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Data Innovations Europe - PGP annonce la disponibilité de LPM version 5.5.4 - Rev2: 20 octobre 2009
20 octobre 2009 – Bruxelles, Belgique: Data Innovations Europe - PGP annonce la disponibilité de Laboratory Production Manager (LPM) version 5.5.4 - Rev2.  Cette version apporte un ensemble d'améliorations, notamment au niveau des Ecrans Numériques de Repassages pour les postes de Coagulation.  Elle contient également un nouvel ensemble de fonctions d'aide pour la version anglaise de LPM. 
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Data Innovations Europe - PGP announces the release of LPM version 5.5.4 Rev 2 - October 20, 2009
Data Innovations Europe - PGP announces the release of Laboratory Production Manager (LPM) version 5.5.4 - Rev2.  this maintenance release also contains several improvements, including a new Numeric Rerun Screen mode for Coagulation and a completely new online help function for the English version of LPM.  Read more...   

Automation, Informatics Solutions in Clinical Chemistry - September 2, 2009
Tips to increase operational efficiency and improve workflow and quality with minimal investment are revealed. 
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Lab software: The global scene - August 25, 2009
A veteran of global lab experiences tells how laboratories overseas use middleware in innovative ways to solve varied problems. 
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DI Europe-PGP annonce la disponibilité de Laboratory Production Manager (LPM) v5.5.4 - 14 août 2009
Data Innovations Europe - PGP annonce la disponibilité de Laboratory Production Manager (LPM) version 5.5.4.  Cette version apporte des améliorations principalement pour la création des demandes en mode dégradé, pour l'exploitation du CQ des appareils à multiples unités analytiques, pour l'extension de la définition de tests sur plusieurs échantillons, qui  peuvent être imposés par le SGL et dans la synchronisation des demandes sur plusieurs serveurs. Les conditions d'insertion de test reflex tiennent maintenant compte des résultats non encore validés.  Plus ici …   

DI Europe-PGP announces the release of Laboratory Production Manager (LPM) v5.5.4 - Aug 14, 2009
Data Innovations Europe - PGP announces the release of Laboratory Production Manager (LPM) version 5.5.4.  This release includes improvements for ordering in "LIS-down" conditions, for QC for analyzers with multiple analytical units and integration with auto-validation, for extending test definitions over multiple sample types, for allowing the LIS to indicate specific analyzers for testing, for receiving patient demographics in POC applications and for synchronization of request status in multi-server environments.  Conditions for generating reflex tests can now include non validated results. Read more …   

BD FacsLink LIS Interface Solution Helps Improve Lab Productivity - August 7, 2009
The BD FacsLink™ LIS interface solution is powered by Instrument Manager™ software from Data Innovations, Inc., a leading middleware provider with significant experience in the clinical market.  Read more...   

Data Innovations acquires David G. Rhoads Associates - July 10, 2009
Acquisition will add unique products and services to Data Innovations clinical laboratory middleware suite. 
Data Innovations (DI), a global clinical laboratory middleware company, today announced that it has acquired David G Rhoads Associates (Rhoads), a leading developer of quality assurance, statistical analysis, and laboratory management software for clinical laboratories.  Read more...   

Ease of Autoverification with Middleware - July 6, 2009
Published in Advance for Administrators of the Laboratory, June 2009
A recent AACC survey indicated that 56 percent of labs that don't autoverify either don't understand it or haven't had time to figure it out.  A staggering 79 percent of survey respondents not autoverifying indicated they need rules to get started, while 42 percent cited algorithm documentation to give the pathologist as a barrier.  Read more...   

Data Innovations-PGP Enhances Temperature Control and Tracing (TCT) Application - May 6, 2009
BRUSSELS, Belgium: Data Innovations-PGP announces the availability of new "watchdog" functionality in its Temperature Control and Tracing (TCT) application.  Temperature collection and management can no longer just "stop" without the user being made aware.  Read more...   

Data Innovations-PGP améliore son application Traçage et Contrôle des Températures (TCT) -6 mai 2009
BRUXELLES, Belgique: Data Innovations-PGP annonce la disponibilité d'une nouvelle fonctionnalité sur le dispositif d'alarme du système de Traçage et Contrôle des Températures (TCT).  Le système de collecte et traitement des températures ne peut plus s'arrêter sans avertir.  Plus ici …   

Data Innovations Releases Instrument Manager v8.09 - May 1, 2009
Data Innovations announces the release of Instrument Manager™ (IM) version 8.09, which includes a new Specimen Management Workspace Popup Preferences configuration option, and enhanced Bio-Rad QC OnCall/Unity Real Time Integration. Data Innovations provides free upgrades from previous Windows versions for those enrolled in our support and maintenance programs. Read more ...
  

