Recorded Future Ditches Somerville Laundromat HQ, Consolidates Teams in Boston's Post Office Square

Recorded Future has relocated its U.S. headquarters from Somerville to Post Office Square in downtown Boston, according to a company blog post. The move brings nearly 200 employees into a new facility that hosts critical functions such as security, data engineering, product development, and customer success. This transition marks a shift from a startup-era location to a larger, centralized workspace designed to support the company’s current operational scale.

Why did Recorded Future move its headquarters?

The company stated that the move was necessary after twelve years in its original Somerville location, which began as a converted laundromat. The new downtown Boston space is intended to foster increased collaboration and accommodate the growing number of teams operating out of the office. Proximity to transportation hubs like the airport and train station is also highlighted as a benefit for global team meetings and strategic onsite visits.

Which teams are affected by the relocation?

Key functions operating out of the Boston office include customer success, security, data engineering, product, and marketing. Nearly 200 staff members now call the Boston office their home base, while others travel for team meetings. The relocation does not appear to change the specific roles or responsibilities of these teams, but rather consolidates them in a larger, more accessible environment.

What changes in culture or operations are noted?

The company emphasizes that the new open floor space is conducive to collaboration and learning. Meeting rooms have been renamed from countries to planets and stars, reflecting a continued focus on thematic branding. Employees note that the sense of community remains strong, with continued emphasis on in-office gatherings and career development opportunities for staff who have held multiple roles over the years.

Questions to ask your suppliers

When a vendor relocates its primary operational hub, security teams should verify that business continuity plans remain robust. Check whether the move impacts service level agreements or incident response timelines, especially for teams handling critical infrastructure like security and data engineering.

Confirm that access controls and physical security measures at the new facility meet your organization’s requirements. Ensure that points of contact for support and escalation are updated in your records. Internal stakeholders, including IT operations and risk management, need to be notified of any potential changes in vendor communication channels or support availability during the transition period.

What to do and how to stay safe: Recorded Future

• Review vendor contracts to ensure relocation clauses do not inadvertently waive security or availability guarantees.
• Update internal asset inventories and contact lists with the vendor’s new physical and possibly virtual addressing details.
• Monitor for any service interruptions or latency changes that might correlate with the vendor’s infrastructure migration.
• Verify that the vendor’s new physical security protocols align with your organization’s third-party risk management standards.

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Recorded Future’s new U.S. headquarters located?

The new headquarters is located at Post Office Square in downtown Boston, Massachusetts.

How many employees work out of the Boston office?

Nearly 200 employees call the Boston office their home base, according to the company.

Which departments are housed in the new Boston facility?

Key functions include customer success, security, data engineering, product, and marketing.