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Choosing the Right Enterprise AI Solution

What AI solution is right for your company? That choice hinges on your teams specific needs and existing tools. This article explores six enterprise AI solutions—ChatGPT Enterprise, Microsoft Copilot, Anthropic Claude, Google Gemini, Amazon Q Business, and Perplexity. We will outline each tools strengths, security features, and best use cases for enhanced productivity.

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Security Vulnerability in React Server Components

A critical vulnerability (CVE-2025-55182) in React Server Components allows unauthenticated attackers to execute code on affected servers. Companies using React 19 with Server Components are urged to patch their systems promptly. This risk poses severe threats to sensitive data and scientific integrity, necessitating immediate action and enhanced security measures.

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Security Advisory: npm Supply-Chain Attack “Sha1-Hulud 2.0”

This security advisory is for companies with software development teams. If your teams use the public npm registry or GitHub (especially GitHub Actions), please read and share this advisory with your developers and DevOps teams. There is an ongoing software supply-chain attack in the npm ecosystem, commonly referred to as “Sha1-Hulud” / “Shai-Hulud 2.0” or “The Second Coming.” Attackers have compromised npm maintainer accounts and released malicious versions of legitimate npm packages. When installed, these packages run code during the install phase (for example via preinstall scripts), often using the Bun JavaScript runtime to steal credentials, tamper with CI/CD workflows, and spread further. Who may be affected You are potentially affected if: Key risks Indicators of Compromise (IoCs) Ask your development and security teams to check for the following. Any positive hit should be treated

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Agentic Browser Security

If your company is wondering whether to try new AI‑powered, “agentic” web browsers like ChatGPT Atlas, Perplexity Comet, or Dia, here’s the short answer: don’t, not yet. Due to security risks, our current recommendation is for companies to avoid these tools until further notice.

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Microsoft Windows 10

Windows 10 End of Life Support

Windows 10 end of life support arrived on October 14, 2025. Microsoft’s October security update was the last one for Windows 10. Devices will keep running, but they will no longer receive security updates, bug fixes, or technical support from Microsoft.

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Navigating Compliance in the Cloud

Navigating Compliance in the Cloud: Webinar Recap

In our webinar with Egnyte, Paul (Bay State IT) and Egnyte representatives Abhay Kini and Cat Hall unpacked how life sciences organizations can keep pace with rapid growth while staying compliant. The conversation centered on practical steps teams can take today to protect sensitive data, streamline collaboration, and be audit‑ready without slowing innovation. Top Takeaways 1) Make a single source of truth your first win Across lab, clinical, and partner ecosystems, content sprawls fast. The panel emphasized consolidating regulated content so teams always know which version is the right version and can prove it. Version control and lifecycle governance reduce duplicate files, eliminate “mystery copies,” and help demonstrate chain‑of‑custody when auditors ask. 2) Use built‑in governance to simplify HIPAA/GDPR and PII controls Cat described how out‑of‑the‑box global policies make it easier to spot exposure risks

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Strategic Intelligence: How to Leverage AI for Competitive Advantage

Strategic AI Insights: Webinar Recap

On October 9, Bay State IT and Pax8 co‑hosted a webinar to help leaders cut through AI hype and focus on practical adoption that drives results. If you missed it, you can watch the recording on our YouTube channel. 4 Insights on strategic AI Here are a few standout insights from our speakers, Sean Sanker Jr. from Bay State IT and Elliott Eliason from Pax8: 1) Start with simple tasks and clear goals. Elliott urged teams to begin with clear goals and “pass‑the‑butter” tasks, the repetitive, high‑volume work that slows people down. Identify the pain points, then pick 1-2 use cases where AI can eliminate tedious tasks. AI excels at tasks like summarizing long threads, meeting prep, or generating first‑drafts. That focus helps you see impact early and build momentum towards more effective AI utilization.

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