Middleware mantra for today's ecomomy: flexibility, speed, ROI - March 26, 2009
Published in Cap Today, March 2009
As if following the lead of lawmakers working to strengthen the economy, middleware systems companies are emphasizing their products' ability to boost - and speed - laboratories' return on investment and thereby strengthen both parties' bottom line.  Indeed, Data Innovations president Gregory R. Vail cited "customers' demand for quicker and quicker return on investment".  Read more...   

Middleware Update: Not Just a Facilitator Anymore - March 25, 2009
Published in CLP, March 2009
Middleware-computer software that connects software components or applications-allows multiple processes running on one or more machines to interact across a network.  For clinical labs, middleware is used to connect laboratory information systems (LIS) with the analyzers that do the actual lab testing.  It's an interface between the two. Read more...   

Data Innovations Releases Instrument Manager v8.08.02 - March 9, 2009
Data Innovations announces a maintenance release of Instrument Manager (IM) version 8.08.02 which corrects certain issues related to the Rules package, SM Workspace, and the Cell Counter functionality within Manual Results Entry.  A detailed description of the changes for v8.08.02 is located in the release notes which are accessible from our Customer Web Portal (CWP).  Read more...   

PGP-Data Innovations releases LPM v5.5.3 rev 3 - March 02, 2009
PGP-Data Innovations announces the release of Laboratory Production Manager (LPM) version 5.5.3 revision 3.  This release includes totally new optimization oriented strategies.  Database transactions have been thoroughly reviewed and optimized where needed which results in a dramatic increase of overall performance.  It also provides a faster installation and migration process.  Read more...

02 mars 2009 - Bruxelles, Belgique : PGP-Data Innovations annonce la disponibilité de Laboratory Production Manager (LPM) version 5.5.3 révision 3. Cette version incorpore des stratégies d’optimisation complètement innovantes.  Les transactions avec la base de données ont été soigneusement examinées et systématiquement optimisées.  Ceci se traduit par une augmentation significative des performances globales. L'installation et la migration depuis les versions antérieures ont également été accélérées et considérablement  simplifiées. Plus ici...

  

Thermo Scientific and Data Innovations announce QC data connectivity - February 9, 2009
With the option of direct connectivity to Data Innovations Instrument Manager, laboratories can now benefit from fully-automated transfer of QC data into the Thermo Scientific LabLink xL QAP system.  QC results are uploaded within seconds to LabLink xL Web for immediate review on any PC with access to the Internet.  Peer group comparison and report production is available instantaneously through the 100% live LabLink xL database.  For more information, click here.   

Data Innovations Organizational Announcement - February 3, 2009
Data Innovations North America announces that Hunter Bagwell has accepted the assignment of Sales & Marketing Manager in addition to his current responsibilities as Implementation Consulting Services (ICS) Manager. The Sales & Marketing and ICS teams will remain separate and focused on their distinct objectives. This change will be officially effective February 9th, but Dave Potter and Hunter will be working on a logical and appropriate transition of responsibilities which will take place over several weeks. Dave will continue his role as interim Sales & Marketing Manager in the meantime.   

Data Innovations announces ability to move data from IM to EP Evaluator - February 3, 2009
Data Innovations has published instructions outlining several different methods that allow a user to export data from Instrument Manager to a file importable by Rhoads EP Evaluator.  These instructions can be found by searching for "EP Evaluator" in the Knowledge Base section of the Customer Web Portal.   

PGP/Data Innovations Releases LPM 5.5.3 Rev 2 - December 16, 2008
PGP Data Innovations announces the release of LPM 5.5.3 Rev 2. This maintenance release improves support of Point Of Care analyzers, with the ability to query the local or LIS database for patient demographics. It also improves automatic backup of client workstations and provides context-sensitive access to the documentation for analyzers and algorithms.  Read more...   

Interview with Data Innovations Europe Managing Director Bob Rothstein - December 16, 2008
During participation in the JIB 2008 (Journées Internationales de Biologie) in Paris, the following interview of Data Innovations Europe Managing Director appeared in the French clinical biology trade magazine SPECTRA BIOLOGIE n° 169 • November 2008.  Read more...   

