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One of the biggest advantages of switching to third-party maintenance is the immediate cost savings — savings that can be reinvested directly into your IT strategy instead of disappearing into inflated OEM renewals.

As companies plan their 2026 budgets, one line item consistently stands out as a major cost driver: IT maintenance.

In a market where agility and trust matter most, TPM gives community banks the tools to compete—and win.

In volatile markets, TPM isn’t just a support option. It’s a financial safety net.

Hollywood relationships don't last forever - and neither should your relationship with the manufacturer!

Third-party maintenance and break-fix services are closely related aspects of IT support, but they differ in their approach and scope.

Let’s address the bigger issue: How valuable is your time?

If your IT team is wasting time, you could be burning up to $52K per person – per year!

Here’s how the top 4 banking technology trends for 2025 impact maintenance strategies.

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

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.

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

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

With rising tariffs and economic uncertainty shaking up budgets in 2025, many companies are hitting the brakes on major IT upgrades and refresh projects.

Still paying a premium to keep your HPE servers, storage, or networking gear under OEM support?

A quick update on Alucid in action!

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

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

Imagine flying from New York to London in under 30 minutes. Sounds like science fiction, right?

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