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GAMP 5 Second Edition – the Changes Pharmaceutical Laboratories Need to Know
GAMP 5 Second Edition is the first significant update to GAMP 5 since 2008. A lot has happened since then, with the development of new technologies that are now commonplace, as well as technologies that are becoming increasingly important. There have also been changes...
Essential Security Considerations When Setting Up an IPV4 Network in a Pharmaceutical Laboratory
When we are talking to pharmaceutical labs about IPV4 networks and security, we are often asked the question “how much security is enough”. When setting up a new network in a pharma laboratory, the best approach is to implement as much security as possible while...
10 Reasons Why Cable Management is Essential in Pharmaceutical Lab Environments
Lab environments in pharmaceutical facilities are staffed by busy and skilled employees doing important work using sophisticated equipment. Therefore, it isn't surprising that cable management doesn't get much attention. It's a matter of plug everything in, get it...
Leading IT Projects In Pharmaceutical QC Laboratories – How to Achieve Success
IT projects are often difficult to implement successfully, whatever industry you are in. The challenge of implementing an IT project is enhanced if you operate a QC laboratory in the pharmaceutical industry, so are subject to stringent regulations, including CGMP...
Continuous Improvement of Empower CDS to Enhance Lab Operations
Empower CDS is an incredibly powerful tool that can deliver significant benefits for pharmaceutical and biopharmaceutical labs, big and small. It is also an incredibly complex tool, making continuous improvement of your Empower implementation a necessity. There are...
What You Need to Know About Empower Software Validation and Verification
The validation and verification of software in lab environments can be a challenging task. In fact, in some cases, the necessity for validation and verification can delay the implementation of much-needed laboratory software. This includes software like Empower CDS....
Making the Most of Empower CDS Through Expert Training and Support
The Empower Chromatography Data System (CDS) is a powerful and highly effective platform that has the potential to deliver a range of benefits to labs of almost any size. To realise the benefits, however, your team needs Empower CDS skills and knowledge, as well as...
Best Practices to Ensure a Successful LIMS Implementation
Your lab produces data from a range of sources. Some of that data might be manually stored and processed on a spreadsheet, while other elements end up in silos with minimal integration. A LIMS solution will help solve these problems, but how do you ensure a successful...
A Realistic Roadmap for Digital Transformation in Labs
Buzzwords like the Lab of the Future and Lab 4.0 are becoming increasingly common, but each comes back to a concept that is important for all industries and sectors – digital transformation. That leaves a question that we will explore in this article: what is a...