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LabVantage Announces New Office in Monza, ItalyMonza, Italy. July 28, 2010. LabVantage today announced the opening of its new office in Monza, Italy. Located about 12 miles northeast of the capital city of Milan, Monza is the 3rd largest city in Lombardy, one of most important economic regions of Italy. "This new office not only serves as the strategic business development center for the European market, but also enables LabVantage to provide comprehensive training and prompt client services to both our local and regional customers in EMEA," affirms Paolo Concio, Director of European Sales of LabVantage. "Particularly, we will soon launch a series of on-site training programs at the new facility, conveniently located in the same office building, to offer our customers an enhanced, interactive, and hands-on learning experience on SQL*LIMS and SAPPHIRE Laboratory Information Management Suite (LIMS)." Headquartered in the United States, LabVantage has established a strong direct presence with local domain experts throughout Western Europe, including the United Kingdom, Germany, The Netherlands, Sweden, Belgium, France, Spain, and Italy. Moreover, LabVantage's customers also receive 24/5 customer support and are able to attend the customer events, such as Online INFORM Symposiums and user group meetings, in their respective local language. "With a vast customer base spanning multiple industries, LabVantage is well-recognized as the worldwide industry leader, providing and supporting the LIMS software behind many organizations' success," states Pat Pijanowski, Chief Operating Officer of LabVantage. "Through leveraging the proximity of this office, we will continue to realize our promise of ensuring customer satisfaction, by fostering closer collaborations and stronger partnerships with our clients and partners across EMEA." To learn more about the address and contact information of the Italy office, please visit: www.labvantage.com/companyinfo/contactus/locations.html LabVantage European LIMS Tour Benefits Both User and VendorOn 25 May, LabVantage held the UK leg of its European LIMS tour, the first European user meeting since its acquisition of SQL*LIMS from Life Technologies in 2009. The tour is designed to cater for both SAPPHIRE LIMS and SQL*LIMS users providing information about the functionality available in new releases of both software platforms (SAPPHIRE R5.1 and SQL*LIMS v5.1) and plans for the future directions of the two products. The European LIMS tour moved to Milan, Italy on 26 May; Amsterdam, The Netherlands on 27 May; Barcelona, Spain and Basel, Switzerland on 28 May. Show me the article in Scientific Computing World Office of Chief Medical Examiner of the City of New York Selects LabVantage's SAPPHIRE™ to Bolster Forensic OperationsBridgewater, NJ. April 28, 2010. LabVantage® today announced that the Office of Chief Medical Examiner of the City of New York (OCME) has selected its SAPPHIRE™ Laboratory Information Management Suite (LIMS) to bolster its cross-departmental forensic operations. As one of the largest medical examiners offices in the nation, OCME currently uses many disparate software systems and manual procedures in an effort to manage the various components of its forensic data. When defining the requirements for streamlining its processes, especially for chain-of-custody, evidence tracking, case management, and analytical result management, OCME determined that a software solution that consolidates the variety of data sources while addressing their diverse functional needs was the best path to pursue. In addition, an experienced services organization, with a well-established project methodology and proven ability to successfully deliver on time and on plan, was OCME's vital condition when selecting its solution provider. "With seasoned professionals to implement a strong functional software solution, SAPPHIRE LIMS, LabVantage is the selected vendor for OCME to partner with, especially when considering the nature of our complex forensic operations," explains Roni Amiel, Chief Information Officer of OCME. "As we continue to work closely with the LabVantage team, I envision that the enhancements in data and information management will significantly streamline our current procedures and help us take our operations and services to the next level." "OCME's selection of LabVantage is a true testament to the extensive functionality and configurability our thin-client LIMS solution offers to the forensic laboratory. Coupling SAPPHIRE with the domain expertise of our professional services staff, who work closely with our customers to deploy enterprise-wide, intricate solutions for the forensic laboratory, has proven to be a winning combination," expresses Jim Aurelio, President & CEO of LabVantage. "I am honored to see that LabVantage continues to support the many mission-critical operations for leading forensic organizations around the world." LabVantage Announces Customer training & Education conference 2010 - "Connect. Learn. Innovate."
