Keep your lab current with the latest software version
5 Reasons Why You Should Care About Your Software Versions
Stay secure
Protect yourself with the latest security protocols and patches.
Increase efficiency
Access new and improved features to improve performance.
Remain compatible
Make sure you maintain compatibility with third party software.
Reduce costs
Avoid the high cost of unstable and unsecure software. There is a cost to doing nothing!
Accelerate your digital transformation
Leverage the latest software technologies and advancements.
Why upgrade?
Whether keeping your existing software current, or migrating to a new software platform, upgrading offers critical benefits to the health of your laboratory. Upgrading to the latest version of your existing software provides better protection from security breaches, reduces the risk of falling out of compliance with regulations, provides access to new performance-enhancing features, and can reduce costs associated with downtime from outdated software.
Replacing outdated software with a newer, more advanced solution is essential for optimizing operations and staying ahead in your field. Modern software solutions deliver cutting-edge capabilities, improved usability, and enhanced compatibility with the latest technologies. Migrating to newer software solutions can also increase your workflow efficiencies and ensure better compliance with current standards and regulations while providing robust security measures to protect valuable data from evolving threats.


Take a proactive approach to software upgrades
Updating your laboratory software and staying current isn’t just about keeping up with new releases—it’s about adopting a proactive approach to technology management that aids your progress toward quality management maturity. Waters Software Maintenance Plans give you peace of mind by enabling easy access to software updates, helping you protect both your data and your organization. The latest Waters software releases deliver valuable new features and fixes for your application, as well as refreshes to the underlying and supported technology stacks, increasing productivity and enhancing data durability.
Upgrading has never been easier
To streamline your access to everything included in your Empower, NuGenesis, and waters_connect Software Maintenance Plans, we now provide digital access through the Waters Digital Software Delivery and License Entitlement platform. With a few simple steps, you can view and obtain all software available to your organization and receive notifications when new releases are posted for your team. Learn more about the Waters Digital Software Delivery and License Entitlement platform and the steps to activate your access.

Stay supported every step of the way
Waters offers a range of services to support your lab during the upgrade process. Our Software Deployment Services provide specialized implementation to simplify your Empower Software, NuGenesis SDMS, or waters_connect Software deployments. In addition, our Software Integration Services help you plan how your information management software installation will integrate with your existing systems.
Learn more about Software Upgrades.
