By combining the latest edge technology with adaptive security from Fortinet, Thrive has developed multiple offerings to cover the broad needs of its diverse client base. Its unique approach, called ‘Equipment-Based Managed Services’ (EBMS), includes essential components like Fortinet Firewalls within security and WAN Managed Services. This strategy is similar to including a cable box with a cable subscription, offering clients a bundled, long-term solution that ensures top-tier security and operational efficiency.
Thrive Named Top Supplier for Cloud and Managed Services by TelarusLeading Managed Service Provider Honored for Transformative Solutions that Advanced Channel Success in 2023
Boston, MA, August 8, 2024 – Thrive, a global technology outsourcing provider for cybersecurity, Cloud, and traditional managed service provider (MSP) services, today announced it has been awarded the prestigious Top Supplier for Cloud and Managed Services by Telarus, the leading technology services distributor. The accolade was presented during the Telarus Partner Summit 2024 awards ceremony in Nashville, Tennessee.
Working with mid-sized companies across all industries, Thrive provides critical IT and cybersecurity services and outsourcing so that clients can focus on what they do best: run their business. Through a culture dedicated to superior service, Thrive sets every organization they work with up for success by tailoring their IT and cybersecurity systems to meet their needs and drive business outcomes while also empowering them to digitally transform in a secure manner. Thrive is an essential supplier in the Telarus ecosystem and provides preferred solutions to a large community of technology advisors.
“Telarus has long been a champion for their customers, recommending only premiere solution providers to empower their clients’ digital transformation journeys,” said Rob Stephenson, CEO of Thrive. “Being recognized as the Top Supplier for Cloud and Managed Service by Telarus, a visionary technology advisory platform, is truly an honor. It validates Thrive’s approach of utilizing cybersecurity, cloud & NextGen technologies to deliver favorable business outcomes to their sophisticated SMB and Mid-Market clients.
Over the past year, Thrive has grown its service offerings and solutions to ensure it is delivering the best experiences possible to its clients. Recently, the company added Thrive Incident Response & Remediation and Dark Web Monitoring as new offerings, and completed its acquisition of the Longleaf Network, which will expand the company’s footprint and insights to the southeast.
“For over five years, Thrive has been providing excellent service to our technology advisors and their customers, allowing it to achieve a security-first digital transformation within organizations,” said Richard Murray, CCO of Telarus. “We greatly appreciate Thrive’s NextGen philosophy, partnership, and continued investment in the Telarus team.”
“We deeply value the incredible contributions our suppliers make to the channel and our business,” said Christie Hamberis, VP of Supplier Management at Telarus. “Our strong partnership with Thrive has been instrumental in driving technology advisor sales success through collaborative resources, education, and innovative solutions. We commend Thrive’s dedication and exceptional performance, as well as the outstanding achievements of all our 2023 award winners.”
Click here to learn more about the Telarus award winners. To learn more about Thrive and how it helps organizations solve IT and cybersecurity challenges, click here.
About Thrive
Thrive delivers global technology outsourcing for cybersecurity, Cloud, networking, and other complex IT requirements. Thrive’s NextGen platform enables customers to increase business efficiencies through standardization, scalability, and automation, delivering oversized technology returns on investment (ROI). They accomplish this with advisory services, vCISO, vCIO, consulting, project implementation, solution architects, and a best-in-class subscription-based technology platform. Thrive delivers exceptional high-touch service through its POD approach of subject matter experts and global 24x7x365 SOC, NOC, and centralized services teams. Learn more at www.thrivenextgen.com or follow us on LinkedIn.
About Telarus:
Telarus is a leading global technology services distributor with a singular focus on accelerating partner success. For over 20 years, Telarus has provided comprehensive services, solutions, and tools to support our partner community as they pursue their business objectives. To learn more or become a partner, go to www.telarus.com/become-a-partner.
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Companies Face New AI Risks, Cybersecurity Issues
As AI technology rapidly evolves and is adopted, U.K. businesses are facing a fever pitch of cybersecurity concerns. With no signs of slowing down, the global AI industry is expected to grow in value from $88 billion in 2022 to $411 billion by 2027. This upward tick will dynamically change the AI-generated threat landscape.
Enhancing Legal Security: GRSMB’s Transformation with Thrive Download Now
Gray, Rust, St. Amand, Moffett & Brieske (GRSMB), an Atlanta-based law firm, partnered with Thrive to improve its Microsoft Azure Cloud experience, bolster end-user support, and address cybersecurity and compliance challenges. Thrive’s managed services revamped GRSMB’s IT infrastructure, enhanced security measures, and navigated regulatory complexities. This collaboration fortified the firm’s defenses, ensured data integrity, and positioned it for growth while strengthening client trust in the legal sector
GRSMB encountered cybersecurity and compliance challenges due to increasing client demands, requiring streamlined IT operations for secure data handling and scalability. Dissatisfied with its previous MSP’s lack of transparency and inefficient support outsourcing, which included the management of active but unused virtual machines, the company sought to enhance internal capabilities or partner with a reliable third-party provider like Thrive.
