informatics

  • Considering Adopting the Cloud in Your Lab? What to Consider When Choosing Cloud Software

    For many laboratories, the conversation around cloud and SaaS software has shifted from if to when. The benefits are well understood—reduced infrastructure, greater flexibility, and continuous updates—but the decision itself is rarely simple. Moving to the cloud is not just a technical change. It reshapes how your lab operates, scales, and collaborates. The key is…

  • Why More Laboratories are Choosing Empower Subscription Bundles

    For more than three decades, Waters Empower Chromatography Data System (CDS) has been the trusted foundation for chromatography data management. Empower Software enables laboratories to address regulatory requirements, deliver consistent results, and scale operations. But the pace of change in today’s scientific world is unprecedented- unlike anything labs have experienced before. Global supply chains, the…

  • Is Your LIMS Holding Your Lab Back? Why a LIMS Alone Isn’t Enough 

    Laboratory information management systems (LIMS) are often hailed as the cornerstone of modern lab operations, central to digital transformation and essential for regulatory compliance. They’re positioned as the “digital backbone” of the lab, helping manage samples, data, and routine workflows. And in many ways, that reputation is well-earned.  But here’s the reality: A LIMS alone…

  • Achieving SOC 2 Type II Compliance: A Milestone in Customer Trust and Security

    We are pleased to announce that Waters Corporation has successfully achieved SOC 2® Type II attestation for the waters_connect Cloud software platform, in accordance with the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA) standards.  This accomplishment reflects our unwavering commitment to safeguarding customer data, building trust, and upholding the highest standards of security, availability, and…

  • Staying Current: Why Upgrading Matters for Your Lab’s Future

    In the fast-paced world of life sciences, staying current isn’t just a best practice, it is a necessity. As technology evolves, so do the risks of your lab falling behind and risking non-compliance with CGMP standards. With general releases of WindowsTM 10 Operating System reaching end of support on October 14, 2025,1 now is the…

  • Protecting Your Laboratory Data: Cybersecurity at Waters

    With the ever-present threat of cyberattacks, safeguarding laboratory data has become a top priority for scientists across the globe. Many labs are accelerating digitalization efforts, but that could expose their data to greater risks.  The Increase in Lab Digitalization: Effects on Cybersecurity  As it turns out, the increase in digitalization, particularly the shift to the…

  • Increasing Lab Efficiency with Amazon Web Services to Enable Real-Time Remote Access to Lab Information

    The collaboration between Waters and AWS has enhanced the waters_connect System Monitoring tool, revolutionizing laboratory productivity. This cloud-based platform provides secure, compliant access to chromatography lab information, allowing users to coordinate work, address system errors, and make informed decisions from anywhere, anytime.

  • Biopharma’s Future: Next-Generation LC-MS Workflows for Peptide MAM

    The development of biotherapeutics continues to accelerate with their potential to revolutionize disease treatment in areas not adequately addressed by small molecule therapeutics. However, the complexity of these macromolecules and the range of potential modification variants (attributes) creates an interesting analytical challenge for scientists tasked with their characterization and then with monitoring those attributes important…

  • Is Ion Mobility Mass Spectrometry Child’s Play?

    On Wednesday evening after dinner and my usual digestif, I was watching the webcast “Making Ion Mobility Mass Spectrometry Routine” when my son walked by. “Wow dad, that’s kind of cool! What the heck is it?” he asked. “It’s ion mobility!! It’s an orthogonal and complementary resource for chromatography and mass spectrometry…” The digestif was…

  • Move Over LIMS… There’s a New Alternative for the Lab

    Powerful alternative to LIMS offers seamless lab-to-business connection for science-driven organizations Are you in the market for a Lab Information Management System (LIMS)? An alternative to the traditional LIMS systems is the new NuGenesis Lab Management System. NuGenesis Lab Management System combines high impact functionality with a high degree of flexibility, readily adapting to your…

  • Make the Most of Your CDS Data

    Are you being asked to reduce laboratory costs and increase laboratory efficiency while ensuring your data meets regulatory expectations? The amount of data being produced by your chromatography data system (CDS) increases every year. Being able to acquire, process and report your data efficiently and effectively can be a significant challenge. Being able to find…