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Bay State IT is a Boston-based company with nearly two decades of experience providing full-service IT consulting and support. Whether the need is for routine desktop support, daily network monitoring and maintenance, or complex system design and security
80% of employees say they're too stretched to meet demand. This report from Microsoft explores how leaders are using AI to change that. Find the full report and our thoughts on our blog.
2025 Work Trend Index Report: Closing the Capacity Gap with AI
If you feel as though your team hired smart people and rolled out new tools, yet your scientists and operations leaders still feel stretched thin, you're not alone. Microsoft’s 2025 Work Trend Index Report has a simple explanation. The amount of work most organizations are trying to do has outgrown what humans can reasonably deliver. That is where AI comes in.
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January 8, 2026 at 3:22 PM
For biotech, the crown jewels aren’t just laptops - clinical trial data or proprietary research & IP

A simple framework we like:
Identify → Protect → Detect → Respond → Recover

Bay State IT has nearly 20 years of experience supporting life science & biotech teams.
January 6, 2026 at 7:30 PM
Bay State IT attended the AI Summit in New York last month, listening to dozens of speakers share their unique insights on AI. From the abundance of information, we've distilled it down to 6 important tips for business leaders implementing AI in their company. Read more on our blog
6 Tips from the AI Summit NYC (for Enterprise AI)
If you want proof that AI interest has exploded, you don’t need a trend report. Just take a look at The AI Summit New York 2025, with its sheer number of booths, demos, and AI products competing for attention. This year’s event drew 6,500+ attendees across 10 content stages, which gives you a sense of the scale. And yet, in the middle of all that novelty, the most repeated takeaways were surprisingly consistent, echoed by leaders from companies big and small.
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January 5, 2026 at 6:56 PM
As we wrap up the year, we want to thank everyone who supported and connected with us. It’s been a pleasure working with our community and helping businesses succeed.

During the holidays, Bay State IT remains open and available for support.

Wishing you a warm, safe, and joyful holiday season!
December 23, 2025 at 5:32 PM
If you lead a startup, you’re probably feeling pressure to “do something with AI” right now. The real question is not whether to use enterprise AI, but which platform. There is no single "best" tool- the right fit depends on your company needs. Read about how the top 6 enterprise solutions differ
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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December 8, 2025 at 2:01 PM
This security advisory warns about an ongoing supply-chain attack in the npm ecosystem, named "Sha1-Hulud." Attackers target GitHub accounts, releasing malicious npm package versions that can steal credentials and compromise CI/CD workflows.

More here:
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Security Advisory: npm Supply-Chain Attack "Sha1-Hulud 2.0"
Stay informed about the Sha1-Hulud software supply-chain attack affecting npm and its implications for developers and CI/CD systems.
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December 5, 2025 at 2:17 PM
Grateful for our community this Thanksgiving. Thank you for your trust and collaboration this year.

And while we enjoy the holiday season, remember: hackers don’t take days off. Stay vigilant and keep your defenses strong.

Wishing you and your families a warm and joyful Thanksgiving weekend.🦃✨
November 26, 2025 at 5:35 PM
Old-school security habits don’t work in a modern threat landscape.

For 20 years, Bay State IT has helped businesses move beyond legacy tools and reactive fixes.

Upgrade,train, embrace Zero Trust-stay protected before threats strike.

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From onsite assistance to AI deployment, we help biotech companies scale with confidence using managed IT solutions.
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October 30, 2025 at 3:47 PM
Our current recommendation is for companies to avoid AI-powered agentic web browsers like ChatGPT Atlas until further notice, due to security risks. Read the blog post below for the details on why and what to do instead.
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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October 30, 2025 at 2:14 PM
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.
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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October 28, 2025 at 7:24 PM
Missed our first webinar in the new series? 🎥

It was a fantastic start - great turnout, insightful discussion, and incredible engagement from everyone who joined!

If you couldn’t make it live, you can now watch the full recording on our YouTube channel:

👉 youtu.be/QdFnus50adM
Strategic Intelligence: How to Leverage AI for Competitive Advantage
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October 21, 2025 at 6:18 PM
⏰ Less than a week left!

Join our free webinar!

Strategic Intelligence: Leveraging AI for Competitive Advantage
📅 Oct 9, 12–1 PM EST | Online

👉 Register: bsit.events/strategic-ai

#AI #Webinar #BusinessStrategy #CyberSecurity
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October 3, 2025 at 12:27 PM
Join our free webinar
Strategic Intelligence: Leveraging AI for Competitive Advantage
📅Oct 9 | 🕛 12–1 PM EST

🎙 Speakers: Sean Sanker Jr. (Bay State IT) & Elliott Eliason (Pax8)

BayStateIT and Pax8 will show how to adopt AI securely and focus on what truly drives results.

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Strategic Intelligence: Leveraging AI for Competitive Advantage Webinar
Fast paced changes whirling around AI can make it difficult for businesses to understand how they can utilize this technology to streamline tasks, improve efficiency, or even get started. Learn how to...
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September 18, 2025 at 5:51 PM
We’re proud to be named one of Boston Business Journal’s Best Places to Work 2025!

We’re thrilled to share that Bay State IT has been recognized as one of the Best Places to Work in Massachusetts by the Boston Business Journal!
September 17, 2025 at 2:25 PM
Bay State IT at BVS Biotech Community Event!

Bay State IT proudly connected with industry leaders at the BVS Biotech Community Event,reinforcing our commitment to supporting biotech and life sciences with reliable IT solutions.

Looking forward to new collaborations!

#BayStateIT#Biotech#BVSBiotech
February 6, 2025 at 8:01 PM
✨ We’re proud to deliver excellence! ✨
Our clients rate their satisfaction with our task execution at an average of over 98%! 💼🎯
Thank you for trusting us to bring your goals to life! 💪
January 16, 2025 at 4:16 PM
We are thrilled to share the recording of our recent webinar, "Navigating Compliance in the Cloud," for those who couldn't join us live! 📹

youtu.be/uwWK43GuMag

This insightful session for life sciences pros explored balancing compliance and innovation in a cloud setup.
Navigating Compliance in the Cloud - Egnyte Life Sciences & Bay State IT Webinar Recording
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January 13, 2025 at 5:29 PM
As we wrap up 2024, we want to thank our valued clients for their continued trust in Bay State IT!

🎄 Holiday Support Update: Our helpdesk remains fully operational with daily coverage throughout the break.

Here's to more innovation and shared success in 2025!
December 20, 2024 at 6:14 PM
Webinar in 2 Days!

Struggling with compliance in your cloud journey?

Join us on Thursday, December 12th, at 2:00 PM EST for a webinar with Abhay Kini and Cat Hall to discover how to adopt cloud solutions while staying compliant.

Hosted by: Bay State IT and Egnyte

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December 10, 2024 at 3:09 PM
Is compliance slowing your cloud journey?

Join us on December 12th at 2pm for a webinar with Abhay Kini and Cat Hall to streamline adoption while maintaining compliance.

Bay State IT and Egnyte will guide you in accelerating cloud adoption without losing compliance

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Compliance in the Cloud - Webinar
Join our free webinar on December 12th to learn how cloud-based solutions can help life science companies achieve compliance and accelerate innovation.
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November 26, 2024 at 5:54 PM