Minimum Wages by State: Your Comprehensive 2026 Guide

Navigate 2026 minimum wage changes with confidence. This comprehensive guide covers federal rates, state-by-state updates, and compliance requirements for multi-state operations. Essential reading for labs managing workforce costs while staying compliant with evolving wage regulations. [Read More]

Laboratory Informatics Weekly Update – Volume 24, Issue 1

January 5, 2026 Laboratory Informatics Weekly Update Volume 24, Issue 1 In This IssueFeatured BooksLIMS Selection Guide for ISO/IEC 17025 LaboratoriesFeatured ContentLetting Go of LIMS Consulting MythsLab informatics is evolving from standalone LIMS to unified data platforms. Modern consulting focuses on creating AI-ready data assets, enterprise-wide ecosystems, and long-term data ownership. This means moving beyond simply digitizing paper to building complete data strategies that grow with your research. [Read More] Top LIMS Implementation Tips: How to Successfully Transition Your LabPlanning a LIMS implementation? This complete guide walks you through 10 proven steps to avoid delays, reduce user resistance, and ensure long-term…

Laboratory Informatics Weekly Update – Volume 23, Issue 51

December 29, 2025 Laboratory Informatics Weekly Update Volume 23, Issue 51   In This Issue  Featured Books LIMS Selection Guide for ISO/IEC 17025 Laboratories  Featured Content Cybersecure Labs: How to Safeguard Data, Devices, and Discovery in a High-Risk Digital WorldLab data breaches cost an average of $10.93 million—and labs face unique threats from ransomware, IoT vulnerabilities, and credential theft. LabLynx builds cybersecurity into every solution with end-to-end encryption, role-based access controls, immutable audit trails, and compliance frameworks spanning HIPAA, FDA 21 CFR Part 11, ISO 27001, and GDPR. [Read More] 7 Signs Your Laboratory Needs a LIMS SystemIs your lab…

Cybersecure Labs: How to Safeguard Data, Devices, and Discovery in a High-Risk Digital World

Lab data breaches cost an average of $10.93 million—and labs face unique threats from ransomware, IoT vulnerabilities, and credential theft. LabLynx builds cybersecurity into every solution with end-to-end encryption, role-based access controls, immutable audit trails, and compliance frameworks spanning HIPAA, FDA 21 CFR Part 11, ISO 27001, and GDPR. [Read More]

Building a Business Case for LIMS

A successful LIMS proposal must reframe the software as a strategic investment by quantifying its value in three key areas: long-term Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) reduction, robust regulatory risk mitigation, and enablement of scalable growth. To secure executive buy-in, the business case must speak directly to CEO/CFO metrics like net present value (ROI), competitive advantage, and the high financial cost of noncompliance or inaction. [Read More]

myLIMS Achieves ISO 27001 Certification, Strengthening Its Position as a Secure and Enterprise-Ready LIMS Platform

Is your laboratory data truly secure? ISO 27001 certification sets the international benchmark for information security management systems. This rigorous standard validates comprehensive controls that protect sensitive testing data, reduce operational risk, and demonstrate compliance readiness across highly regulated laboratory environments. [Read More]

Season 1, Episode 16: The Real ROI of Lab Informatics: Shifting the Conversation to Get Buy-In From Leadership

Struggling to secure LIMS funding from your C-suite? Translating laboratory needs into executive language requires shifting from feature discussions to strategic value conversations. Learn how successful teams reframe informatics investments through ROI metrics, risk mitigation strategies, and total cost of ownership that resonate with CFOs and CEOs. [Read More]

Sapio Sciences partners with the Wellcome Sanger Institute on Digital Laboratory Transformation

Managing large-scale genomics workflows across fragmented legacy systems creates coordination challenges and visibility gaps that slow scientific progress. Digital transformation initiatives address these complexities by unifying sample tracking, automating multi-step workflows, and providing real-time access to critical data across research teams. [Read More]

Mastering Laboratory Change Management: Transform Your Lab with Confidence and Experience

Resistance to new systems derailing your lab transformation? LabLynx delivers laboratory change management expertise that turns disruption into lasting success. Our configurable LIMS, ELN, and Lab Automation platforms reduce friction through seamless data migration, phased rollouts, and compliance-centric design—backed by proven training that ensures adoption sticks. [Read More]

The Risks of Skipping Key Validation Steps in the Lab

Skipping validation steps to save time is counterproductive, as lax procedures lead to costly rework, erode confidence, and introduce errors that compromise data quality and regulatory compliance. A careful, risk-based approach to validation, using guidance like Computer Software Assurance (CSA), is crucial for building trust in lab systems, ensuring successful audits, and setting a robust foundation for future changes and upgrades. [Read More]

The Cost of Buying Cheap Laboratory Software

Budget LIMS platforms appear cost-effective until the hidden expenses emerge: integration failures consuming triple initial estimates, compliance violations generating six-figure liabilities, and vendor instability forcing emergency replacements. Environmental and clinical labs consistently spend 2-3x more over five years on "affordable" software versus enterprise solutions like LabLynx that eliminate these costly risks through proven automation, regulatory compliance, and 30+ years of operational stability. [Read More]

Key Insights on the New ISO 17025/2017

When it comes to laboratories and quality, the new ISO 17025:2017 standard stands front and center. This essential framework not only streamlines and standardizes laboratory quality systems, but also gives organizations a vital competitive edge in the marketplace. Check out this eBook to learn more about the new ISO 17025/2017 requirements. [Read More]