Uncategorized

March 8, 2019

Once a niche subject among IT experts, cloud computing is now a core component of business vernacular. The concept has made its way into advertising campaigns and everyday speech about mobile devices, so it is likely, you have some familiarity with the cloud already. To keep up with the competition and as an obligation to your

February 28, 2019

Technology has been evolving at a rapid rate for years, and the speed it grows only increases every year, which has resulted in developing technology that sometimes gets overlooked. For example, remote monitoring is part of a company’s digital solutions. Remote monitoring is not designed for micromanaging bosses to spy on their employees, nor was

February 22, 2019

75% of laboratory errors occur in the handling and processing phase of a specimen. Human error is the main factor that creates blunders in the lab setting. Collection methods and psychological factors of the person performing the process are two examples. Staffing would be needed around the clock for settings that require temperature monitoring; this introduces the

February 15, 2019

The “Internet of Things” has been growing at a stunning rate. Some experts have estimated more than 20 billion devices will be connected by 2020. There are already more devices connected to the IoT than there are people on the planet. The sheer expansiveness of the IoT has meant no field has been left untouched. Healthcare is

February 8, 2019

The marijuana industry created an estimated $34 billion economic impact in 2018. Legal sales of marijuana are expected to increase from $10 billion in 2018 to $20 billion by 2022, according to the Marijuana Business Fact Book. This means that more and more legal growers (under strict governmental regulations) will be on the American horizon seeking the best indoor

January 25, 2019

The word “calibrate” dates back only a couple hundred years, but the concept of calibration is actually far older. Ancient Egypt and Mesopotamia had their own systems of calibration that they used in construction. Today, calibration is often used in research labs to ensure accurate data. But what is calibration, how does it work, and why does

January 18, 2019

In 2017, it was estimated that more than 9 billion Wi-Fi-enabled devices were in use. That’s more than one device for every person on the planet, including children and babies. And the number has only grown since that time. Whilst easy access to Wi-Fi has made our browsing habits much easier to satisfy, it has also had a

January 11, 2019

In 2017, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) changed the vaccine storage requirements for Vaccines for Children (VFC) program providers. The reason behind this change is clear. Review and access to temperature logs are critical. Without them, you cannot determine whether vaccines are at the correct temperature. Proper data logs are also essential for assessing

January 4, 2019

As someone who works in a controlled lab, you appreciate the attention to detail. Running your daily operations is a matter of accuracy and efficiency. When you consider outsourcing for instrument calibration, you know to take the matter seriously. You need to hire an instrument calibration provider you can truly trust. Certifications in calibration services are only part

December 28, 2018

Refrigeration revolutionized modern life. However, this innovation meant much more than keeping milk and meat from spoiling. Modern refrigeration has also allowed for great changes in the medical industry. Today, medical laboratories almost always use some kind of refrigeration. This allows for the storage of samples, as well as reagents and other tools used in