Bridgewater, NJ. January 27, 2010. LabVantage today announced that its Customer Training & Education Conference (CTEC) will be held from April 18 to 22, 2010, at Disney's Grand Floridian Resort, Orlando, Florida. As the first combined user group meeting for SAPPHIRE™, SQL*LIMS®, and LVL™ customers, CTEC 2010 is dedicated to providing the latest insights into LabVantage's company strategy & product enhancements, detailed briefings on industry case studies, and hands-on product training. "This conference provides a perfect opportunity for customers to leverage their membership in one of the world's largest LIMS user communities," states Pat Pijanowski, Chief Operating Officer of LabVantage. "In this distinctive forum, participants will Connect with LabVantage subject matter experts a nd their fellow attendees, Learn about the many exciting, new product capabilities and industry best practices available to them today, and Innovate together around ways to optimize their business processes and provide an enhanced end user experience." This year's conference will showcase the latest releases of LabVantage's laboratory informatics solutions, including the SAPPHIRE Laboratory Information Management Suite (LIMS) Release 5.1 and SQL*LIMS Version 5.1 Service Pack 7. Moreover, there are breakout sessions dedicated to demonstrating the enhanced functionality and introducing the upgrade paths to their latest and future releases. More Information LabVantage Introduces: New Training ProgramsPowerLearning - NEW! The PowerLearning program offers a series of LIVE, online training sessions, providing the most demanded, hot topics on SQL*LIMS’s latest features. With PowerLearning, you can absorb the knowledge on the most up-to-date SQL*LIMS features, with no cost and downtime associated with travel. Each PowerLearning course is $400 per person. Register now to receive 50% off on your registration for only $200! To register, simply CLICK HERE 1) SQL*LIMS Stability Inventory 12:00 AM EDT, Wednesday, November 18, 2009 2) The SQL*LIMS SP7 Dashboard 2:00 PM EDT, Tuesday, December 16, 2009 3) SQL*LIMS – Managing the J2EE Logger 12:00 AM EDT, Tuesday, January 29, 2010 4) What can you get out of ICE? 2:00 PM EDT, Thursday, February 18, 2010 eLearning eLearning accommodates the schedule and speed of the learner. You can take the courses as many times as you wish, whenever you want, and with no travel required. Keep on the lookout for our all new “Introduction to SQL*LIMS” soon to be available by end of this year. This course will train new users on SQL*LIMS navigation, SQL*LIMS mnemonics, and product usage. For more information and for a sneak peek at our existing eLearning courses, please contact training@labvantage.com. Onsite Training If face-to-face, hands-on training is what you are looking for, please CLICK HERE and register for our upcoming courses. Our seats are limited, so sign up now for the last of the 2009 courses below before they are filled! 1) SQL*LIMS System Administration November 9 – 13, 2009 2) SQL*LIMS Key Personnel December 7 – 11, 2009 3) SQL*LIMS Advanced Topics January 11-15, 2010 REGISTER TODAY! LabVantage Announces Release of SQL*LIMS® Service Pack 7 Bridgewater, NJ. October 22, 2010. LabVantage today announced the release of Service Pack 7 (SP7) for the SQL*LIMS product platform. SQL*LIMS is a fully-integrated laboratory information management solution (LIMS) ideally suited to manage an organization’s product development, quality management, and analytical laboratories. The SP7 release includes over 100 enhancements, and it offers new additional capabilities including: • Enhanced Graphical User Interface • Extended Dashboard Data Table and Worklist • Advanced Calculation Verification Capabilities • Native Crystal Reports Support • Microsoft Windows Vista Support “The release of SP7 highlights our commitment to continued support for our SQL*LIMS customers,” affirms Pat Pijanowski, Chief Operating Officer of LabVantage Solutions. “With our expanded product portfolio and over 250 direct employees around the world, the new LabVantage is uniquely positioned to support our customers and their global operations well into the future.” In the press Scientific Computing SQL*LIMS® Acquisition Message from LabVantage's CEO Dear LabVantage Customers and Partners, We are pleased to announce that LabVantage has completed the acquisition of Life Technologies’s SQL*LIMS business on Friday, August 7, 2009. It is my pleasure to welcome the SQL*LIMS users to LabVantage’s worldwide user community. Merging the LabVantage and SQL*LIMS teams together creates a global presence that is unparalleled in the industry. With more than 250 dedicated LIMS employees around the world, plus an extensive partner network, LabVantage is uniquely positioned to meet your needs. Our skilled team in project management, business analysis, solution engineering, system administration, and business