Part 2 will discuss the STARLIMS SDMS (Scientific Data Management System) solution.

The STARLIMS SDMS Solution

• STARLIMS SDMS is a proven solution that helps organizations meet data integrity requirements for their laboratories, as summarized below:

• They are designed specifically to comply with 21CFR Part 11, ensuring compliant record creation, electronic signatures, data security, and audit trails.

• Capable of identifying and storing equipment data files in native format, parsing data, and including extracted metadata, STARLIMS SDMS does not require the availability of the software utilized for generating the record.

• Capable of enforcing document workflows and review processes before data is stored or transmitted to native ELN or LIMS applications for additional analytical quality control testing.

• Can provide enterprise-level access controls and data sharing across online sites and geographic locations.

• Allows users to conduct searches of data across several files, promoting informed decision-making.

• Secure tech platform for enterprise deployments, providing high performance and scalability.

STARLIMS SDMS Features

Data integrity and security are maintained by stringently requiring valid user names and password logins by users. Permission settings can also be modified, setting the appropriate access levels for each individual. Moreover, STARLIMS SDMS gives labs the tools to support long-term access and retention policies. In addition, the solution can document lockdown, version control, and complete traceability.

STARLIMS SDMS enables an organization to set up a controlled environment for automatically uploading several file types from various sources. In conclusion, the solution ensures compliance by allowing the users to back up an instrument’s raw data. Thus, the information is retrievable in the future and can be made available should there be an audit.

Part 3 will discuss how a laboratory can use the STARLIMS SDMS with or without an existing LIMS.  

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