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Latest version of Skyland PIMS advances IDBS’ mission to accelerate BioPharma manufacturing

Skyland PIMS version 4.2 enables users to automate access to critical data with a comprehensive data aggregation feature and by extending its API with powerful new ways to directly access data from manufacturing systems, including LIMS, electronic batch records, historians, CAPA and MES systems. This empowers users to schedule the automatic retrieval of batch data and process parameter values to monitor process variability and support timely analysis.

IDBS Acquires Skyland Analytics to Extend Lifecycle Management Capabilities of Polar

Global life sciences software company IDBS announces the acquisition of biopharmaceutical manufacturing data management and analytics software developer Skyland Analytics, in a move that will create the first BioPharma Lifecycle Management (BPLM) offering that supports therapies from early development through commercial manufacturing.

Faretrotter Launches ‘Safe Travel Map’ Tool For US Travelers Seeking Trips Abroad

Lafayette-based software maker Aegis Analytical Corp. announced Tuesday that it has been acquired by Accelrys for $30 million in cash. Clients such as Eli Lilly & Co. and GlaxoSmithKline use Aegis’ software to analyze manufacturing, quality and product development data, allowing them to better meet regulatory requirements and consumer demand.

Meet Justin Hill | CEO and Founder of Faretrotter

Originally, we compared every mode of transportation between cities – things like buses, trains, flights, and ferries. During the pandemic, we have pivoted quite a bit to include traveling safely during COVID-19. Providing all of this information in one place achieves our double bottom line.

Meet Justin Hill of Faretrotter in Downtown

As a twenty-something, it felt like the right time to jump ship. I cannonballed into the startup deep end, moved back to Atlanta, started doing research, building a team, forming partnerships, and developing the product. Two years later, we launched a product that helped with that original problem – find the best itinerary from point A to B and consider every mode of transportation

The Consumer Show

As an ardent planner-of-everything, the entire concept of Faretrotter makes my OCD self supremely happy. As founder Justin Hill says, “Planning is hard.” It’s difficult to go from Point A to Point B, and account for different currencies, languages, preferred means of transportation

Tech Grad Creates Travel App That Integrates Sharing Economy

Just like my favorite adventurous chef, I like to travel with no reservations. While I’m a staunch advocate of spontaneity, I’ve consequently found myself at many a bus stop in a foreign country, confused as to what to do next. When traveling abroad today, it’s absolutely necessary to take an arsenal of apps with you.

Dassault Systemes to buy U.S. based Accelrys for $750 million

Dassault Systemes has agreed to buy U.S. scientific software firm Accelrys in an all-cash deal valuing the San-Diego company at about $750 million, as it seeks to expand its product portfolio, the software company said on Thursday. The French maker of computer-assisted design programs said it would self-finance the offer for Accelrys, which provides scientific software for the energy, aerospace and industrial goods sectors.

Lafayette software maker Aegis acquired by Accelrys for $30 million

Lafayette-based software maker Aegis Analytical Corp. announced Tuesday that it has been acquired by Accelrys for $30 million in cash. Clients such as Eli Lilly & Co. and GlaxoSmithKline use Aegis’ software to analyze manufacturing, quality and product development data, allowing them to better meet regulatory requirements and consumer demand.