intelligence stand ready to assist you as you work to further deploy and support your LIMS across the enterprise. All of our employees are committed to provide you with world-class customer service. SAPPHIRE will continue as the flagship product of LabVantage and we will continue to execute against our strategic product direction. To be clear, we will continue to sell and service the SQL*LIMS product to address the needs of those customers to which it is best suited. For our LabVantage customers that may also be customers of SQL*LIMS, LabVantage is committed to continuing the level of support for SQL*LIMS in accordance with the current SQL*LIMS product support matrix. Our objective is to ensure that there will be no disruption in the level of service to which you are accustomed, and you can rest assured that your investment in SQL*LIMS will be well-protected. I believe this is an exciting time for LabVantage and very beneficial for our customers and partners. I hope you share my enthusiasm, not only for this acquisition, but for our future. Jim James Aurelio President and Chief Executive Officer Learn more about LabVantage SQL*LIMS To Join Forces With LabVantage®
We expect that the transaction will close in the third quarter. If you have any questions, please contact sqllims@lifetech.com Pat Pijanowski Read Life Technologies’ press release SQL*LIMS® Enables Enhanced Workflow Flexibility for Parco Tecnologico Padano’sThe PTP Genomics Platform (PGP) was set up in collaboration with European leaders in the field of genomics analysis and automation, and offers high-throughput analysis in the field of genomics applied toward the agriculture, food, and feed sectors. SQL* LIMS has been configured to track the entire analysis process from the arrival of the samples in the laboratory to the registration of the analysis results. “Because of the projected data volume, having a web-based platform is a real added value,” Dr. Piffanelli points out. “Because it’s an open platform, we can customize it to our workflows. We are continuously creating in the laboratory and we needed a system designed for growth.” Download the full success story SQL*LIMS Information Delivery SuiteThe SQL*LIMS Difference.... Enabling Lean Decisions for the Integrated Business Do More with Less. Today's lean operating environment requires software tools that drive higher productivity and better decision-making at lower costs. SQL*LIMS® Information Delivery Suite enables those requirements with four key components: a configurable, interactive, role based dashboards; a simple to use end user ad-hoc query tool; real-time information access via wireless handheld devices; and powerful web feed capabilities to “push” frequently updated critical information to any standard RSS reader. The drive to streamline laboratory operations means laboratories are eliminating redundancy by integrating critical business systems and focusing on high value, high return on investment activities. SQL*LIMS Information Delivery Suite supports those objectives with a set of new tools and ready to use solutions that are available for no additional charge. Their goal is to drive faster decision-making without compromising accuracy. Capabilities include: Interactive User Dashboards - Graphical view of current lab operations - Immediate no-click access to information - View is based on your role in lab - Interactive and user configurable Live Web Feeds - Receive focused updates on your desktop without the need to be logged into LIMS - Provide rapid and relevant information to the right person (or critical system) at the right time End-User Ad Hoc Reporting - Simple end user report tool - No need to be a programmer to get to your information - Output to printer, PDF, Excel, RSS Feeds - Save and reuse queries Handheld Access - Act on LIMS information anywhere - Secure, real-time access on any mobile device - Interactive and configurable SQL*LIMS® Information Delivery Suite provides practical, proven tools in a unique fully integrated system that delivers a low-risk, low-cost solution for any laboratory, regulated or non-regulated. J&R Consulting Certified SQL*LIMS Professional Services PartnerApplied Biosystems, a division of Life Technologies Corporation, has signed an agreement with J&R Consulting, a leader in laboratory information management systems (LIMS) and quality systems implementation and integration services, to expand Applied Biosystems SQL*LIMS professional services offerings for existing and new customers. These offerings represent best-in-class services for LIMS users in the pharmaceutical and food & beverage industries, as well as other regulated and non-regulated markets. Applied Biosystems SQL*LIMS Global Professional Services organization is a leader in LIMS solutions, which are designed to increase operational efficiency, simplify deployment and improve integration. J&R Consulting’s team of skilled