July 25, 2018 - Using ETL Tools for LIMS Data Migration
For today’s scientific organizations, a laboratory information management system (LIMS) is necessary tool for effective data management in the laboratory. For many reasons, companies often find themselves in a situation where it is advantageous to upgrade the laboratory environment by migrating data from legacy systems into a new or even existing LIMS. A LIMS data migration project will often involve the use of ETL technology to assist. Migrating data to a LIMS can be a challenging endeavor, however. Companies often have years of historical data and knowledge stored in their existing LIMS that must be migrated over to the chosen system. Depending on the amount and complexity of the data sources in the legacy system(s), as well as the complexity of the new LIMS, the data migration can require much time and labor. Unless the project team does proper planning and execution, the migration process can end up being the cause of major project delays.[READ MORE]
July 25, 2018 - Maintaining and Upgrading LabWare LIMS
LabWare LIMS is an industry leading laboratory informatics system that combines the typically separate domains of a Laboratory Informatics Management System (LIMS) and an Electronic Laboratory Notebook (ELN) into a single application environment with a common, shared database. Upgrading LabWare and properly maintaining the solution streamlines laboratory management and automation with a flexible platform that can deliver a superior return on investment (ROI) for your organization. In order to maximize ROI on your LabWare LIMS, it is critical to create a strategy to accomplish system maintenance and upgrades in an efficient and effective manner once the system is implemented. In this blog, we will discuss recommendations for developing a LabWare maintenance and upgrade strategy that will help your organization ensure compliance and reduce the overall cost of ownership of your LabWare LIMS.[READ MORE]
July 25, 2018 - Best Practices for Electronic Laboratory Notebook Implementation in R&D Labs
In today’s highly competitive global economy, innovation is mission critical for research and development (R&D) organizations. An important key to effective innovation is the efficient capture and sharing of experimental data to help organizations leverage their collective experience and knowledge.July 18, 2018 - Implementing LIMS in NGS: Investing in a Vision
Understanding the role DNA plays in living creatures was the trigger for incredible scientific development that furthered analysis and interaction with life’s blueprint to help improve the human condition. Decoding the genomic sequence of single individuals allows detection of personal disease risk factors and the development of personalized treatment [1]. High throughput sequencing techniques are increasingly in demand and Next Generation Sequencing (NGS)is the latest achievement in this field [2].
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June 27, 2018 - CloudLIMS Version 1.73 Released!
CloudLIMS, an advanced cloud-based SaaS LIMS, accelerates biobanking, clinical research, and testing laboratory operations by efficiently managing laboratory data on a cloud platform, enabling laboratories and their clients to access data in real-time, saving resources and reducing turnaround times. CloudLIMS version 1.73 is packed with new features and enhancements to prep testing and clinical laboratories to meet their data managing requirements.June 27, 2018 - Integrating Multiple LIMS into a Single System
In today’s global economy, mergers and acquisitions have become a dominant strategy to improve profitability, maintain competitive edge, and expand services and reach. This practice is common in several industries such as pharmaceutical, biotech, food and beverage, oil and gas, and others. While corporate mergers certainly can provide several benefits for the organizations involved, they can also present significant challenges, not the least of which is harmonization and optimization of the laboratory environment. This often leads to the need to the need for integrating multiple LIMS apps to support a global enterprise.