Gestão Estratégica em Medicina Laboratorial discute Middleware – 3 de Dezembro de 2008

O número de Setembro do jornal Gestão Estratégica em Medicina Laboratorial, da Sociedade Brasileira de Patologia Clínica/Medicina Laboratorial, entrevista o diretor José Colleoni da Data Innovations Latin America, e outros, no artigo intitulado: “Middleware: mais integração no Laboratório”.  Leia Mais …

  

Enhancement to Data Innovations Customer Web Portal - November 10, 2008
To provide our customers with greater control and flexibility to our on-line resources, Data Innovations has recently enhanced the Download section of the Data Innovations Customer Web Portal.  In addition to the current on-line resources, User Documentation and Training materials, we have added all Instrument Manager Interface Drivers, Instrument Manager Core software and Language Locale Files.  Read more...   

Instrument Manager v8.07 510(k) Cleared - November 10, 2008
Data Innovations (DI) has been granted 510(k) clearance from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for Instrument Manager (IM) version 8.07.  DI had previously sought and gained 510(k) clearance for IM v8.05 and this recent clearance underscores DI's ongoing commitment to providing compliant solutions to its customers.   

Data Innovations Releases Instrument Manager v8.08 - October 24, 2008
SOUTH BURLINGTON, VT: Data Innovations announces the release of Instrument Manager™ (IM) version 8.08, which includes enhanced aliquotting support in Specimen Routing, several performance enhancements for SM Workspace, and Windows 2008 server support.  Read more...   

Data Innovations Announces Executive Level Changes - October 14, 2008
South Burlington, VT:  As Data Innovations continues to grow, we are constantly looking for better ways to service our customers and partners, drive positive results and deliver high quality solutions.  Read more...   

Data Innovations Receives Health Canada License - September 30, 2008
Data Innovations has received a license to sell Instrument Manager™ as a Class II Medical Device from Health Canada.   

Data Innovations Expands P.A.C.E Approved Training Classes - September 22, 2008
SOUTH BURLINGTON, VT: Data Innovations has added "Basic Training for Instrument Manager" to its regularly scheduled, open registration, P.A.C.E® approved courses.  The course covers installation, configuration, basic operation and troubleshooting of Instrument Manager™.  The course is part of Data Innovations' ongoing commitment to customer education. Read more...   

Data Innovations Receives ISO 13485:2003 Certification - September 12, 2008
Data Innovations is proud to announce that we have earned ISO13485:2003 certification effective September 8, 2008.  The quality management system assessed is related to the design and development, manufacture, installation and servicing of data management software for clinical laboratories.   

Local Newspaper Article featuring Data Innovations - September 2, 2008
The Burlington Free Press has just run an article on Data Innovations.  Read article   

Middleware Articles in CLP - August 26, 2008
CLP, August, contains an article "Making Friends with Middleware", which can be found here.
It also contains a "Update on Middleware Survey", which can be found here.   

Data Innovations Releases Instrument Manager v8.07 - July 28, 2008
DI announces the release of Instrument Manager™ version 8.07, which includes a new Archiving feature, a re-designed rules interface, and enhanced backup functionality. As always, free upgrades from previous Windows versions are included in all our support and maintenance programs. Read more ...
  

IMLink for Real-Time System Monitoring launched - July 23, 2008
Our latest service offering, IMLink, is free to customers covered by our current support and maintenance plans.
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A.i. Scientific and Data Innovations Announce Partnership - July 18, 2008
A.i. Scientific (A.i.) and Data Innovations (DI) announce a partnership whereby DI's Instrument Manager (IM) will be offered with all A.i. Scientific's new PathFinder laboratory automation platforms.
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IVD Technology article explores how middleware can offer more than just autoverification - July 2008
"Middleware: Providing value beyond autoverification," not only discusses autoverification but also illustrates three key facets of a laboratory's business strategy that middleware is contributing to: operations efficiency and improvement, business continuity, and business expansion.
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CLP Article Highlights Middleware ROI - June 2008
CLP's June 2008 No Monkey in the Middle article describes how Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center's clinical chemistry lab plugs gaps with Roche middleware (IMpowered by Data Innovations).
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Data Innovations North America Upgrading After Hours Emergency Support - June 2008
Data Innovations North America has upgraded the Customer Web Portal (CWP) to support after-hours emergencies.
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Data Innovations is named to the Healthcare Informatics top 100 companies - June 2008
Data Innovations is named to the Healthcare Informatics Top 100 companies.
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Olympus Offers Instrument Manager Middleware Solution for Clinical Laboratories - May 2008
Olympus America Inc. has an agreement with Data Innovations, Inc. to provide U.S. customers with middleware powered by the Data Innovations Instrument Manager™. The agreement between the companies provides laboratories with advanced features to manage data from Olympus AU® Chemistry and AU3000i® immunoassay systems and to optomize routing, tracking, and archiving of specimen tubes for the Olympus OLA2500™ automation systems.  Read more...   

