**Message from the MGB Network Engineering team**
The MGB Network Engineering team will be implementing a critical network fix at 10pm this evening (Nov. 7, 2025). There may be a very brief interruption in service.
Announcements
Enterprise Change Freeze 10/26 to 11/10
We have an enterprise change freeze beginning on Sunday, October 26 at 12:00 AM through Monday, November 10 at 11:59 PM. Be aware that this change freeze may delay or extend certain requests that require updates to Networks, Infrastructure, or Production resources.
Cybersecurity Awareness Month starts October 1, 2025
It’s almost Cybersecurity Awareness Month , and this year’s theme is “Security Starts with You.” Each week, we’ll focus on simple, practical steps you can take to strengthen your security—at work and at home.
Coming October 6: the 2025 LabArchives Bootcamp. Sign up today!
Coming October 6: the 2025 LabArchives Bootcamp. Sign up today! Get the most out of your LabArchives account. Choose the session(s) that interest you or attend all the sessions for a comprehensive look at LabArchives and how you can improve your research data management regimen. This Year’s Topics...
*New* Posit Workbench Replaces RStudio Server Pro
We’re excited to announce that the Posit Workbench s erver is now live (as of Monday, June 16, 2025) and ready for use! 🔗 New URL: https://positwb.mgb.org This new platform replaces the previous server (rstudio1.partners.org) and offers a modern, unified environment that supports: RStudio for R...
Changes to Communication & Collaboration Tools in Research
Effective July 1, 2025, Microsoft 365 will be the standard platform for communication and collaboration across Mass General Brigham . This change is designed to streamline how we work, improve security and reduce system-wide costs. Key changes: Microsoft Teams will be used for internal and...
Mathworks Sponsored Seminar: Machine Learning for Biomedical Signal Classification
Overview: Artificial intelligence techniques are powerful tools for solving complex problems. Engineers and scientists use AI, machine learning, and deep learning to analyze large datasets from various sources, such as sensors, images, videos, and biomedical data. This technical talk delves into the...
Do you manage an application in Azure? Important changes are coming...
Do you manage an application in Azure? Important changes are coming to that may impact your application. Starting in March 2025, Microsoft will be requiring that all user-based accounts logging into Azure use MFA. This will be a breaking change for any applications in Azure relying on a user-based...
Important message regarding Adobe Products including Acrobat
Despite our best efforts, Mass General Brigham no longer qualifies for Adobe educational pricing. The Adobe products will still be purchasable through our vendor Insight but without the educational discount. If you need to continue with Acrobat, you can email @email for approvals and a...
NEW Mass General Brigham Research Hub Website - NOW LIVE
NEW Mass General Brigham Research Hub Website - NOW LIVE We are pleased to announce that the Mass General Brigham Research Hub website is now live at https://researchhub.mgb.org/ ! The Research Hub is the new home for Mass General Brigham Research Compliance and Mass General Brigham Research...