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Effectively securing the IPV4 network in your pharmaceutical laboratory requires having a good initial setup. We covered this in a previous blog, where we looked at seven essential security considerations when setting up an IPV4 network. The points in that blog can...

Buzzwords like Lab 4.0 continue to be mentioned as pharmaceutical labs plan for the future while delivering on day-to-day requirements. What are the Lab IT trends that will influence your decision-making in 2023 and beyond? What are your competitors doing and what...

USP Chapter 621 Chromatography has been updated by the United States Pharmacopeia (USP). Why has the chromatography chapter been updated, what are the main changes compared to the previous version of Chapter 621, and how will the changes impact Empower users?  ...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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....