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Fast Track Your Bioinformatics Initiatives

Relevant Software Inc.(RSI), specializes in "fast tracking" the bioinformatic initiatives of lifescience/biotech companies and research institutions. A significant and common challenge to organizations attempting to leverage innovative concepts and technologies is the IT personnel resource gap. While innovative and entrepreneurial, these organizations are often lacking in sufficient in-house staff experienced in developing complex, scalable and extensible software systems that are essential to their commercialization and/or discovery goals. RSI is successful in working with scientists, management, and other domain specialists to bridge this gap.

Proven Development Process Ensures Success

RSI’s team of experienced software architects, analysts, project managers and developers have acquired valuable domain knowledge in helping lifescience organizations develop robust, scalable and extensible software systems that support core research and operational activities.

Our process starts with helping clients to accurately define the business and functional requirements required for success. Given that our clients are driven by science, we understand that it is difficult to accurately predict the future. Therefore, we strive to develop system architectures that inherently facilitate change - efficiently and economically. RSI leverages leading, supported technology platforms. Technology recommendations are made only when the client’s requirements and infrastructure are thoroughly understood.

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Domain Experience & Expertise

Recent projects include a workflow and data management system for a leading proteomics/drug discovery organization, and data analysis/processing software for a commercial genetic diagnostics platform (FDA validation process compliant). In addition to facilitating the design and development of complex solutions, RSI implements formal knowledge transfer and staff development processes that enable its clients to support the on-going maintenance and enhancement of their systems.

In addition to developing new applications and enhancing existing systems, RSI is frequently involved in helping clients to assess a "buy versus build" decision. In cases where objectives can be met by implementing 3rd party turnkey components, RSI assists in qualifying vendor solutions.

IT for Biotechnology

Genomic Data Management

Microarray System Software

Data Collection via scientist/device

Query Acceleration Solutions

Work/Process Flow

LIMS Integration/Extension

Analytic & Reporting Software

Knowledge/IP Management

Secure Document Collaboration/Portal Systems

CRM Integration

Customer/Partner Support

Vendor/Technology Assessment

Find out more

We would be pleased to provide your team with more information about how RSI can help your organization to successfully and rapidly implement its bioinformatic initiatives. Please contact us at:

Relevant Software Inc.
87 Glengarry Avenue
Toronto, Ontario
CANADA, M5M 1C8


(Ph) 416-483-7416
(Fax) 416-481-7580


info@relevantsoftware.com

January 18, 2005:
Relevant Software Inc. granted US Patent No. 6,845,369
Sample Project:

Tm Bioscience Corporation:
Genetic Assay Data Analysis Software

In close collaboration with the informatics scientists at Tm Bioscience, Relevant Software designed and developed the genetic assay data analyzer component for Tm’s line of commercial genetic assays. The genetic assay data analyzer is used by researchers to determine the genetic profile of patient samples based on the data generated by the device running the assay.

The application's functionalities include the auto-detection of the specific genetic assay data formats, the ability to automatically process the data from one to several genetic factors, and the ability to export the analyzed data to external applications.

The application was developed following FDA guidelines concerning software development.



Sample Project:

Proteomics Production Database

Relevant Software designed, developed and deployed a sophisticated workflow engine and production database for a biotechnology company.

Based on Java, Java Swing and Oracle, the solution provides the client the ability to fully define its production processes and the data captured at each stage and included:

  • Graphical process design module
  • Definition and control over the production process and workflow by scientific staff
  • Definition and control of the data captured at each production stage by scientific staff
  • Integration of robotic and scientific devices
  • Dynamically assembled interfaces
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