Vendor validation gets software up and running faster

Validating the latest version of a software system can cost an organisation a considerable amount of staff time - but not upgrading can mean losing out on the earning capacity represented by the new features on offer.

Symyx Technologies to Acquire MDL Information Systems from Elsevier

Symyx Technologies, Inc. (Nasdaq:SMMX) today announced it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire certain content and software products of MDL Information Systems for $123 million in cash (subject to a working capital adjustment) from Elsevier Inc.

Honeywell Introduces Material Tracking Software For Mining, Minerals And Metals Supply Chains

Honeywell (NYSE:HON) today released Material Tracking R100 as part of its Business FLEX manufacturing execution system (MES) applications. Material Tracking is a configurable software framework that enables mining, mineral processing and metals production companies to synchronize supply chains with financial processes, resulting in improved productivity and reduced costs

Etrials(R) EDC(TM) to Interface with Green Mountain Logic LabPas CT™

An agreement to create an interface between etrials’ Electronic Data Capture (EDC), the most adaptable, flexible and advanced eClinical solution on the market today, and LabPas CT, the leading Phase I automation software developed by Green Mountain Logic (GML), was announced today by the two companies.

Laboratory Informatics Weekly Update – Volume 5, Issue 31

August 08, 2007      Laboratory Informatics Weekly Update  Volume 5, Issue 30   In This Issue  Announcements LIMSfinder.com welcomes Genologics as a premium sponsor LIMSfinder.com is pleased to announce the addition of Genologics to the growing family of premium sponsors of the world's largest community of LIMS users and professionals.  Articles Duke University's Center for Human Genetics DNA Bank discovers lab labeling solution that can take the cold. The DNA Bank and Tissue Repository at the Center for Human Genetics (CHG) is one of the oldest and largest DNA banks in the United States, processing blood and tissue samples for CHG researchers…

Request for Proposal – Electronic Case Management System

State of Georgia

Request for Proposal – Property, Evidence and Lab Information Management System (PRELIMS)

County of Los Angeles, California - Sheriff’s Department

Linking the Sample to the Data – QSI and Brady Corporation

A new strategic business partnership between QSI, suppliers of WinLIMS to over 800 user sites world wide and Brady Corporation, world leaders in labelling technology, can now deliver unique solutions for sample labelling and laboratory information management. Durable, legible labelling is essential to ensure the integrity of sample identification with laboratory data.

GE Healthcare Life Sciences Speeding Up High Content Analysis

New IN Cell Investigator software enables live cell tracking and increased productivity

Duke University's Center for Human Genetics DNA Bank discovers lab labeling solution that can take the cold.

The DNA Bank and Tissue Repository at the Center for Human Genetics (CHG) is one of the oldest and largest DNA banks in the United States, processing blood and tissue samples for CHG researchers as well as investigators nationally and worldwide. The DNA Bank recently upgraded their lab labeling system to ensure the long-term integrity of samples and to meet their needs for barcode tracking and laboratory information management

World-Renowned Bioscience Leaders To Speak at 2007 Mid-Atlantic Bio Conference

The 2007 Mid-Atlantic Bio Conference today announced the keynote speakers for their October 24 - 26 conference: Nobel Laureate Dr. Thomas Cech, president of the Howard Hughes Medical Institute, AstraZeneca CEO David Brennan, and Jim Mullen, chairman and CEO of Biogen Idec. More than 800 attendees will hear these luminaries discuss emerging academic and entrepreneurial trends in bioscience, analyze the latest technology and research findings, and offer their opinions on the future of this exciting industry.

SVS independently validates IDBS’ E-WorkBook Suite against 21 CFR Part 11 and GLP requirements

IDBS, a leading Electronic Laboratory Notebook (ELN) provider, today announced that its complete E-WorkBook Suite has been independently validated by the Sociedad de Validación de Sistemas (SVS) against the FDA's 21 CFR Part 11 and Good Laboratory Practice (GLP) guidelines

Thermo Fisher Scientific Announces Fall Seminar Tour on Enhancing GC & GC/MS Performance and Productivity

In September through November 2007, Thermo Fisher will be hosting a series of seminars across the USA and Canada. The sessions will provide practical information on how to improve routine methods making the environmental laboratory more effective and efficient. Participants will have the opportunity to learn about how Thermo Fisher’s newest software and hardware can help the environmental laboratory to enhance sample throughput, reduce costs, develop new tests and increase overall productivity.

Professional Analytical and Consulting Services – Upcoming Courses

PACS is announcing its annual education tour called: East Coast Environmental Courses. Every year PACS does a special tour with a few selected focused courses. The three PACS Courses for the 2007 tour are: Basics of Mass Spectrometry (MS) and MS Interpretation; Selecting the Best Activated Carbon for a Specific Application; Quality Assurance of Chemical Measurements

“Wow!” factor for www.qsiuk.com

QSI UK’s new-look and enhanced website not only provides an instant and convenient portal to information and technical support on the company’s WinLIMS and other products, but unusually gives Quality Systems International’s customers an opportunity to promote their own businesses.
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