
Hello Monday! Let’s start the week strong with a positive mindset and a little motivation to keep us moving forward. What’s one goal you’d like to accomplish this week?
In This Issue: Candy, Colds & Kindness | Deal of the Day | Series Security Brackets | OEM vs Third-Party Maintenance | News to Start Your Day
The CK Daily – Candy, Colds & Kindness
Happy Monday!
We had a fun Halloween weekend. On Friday we went over to a friend’s house to trick-or-treat and hand out candy. The kids had a great time and definitely enjoyed their candy haul.
Unfortunately, my wife caught a cold, so we spent most of the rest of the weekend indoors resting. The kids and I played a lot of Minecraft and Roblox to pass the time. At one point my youngest looked at me and said, “We ate too much candy. We should eat something healthy,” and then grabbed some fruit instead. I was both surprised and impressed! Definitely a proud parent moment.
With everything going on in the world right now, I encourage you to donate to your local food banks if you’re able. Every bit helps, and it’s a good way to give back to our communities as we head into the holiday season.
I hope you have a great day and a wonderful week!
Cris
Deal of the Day
Product Spotlights & Updates
The Cisco ASA 5500-X Series Security Appliance Brackets provide a secure and efficient mounting solution for Cisco ASA 5512-X, 5515-X, and 5525-X firewalls. Made for easy integration into standard racks or cabinets, these brackets ensure stability, organization, and proper airflow for reliable network performance. The kit includes front or rear mount brackets with screws for simple installation, helping maintain a neat and tangle-free setup.
Learning Center Article – OEM vs Third-Party Maintenance: Key Differences Explained
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:
- Microsoft signs $9.7 billion contract with IREN for Nvidia chips.
- FDA’s top drug regulator resigns after federal officials probe ‘serious concerns’ about his conduct.
- New radar tech developed by Polar Bears International and Spotter Global aims to protect polar bears in the Arctic as climate change endangers their survival.

