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Your generative AI is only as strong as the data powering it. 🔌 Emily Steen, our AI Solutions Developer, explores why data quality is the hidden constraint holding back AI performance. When data is inaccurate, incomplete, or siloed, even the most advanced models produce unreliable outputs and perpetuate bias. The fix? Invest in data governance, expand your sources, and break down the silos limiting your organization's potential. Read Emily's full insights on how to unlock better AI outcomes through better data! 🔗 https://lnkd.in/gZBUqKFt  #AI #dataquality #datagovernance #cybersecurity

May 2026 Sales New Hire Training! 🎉  Our newest team members met up at our Woburn office, and immersed themselves in Thrive’s playbooks, strengthened their communication and active listening skills, and built a strong foundation of collaboration to set them up for long-term success. 🙌 #OneThrive #ThriveTogether

📸 Thrive was honored to sponsor our client, May Institute, at their Gala this week, supporting their impactful work in the community! 🌟 #ThriveTogether

New Security Concern: MD5 password hashes 🔑 Thrive vCISO, Chris Gunner, was recently featured in The Register highlighting a critical security concern: 60% of MD5-hashed passwords can be cracked in under an hour using a single GPU. Even more concerning: 48% take less than 60 seconds. Chris's take: "MD5 is dead for password storage. The combination of powerful hardware and predictable password patterns makes brute-force attacks trivial. Organizations need to move beyond relying on passwords alone and implement zero-trust models, identity governance, and multi-factor authentication immediately." Read the full article here: 🔗 https://hubs.li/Q04gj8cy0 #WorldPasswordDay #Password #Cybersecurity #MD5 #GPU

At Thrive, we guide organizations through a 4 Phase Approach to AI that helps align technology with strategy, ensuring security, scalability, and measurable business impact.📈 1️⃣ Awareness and Assessment 2️⃣ Pilot and Experimentation 3️⃣ Integration and Scaling 4️⃣ Optimization and Evolution With Thrive’s support, your business can pursue its AI initiatives with confidence.🤝 Get started today! https://hubs.li/Q04gk8wM0 #AI #mssp #cybersecurity #AIpolicy JR Dawkins

Big news from Palm Springs! Thrive has been named MSP Growth Partner of the Year at #NerdioCon2026. 🎉 This recognition reflects the impact our team has made for customers on the Nerdio platform and the partnership we’ve built with Nerdio along the way. 🤝 "Thrive drove remarkable 2025 growth by successfully migrating customers off legacy virtual desktop infrastructure (VDI) onto AVD at scale while simultaneously growing users, accounts, and revenue." Read the full announcement: https://lnkd.in/e5acVpDH #Nerdio #Partnership #Cloud #MSP #Cybersecurity

🙌 We were pleased to join the First Tel Disti Lunch Event 2026, a wonderful afternoon of connection, learning, and innovation! Thrive has partnered with First Tel for many years, and events like this reinforce the strength and strategic value of that relationship. Here's what we took away from the day: ✅ Singtel Unified Communications: From connectivity to complete voice solutions, including UCaaS Connector, Internet SIP Trunking, BizVoice, Teams UC, and Zoom Phone. The new UCaaS Connector offers multi-tenanted pre-integrated connectivity, simplifying enterprise voice integration. ✅ Trusted Call Service (Launching May 2026): Displays verified business identity on outbound calls to increase answer rates, reduce spoofing & fraud risk, and improve engagement. Essential for telesales, customer service, and contact centers. ✅ Voice SDK for SMBs: Seamless voice integration to Voice AI Platform with network-level identity and identity verification. ✅ Exciting Promotions: Microsoft 365 Business Basic (47% off), Teams UC (58% off), Teams UC Direct Connect (54% off) — valid until June 2026! ✅ Cyber Elevate 2.0: Singtel's cybersecurity program with up to 90% funding support ($27,000 value). ✅ AI.IDEA Programme: A 3-phase AI adoption journey with up to 90% funding for SMEs (from $15,000 to just $1,500!). Thank you to the speakers from First Tel and Singtel for the excellent insights! Here's to our continued partnership! 🚀 #FirstTel #Networking #AI #Cybersecurity #Singtel Carlos Vicente IV Fernandez Michael Magat Dinesh Nedumaran

What is an AI Policy? 🤔 An AI policy is a formal framework that defines how your organization adopts, manages, and governs AI. It sets the rules of the road, ensuring AI initiatives align with business goals, comply with regulations, and operate responsibly. 📝 It's more than a compliance checklist. It’s a foundation for responsible innovation. By defining governance, security, ethical standards, and alignment with business goals, organizations can leverage AI with confidence. Read more from Thrive's Director of AI Services, JR Dawkins ➡️ https://lnkd.in/gixVcMgv   #AIPolicy #AI #Compliance #Governance 

Knowledge 2026 ✨💚 The Thrive team had an outstanding week in Las Vegas with ServiceNow! Our EVP of Research & Development, Stevens Demorcy, took the stage with TeamViewer for their Demo Theatre Session. And yes, there was even a Michael Gray sighting on the floor! #Know26 #Knowledge26 #SNOW #Partner 

🎉 We're so proud to announce that our very own, Foster Hardie, has been recognized as a Bronze The Stevie® Awards winner in The 24th Annual American Business Awards® for Technology Executive of the Year! 🏆 The 2026 competition received more than 3,700 nominations. View the full list of winners here 🔗 https://lnkd.in/gwdYgggA #TheStevieAwards #StevieWinner2026