Beyond the AI Hype: What Smarter Science Actually Looks Like

At SapioCon 2026, Sapio Sciences explored whether advanced AI methods can be made operational inside workflows that are governed, traceable, and built for real-world decisions. The event showed labs moving from isolated AI tools to orchestrated discovery, with intelligence embedded in the validated record rather than bolted on as an afterthought.[Read More]

Driving Enterprise Transformation Through a Best-In-Class Sapio LIMS Implementation

A global clinical trial solutions partner managing 80+ lab partners with a fractured legacy ecosystem brought in Kalleid to validate a new Sapio LIMS. Eight months in, with the project at risk, the company gave Kalleid full implementation leadership to orchestrate workstreams, migrate 364 studies, and deliver an integrated platform.[Read More]

Selecting and Making a Strategic Business Case for Veeva LIMS in Life Sciences

As legacy lab systems become measurable risks to quality and compliance, Astrix lays out a framework for executives evaluating Veeva LIMS. The article covers selection criteria, ROI math including total cost of ownership and labor reduction, the phased implementation methodology, and how to maintain a validated state in a cloud-native environment.[Read More]

LIMS vs. ELN: What Every Lab Leader Needs to Know Before Choosing

Every year, labs invest in software they don't fully need or skip software they desperately do, and both mistakes carry real financial consequences. LIMS and ELN sound similar but solve fundamentally different problems. This LabLynx guide breaks down what each system delivers, when you need both, and how to make a confident, ROI-driven decision.[Read More]

Laboratory Informatics Weekly Update – Volume 24, Issue 22

June 1, 2026
Laboratory Informatics Weekly Update

Volume 24, Issue 22

In This Issue

Featured Books

Comprehensive Guide to Developing and Implementing a Cybersecurity Plan

Uncover the ultimate roadmap to safeguard your lab’s valuable data from sophisticated cyber threats. Harnessing the power of a well-configured Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS), this guide details top-notch cybersecurity measures like access control, encryption, audit trails, and vulnerability management to ensure data integrity and regulatory compliance.

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Improving Laboratory Efficiency: Transitioning from Paper to Spreadsheets to LIMS, ELN, or Both

Laboratories generate massive volumes of data, yet many still manage it with paper records and scattered spreadsheets. Modern LIMS and ELN systems offer automation, security, and scalability that older methods cannot match. This article explores why making the transition is essential for any lab seeking higher productivity, accuracy, and compliance.[Read More]

CSols Podcast, Decoding the Digital Lab, Marks 1 Year of Lab Informatics Conversations

The Decoding the Digital Lab with CSols podcast marks its one-year anniversary, growing from a content initiative into a global hub for laboratory managers, IT directors, and scientific executives navigating digital transformations. Season two brings deeper investigations into supply chains, lab manager insights, and practical roadmaps for 2026.[Read More]

Why a Unified Lab Informatics Platform Matters for Modern Laboratories

Drug development depends on accurate, accessible, compliant lab data, yet too often it lives in siloed LIMS, ELN, and instrument databases. A unified lab informatics platform connects these systems into a single environment, enabling seamless data flow from instruments to analysis, reducing friction, supporting compliance, and driving reliable decisions.[Read More]

4 STARLIMS Shortcuts That Will Change How You Work

This CSols white paper reveals expert-identified STARLIMS techniques that streamline data retrieval and system navigation. Built-in features cut routine task times from minutes to seconds for both scientists and administrators, with practical shortcuts that transform daily workflows and boost laboratory productivity.[Read More]

Training, Testing, and OCM Support for an Internally Built Application for a Global Biopharmaceutical Company

A global biopharmaceutical company built an internal application to centralize lab asset tracking and streamline equipment purchase approvals. Kalleid led the change management, training, and UAT testing workstreams to drive rapid user adoption across global R&D sites and keep the application stable through every release.[Read More]

Beyond the Notebook: How ELabELN Suite Becomes Your Lab’s Operating System

ELabELN Suite combines four integrated modules into one platform: the notebook, file layer, instrument layer, and analytics layer. Research data comes in four shapes, and a notebook alone cannot hold them all. The Suite captures the experiment, its data, the instruments, and the analytics as one connected record from day one.[Read More]

Laboratory Informatics Weekly Update – Volume 24, Issue 21

May 25, 2026
Laboratory Informatics Weekly Update

Volume 24, Issue 21

In This Issue

Featured Books

The Ultimate Guide to Choosing the Best Laboratory Software for Your Needs

Unlock the secrets to smarter lab management with the ultimate guide to finding the right software fit.

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