MLO article highlights how middleware services may be the key to its return on investment - May 2008
There have been many articles and case studies published describing how the use of middleware has increased the efficiency of laboratories.  One aspect often missing from these discussions, however, is the help the vendor may have provided to help get the middleware to that point. Although many labs are capable of implementing and managing the systems on their own, services such as consulting, training, and remote system monitoring may lead to even faster and greater success.
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Data Innovations North America taking Customer Service Calls in real time - May 1, 2008
DI North America office provides customers the quickest possible issue resolution with phone system changes.
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The labs at Porter Health hum with software from Data Innovations - March 7, 2008
Clinical Lab Products authors and publishes a success story of a DI Customer.
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GE Healthcare announces partnership with Data Innovations - March 17, 2008
GEHC and Data Innovations have partnered to provide Data Innovations products to GEHC Customers.   read more...

DI decides IM and LPM future - Friday, December 14, 2007
Data Innovations has performed a thorough analysis of both our Instrument Manager (IM) and Laboratory Production Manager (LPM) products.  We have determined that because of the different market segments they were developed to serve, neither can replace the other and therefore, we will continue to develop both products.  We believe that we have the two best middleware products on the market and that, by utilizing the combined expertise and experience of the development teams, each product will become even better.    

Fenwal and Data Innovations Sign Agreement - October 20, 2007
Fenwal, Inc today announced a new partnership with Data Innovations, Inc to develop, distribute and license a data capture and reporting system for Fenwal's automated blood component collection systems.   read more...

Advance article on Middleware quotes Data Innovations President Greg Vail - August 2007
Lab Limelight article in the August edition of Advance discusses Middleware's new applications for growth.   read more...

DI Rules Training P.A.C.E.® Approved - August 2007
The American Society of Clinical Laboratory Science
recently approved one of DI's most popular training courses for
continuing education credit under their P.A.C.E.® program.   read more...

Data Innovations Acquires P.G.P. - July 3, 2007
Data Innovations Europe acquires P.G.P., positioning Data Innovations as the world's largest laboratory middleware company.
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DI Announces New Global Support & Maintenance Offerings - May 2007
New worldwide support and maintenance program offers new features and benefits for customers.
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Instrument Manager v8.06 Released - April 16, 2007
v8.06 includes new Cell Counter functionality and a new user interface for Specimen Event Log, Communications Trace and System Log.   read more...

ADVANCE Article Highlights Cost Effectiveness of Middleware - April 2007
Data Innovations' customer, Mid-America Clinical Laboratories, reflects on middleware investment.   read more...

First EpicLab / Instrument Manager Customer Goes Live
University of Wisconsin Medical Foundation implements collaborative lab solution.   read more...

CLP Highlights Middleware Benefits in March 2007 Article
"The Missing Link: Middleware fills the gap left by LIS" quotes DI President Greg Vail and Implementation Consulting Services Manager Hunter Bagwell on the benefits of middleware.   read more...

MLO Interview Shares Middleware Experience - January 2007
Middleware used for fitting multiple systems together, building an efficient STAT-testing outreach program, and reducing in-patient turnaround time (TAT) at Mid American Clinical Laboratories (MACL).   read more...

Autoverification Explored in ADVANCE - January 2007
Methodologies, systems, FDA rules & regulations, and benefits of Autoverification in the Lab are explored. DI President Greg Vail explains the importance of testing autoverification Rules.   read more...

Data Innovations Receives FDA Clearance for Instrument Manager - January 5, 2007
Data Innovations, Inc. is pleased to announce the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has granted 510(k) clearance for its flagship product, Instrument Manager™, for use in blood banking environments.   read more...

Middleware Case Study Published in ADVANCE - October 2006
Testing volume and revenues double at Mid America Clinical Laboratories (MACL.)  ADVANCE cites that one of the key factors making this growth possible was the decision to implement a Middleware package from Data Innovations.   read more...

