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A quick update on Alucid in action!
Brittany Perry
Apr 10, 20251 min read
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.
Brittany Perry
Apr 8, 20251 min read
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.
Brittany Perry
Apr 3, 20251 min read
Look Before Your Leap!
Thinking about making the switch to third-party maintenance for your IT hardware? Don’t jump without a thorough assessment.
Brittany Perry
Apr 1, 20251 min read
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.
Brittany Perry
Mar 12, 20251 min read
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.
Brittany Perry
Mar 7, 20251 min read
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?
Brittany Perry
Mar 4, 20252 min read
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.
Brittany Perry
Mar 3, 20251 min read
The End of an Era: Microsoft Is Retiring Skype
Microsoft has officially announced that Skype will be retired on May 5, 2025.
Brittany Perry
Feb 28, 20251 min read
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?
Alucid Team
Feb 25, 20251 min read
4 Ways to Spend Smarter
With rising costs and growing demands, spending smarter—not just spending less—is the key to long-term success.
Alucid Team
Feb 24, 20252 min read
3 Ways TPM can be Retail’s Secret Weapon
A maintenance contract is not just an operational expense, it's a crucial investment in the stability & efficiency of a retail environment.
Brittany Perry
Feb 21, 20252 min read
One Contract, Total Control
By transitioning to a multi-vendor support model, organizations can simplify IT operations, reduce costs, and improve service reliability.
Brittany Perry
Feb 20, 20251 min read
Cisco Meraki announced EOS for MR56-HW — Should You Pull the Plug?
ecently, Cisco Meraki announced the End-of-Sale for the MR56-HW Cloud Managed Access Point.
Alucid Team
Feb 10, 20252 min read
Goldilocks Didn’t Settle—Why Should You?!
If the OEM’s timeline is too short, and pushing hardware beyond its limits is too long, Alucid Rapid Remediation is just right.
Brittany Perry
Feb 5, 20251 min read
Weekly Dooley: 38
Reboot your mood with some fun tech trivia!
Alucid Team
Feb 5, 20251 min read
Delay your Refresh – Save Big Money!
Delaying a refresh can result in massive cost savings without sacrificing performance.
Brittany Perry
Feb 3, 20251 min read
Slash IT Costs with Self-Support!
If your company operates on a large scale and has a solid logistics infrastructure, self-support and sparing can offer significant savings
Alucid Team
Oct 2, 20242 min read
Break-Fix May Bleed Your Business Dry
Break-fix services, while cost-effective for immediate solutions, will end up more costly if frequent issues arise.
Alucid Team
Sep 30, 20242 min read
Third-Party Maintenance is NOT a Cost. It’s an INVESTMENT.
Companies can leverage third-party maintenance savings to upgrade hardware and invest in strategic IT projects that drive innovation.
Brittany Perry
Sep 27, 20242 min read
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