manage all your IT maintenance agreements through a single, centralized platform, budgeting becomes easier, cleaner, and smarter.

Apr 81 min read

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Cisco Wants You Locked In - Break Free and Keep HALF Your IT Budget!

Cisco Wants You Locked In - Break Free and Keep HALF Your IT Budget!

Cisco Wants You Locked In - Break Free and Keep HALF Your IT Budget!

Many companies default to one thing: renewing contracts with the original equipment manufacturer (OEM)—like Cisco.

Apr 31 min read

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Look Before Your Leap!

Look Before Your Leap!

Look Before Your Leap!

Thinking about making the switch to third-party maintenance for your IT hardware? Don’t jump without a thorough assessment.

Apr 11 min read

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Don’t Get Stuck in the Stone Age!

Don’t Get Stuck in the Stone Age!

Don’t Get Stuck in the Stone Age!

Today, companies like Alucid lead the evolution, providing a broad spectrum of services that surpass traditional maintenance.

Mar 121 min read

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Stop Guessing, Start Measuring: Hold Your Provider Accountable

Stop Guessing, Start Measuring: Hold Your Provider Accountable

Stop Guessing, Start Measuring: Hold Your Provider Accountable

If you’re not tracking clear performance metrics and holding your provider accountable, you’re gambling with your IT infrastructure.

Mar 71 min read

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Amazon Just Invested Millions to protect their Data Centers — What’s Your Plan?

Amazon Just Invested Millions to protect their Data Centers — What’s Your Plan?

Amazon Just Invested Millions to protect their Data Centers — What’s Your Plan?

What are the real-world options for businesses that still need to protect their IT infrastructure?

Mar 42 min read

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Mission Success Depends on More Than Just the OEM

Mission Success Depends on More Than Just the OEM

Mission Success Depends on More Than Just the OEM

The recent Firefly Blue Ghost moon landing wasn’t a solo effort—it was a collaboration between multiple specialized partners.

Mar 31 min read

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The End of an Era: Microsoft Is Retiring Skype

The End of an Era: Microsoft Is Retiring Skype

The End of an Era: Microsoft Is Retiring Skype

Microsoft has officially announced that Skype will be retired on May 5, 2025.

Feb 281 min read

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84 Years Together… and Your IT Equipment Can’t Even Last Five?

84 Years Together… and Your IT Equipment Can’t Even Last Five?

84 Years Together… and Your IT Equipment Can’t Even Last Five?

This couple didn’t trade each other in for a newer model when times got tough—so why are you tossing out perfectly functional equipment?

Feb 251 min read

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