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Hello, Threads!

Learn what Threads by meta is, how it differs from Twitter, and why you should follow BMIT, a managed IT services company, on this new text-based conversation app.
Nicholas Salem
July 5, 2023
Outreach

Juneteenth: Celebrating Freedom and Reflecting on Progress

As we approach Juneteenth, a significant and joyous occasion in African American history, we join the nation in commemorating this momentous day. Juneteenth, also known as Freedom Day or Emancipation Day, marks the liberation of enslaved African Americans in the United States. It is a time to reflect on the past, celebrate progress, and honor the resilience of a community. The Significance of Juneteenth On June 19, 1865, Union General Gordon Granger arrived in Galveston, Texas, and delivered the news of emancipation to enslaved individuals. This date marked a profound turning point, as it signaled the end of slavery in the United States. Juneteenth symbolizes the triumph of freedom over oppression and serves as a reminder of the ongoing pursuit of equality and justice for all. Reflecting on Progress Juneteenth offers an opportunity to reflect on the progress we have made as a society, acknowledging the resilience and contributions of African Americans throughout history. It is a time to honor the leaders, activists, and ordinary…
Nicholas Salem
June 18, 2023
Outreach

Why BMIT Has Decided to Leave Twitter

BMIT is a leading managed IT service provider that helps businesses grow smarter through strategic technology. We have been using Twitter as one of our social media platforms to connect with our customers, partners, and industry peers. However, we have recently decided to leave Twitter and focus on other communication channels. Here are some of the reasons why: Twitter has become increasingly toxic and divisive. We value civil and respectful dialogue, but we have witnessed too many instances of harassment, abuse, misinformation, and hate speech on Twitter. These are not aligned with our core values and mission. Twitter has failed to protect its users' privacy and security. We take data protection very seriously, but we have seen numerous reports of data breaches, hacks, leaks, and unauthorized access on Twitter. These pose significant risks to our customers and our own confidential information. Twitter has not delivered on its promises of engagement and reach. We have invested time and resources to create quality content and interact with…
Nicholas Salem
April 10, 2023
CybersecurityOutreach

Okta investigating reports of possible digital breach

By Mary Kay Mallonee, Andrea Cambron and Sean Lyngaas, CNN The Okta Inc. website on a laptop computer arranged in Dobbs Ferry, New York, U.S., on Sunday, Feb. 28, 2021. Okta is investigating reports of a possible digital breach, the software company said early Tuesday. "Okta is aware of the reports and is currently investigating," Okta spokesperson Chris Hollis told CNN in a statement. "We will provide updates as more information becomes available. "The company's software allows businesses to authenticate the identity of their customers and employees. Okta has more than 15,000 customers, according to its website. Shares of Okta were down nearly 8% in premarket trading Tuesday. Reuters first reported that Okta was looking into reports of a possible digital breach after a hacking group known as Lapsus$ claimed responsibility for the incident and published screenshots claiming access to an Okta internal administrative account and the firm's Slack channel. Lapsus$, a mysterious hacking group that emerged in December, claimed on the messaging app Telegram…
Nicholas Salem
March 22, 2022