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Alucid Team
Aug 13, 20241 min read
Tool of the Week: Data Center Build vs. Buy Calculator
Are you wondering how much it will take to build your own data center or are you unsure if you have everything accounted for in your budget?
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Brittany Perry
Aug 9, 20241 min read
Do you need to extend the life of your Cisco Meraki Switches?
If an equipment refresh is not on the table, 3rd party maintenance may be the solution for extending the lifespan of your Meraki switches
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Brittany Perry
Aug 9, 20241 min read
Ensuring Data Security with IT Asset Retrieval
When employee equipment is not returned, your company is left at risk of data breaches.
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Brittany Perry
Aug 7, 20241 min read
The Evolution of Third-Party Maintenance in IT
As the IT landscape evolved, so did the need for more tailored, responsive, and cost-effective maintenance options.
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Alucid Team
Aug 7, 20241 min read
Weekly Dooley: 17
This week's fun tech trivia question: What was the first-ever webcam used for?
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Brittany Perry
Aug 6, 20242 min read
How IT Asset Recovery Helps Avoid Unnecessary Storage Costs
Many companies, often unintentionally, incur significant costs by storing obsolete IT equipment.
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Alucid Sales
Aug 6, 20241 min read
Tool of the Week: EPEAT Energy Cost Calculators
Use the EPEAT Benefits Calculators to determine the reduction in Environmental Impacts and costs
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Brittany Perry
Aug 5, 20242 min read
What is the Typical Lifespan Extension through Third-Party Maintenance?
The typical lifespan extension can vary depending on the equipment type and several other key factors.
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Brittany Perry
Aug 1, 20241 min read
Did your Cisco Nexus Switch just go EOSL?
The Cisco Nexus 1000V Switch for VMware vSphere reached its end-of-support on July 31st, 2024. Does your team have a plan in place?
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Brittany Perry
Jul 31, 20242 min read
Retail Resurgence: Turning Obsolete IT Assets into Opportunity
In the retail sector, IT asset recovery is a strategic process that offers significant benefits.
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Alucid Team
Jul 31, 20241 min read
Weekly Dooley: 16
What was the first computer virus, and how was it spread?
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Alucid Team
Jul 30, 20241 min read
Tool of the Week: Data Center Capital Cost Calculator
Use this great calculator to determine the impact of physical infrastructure design choices on capital cost if a Data Center.
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Brittany Perry
Jul 29, 20241 min read
Nexus 9300 Switches and APIC Servers Can Experience Memory Failures - Hardware Upgrade Available!
Cisco recently issued an update regarding memory failures in Nexus 9300 Switches and APIC Servers.
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Alucid Team
Jul 29, 20242 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.
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Alucid Team
Jul 26, 20242 min read
Best Practices for Data Sanitization
Data sanitization is a crucial step in the IT Asset Recovery process. follow best practices to effectively and securely erase data.
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Brittany Perry
Jul 25, 20241 min read
The Right to Repair Movement: Empowering Third-Party Maintenance
The Right to Repair movement is gaining momentum and their goals align perfectly to those of Third-Party maintenance.
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Brittany Perry
Jul 24, 20242 min read
The Essential Role of Valuation in IT Asset Recovery
By accurately determining the value of IT assets, businesses can make informed decisions, maximize their returns, and reinvest.
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Brittany Perry
Jul 24, 20241 min read
Weekly Dooley: 15
This week's fun tech trivia question!
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Alucid Team
Jul 22, 20241 min read
Tool of the Week: File Transfer Time Calculator
Use this great calculator from our partner Expedient to determine how much time and bandwidth it takes to move large files around a network.
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Brittany Perry
Jul 19, 20241 min read
How Third-Party Maintenance Can Fuel Growth for Small Businesses
Third-Party Maintenance offers a strategic advantage, helping small businesses scale efficiently and effectively.
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