Efficient Management of R&D Data
Scientists working with instrumentation in laboratories generate very large volumes of data. Using file servers and shared disk systems results in a loss of information needed to find data files quickly. Encoding search terms into directory and file names commonly results in extra time spent answering questions like: "Have we done this experiment before?"
Looking for Speed
Scientists, managers and auditors can find data quickly and easily simply by browsing through search terms. Security features give access to data only to authorized individuals.
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Problems with Closed File Formats
Even if data is found it can sometimes be inaccessible simply due to the proprietary nature of most modern file formats. This lack of accessibility is due to a heavy reliance on the instrument data system for the final representation of data.
Open Standards, Accessible Files
Through the use of open XML specifications, data and results can be interchanged between individuals, groups and organizations. Open specifications like the HUPO Mass Spectrometry Data Standard allows a standard to be used to close the gap.
