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Author: Nicholas Salem

As the CEO of BMIT, a leading managed IT services company, Nick Salem is responsible for providing strategic leadership and direction to the organization. With over 15 years of experience in the IT industry, Nick has a strong track record of driving business growth and improving operational efficiency through the use of technology.

Thrive Networks Alternative in Boston: How a Locally Owned MSP Compares

Thrive is the largest managed IT provider headquartered in Massachusetts. The Foxborough-based company has built a serious operation — hundreds of clients across financial services, healthcare, and professional services, a mature security practice, and the operational depth of a several-hundred-employee MSP. We respect what they have built. This page is for buyers who are evaluating […]

Boston Managed IT: How Local Compares to National and PE-Backed Providers

If you have shopped for a managed IT provider in Boston in the last two years, you have probably noticed the same shift we have: a growing share of mid-sized MSPs serving Massachusetts businesses are organized as national franchises, owned by private equity, or assembled as roll-ups of acquired regional firms. None of these models […]

Integris Boston Alternative: How a Locally Owned MSP Compares to a National Roll-Up

Integris is a credible, well-funded managed IT provider with an office at One Boston Place. The company has assembled real depth — a national footprint, a serious security practice, and the operational maturity that comes with scale. We respect what they have built. This page is for buyers who are evaluating Integris and want a […]

Can Your Business Actually Get Cyber Insurance? Here’s How to Find Out

Cyber insurance has become one of the most critical — and most misunderstood — coverages for small and mid-sized businesses. Carriers have tightened their underwriting requirements dramatically over the past two years, and many businesses that once qualified are now being denied or priced out of coverage. Before your next renewal, use our free Cyber […]

Secure Boot Certificates Expire in June 2026: What Boston Businesses Need to Do Now

What is happening with Secure Boot in June 2026? The Microsoft certificates that Windows uses to verify trusted boot code, originally issued in 2011, begin expiring in June 2026. Without action, affected Windows 10, Windows 11, and Windows Server devices will stop receiving Secure Boot updates from Microsoft and will eventually lose the ability to […]

LinkedIn “Social Engineering”: Protecting Your Staff from Fake Recruitment Scams

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A fake recruiter message is one of the cleanest social engineering tricks around because it doesn’t look like a trick. That’s why LinkedIn recruitment scams work so well inside real businesses.  They don’t arrive as malware. They arrive as a normal conversation that nudges someone toward one small action: click this link, open this file, […]

Your Password Policy Is Probably Outdated. Here’s What NIST Recommends in 2026.

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The Short Version The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) updated their digital identity guidelines in 2024, and the recommendations have shifted significantly from what most organizations currently enforce. Mandatory password expiration is out. Length requirements are more important than complexity rules. Password managers are officially recommended. And the focus has moved from making […]

Does Your Website Need a Privacy Policy? (Yes. Here’s Exactly What It Needs to Say.)

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The Short Version If your website uses Google Analytics, has a contact form, sells anything online, or simply loads in a browser, it collects personal data. That means you need a privacy policy — and in most jurisdictions, that requirement is not optional. The question isn’t whether your business needs a privacy policy; it’s whether […]