There has been a growing level of interest in the potential of SaaS (Software as a Service) as an alternative means of deployment for LIMS and ELNs.  SaaS is an attractive option since it has the potential to simplify installation, deployment, and maintenance.  Furthermore, is is globally accessible, and allegedly more affordable that a conventional managed, [...]

Despite the economic downturn, the attendance at this week’s IQPC 8th Annual conference on ELNs and Advanced Laboratory Solutions was up on recent years, and overall it proved to be a lively event. The format was a 2-day conference preceded by a ‘focus day’, targeted at people starting to get into ELN technology. [...]

Here’s my presentation from the ELNs and Advanced Laboratory Solutions Conference in Brussels, September 2009:
Starting From Scratch – the ELN Reality
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Let me admit this – I’m among that techie crowd that e-mails everyone. I resist picking up the phone when I don’t absolutely have to. Much of my time spent with other people in our industry is spent either in e-mail or in on-line groups. But even I can tell you that this is a poor substitute for leaving your desk and attending a meeting.

The latest edition of LIMSLetter from LIMSource contains the first part of a two part article on SaaS LIMS, The Truth Behind the Hype Behind Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) LIMS.  SaaS is drawing a lot of interest, and debate, regarding its potential in the laboratory world.  The article is well worth reading for background, and we await [...]