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Data Innovations Releases Instrument Manager v8.11.10 - May 31, 2011

Data Innovations announces the release of Instrument Manager™ (IM) version 8.11.10.

Data Innovations Europe Signs New Business Partner - May 11, 2011

GLP Systems GmbH, the Hamburg, Germany-based developer of laboratory automation systems for high volume laboratories, and Data Innovations Europe, the leading independent supplier of laboratory middleware, announce the signing of a Business Partner agreement for the use of Data Innovations’ Instrument Manager™ (IM) as part of the SMS-3 track system being introduced at the IFCC-EFCC (International and European Federations of Clinical Chemistry and Laboratory Medecine) conference in Berlin from 15 through 19 May, 2011.  The SMS-3 track system is one of the highest throughput full automation systems available today, being able to handle 6,000 tubes per hour

Data Innovations Releases Instrument Manager v8.11.01 - December 20, 2010

Data Innovations announces the release of Instrument Manager™ (IM) version 8.11. Data Innovations is the worldwide leader in providing solutions that increase efficiency and improve workflow for the clinical laboratory with Instrument Manager™, Laboratory Production Manager™, and EP Evaluator™. This represents the most complete offering in the market for clinical laboratory data management.

Data Innovations Poised For Growth - October 14, 2010

Announces acquisition by Battery Ventures, Mike Epplen named CEO
Data Innovations announces to the global market their acquisition by Battery Ventures, a multi-stage investment firm focused on technology and innovation worldwide. The investment will enable Data Innovations to build upon its customer-centric focus, drive continued organic growth into new and existing market segments, and pursue acquisition opportunities.

QA Series: Validation, Verification of Method Comparison - October 11, 2010

Published in ADVANCE for Administrators of the Laboratory, September 2010 – Page 52
A three part series on Quality Assurance, starting in July 2010, will focus on the activities needed to manage and implement the quality processes specific to the validation and verifications of method performance in the clinical laboratory.
Part Three: Validation, Verification of Method Comparison focuses on strategies to determine appropriate reference intervals and medical decision points.

Applying the Appropriate Model for Method Comparison - August 23, 2010

A three part series on Quality Assurance, starting in July 2010, will focus on the activities needed to manage and implement the quality processes specific to the validation and verifications of method performance in the clinical laboratory.
Part Two: Applying the Appropriate Model for Method Comparison focuses on different designs and different purposes of the major models for method comparison experiments

Quality Management and the Role of Performance Standards - July 9, 2010

Published in ADVANCE for Administrators of the Laboratory, July 2010 – Page 57 A three part series on Quality Assurance, starting in July 2010, will focus on the activities needed to manage and implement the quality processes specific to the validation and verifications of method performance in the clinical laboratory. Part One: Quality Management and the Role of Performance Standards focuses on the role of performance standards for clinical laboratory tests.

EP Evaluator® launched in Asia Pacific - July 7, 2010

Data Innovations, Asia sponsored a two-day workshop in May 2010 on clinical laboratory quality assurance in conjunction with the launch of EP Evaluator (EE) software in Asia Pacific. Dr. David Rhoads, the individual responsible for the design and the development of EE, conducted the workshop. Attending were many senior clinical laboratory professions as well as representatives of major clinical laboratory instruments vendors.

Data Innovations, Inc. is named as one of the top 100 companies - June 9, 2010

Published in Healthcare Informatics - June 2010 For the third year in a row Data Innovations, Inc. is named as one of the top 100 healthcare informatics companies.

2010 Summer Workshop: Exploiting EP Evaluator® to Improve Your Quality Performance

A two-day session covering Rapid Results Entry, Policy Definitions and Establishing Performance Standards, with extensive hands-on exercises.  Earn 14 Accent® Credits.
San Diego – June 21 & 22, 2010

Smarter, smoother decision management through middleware - May 28, 2010

Published in CAP Today, February 2010
Glen McIver, managing director of Centra Health in Lynchburg, VA, discusses the benefits of automating his results production by auto-verifying results, integrating Quality Control (Bio-Rad®), and Quality Assurance (EP Evaluator®) for his multi-department, multi-laboratory environment.
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Data Innovations first to develop Roche LightCycler® 2.0 interface – May 16, 2010

Data Innovations is the first to develop an interface solution to provide connectivity for the Roche LightCycler® 2.0, the most widely utilized real-time amplification systems on the market.

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PGP announces the release of Laboratory Production Manager (LPM) version 5.5.5.Rev.1 - May 10, 2010

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PGP annonce la disponibilité de Laboratory Production Manager (LPM) version 5.5.5.Rev.1 - 10 mai 2010

The greener side of Middleware - May 10, 2010

Published in MLO, April 2010 Middleware Specialist, Gina Coughlin, discusses how implementing middleware can have a positive impact on your laboratory and on the environment.

Roadmap to Autoverification - May 10, 2010

Published in ADVANCE for Administrators of the Laboratory, January – April 2010 This four-part series, written by Data Innovations Consultants Wayne Demydowich and Paul Dean, provides a roadmap for developing and implementing an autoverification system from initial planning to design of the ‘go live’ plan.
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Data Innovations Releases Instrument Manager v8.10 - April 26, 2010

Data Innovations announces the release of Instrument Manager™ (IM) version 8.10. This release includes a new feature, Moving Averages, and significant enhancements to User Security, Maintenance Manager, Cell-Counter and Specimen Storage & Retrieval functionality.

Executive Interview: Customer Benefits of David G. Rhoads Associates acquisition by Data Innovation

Published in CLP, March 2010
CLP’s Inside Track interviewed, DI President, Gregory Vail and David G. Rhoads Associates founder, Dr. David Rhoads, on the benefits to the laboratory community with the Data Innovations acquisition of David G. Rhoads Associates and EP Evaluator® products and services.
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EP-Evaluator (EE) software launches in Latin America - February 19, 2010

Lançamento do Software EP-Evaluator (EE) na América Latina.

Garantia da Qualidade do Laboratório Clínico.

Lanzamiento del Software EP-Evaluador (EE) en América Latina.

Garantía de la Calidad del Laboratorio Clínico.

Quality Assurance for the Clinical Laboratory

Data Innovations, Latin America sponsored two workshops in November 2009 on clinical laboratory quality assurance in conjunction with the launch of EP Evaluator (EE) software  in Latin America.  Dr. David Rhoads, the individual responsible for the design and the development of EE, conducted the workshops.  Attending were many senior clinical laboratory professions as well as representatives of major clinical laboratory instruments vendors.

Redefining LIS Operations - November 2, 2009

To meet today's business demands, laboratories implement Middleware not to replace their LIS but rather become part of the information system. DI consultant, Grace Pfeiffer, redefines the term Laboratory Information System from its traditional definition of one product to several products serving as one system.
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Worldwide Access to Data Innovations Customer Web Portal - November 5, 2009

Data Innovations announces worldwide access to our customer Web Portal (CWP).  All Data Innovations regions now have a regional-specific link for accessing the CWP.  The CWP allows customers to open and track support requests, access the online Knowledge Base, and download various online resources such as new versions of software, interface drivers, training materials, and user documentation.

2009 Fall Workshops: Exploiting EP Evaluator® to Improve Your Quality Performance - October 28, 2009

A two-day session covering Rapid Results Entry, Policy Definitions and Establishing Performance Standards, with extensive hands-on exercises.  Laptop required.
Nov. 17-18: Metro NY
Nov. 30-Dec.1: Los Angeles.  Seats are limited!  Register today.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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.
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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.

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

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.

Middleware mantra for today's economy: 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".

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.
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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).

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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”.

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.

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.

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