September 22, 2021 - Implementing Agile Methodology in Regulated Environments
In February 2001, seventeen software developers gathered at the Snowbird ski resort in the Wasatch mountains of Utah to discuss an alternative to documentation-driven, heavyweight software development processes (i.e., Waterfall methodology). These developers were motivated by the understanding that traditional... [Read More]
September 15, 2021 - Tips from CSols LIMS Project Leaders
A dedicated lab informatics project leader is an invaluable addition to your team. There are simply too many tasks to oversee for the role to be filled by ad-hoc lab personnel with day jobs. Even if you assign one of the lab staff to the project as their job for the duration...
September 15, 2021 - Spotlight on ApolloLIMS: Answers to the Questions We Hear Most
At ApolloLIMS, we know that a LIMS selection process is a significant undertaking for any laboratory (see our blog series about adopting a LIMS). Given our years of experience serving the needs of laboratory customers, we frequently hear the same questions from laboratories when considering a LIMS solution.
September 15, 2021 - Quality Management in the Cloud The Technology Advantage and How it Impacts the Quality Function
There are many technologies that are being incorporated at Life Science organizations today to help automate and improve process effectiveness and efficiency. Cloud and edge computing, IoT, robotic process automation (RPA), artificial intelligence (AI), and machine learning to name a few.
September 8, 2021 - Digital Twins Catalyze the Lab’s Digital Revolution
The Internet of Things (IoT) has provided the pivotal launch point for today’s Digital Revolution. The network of sensor enabled technology is connecting the universe in unimaginable ways from SMART personal devices to automated technology powered by artificial intelligence to gather information from the surrounding environment.
September 7, 2021 - What Do Standard Operating Procedures Have To Do With Your Lab Software?
It might come as a surprise to some laboratory managers, but a lab’s standard operating procedures (SOPs) offer software consultants key insights into the workings of your lab. They also describe how your lab software should behave—assuming they are up to date.
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September 1, 2021 - A LabWare LIMS Developer’s Guide to Supporting an Existing System
Supporting a LabWare LIMS implementation often can be a technically challenging affair, especially as a new person on-boarding with an existing LabWare project. If documentation for your LabWare system is lacking, figuring out the appropriate solution can be a difficult task.
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September 1, 2021 - Computer Systems Assurance – What are the Steps and How to Test?
Computer Systems Assurance entails performing various levels of validation testing based on the software’s risk. The following steps should be followed when leveraging Computer Systems Assurance (CSA)...
September 1, 2021 - 4 Trends Shifting Quality Towards a Digital Transformation
August 25, 2021 - No Code Development Platform Approaches to LIMS Configuration
In previous blogs we have looked at the differences between Configuration and Customization. In this blog we discuss Autoscribe Informatics’ approach to configuration using a No-Code Development Platform (NCDP), and why NCDP provides advantages over traditional approaches to LIMS configuration.
August 25, 2021 - Quality 4.0 & Digitization – Key Consideration for the Life Sciences Industry
The advances in technology in the past decade have resulted in a new industrial revolution. This is frequently referred to as the fourth industrial revolution or “Industry 4.0.” The revolution is being driven by the exponential growth of disruptive technologies and...
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August 25, 2021 - Are You Using Your LIMS Effectively?
It’s simply a fact that while many laboratories have a laboratory information management system (LIMS), many simply do not use their LIMS to its fullest capacity and value – and in many cases, only a fraction of functionality is utilized. Typically, a LIMS selection process includes defining the requirements for the LIMS within the lab...
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August 25, 2021 - QLIMS 2021 Starter Pack Promotion
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August 18, 2021 - Enabling Food Safety with SampleManager LIMS™
The Food Safety Modernization Act of 2011 and the EFSA regulation of 2010 require food safety labs to be certified under ISO/IEC 17025 and ISO 22000. Hazard analysis and critical control points (HACCP) certification is part of these requirements. A SampleManager LIMS can play a key role in this certification process...
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August 18, 2021 - How to Create a Successful Software Credentialing Program
In today’s fast-paced, digitally enabled, remote-work world, competition for technology-related jobs is fierce. One way for technology professionals (e.g., IT professionals, scientists, instructional designers, etc.) to increase their attractiveness to hiring managers is to pursue credentials (e.g., certificates, certification, etc.) from software vendors or professional associations.
August 17, 2021 - When to Call in the Software Experts, and How to Get the Best Results
The success of any clinical diagnostic laboratory software project depends on multiple factors—including how much preparation the lab has done before calling in a consultant, whether they have a thorough understanding of their requirements, and if they have identified specific areas where they need help. In this post, we describe several common scenarios where labs have reached out to us for help. We also include tips on how your lab can evaluate whether you’re ready to engage a contractor and what you can do to prepare so that time working with a consultant is well-spent and leads to an efficient, successful project.
August 11, 2021 - How Artificial Intelligence is Transforming Corporate Learning
Just a few decades ago, corporate training programs consisted mostly of onsite instructor led training (ILT) where instructors used computers and projectors to display slides for students in a traditional classroom setting.
August 11, 2021 - 8 Key Principles for a Successful LIMS Implementation
The modern laboratory produces vast amounts of data from a wide variety of sources that are too often not integrated, creating data silos that impede digital transformation efforts. This drives the need for a successful LIMS implementation.
August 3, 2021 - Why and How You Should Automate Workflow Tests for Clarity LIMS
In clinical diagnostic laboratories, end-to-end testing of complex LIMS workflows is a critical part of the laboratory validation process. Performing these tests manually takes a Herculean effort. That’s why we developed a reliable and cost-effective way to automate the testing of Clarity LIMS workflows.
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August 3, 2021 - Best Practices to Maximize eLearning Success
Technological innovation is affecting all aspects of our lives, and corporate training has not been immune to the disruption. In today’s rapidly changing business environment, keeping employees up-to-date on newly implemented systems and/or market changes is a significant challenge for many firms. [Read More]
