On August 13, Direct iT was pleased to attend the ALA (Association of Legal Administrators) Boston 2026 Summer Social at the Hyatt Place Boston Seaport. As a Silver-Level Business Partner, we always appreciate opportunities to connect with members of the legal community, strengthen existing relationships, and meet new professionals who share a commitment to advancing their organizations and serving their clients.

On Wednesday, August 12, Direct iT was pleased to attend CREDA Massachusetts's Suffolk Downs event, "Placemaking in Practice: Creating Community Before and Beyond Development". The discussion offered valuable insights into how developers, community organizations, and local partners work together to create the places where people live, work, and connect.

Direct iT was pleased to attend the ALA (Association of Legal Administrators) August Coffee Connection on August 5 at Tradesman Coffee Shop & Lounge.

This monthly gathering brought together legal industry professionals to discuss upcoming events, share updates on current initiatives, and exchange ideas on the challenges and opportunities facing our organizations.

Direct iT was proud to attend the 30th Annual South Shore YMCA Golf Classic as both a Putting Contest Sponsor and Golf Cart Sponsor. It was a wonderful day spent supporting an organization that has such a meaningful impact across the area.

We are grateful for the opportunity to support this milestone event and to help celebrate 30 years of a tournament that brings local businesses, community leaders, and supporters together for a great cause.

We're at the The Real Estate Bar Association for Massachusetts 2026 Spring Conference today at the Four Points in Norwood — come find us and say hello!

Recently, I had the opportunity to sit down and talk with Dr. Phil. Just over two decades ago, he leveraged his start as a guest on the Oprah Winfrey Show to launch his own show, which disrupted television and cemented his status as a cultural icon, changing the way media is consumed and discussed, as well as changing lives.

A non-profit healthcare provider in the Gardner area recently experienced a significant cybersecurity incident that impacted its operations. On October 12, Heywood Hospital’s network was disrupted as a result of a cybersecurity breach, temporarily taking much of its digital infrastructure offline per its emergency protocols.

The United States Department of Justice files what they are calling the  “largest ever forfeiture action” against the founder and chairman of Prince Holding Group, a Cambodia-based multinational conglomerate, for “wire fraud conspiracy and money laundering” across several “forced-labor scam compounds”.

According to the DOJ’s statement, “Individuals held against their will in the compounds engaged in cryptocurrency investment fraud schemes, known as 'pig butchering' scams, that stole billions of dollars from victims in the United States and around the world.

If you’re a business owner, the case of Matthew D. Lane should send a chill down your spine. Lane targeted multiple companies with ruthless efficiency, causing catastrophic financial and reputational damage—all for personal gain. The facts are not just alarming; they are a warning that complacency in cybersecurity is an invitation to disaster.

We have now entered into the “Era of AI Hacking”, according to NBC News, who have reported on a substantial increase in the number of reported threat incidents where AI has been used as a tool. Examples include impersonation, phishing, and wire transfers.