Thrive has launched a
new suite of Managed AI services designed to help mid-market companies adopt and scale artificial intelligence securely. The offering combines strategy development, technical implementation, and ongoing support, giving businesses a structured way to integrate AI into operations without exposing sensitive data or creating unmanaged risks.
Why Mid-Market Businesses Need Help with AI
AI adoption is no longer optional for companies that want to stay competitive. Yet many IT leaders struggle to move from experimentation to secure, practical deployment. Research from Gartner shows that while a majority of CIOs have AI on their innovation agenda, less than half believe their organizations can manage the risks that come with it.
Thrive’s Managed AI services aim to close that gap by providing both expertise and execution.
“Thrive is a customer-centric organization that strives to provide world-class technology and services that solve real challenges. We are taking this mentality into how we approach our AI services,” the company told ChannelE2E.
“Our Managed AI services are more than a consulting service. We are taking a hands-on approach with our customers, from exploration to developing an in-depth strategy, to determining the right use cases, training, and more. Thrive provides our customers with a dedicated team of AI experts to help them develop and implement an AI strategy for long-term success. We want to be an extension of their team as they adopt, experiment with, and deploy this powerful, emerging technology at scale.”
What the Managed AI Services Include
Thrive’s Managed AI services are designed to guide businesses through every stage of adoption, from setting clear objectives to running production systems. The process begins with identifying the right use cases - specific areas where AI can drive measurable impact - followed by assessing whether the organization’s data is structured, secure, and ready to support those initiatives. Security is built in from the start, drawing on Thrive’s long history in cybersecurity to protect data, prevent misuse, and meet compliance requirements. The program also addresses governance, helping companies establish policies for responsible AI use and ensuring those standards are consistently followed. Finally, Thrive emphasizes training, equipping employees with the knowledge and confidence to use AI tools productively while avoiding common risks.
Security at the Core
Data leakage is one of the biggest concerns businesses face when evaluating AI solutions. Thrive said its Managed AI services are designed with multiple layers of protection.
“Security is at the heart of everything we do, and we are a leader in providing NextGen cybersecurity services. This level of protection will carry over to our AI services, ensuring data is governed and protected from bad actors,” the company explained. “We’re ensuring AI is implemented securely through privacy and data sovereignty with different AI hosting locations, secure and encrypted filesystems to manage data for AI systems, secure networking configuration and connectivity options, different authentication options, and more.”
The company also noted that human error often creates the biggest vulnerabilities. “Most of the time security flaws actually come from user error. To combat this, we will support our customers with employee training to ensure that everyone is using the technology securely and as intended. It is widely known that employees are using AI, whether it is approved by the company or not, and we want to help our customers create the safeguards to protect their information, while still equipping their employees with the tools to do their job better.”
Delivering Tangible Business Outcomes
AI initiatives often struggle to meet expectations, but Thrive is positioning its Managed AI services as a way to close the gap between potential and results.
“We know that less than 10% of AI projects hit their target outcomes. So, our biggest metric of success will be an AI strategy that is deployed at scale and delivers tangible results for our customers,” Thrive said. “To do this, we have created a four-phase approach. We start with the data and the use cases, helping customers answer the question ‘where will AI be the most impactful and do we have the resources to support it?’ From there, we help define the strategy and align with business objectives. Then it’s on to deploying the technology in a way that effectively integrates AI into business operations. And most importantly, we help measure the results and recalibrate where necessary. Thrive is here to support our customers throughout the entire journey.”
Thrive already manages Microsoft Copilot deployments for clients in multiple industries. With the Managed AI services, the company is expanding into custom private AI solutions. This reduces the risk of employees entering sensitive information into public tools and ensures that workflows remain aligned with industry-specific needs. Thrive’s team will also oversee AI system performance and handle vertical model development for more accurate outcomes.
For mid-sized businesses, adopting AI can feel overwhelming. Thrive is aiming to simplify that process by combining strategic guidance, technical expertise, and long-term management. The result is a way for organizations to embrace AI while keeping security and measurable results at the center of the journey.
