Wrapping up the week by recognizing hard work everywhere. International Workers’ Day honors the contributions of workers across all industries and communities. It is a time to appreciate dedication, effort, and the people who keep things moving every day. Happy International Workers’ Day!
In This Issue: Full Speed Into May | Deal of the Day | Extension Cable | OEM vs Third Party Maintenance | News to Start Your Day
The CK Daily – Full Speed Into May
Happy Friday, everyone! Life has been moving at full speed lately! As we get ready to head into May, it feels like everything ramps up all at once. Between end-of-school-year activities, soccer tournaments, club tryouts, Mother’s Day, and even my birthday in the mix, it’s shaping up to be one of those months where you barely have time to catch your breath.
Honestly, I think May is just a busy season for everyone! I hate to wish time away, but I am looking forward to June and July, when I can finally start catching up on some things I’ve been putting off.
On a personal note, we’re especially excited in our house right now. My son’s high school soccer team is heading into the first round of state playoffs this evening! It’s been an incredible season, and we’re so proud of him and his team. #GoPanthers!
Mandy
Deal of the Day
Product Spotlights & Updates
This 10 ft HDMI high-speed cable is designed for panel-mount applications, connecting internal PCBs to an external HDMI port. It features a Type-A male connector on one end and a panel-mount Type-A female port with mounting screws for secure, professional installation.
Learning Center Article – OEM vs Third Party Maintenance
When you have a lot of technology assets, they need regular care. You rely on the devices for many functions, and in many cases, they are critical to the operations of your business.
The best way is with a maintenance contract. You can hire experts to regularly look after your equipment and ensure that everything is working. In the case of enterprise-scale IT, there are two versions of maintenance contracts that come up more than most: OEM and third-party maintenance.
Today’s News to Start Your Day:
- Amazon just made a big change to Prime Day 2026.
- Underwater robot tracks sperm whale conversations in real time.
- Thousands in US to join ‘no school, no work, no shopping’ May Day protest in economic blackout.