February 16, 2022 - Demystifying the Next-Generation Sequencing Workflow: Part 1

Toward the end of 2021, we highlighted the rising importance of next-generation sequencing (NGS) in diagnostic laboratories. In this two-part series, we will explore the NGS workflow to gain a better understanding of how this testing technology can be implemented in your laboratory. [Read More]

February 16, 2022 - Business Value to Clinical Development of a Platform Based, Data Centric Approach

According to a GlobalData survey last year, over 70% of pharma industry respondents stated they expect that drug development will be the area most impacted by the implementation of smart technologies.  With that being the case, it is imperative that ... [Read More]

February 9, 2022 - 3 Important Clinical Development Trends

There are three primary trends that are impacting clinical development. These trends are causing Life Science organizations to re-assess their current operations to find areas of improvement that can be made with respect to people, processes, and technology. [Read More]

February 9, 2022 - Semaphore Solutions – Cleveland Clinic Software Project

Semaphore Solutions recently had a journal article published in the Journal of Molecular Diagnostics describing a model for implementation of a molecular pathology-specific laboratory information management system. [Read More]

February 9, 2022 - Build a Tomorrow-Ready Lab with LIMS

Building a digital strategy that addresses the needs & trends of tomorrow is crucial to effective digital transformation. Quality, Compliance, and Automation are the three key themes that will influence today’s digital decisions. Read this whitepaper to learn more. [Read More]

February 2, 2022 - LIS v. LIMS – What’s the difference between the systems?

If you’re shopping for laboratory software, you’ve probably come across these two software systems a few times – LIS and LIMS. In healthcare laboratory informatics, LIS and LIMS systems are frequently mentioned together, leading some to assume they are the same thing. [Read More]

February 2, 2022 - Unrealized Expectations: A Realistic View on LIMS Implementations

Congratulations on your decision to purchase a new laboratory information management system (LIMS) or upgrade your current platform! Once the ink has dried on the contract you might start to wonder, what’s next? [Read More]

February 2, 2022 - Solving the Unsolvable: Enabling the Fully Connected Digital Lab

The digital lab concept has been around for decades, with nearly every science-based organization seeking ways to achieve complete digitalization and automation throughout their operations. Progress has been made in many areas, however, the full power and benefits have yet to be realized... [Read More]

January 26, 2022 - Why Data Integrity is Needed for a Digital Transformation

To be effective, digital transformation efforts to improve business operations require reliable data. The exponential growth of business data, along with advances in cloud computing, artificial intelligence, and the Internet of Things, has ushered in a new era of digital transformation around the world – making... [Read More]

January 26, 2022 - Software Quality: What Role Does Testing Play?

No discussion about software quality would be complete without examining the role of software testing. Let's take a closer look at which types of laboratory software need to be tested, when they should be tested, and how testing can help you ensure the quality of your software is high.
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January 26, 2022 - Manufacturing LIMS Webinar Draws a Crowd

One of the best attended Autoscribe Informatics’ educational webinars in 2021 was the webinar on LIMS for manufacturing environments, titled: ‘Unraveling the role of LIMS in a Manufacturing Environment’. [Read More]

January 19, 2022 - Top 5 Challenges Impacting Data Integrity in Life Sciences

1. Inadequate Identification and Implementation of Controls of Electronic Records. Regulatory guidance regarding controls for electronic records include requirements for implementing appropriate controls to ensure the integrity of data... [Read More]

January 19, 2022 - Morning in the Lab of the Future—A Company-wide Data Management Strategy

It’s early spring, 2023. The company-wide informatics upgrades you committed to in 2022 after reading this blog post are now implemented and validated. This morning, the technicians in your lab will produce reports on a larger volume of samples and more complex tests than ever before. [Read More]

January 19, 2022 - QLIMS Certified Developers’ Program & Inaugural Members

We would like to start 2022 with an important announcement for our current and prospective customers. The launch of the QLIMS Certified Developers’ Program. [Read More]

January 12, 2022 - Case Study: SAP Augmentation via LabWare Integration

Astrix LabWare Integration enabled a global company with operations across 54 countries to streamline their process for entering, documenting, and reporting their compliance with environmental regulations associated with water quality, including ISO/IEC 17025. In under six months... [Read More]

January 12, 2022 - Software Architecture: What Makes it Good, or Not?

Clinical diagnostic laboratories must have high-quality software in order to run reliably and efficiently. But quality is about more than just the software code. Quality must also be the foundation of the software architecture.
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January 5, 2022 - 10 Ways to Ensure Data Integrity

Data Integrity can be expressed as the consistency and trustworthiness of data over the course of its lifecycle. The status of your data, or the process of guaranteeing the quality and validity...[Read More]

January 5, 2022 - Why Data Integrity is Important to Life Sciences Organizations

What is data integrity?
Data Quality versus Data Integrity. Data Quality refers to the traits that determine the ability of information to suit an intended function, such as planning, decision making, and operations... [Read More]

January 5, 2022 - Labs of the 21st Century: The Age of Digital Transformation

The life sciences industry is rapidly changing and always seeking to research and innovate in the most efficient and accurate way possible. The development of digital technologies opened the door to a world of possibilities for many scientific industries, especially those that are data-driven and rely on... [Read More]

December 22, 2021 - How to Create Solid User Requirements for a System Application

A laboratory informatics solution (e.g., LIMS, ELN, CDS) is only as strong as its foundation. The strongest foundation for a laboratory informatics solution implementation is a thorough user requirements document, generated to identify exactly what the system is intended to do. [Read More]