Laboratory Informatics Weekly Update – Volume 9, Issue 13

March 30, 2011      Laboratory Informatics Weekly Update  Volume 9, Issue 13   In This Issue  Bid / RFP / RFI Opportunities 03/29/2011 - Request for Proposal - Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS) webbased, off-the-shelf Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS) with comprehensive public health reporting, surveillance and networking capabilities, in compliance with the terms, conditions, and specifications stated in this solicitation, for the Oklahoma State Department of Health Public Health Laboratory  LIMS Blog Postings Data Visualization can be an important LIMS tool posted by: John H. Jones - President, LabLynx, Inc. I have been experimenting with a very cool data visualization tool…

Looking for a flexible LIMS learning program that adapts to various learning styles and situations?

Question: What do you get when you mix a variety of training requirements with an assortment of jobs, then add in a limited training budget, combine it all into a restricted time frame and finally sprinkle it with certification requirements?

Laboratory Informatics Weekly Update – Volume 9, Issue 12

March 23, 2011      Laboratory Informatics Weekly Update  Volume 9, Issue 12   In This Issue  LIMS Blog Postings Data Visualization can be an important LIMS tool posted by: John H. Jones - President, LabLynx, Inc. I have been experimenting with a very cool data visualization tool for the past year.  The tool is called Tableau.  With the large amount of data that is collected by a LIMS, the laboratory can use a self service tool like Tableau to empower their customers to visualize the data provided by the lab. How to Build a Successful Training Program Have you been challenged with…

Data Visualization can be an important LIMS tool

posted by: John H. Jones - President, LabLynx, Inc.

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I have been experimenting with a very cool data visualization tool for the past year.  The tool is called Tableau.  With the large amount of data that is collected by a LIMS, the laboratory can use a self service tool like Tableau to empower their customers to visualize the data provided by the lab.

LABVANTAGE at PITTCON 2011 in Atlanta

Opening day interview with Jerry Hacker, SVP Sales. Jerry previews LABVANTAGE LIMS running on an iPad 2, talks about our quality ELN capabilities, laboratory business intelligence and other highlights from this year's tradeshow.

Defining Responsibilities in the Cloud on Vantage Point

It is very important for those involved in the operation of a flight to understand which portion of the flight they are responsible for, as well as within what parameters they need to operate. Pilots must maintain the altitude and headings assigned to them within specified limits. The controllers must keep aircraft separated from each other by pre-defined distances in 3 dimensions. This system works well, because it allows personnel to perform the assigned roles and manage their portion of the operation, ensuring flights to operate smoothly with no surprise or accident.

Integrating Enterprise-Wide LIMS with Remote Field Testing PDAs for Enhanced Audit Trail and Significant Time and Cost Savings

Colin Thurston, Director of Product Strategy, Process Industries, Thermo Fisher Scientific

Water companies in the UK are required to comply with stringent national and European Union (EU) quality standards. The latest UK legislation came into force in April 2010, under the title “The Water Supply (Water Quality) Regulations 2010, with the aim to ensure the quality of water intended for domestic purposes or for use in a food production undertaking. The EU Drinking Water Directive 98/83/EC sets quality standards for drinking water quality at the tap and the general obligation that drinking water must be wholesome and clean.

Laboratory Informatics Weekly Update – Volume 9, Issue 11

March 16, 2011      Laboratory Informatics Weekly Update  Volume 9, Issue 11   In This Issue  LIMS Blog Postings Advantages of a Data Warehouse When it comes to behavior, I’m a conservationist and minimalist: I sincerely dislike having to do anything extra or wasted. For example, I dislike taking stairs one at a time because it’s too slow. I never print out anything; it’s a waste of paper that I’ll eventually throw away anyhow. I frequently run across parking lots because I can’t stand the time wasted between walking out a door and arriving at my car. So why would I advocate…

LIMS Evolution: The Changing Landscape

It’s been 29 years since I first started working in the LIMS and laboratory informatics industry. Commercial software applications for laboratories were in their infancy in the early 80’s and the solutions were mostly aimed at supporting analytical instrumentation – a very narrow focus when compared to today’s broad spectrum of informatics solutions.

How to Build a Successful Training Program

Have you been challenged with developing a training program for your organization? If so, the four techniques discussed can help ensure quality training that accelerates and enhances the learning experience of its audience, as well as improving the retention and effectiveness of the training.

Laboratory Informatics Weekly Update – Volume 9, Issue 10

March 09, 2011      Laboratory Informatics Weekly Update  Volume 9, Issue 10   In This Issue  LIMS Blog Postings Laboratory Informatics Strategy, Part 1: Down the Rabbit-Hole…Again At the very beginning of Lewis Carroll’s classic book, “Alice in Wonderland”, Alice follows the March Hare down the rabbit-hole without a thought as to why she was doing it or how she would ever get out again. She simply jumps in feet first and, as we learn by reading the rest of the book, gets herself into a lot of trouble while trying to find her way home. Free 2011 LIMS Buyer's Guide with…

Pilot In Command in the Cloud

Flying in the Clouds: An Introduction to Cloud Computing When I was in my mid-teens, I decided I wanted to learn to fly. I went to the local airport, found an instructor and started my lessons. Soon I had earned my Private Pilot license. For many years, I flew under Visual Flight Rules (VFR) and grew very comfortable with the visibility restrictions and limitations that VFR imposes on a pilot.