consultants with decades of experience in the LIMS field complements Applied Biosystems team of LIMS experts, increasing scalability for large projects. “Our relationship with J&R Consulting enhances our ability to respond more effectively to the rapidly evolving needs of our customers,” said Pat Pijanowski, General Manager of Applied Biosystems Business Unit. “We are now able to expand our professional service capabilities serving the LIMS market, yet with no sacrifice in quality of service.” Brian Jack, Principal Consultant at J&R Consulting, added, “We believe that a close association with Applied Biosystems will strengthen our ability to provide exceptional services to our customers by ensuring access to state-of-the-art LIMS technology and service. Working with Applied Biosystems will also allow us to address a much larger and more diverse market. Our joint expertise gives customers the best that LIMS has to offer.” Debbiom Selects SQL*LIMS® v5 for Regulated Sample ManagementApplied Biosystems is proud to announce that Debbiom (Desarollos Biomédicos y Biotecnológicos de México, S.A. de C.V.) of Monterrey, Mexico has selected SQL*LIMS v5 for their regulated drug sample management activities. The leading laboratory in Mexico for bioavailability / bioequivalence studies and pharmaceutical method development, Debbiom, had been performing sample management using paper notebooks and electronic spreadsheets. However, their workload had been steadily increasing, straining such a manual system's limits, and now government oversight required additional testing. The need for a LIMS was high on Debbiom’s list of priorities due to a recent law approved in Mexico mandating equivalent testing on all generic drugs. Debbiom’s growth and excellent reputation for quality demanded a LIMS that would address their increased workload capacity and also fulfill the strict guidelines imposed by the Mexican government. SQL*LIMS version 5.0 is an open platform web services application that uses industry standard technology to drive integration throughout the enterprise. It simplifies laboratory processes with easy-to-configure workflows and reporting tools, reducing training requirements while expediting sample management tasks. “SQL*LIMS was chosen for its flexibility and functionality, as well as the excellent support Applied Biosystems provides in Latin America.”SQL*LIMS will improve our laboratory efficiency besides providing us with additional tools necessary for GLP Compliance” said Rubén Velazquez of Debbiom. Working closely with the Applied Biosystems Latin America LIMS Technical Support Service team is IVG (IVG Comercializadora S.A. de C.V.) of Monterrey, Mexico, who will provide technical services to install and configure the SQL*LIMS v5 implementation for Debbiom at their Monterrey site. IVG is also the distributor for ABI’s SQL*LIMS product in Mexico as well as providing technical support in partnership with ABI LIMS Professional services team. About Debbiom Debbiom is a laboratory dedicated to provide facilities and services for performing bioavailability / bioequivalence studies and method development services to several of the leading pharmaceutical companies in Monterrey, Mexico. About IVG IVG is the distributor and LIMS services provider for Applied Biosystems LIMS in Monterrey, Mexico. The Value of a pre-validated LIMS explained in Scientific Computing World Aaron Jones, product manager for SQL*LIMS at Applied Biosystems, says the reality of COTS (Commercial Off The Shelf) LIMS systems depends on the level of pre-validation offered by the vendor. Read the Inside view article in Scientific Computing World, about how the value of a pre-validated LIMS is reducing complexity and simplifying LIMS deployments at a fraction of the costs. Show me the article in Scientific Computing World SQL*LIMS has been selected for the Frost and Sullivan Vertical Market Penetration Leadership AwardLondon - April 2009
SQL*LIMS Targets Simplicity and Speed - Interview with Pat PijanowskiChicago - March 2009 SQL*LIMS ICE - Open Community launched (Innovation Centre Exchange)Foster City - March 2009 Leverage your membership in the largest LIMS customer base in the industry today. As part of a webinar session on 25 February, Applied Biosystems launched its open source SQL*LIMS community, known as the Innovation Center Exchange (ICE). SQL*LIMS ICE allows source code and applications to be shared within the customer base of SQL*LIMS users. ICE is a searchable repository allowing users to search for code already submitted within their area of interest. ICE has been initiated by one of the active sub committee’s from the Strategic Advisory Board. The Strategic Advisory Board comprised of 15 key customers in a range of industries, developed the idea of effective sharing source code and applications within the user community. Show me SC&W press announcement... The World’s Only Fully