Try out the SaaS (web hosted) webLIMS.com product from LabLynx, Inc.
SaaS (software as a service) LIMS has really taken off in 2009 and our orders going into 2010 have nearly exceeded all of our orders in 2009 for webLIMS. The fantastic market response to our webLIMS.com offering pushed the revenues for LabLynx for 2009 to be over double that in 2008.SaaS (software as a service): 10 Trends for 2010
A recent blog post from Michael Dunham showed up on the SaaS for Science group on Linkedin. The posting is an interesting read and if you are considering SaaS applications for your laboratory or organization, you will want to read this posting.ASTM CCR (Continuity of Care Record) technical overview – An alternative to HL7
In my previous blog post, a video provided a simplistic overview of HL7 and its purpose. There is a new alternative to HL7 called CCR (Continuity of Care Record). This new standard appears to be much easier to deal with from a technical standpoint and offers more capabilities. However, HL7 has been around a lot longer and has gained momentum. After studying both CCR and HL7, I can say that CCR is the better mouse trap but the age of HL7 and its momentum that has been built from its age still means that we software developers must still continue to support it (nothing is ever easy).CLSI and APHL Announce January–June 2010 Teleconferences
Clinical and Laboratory Standards Institute (CLSI) and Association of Public Health Laboratories (APHL) recently announced the January–June 2010 schedule of educational teleconferences for clinical, public health, and veterinary laboratories. Programs, based on current CLSI documents, are intended to help pathologists, managers, supervisors, technologists, and laboratory and quality consultants learn how to optimize practices and processes in their laboratories
HL7 Explained Simply
For those of you who are interested in a simple explanation of HL7 and its various uses, take a look at this video:Sapio Sciences Exemplar Analytics Published in Leading Journals
Sapio Sciences is pleased to announce that its leading Exemplar Analytics product has been utilized in making key discoveries that were recently published in leading journals.
WinLims rental solution sees Tax Man pay for your LIMS
Quality Systems International (QSI) is urging businesses to view the Tax Man as a benevolent friend when it comes to investing in a Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS) to improve their efficiency.
New Free LIMS Configuration Guide
Configuration Tools Guarantee a Truly Flexible LIMS - Request your free LIMS Configuration Guide.
Professional Analytical and Consulting Services (PACS) – PACS at PittCon, WQA, IACC, AWWA Conferences
PACS will attend and participate at the following 2010 conferences: Pittsburgh Conference Orlando FL February 28 - March 5; Water Quality Association Orlando FL March 9 - 12; International Activated Carbon Conference Los Angeles CA April 27 - 28; Activated Carbon School Los Angeles CA April 25 - 30; American Water Works Association Chicago IL June 7 - 12; International Activated Carbon Conference Pittsburgh PA October 5 - 6; Activated Carbon School
Waters SDMS Vision Publisher Now Certified Compliant with
Waters Corporation today announced that SDMS Vision Publisher(TM) (v.7.1 SR4), an electronic laboratory notebook solution for its NuGenesis® Scientific Data Management System (SDMS), a secure electronic repository that stores and manages all types of scientific data to a centralized database and is used to boost efficiency in life sciences laboratories, has been certified compliant with the SAFE-BioPharma digital identity and signature standard. The SAFE-BioPharma standard is broadly used within the pharmaceutical industry to apply signatures to forms, contracts and other documents and to manage digital identities.
Laboratory Informatics Weekly Update – Volume 7, Issue 48
December 15, 2009 Laboratory Informatics Weekly Update Volume 7, Issue 48 In This Issue Bid / RFP / RFI Opportunities 12/14/2009 - Request for Proposals - Laboratory Information Management System RFP No. PSD 10-NED-17: LABORATORY INFORMATION MANAGEMENT SYSTEM for the State of Hawaii, Department of Public Safety, Narcotics Enforcement Division 12/08/2009 - RFI for LIMS and Business Systems/Processes Assessment & Recommendations SAIC-Frederick, Inc. (SAIC-F) has a requirement to assess existing laboratory operational processes and related IT infrastructure within the Advanced Technology Program (ATP) as well as implement a plan to address deficiencies and additional technology requirements and/or enhancements in an…Request for Proposals – Laboratory Information Management System
RFP No. PSD 10-NED-17: LABORATORY INFORMATION MANAGEMENT SYSTEM for the State of Hawaii, Department of Public Safety, Narcotics Enforcement DivisionWaters Adds Fusion Method Development Software from S-Matrix to Automate LC Method Development According to Quality-by-Design Guidelines
Waters Corporation has become the exclusive distributor of Fusion Method Development(TM) software, developed by S-Matrix® Corporation. The software works seamlessly with Waters® Empower® 2 chromatography data software (CDS) and ACQUITY UltraPerformance LC® (UPLC®) to automate liquid chromatographic method development according to Quality-by-Design (QbD) guidelines.
Abbott to Acquire STARLIMS Technologies Ltd., a Leader in Laboratory Information Management Systems
Enhances Abbott's Diagnostics Portfolio and Expertise in Information Management Systems; Expands STARLIMS' Presence Across Laboratory Market Segments
New Free LIMS Selection Guide
Autoscribe is offering a new release of their popular LIMS selection guide which is based on many decades of practical management experience, specifying and delivering, successful LIMS and Sample Tracking software solutions to any laboratory in any industry.
The Laboratory, Scientific & Health Informatics Blogosphere… an aggregated view
The Internet is the great democracy when it comes to information. There is a lot of junk on the internet but likewise there is a lot of good stuff. The idea is to cut through the c**p and get to the good stuff. I think I have created a pretty good start when it comes to Laboratory, Scientific and Health Informatics information, with the creation of http://www.limsnews.com. The good thing about this is that it saves you the time from having to visit all these sites. Just read the news article and if you are interested, click and it takes you to the article source.Biomatrica Launches SampleWare 3.1
Biomatrica, the leader in room temperature biological sample stabilization, today announces the release of SampleWare 3.1 software system for laboratory inventory, organization and management of biological samples. The latest release now includes an audit trail functionality that tracks user and date stamps to provide a more complete history of any stored sample.
IDBS Makes Chemical Structure Drawing Mobile
IDBS, the leading worldwide provider of research data management and analytics solutions to R&D organizations, today announced the release of ChemJuice: a simple to use chemical structure drawing app for the iPhone and iPod touch.*
Symyx Announces Collaborative Partnership with Royal Society of Chemistry
Symyx Technologies, Inc. and the Royal Society of Chemistry (RSC) today announced the launch of a collaborative partnership designed to enhance the usability and accessibility of public scientific databases. The first joint project links related chemical structures between two information sources, ChemSpider (from RSC) and DiscoveryGate (from Symyx), enabling scientists to quickly retrieve more complete and comprehensive information
Aurora Systems, Inc. Offers New Purchasing Options For VisuaLab Clients
Aurora Systems, Inc. announces two new purchasing options for VisuaLab clients. Option 1 – VisuaLab “Out of the Box” and Option 2 - VisuaLab “Custom-Made” Aurora Systems concept was developed in response to a clearly identified user need.