Jornal Brasileiro de Patologia e Medicina Laboratorial outlines benefits of Instrument Manager
August 2006 study identifies the usefulness of Instrument Manager's Boolean rules feature as applied on the release of hormonal and tumor markers tests results when used in concordance with clinical pathologist manual review.   read more...

IM v8.05 Released
v8.05 includes new features like Maintenance Manager and a new user interface for Specimen Management. Read our Press Release for more information.   read more...

July 1, 2006
July issue of LABMEDICINE quotes DI President Greg Vail in article titled "To the Middle and Beyond."   read more...

CAP Today article highlights Instrument Manager customers
The June 2006 issue of CAP Today features an article highlighting the ways customers are relying on middleware applications to fill gaps within their laboratories.   read more...

May 16, 2006
Atlas Medical and Data Innovations donate state of the art technology solution to the country's largest free clinic.   read more...

May 2, 2006
Middleware presentation at Executive War College features  Instrument Manager   

Lab Professionals Week - Sunday, April 23, 2006
Data Innovations recognizes Lab Professionals Week.   

April 1, 2006
Data Innovations Recognizes National Medical Laboratory Professionals Week, April 23-29, 2006   

March 1, 2006
DI President Greg Vail publishes a feature article in the March 2006 edition of MLO.   

February 1, 2006
February CAP Today article "Smooth Operator in the Lab:  Middleware" quotes DI President Greg Vail.   

January 17, 2006
DI President Greg Vail quoted in January 2006 ADVANCE
  

Instrument Manager v8.04 - Tuesday, December 20, 2005
Data Innovations releases new and improved Instrument Manager v8.04   

December 15, 2005
Data Innovations Asia signs agreement with Yondest Systems Co. [ read more ]
  

December 5, 2005
Data Innovations featured in The Dark Report   

VistA Software Alliance - Wednesday, October 19, 2005
Data Innovations joins VistA Software Alliance   

September 9, 2005
Data Innovations featured in CLP - Inside Track
  

September 8, 2005
Data Innovations Europe signs agreement with DPC France [ read more ]
  

August 17, 2005
Data Innovations now offering wireless device server from Lantronix®
  

July 18, 2005
Data Innovations releases Instrument Manager v8.04.02   

December 20, 2004
Data Innovations announces the release of Instrument Manager™ (IM) version 8.04. [ read more ]
  

November 25, 2004
Data Innovations featured in CAP Today article.   

November 24, 2004
Data Innovations and LabWare announce Marketing Agreement.   

October 5, 2004
Data Innovations announces extended Marketing Agreement with Siemens Medical Solutions [ read more ]
  

July 26, 2004
Bio-Rad Laboratories and Data Innovations announce the availability of QC OnCall ™ with Instrument Manager. ™
  

December 3, 2003
Instrument Manager featured in Clinical Laboratory News (CLN).   

October 27, 2003
Data Innovations announces the release of Instrument Manager™ (IM) version 8.03. [ read more ]
  

October 22, 2003
Data Innovations to appear on Health Journal Television. [ read more ]
  

September 17, 2003
Medical Systems and Data Innovations enter Business Partnership.   

August 25, 2003
Siemens Medical Solutions Health Services Corporation & Data Innovations Enter Marketing Agreement. [ read more ]
  

July 14, 2003
LabExpert Switches to Data Innovations' imEXPRESS™ for Laboratory Instrumentation Interfacing. [ read more ]
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July 1, 2003
Marcelo Botelho & Associados and Data Innovations Latin America Sign Agreement. [ read more ]
  

June 1, 2003
Data Innovations Latin America, based in São Paulo, Brazil, announced that Velez Lab y Cia, Bogota, Columbia has joined its Business Partner program. [ read more ]
  

May 14, 2003
Data Innovations Asia signs two new business partners: Venus Technology Co. (VTEC) and Fortune Julong Technology GOY (Julong). [ read more ]
  

May 13, 2003
Data Innovations announces the release of Instrument Manager™ version 8.02, which runs on Caché version 5, adding support for Windows XP. [ read more ]
  

April 7, 2003
A recent article talks about auto-verification in the lab industry: a need that can be filled using Data Innovations' Instrument Manager™ product.   

February 27, 2003
A recent article confirms the benefits and importance of using data managers [such as Instrument Manager™] within the laboratory industry.
  

January 10, 2003
Data Innovations releases Instrument Manager™ v8.01 with enhanced Rules. [ read more ]
  

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