Firstlight Cloud Xchange
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Firstlight Cloud Xchange
@firstlightcloud.bsky.social
Firstlight Cloud Xchange is a Long Island City based consulting firm and certified fulfillment partner specializing in IT, Cloud, Cyber Security, AI, Hardware, Cloud-Based Business Communications, Network Services & Mobility Solutions.
Tomorrow is International Mobile Phone Recycling Day.  Did you know recycling 1M phones can cut emissions equal to removing 1,300 cars/year?

✅ <10 phones? Recycle free at any NY based mobile phone store
✅ >10 phones? Contact Firstlight Cloud Xchange for our #E-waste recycling program
January 23, 2026 at 3:03 PM
A business quote to live by:

"The road to success is always under construction."

— Lily Tomlin
January 22, 2026 at 3:04 PM
Happy Martin Luther King Jr. Day. On Monday, we honor Dr. King's legacy of courage, justice, and equality.
Our main office is closed for the holiday, but our emergency IT, Cloud, & telecom helpdesk is available.
Please contact [email protected] or call our team at (212) 230-1078 for assistance.
January 16, 2026 at 2:03 PM
📢 Reminder: The in-person "Cyber Security on a Shoestring" event is tomorrow, 01/15 from 9-11 AM. 

Join us to gain practical, no- and low-cost strategies to protect your business. 

📍  Queens Chamber of Commerce in Jackson Heights
🎟️ Register Here: https://tinyurl.com/yyd7cyhr

#QueensSmallBusiness
January 14, 2026 at 2:01 PM
"All things move and nothing remains still" (panta rhei)- Heraclitus (c. 535-475 BC) 

This also applies to your business IT equipment.

If your main PC or laptop is over 5 years old, budget for a replacement.

Not because it will fail tomorrow—because downtime costs more than the device itself.
January 9, 2026 at 6:01 PM
Happy New Year from team FCX! The tech space is buzzing with activity, and the coming year promises even more exciting developments. We are looking forward to exploring the new possibilities together.

Let's stay connected and make it a year of incredible innovation and growth.
January 1, 2026 at 2:03 PM
Small business owners in Queens: Are you ready to protect your business in 2026? Attend "Cyber Security on a Shoestring" and learn no- or low-cost strategies to safeguard your business from cyber threats.

📆 Jan 15 from 9–11 AM
📍 Queens Chamber of Commerce 
🎟️ Register: https://tinyurl.com/yyd7cyhr
December 30, 2025 at 2:01 PM
The New Year is just around the corner. Here’s a quote meant to inspire:

“The new year stands before us, like a chapter in a book, waiting to be written. We can help write that story by setting goals.”

― Melody Beattie

Happy holidays.
December 29, 2025 at 9:02 PM
Our NYC innovation tour is a wrap! 🗽
Our final stop was a Spectrum location, exploring the business & enterprise infrastructure—from coax cable to high-capacity fiber—that powers so many others.

What NYC site inspires you with its connection to tech and innovation? Let us know!

#Innovation
December 22, 2025 at 9:30 PM
Our NYC innovation tour continues! 🗽
Third stop: IBM's new flagship office at One Madison Avenue (2024). A powerful statement on their focus on enterprise AI & hybrid cloud. From banking to retail, IBM tech is foundational.

#HybridCloud #AI #Innovation
December 22, 2025 at 7:30 PM
Team FCX and Taz Khan are staying local for the holidays, exploring sites representing innovation and technology.  Latest stop: The Okta Experience Center at 920 Broadway in the Flatiron District. Inside: an immersive experience.

Okta secures digital identity with SSO & MFA.

#Innovation
December 22, 2025 at 5:59 PM
🌟 This holiday season, Taz of Team FCX is celebrating New York City's legacy of innovation. First stop: The Woolworth Building 🏙️—a 1913 marvel that redefined skyscrapers with cutting-edge tech like high-speed elevators.

NYC: where history meets the future of IT, Cloud & AI.

