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5 Considerations when Implementing a SaaS LIMS

Sharon Williams — Mon, 22 Mar 2021 10:05:09 +0000

Implementing a SaaS LIMS (Laboratory Information Management System) is not as simple as ‘pay your money and off you go’. Although you don’t need to plan for the system’s installation and ongoing maintenance there’s still plenty of preparation to do. Firstly, you need to understand how the system works as well as how you’re going to use it. There may also be some options you need to set so you’re using your terminology and classifications. If this is the case, you may want to document these and then decide who’s going to implement the changes. You should also think about how you’re going to train everyone to use the LIMS and encourage user adoption, so you know you’re using the software optimally. Implementing a SaaS LIMS doesn’t need to be complicated or time-consuming and with careful planning you can be up and running quickly. Here’s our top 5 considerations when planning your SaaS implementation. 1. Establish a project team For any software system to be effective and deliver results it needs to work with your processes and, crucially, it has to be used. Assigning a project team to manage and oversee the initial activities to get your LIMS up and […]

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Choosing a SaaS deployed Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS)

Sharon Williams — Wed, 03 Feb 2021 12:50:28 +0000

You might think that choosing and implementing a Software as a Service (SaaS) deployed Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS) is a lot easier and quicker than a traditional on-premise solution. After all, one of the main reasons for choosing a SaaS system is that you can use the software without waiting for IT to put infrastructure in place or tying up your resources in the usual software implementation services. But just because the SaaS LIMS is available doesn’t necessarily mean you’re good to go. Understanding your requirements When choosing any software, especially one as fundamental as a LIMS, you need to make sure you’re selecting a solution that best meets your requirements. From essential data management and completing lab processes through to meeting regulatory compliance and overview reporting. Crucially, there’s no difference when it comes to choosing a SaaS LIMS. SaaS is a software deployment option which in itself can bring benefits such as reduced reliance on IT. But the LIMS still needs to be able to handle your critical lab processes. So, it’s important that you understand, and document, how your lab works, what challenges you’re facing and what outcomes you’re expecting before you start exploring LIMS systems. This […]

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5 Benefits of a LIMS delivered using a SaaS (Software as a Service) model

Sharon Williams — Fri, 15 Jan 2021 14:59:16 +0000

If you’re currently using spreadsheets, an in-house built system or legacy database to manage your samples, you may be considering investing in a Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS). You may be put off implementing a LIMS because it can take months, if not years, to implement. Often at great expense. Also, just getting the infrastructure in place to house the new on-premise system can be costly. That’s without configuring it to meet your requirements. There is another way. Choosing a cloud-based LIMS that can be delivered using a SaaS (Software as a Service) model. Investment in software delivered using a SaaS model is increasing. Last year saw a noticeable rise in the use of software deployed using a SaaS model. Experts believe that this trend is going to continue to grow. The UK Government has also been encouraging a ‘cloud-first’ approach when purchasing new systems. A LIMS deployed using a SaaS model can deliver some additional benefits to those offered by software deployed on-premise. Here are 5 reasons why you may want to consider a SaaS LIMS model. 1. Accessible from anywhere Software as a Service (SaaS) is a software delivery model that allows you to access the solution online. […]

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