The firm’s IT goals focused on achieving a superior Azure experience, enhancing end-user security and expertise, streamlining Azure storage and backup, and establishing a technology roadmap for NextGen Technology and cybersecurity.
Why Thrive Was Chosen
Upon a colleague’s recommendation of Thrive alongside other MSPs, choosing Thrive was the clear-cut answer. Thrive’s deep expertise, comprehensive services, and reliable approach were immediately apparent. The thorough onboarding process identified critical areas for improvement, solidifying Thrive’s value proposition.
“As I interacted with the Thrive team on some of the discovery calls, we were dealing with getting the quote right and getting the right services aligned for what we needed to meet our business needs, it was just abundantly clear that I could trust these people, and that’s worth more than the money to me,” said Wesley Price, IT Director for GRSMB. “They really seem to care about the things that matter to us.”
Strategic Deployment of Advanced Security Measures
Thrive strategically deployed comprehensive solutions, including managed services for on-premises infrastructure, robust security, and Cloud services. The Thrive team overhauled the firm’s Azure setup while preserving data integrity, addressing challenges with agility, and ensuring optimal deployment of solutions and hardware. Thrive’s proactive approach boosted support and security, exceeding expectations, and enhancing the operational environment. Thrive’s services covered managed Azure, end-user security, Office 365, backup, technical advisory, and network management, significantly improving the company’s IT infrastructure and efficiency.
Thrive’s Impact
Since partnering with Thrive, GRSMB has already seen significant efficiency improvements. Even before fully transitioning to a new Citrix-based virtual machine environment, Thrive enhanced configuration and support, leading to fewer and faster issue resolutions. Previously, the law firm dealt with frequent issues that disrupted workflow, but now, operations are smoother and more productive. GRSMB employees and clients notice the difference, and the company anticipates even more significant improvements once it is fully onboarded in the new environment.
“Thrive’s responsive approach to compliance and regulatory requirements was instrumental during implementation. As a result, Thrive’s support has been crucial in maintaining client trust and ensuring our network’s security meets high standards, safeguarding our business from significant financial and reputational risks,” said Price.
“I trust the people at Thrive. They care about the things that matter to us. The technical components and services are essential, but the people at Thrive make the difference. Thrive is more than just a managed service provider. It is a trusted partner, a part of our team, enabling our organization to operate at its best.” ~ Wesley Price, IT Director, GRSMB
About Thrive
Thrive delivers global technology outsourcing for cybersecurity, Cloud, networking, and other complex IT requirements. Thrive’s NextGen platform enables customers to increase business efficiencies through standardization, scalability, and automation, delivering oversized technology returns on investment (ROI). They accomplish this with advisory services, vCISO, vCIO, consulting, project implementation, solution architects, and a best-in-class subscription-based technology platform. Thrive delivers exceptional high-touch service through its POD approach of subject matter experts and global 24x7x365 SOC, NOC, and centralized services teams. Learn more at www.thrivenextgen.com or follow us on LinkedIn.
Thrive Spotlight: Tori Pazda – Director, MarketingWelcome back to another installment of our “Thrive Spotlight” blog series.
Our featured employee is Tori Pazda, Director, Marketing. Tori works closely with our EVP, Marketing to create and implement impactful marketing initiatives and strategies to ensure the success of our marketing program. She is also responsible for coordinating and organizing Thrive’s events, managing the sales and marketing budget, overseeing the marketing platforms we utilize, and training employees on how to use them effectively, all while successfully managing a team.
Tori is based in Lakeland, Florida and works out of our Lakeland office. On office days, she loves a midafternoon trip to Black and Brew, a nearby coffee shop, to get a chai latte. Outside of work, Tori enjoys strength training, and recently started running. She enjoys spending time with her family and friends, playing games, traveling, and watching a good TV show or movie.
Hi Tori! Can you tell us about your background and how you came to Thrive?
After graduating from college, I started working at DSM Technology Consultants in 2014. In 2022, DSM was acquired by Thrive, and I joined the marketing team. I have been working in marketing for nearly 10 years now.
Where did you go to school or get training?
I attended the University of South Florida and got my BA in Mass Communications. I graduated from USF in 2013.
What do you most enjoy about working for Thrive?
THE PEOPLE! And if I could say that one thousand times, I would. I love what I do, but more importantly, I love who I do my job with.
Are there any recent exciting projects at Thrive you can tell us about?
We recently implemented a new virtual and in-person events platform that really levels up the way we handle events. I have done a lot of work to learn this platform and get it set up, so events run more efficiently and provide better ROI.
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Cybersecurity Risk Assessment Thrive Acquires The Longleaf NetworkThe Leading Next Generation Technology Services Platform Enters the Carolinas
Boston, MA, July 11, 2024 – Thrive, a global technology outsourcing provider for cybersecurity, Cloud, and IT managed services, has announced the acquisition of The Longleaf Network, a leading North Carolina-based provider. The Longleaf customers will now have access to cutting edge solutions driven by Thrive’s global Security Operation Center (SOC) & Cloud Footprint, backed by their 1,300 expert technology employees worldwide. The combination of the local North Carolina team with Thrive’s 24x7x365 service delivery mandate will greatly enhance the customer experience and provide additional technology ROI.