#NYCInnovation
December 22, 2025 at 3:01 PM
🔏 Simple Security Upgrade 🔏 

Turn on **automatic screen lock** after 5 minutes.

It’s boring. It’s easy.
It stops unauthorized access more than you think.
December 16, 2025 at 3:01 PM
Small businesses in Queens: Protect your business without breaking the bank. 🔏 Join us on Jan 15, 9-11 AM for "Cyber Security on a Shoestring." Learn low-cost tips & avoid scams. With expert talks, Q&A, and more. 📍Queens Chamber of Commerce in Jackson Heights. 

Register👉https://tinyurl.com/yyd7cyhr
December 8, 2025 at 2:01 PM
From Team FCX, sending you holiday greetings at the speed of light. We are so grateful for our amazing clients, partners and vendors — wishing you all a season of bright connections and joy.
December 2, 2025 at 6:03 PM
Streamline your business this #CyberMonday!  Get 3 months FREE voice, texting & AI Receptionist with RingCentral + FCX white-glove support. Act by 12/19, 3 PM EDT. 

Contact Tiffany at [email protected] or at (888) 329-6920. Invest in business tools for growth! 

#BusinessEfficiency #Innovation
December 1, 2025 at 2:31 PM
To the amazing small business owners in NY, NJ, & CT: Whether you are open or taking a break, YOU are the backbone of our economy. Happy Small Business Saturday.

🔹Small businesses comprise 43.5% of U.S. GDP
🔹NYC: 183K+ small biz
🔹More than 99% of all businesses in NJ and CT are small

#ShopSmall
November 29, 2025 at 2:16 PM
Happy Thanksgiving from team FCX.

While our regular offices are closed during the holiday, our emergency helpdesk remains open 24/7 to handle urgent matters.  Contact us today at [email protected] or call (212) 230-1078 for holiday programming changes.

Wishing you a joyous Thanksgiving. 🍁
November 25, 2025 at 3:04 PM
Supportive quote:

“Stay committed to your decisions, but stay flexible in your approach.”

- Tony Robbins
November 21, 2025 at 9:32 PM
October is National Cybersecurity Awareness Month - a great time to assess your cyber readiness.

One healthcare organization faced cyber insurance denial due to insufficient backups. Sky Data Vault, a valued FCX partner, stepped in. How did they do it? Read the case study here👉 https://ccml.io/I6nr
October 27, 2025 at 1:03 PM
Short quote inspired by the season:

“Fall reminds us: in business, letting go of old strategies can lead to new growth.”

- Unknown
October 23, 2025 at 8:02 PM
Achieve realistic AI ROI by leveraging FCX. Our team combines decades of partnerships, smart software offerings, and expert guidance. Experience meaningful transformation through automation, software and AI driven tech solutions that fit your workflows. 

#AIAdoption #AIConsulting
October 14, 2025 at 1:02 PM
Case study: Discover how Oberserve.AI transformed JK Moving Services' sales operations:

✅ 20% boost in sales talk track adoption
✅ $1M in additional revenue

At FCX, we proudly partner with Observe.AI to deliver such impactful solutions.

👉 https://ccml.io/I8LJ

#AICaseStudy
October 13, 2025 at 1:02 PM
The "Readiness for AI" workshop at AMA NYC yesterday covered common sense AI adoption, change management (Steve Salee), embracing ShadowAI users (Will Treves & Lee Gaul), data governance (Karen Humphries Sallick), & real life use cases (Jacqueline Cournoyer). Panel moderator: Taz Khan. 

#AIWeekNY
October 11, 2025 at 10:32 PM
🚨 We are excited to host our "Readiness for AI: A Workshop for NYC Executives Driving Change" tomorrow during AI Week New York 2025. We are SOLD OUT and can’t wait to see everyone who registered! Get ready for expert insights and actionable strategies.

Info: https://tinyurl.com/ycyzwf8e

#AIWeekNY
October 9, 2025 at 2:03 PM