Posted on April 12, 2026
By CSols Inc.
Blog
Setting up a new lab? The digital foundation matters as much as the physical one. This article explores how implementing LIMS, ELN, and SDMS from day one helps map research workflows, embed data integrity through ALCOA+ principles, build in regulatory compliance, and enable end-to-end traceability through system integration.
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Posted on April 12, 2026
By Sapio Sciences
Blog
Nearly all lab professionals (97%) now use some form of AI, and 77% turn to public tools like ChatGPT alongside their ELN. The problem? 45% do so through personal accounts, pulling scientific reasoning outside governed workflows. This article explores why labs need context-aware AI inside the notebook, not a crackdown.
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Posted on April 12, 2026
By Kalleid
Blog
Traditional publishing pushes static content to users, but CaaS flips the model by pulling and assembling content on demand. By linking repositories through APIs and delivering only what's relevant, CaaS enables omni-channel customization, reduces storage burden, and accelerates delivery. Learn how CaaS is reshaping technical communications.
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Posted on April 6, 2026
By Brandon Holland
Newsletter
April 6, 2026 Laboratory Informatics Weekly Update Volume 24, Issue 14 In This IssueFeatured BooksLIMS Selection Guide for ISO/IEC 17025 LaboratoriesFeatured ContentThe Lab Staffing Shortage Isn’t Going Away. Here’s What the Smartest Labs Are Doing Instead.With an estimated 20,000 to 25,000 unfilled laboratory positions across the U.S. and Canada, the staffing crisis is structural, not temporary. The smartest labs in 2026 are shifting their strategy from hiring alone to automating manual workflows, digitizing institutional knowledge, and using LIMS and ELN tools to recover 20-30% of operational capacity.[Read More] Semaphore Solutions Is Now LabbitSemaphore Solutions has officially rebranded as Labbit. After a…
Posted on April 3, 2026
By Labbit
Blog
Semaphore Solutions has officially rebranded as Labbit. After a decade of helping laboratories tackle complex informatics challenges, spanning hundreds of implementations and over 300,000 hours of work across clinical diagnostics, genomics, and GMP manufacturing, the company has shifted its full focus to the Labbit modern LIMS platform.
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Posted on April 3, 2026
By Sapio Sciences
Blog
New research from Sapio Sciences reveals that 65% of lab professionals report repeating experiments because prior results are too hard to find or reuse. While 81% say their ELN records data effectively, it falls short on interpretation. The findings highlight a growing need for next-generation notebooks that support reuse, context, and decision-making.
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Posted on April 3, 2026
By Kalleid
Blog
With 14% of IT projects deemed total failures and 31% missing their original goals, user acceptance testing (UAT) is a critical safeguard for scientific informatics implementations. This white paper from Kalleid outlines best practices for building effective UAT teams, scripts, and acceptance criteria to ensure systems meet real user needs.
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Posted on April 3, 2026
By CSols Inc.
Blog
This white paper from CSols explores how laboratories can move beyond reactive reporting into predictive modeling and automated discovery. Key topics include breaking down fragmented vendor silos, ensuring data is FAIR-compliant, anchoring AI-generated insights, and maintaining GxP and GAMP 5 compliance throughout the digital transformation process.
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Posted on April 3, 2026
By Astrix Technology Group
Blog
With 66% of complex enterprise software implementations failing to meet objectives, choosing the right laboratory information system demands more than a feature checklist. Astrix outlines a regulatory-first selection framework covering stakeholder alignment, 21 CFR Part 11 compliance, build vs. buy analysis, and phased implementation strategy.
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Posted on April 3, 2026
By ELabELN
Blog
How long should you keep lab notebooks? The answer depends on your field, funding source, and regulatory requirements. From NIH's 3-year minimum to indefinite retention for patent-related work, this guide breaks down retention timelines across academia, FDA-regulated research, clinical trials, GLP studies, and more.
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