Thrive’s commitment has always been to continue growing, expanding, and innovating to provide the best technology solutions for their clients. With a similar culture of prioritizing customer success, The Longleaf Network will enable Thrive to expand its reach to North Carolina, giving its customers access to Thrive’s global technology outsourcing services with the dedicated level of service they’ve come to expect. Together, Thrive and The Longleaf Network will ensure that every business they work with has the resources needed to achieve their desired business outcomes while accelerating their digital transformation journeys.
“The Longleaf Network has a proven track record of bringing customer-first IT strategy and services to clients across North Carolina – a culture that resonated with us from the beginning,” said Rob Stephenson, CEO of Thrive. “The Longleaf partnership will provide us with a strong market presence in a very desirable North Carolina footprint to expand our client base via our NextGen platform.”
The acquisition comes at a time of continuous growth for Thrive, having completed ten previous acquisitions over the past two years, as well as double-digit organic growth via widespread adoption of their cybersecurity, Cloud, and managed services platform. The company continues to add to their list of offerings, including Thrive Incident Response & Remediation and Dark Web Monitoring, to ensure Thrive delivers the most advanced and beneficial solutions to their customers.
“The Triad is a vibrant market and we’re proud to be the preferred local technology outsourcing provider for so many of the businesses that drive our region’s economy,” said Trey Miller, CEO at The Longleaf Network. “Thrive’s POD approach to matching each client with subject matter experts aligns with our mission of delivering localized and customized service to every client. With Thrive’s partnership, we can deliver even better support in our local market while expanding our offerings to increase ROI for our clients.”
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About Thrive
Thrive delivers global technology outsourcing for cybersecurity, Cloud, networking, and other complex IT requirements. Thrive’s NextGen platform enables customers to increase business efficiencies through standardization, scalability, and automation, delivering oversized technology returns on investment (ROI). They accomplish this with advisory services, vCISO, vCIO, consulting, project implementation, solution architects, and a best-in-class subscription-based technology platform. Thrive delivers exceptional high-touch service through its POD approach of subject matter experts and global 24x7x365 SOC, NOC, and centralized services teams. Learn more at www.thrivenextgen.com or follow us on LinkedIn.
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Amanda Maguire
4 tips for combating CFO deepfakes
“You’ve taken that labor out of the steps for the threat actor,” said Michael Gray, chief technology officer at Foxborough, Mass.-based security services company Thrive. Generative AI, he noted, makes it easy to engage potential victims in conversations and allows scammers to manage hundreds of deepfake campaigns at the same time.
Thrive Spotlight: Niall Doyle – Service Delivery ManagerWelcome back to another installment of our “Thrive Spotlight” blog series.
Our featured employee is Niall Doyle, Service Delivery Manager. In his position, he manages a team of engineers on Service Desk. He sees his primary responsibility as the success of both his engineers and clients. He works to make sure he and his team provide the best service they can, grow internal skills, and work to better client environments.
Niall lives in Tewksbury, MA and works out of our Woburn, MA office. Outside of work, he likes playing board games, card games, and video games with friends. Over the summer you can find Niall and his husband camping with their two dogs!
Hi Niall! Can you tell us about your background and how you came to Thrive?
I joined Thrive nearly 8 years ago when we were owned by MetTel, shortly before the first merger that took us down this path that has turned us into an international organization.
Where did you go to school or get training?
I attended Drew University in New Jersey where I obtained my BA in Computer Science. I have gotten most of my training on the job, the majority of which has been here at Thrive. I have had the privilege to work and train with some of the finest engineers I’ve known.
What do you most enjoy about working for Thrive?
I have always gotten the most thrill out of improving someone else’s day and as an engineer, I got to help clients with their environments and restoring their service. Now as a manager, it has adapted to seeing my engineers succeed, grow, and achieve personal and professional success. It also manifests in the success of meeting with a client, hearing and addressing their concerns, and helping to improve relations between them and Thrive.
I also love Thrive’s devotion to their employees. I have been a product of Operation Rising Tide, an initiative put forth by our CEO to promote from within and provide growth opportunities to our current employees. When I first started at Thrive, I was a Field Service Engineer, then got promoted to a System Engineer, then System Administrator, and now I am a Service Delivery Manager. The opportunities to grow within Thrive and the mentors I have found here have been priceless to me.
Are there any recent exciting projects at Thrive you can tell us about?
We are constantly onboarding new clients and environments that provide access to unique and modern edge technologies.
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Channel Brief: NinjaOne Launches Channel Program, Thrive Names Steele COOMSSP Thrive has announced Scott Steele will be the company’s new COO. Steele joins Thrive from Hewlett-Packard (HP) where he served as the VP and head of managed services systems within the Digital & Transformation organization. He played a pivotal role in transforming HP’s Managed Services Partner business with rapid global scale and expansion, according to a statement from Thrive. As COO, Steele brings expertise in operations management, digital transformation and business process automation. Steele’s new role comes at a time of rapid growth for Thrive, which has completed ten acquisitions over the past two years, as well as double-digit organic growth via widespread adoption of their platform. Congratulations!