Embedded Paperless Solution for Environmental MonitoringNew Orleans - October 2008 QC/Micro laboratory processes are expensive, inefficient and often error-prone. Current situation includes paper-based data collection and processing procedures and requires labor and time intensive data analysis. Traditionally LIMS does not address these specific requirements without custom intervention. SQL*LIMS Micro/EM: The World’s Only Fully Embedded Paperless Solution for Environmental Monitoring. One database base for single point of truth. One system because it is all integrated. No more IT overhead. • Cost Reduction - Significantly less personnel hours on data entry, paperwork, and other clerical functions. • Productivity Improvements - Collect and process more samples with the same or fewer personnel. Refocus personnel on value-added activities. • Enhanced Compliance - Reduced errors and process deviations; faster turnaround of information for CAPA activities and product release. • Enhanced Reporting and Analysis - Capability to report on combined set of QA and QC data for product/batch release. Reporting and analysis tools existing SQL*LIMS users are familiar with. • Ease of Implementation - COTS software built for regulated environments with full complement of validation accelerators versus custom alternatives. • Ease of Administration - Single data base server to administer and support for QA and QC organizations • Ease of Audit - Solution provides a single system of record with complete audit trail for all QA and QC data • Ease of Support - Applied Biosystems provides a single, first line of support for SQL*LIMS MICRO/EM Show me the product... Use SQL*LIMS with the touch screens of your METTLER TOLEDO instrumentsNew Orleans - October 2008 SQL*LIMS software is now fully integrated with METTLER TOLEDO’s LabX data management and instrument control software. The integration of the two platforms simplifies workflow and increases the efficiency and the security of processes and data management. · Seamless integration · Paperless Worklist · Avoid errors · Avoid redundant validation procedures · Traceability Analytical and precision balance as well as titration instruments are used for a variety of applications. In many laboratories, they are the basis of virtually all everyday processes. For the laboratory to meet Good Laboratory Practice (GLP) standards, these processes must be perfected and fully checked for accuracy before they can be used routinely. The combined SQL*LIMS® and LabX package provides a fully validated system that eliminates the need to check each process for accuracy. Show me the product... Implement a pre-validated LIMS in less than 3 monthsFoster City - September 2008  New Laboratory Information Management Solution from Applied Biosystems Brings Efficiency and Cost Effectiveness to Drug Development and Manufacturing Process Pre-configured and validated solution reduces the cost and time associated with implementation A new laboratory information management system (LIMS) that is expected to help pharmaceutical companies maintain regulatory compliance and decrease the cost of managing their manufacturing operations. The SQL*LIMS® Plug and Play Pharma Package™ solution is a pre-configured and validated LIMS developed specifically for the pharmaceutical industry that has been shown to reduce up-to 85% of the cost and as much as 75% of the time associated with deployment. What customers say Analysis conducted by Applied Biosystems indicates that a typical LIMS implementation takes approximately eight months, with most of that time spent configuring and validating the system. Because SQL*LIMS Plug and Play Pharma Package is specifically designed and validated for the pharmaceutical manufacturing industry, Applied Biosystems’ customers have been able to implement the system in as little as two months. More information and brochure download Eliminate LIMS learning curve with SQL*LIMS® eNotebookNew Orleans - October 2008 Why to pay to create, validate and maintain integration between a generic eNotebook product and your LIMS? SQL*LIMS eNotebook is the industry's only fully integrated product. • The end user works entirely from en electronic "paper on Glass" presentation of their existing laboratory worksheet or SOP forms. SQL*LIMS eNotebook is a fully paperless solution for the QA/QC Laboratory. • Supports workflows/SOP's that include multiple analytical techniques & activities, multiple brands of instruments, calculations and branching decision logic. • SQL*LIMS eNotebook includes a library of 400+ pre-tested instrument methods. • The analyst may spend more time at the work bench in the lab since SQL*LIMS eNotebook can be deployed on mobile computing platforms and travel with the scientist. So more time for analyst to work in lab to perform tests Show me the product...  Back to the previous page
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