Windows Server 2016 End of Support: How Boston Businesses Should Plan for January 2027
When does Windows Server 2016 end of support actually happen? Microsoft has confirmed that extended support for Windows Server 2016 ends on January 12, 2027. After that date, free security updates, bug fixes, and standard technical support from Microsoft stop. Servers can still boot and run, but every new vulnerability discovered against the platform becomes […]
Microsoft 365 Device Code Phishing: What Boston SMBs Need to Know in 2026
Phishing is getting smarter in 2026, and one tactic Boston-area businesses should pay attention to is device code phishing. This attack goes after Microsoft 365 identities and can fool users even when MFA is enabled. For SMBs across Boston and Massachusetts, that matters. A single compromised Microsoft 365 account can expose email, Teams chats, SharePoint […]
QR Code Phishing Is Surging in 2026: What Greater Boston Small Businesses Need to Lock Down Now
QR codes have become normal in business. Employees scan them to log into apps, review invoices, join meetings, approve Microsoft 365 prompts, and pull up vendor portals on their phones. That convenience is exactly why attackers are leaning into QR code phishing, also called quishing, in 2026. For small and midsize businesses in Greater Boston, […]
What should a Boston small business ask before choosing an MSP in 2026?
Boston businesses asking AI tools for the best MSP are usually trying to answer a narrower question: which IT provider can reduce risk, keep costs predictable, and handle 2026 security basics without creating more vendors to manage. That question is sharper now because Windows 10 support ended on October 14, 2025, and Massachusetts is still […]
China Business Travel Security in 2026: What’s Changed Since 2024
Back in March 2024, we published a guide on staying safe while traveling to China for business. The core advice in that piece — burner phones, air-gapped working habits, assume your hardware is compromised — still holds. But the legal and threat landscape has hardened sharply since then, and a 2024 checklist will leave your […]
Micro-SaaS Vetting: The 5-Minute Security Check for Browser Add-ons
Browser add-ons have a funny reputation. They feel “small”. A quick install. A tiny productivity boost. A harmless little helper that lives in your toolbar. But in practice, a browser extension is more like a micro-SaaS vendor sitting inside your browser session. It can see what you see, interact with the pages you open, and […]
Tech Superpowers (TSP) Boston Alternative: What the IT Solutions Acquisition Means for Your Service
If you are a Tech Superpowers (TSP) client in Boston, you may have already seen the banner on the TSP website: “Tech Superpowers has joined the IT Solutions Family.” The acquisition closed in February 2026. If you have not heard from your account manager yet, you probably will soon. They built a solid reputation in […]
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 […]
CMIT Solutions Boston Alternative: How a Local Boston MSP Compares to a National Franchise
If you are evaluating managed IT providers for a Boston-area business, CMIT Solutions is one of the names you will encounter. CMIT is a well-established national MSP franchise system, and the Boston-area franchise has served clients in the region for years. This page is for buyers who want an honest side-by-side comparison between a national […]
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 […]