What Is Tech Debt in Lab Informatics—and How Does It Happen?  Technical debt (tech debt) is the hidden cost of quick fixes and short-term decisions in software development, implementation, or customization. In lab informatics, it can creep in when Laboratory Information Management Systems (LIMS) and other software aren’t designed with long-term scalability in mind. [Read More]

A LIMS provides essential organizational justifications by enhancing data integrity, automating workflows, and ensuring regulatory compliance. It reduces errors, optimizes resource use, and scales with your lab’s growth, delivering cost savings and measurable long-term ROI. Justify its implementation as a strategic move for operational excellence. [Read More]

The game has changed. Laboratory Information Management Systems (LIMS) have evolved from outdated, on-premises tools to modern, cloud-based platforms that ensure accurate data management, compliance, and scalability, empowering your lab to operate more efficiently. Let's explore the key differences between modern, all-in-one LIMS platforms and legacy LIMS systems. [Read More]

Labs generate more data than ever, thanks to ELNs, LIMS, and high-throughput tools. However, instead of empowering scientists, this data explosion has led to fragmented disconnected information. Lab data silos have become a major bottleneck, slowing scientific progress, complicating compliance, and limiting the researchers ability to derive meaningful insights. [Read More]

If Tolstoy had led a LIMS implementation, he might have said, “Every LIMS project is unique, but they often fail in similar ways.” LIMS Implementations can be massive, expensive projects with many competing stakeholders, priorities, and complexities. But don’t worry, this post will help you avoid common pitfalls. With careful planning, you can sidestep failures and stay on track. [Read More]

LIMS (Laboratory Information Management System) provides a helping hand in the laboratory. A machine does every minor but vital task, so you get to focus on the core functions. Automating lab procedures takes care of all the repetitive tasks so that scientists and lab analysts can focus on more important things. [Read More]

CSols Inc. has been a Pittcon presenter for over 15 years!  The Pittcon committee has once again selected a CSols as a presenter. Join us in Boston, March 1–5, where our expert consultant will lead a short course and technical talk. Covering LIMS and ELN, these sessions help lab, IT, and business professionals to take on lab informatics projects with confidence. Register now to gain the insights you need for success! [Read More]

Upgrading to modern lab instruments is more than just an upgrade—it's a strategic investment. New technology boosts precision, streamlines workflows with automation, integrates seamlessly with data systems, and reduces long-term operational costs. Discover how the right instruments can fuel efficiency, innovation, and sustainable growth for your lab. [Read More]