by Brian Stan, Director of Connected Solutions at Thermo Fisher Scientific
While the idea of a “connected” or remotely monitored lab may sound like something from the future, virtual globalization and the exponential growth of data, processes, and technologies has made it unsustainable for labs to operate with entirely manual processes. According to the International Data Corporation (IDC), 85% of enterprise decision-makers believe that they must make significant inroads into digital transformation within two years to avoid falling behind their competitors and suffering financially.
With the advent of new technologies, challenges spurred by a global pandemic have forced the scientific community to increase the pace of new research and innovation. As a result, laboratory processes that were traditionally entirely manual are being optimized through the use of automation and data connectivity to increase efficiency in the lab. By creating a connected laboratory, facilities can improve productivity and transparency, increase staff satisfaction, reduce errors, and ultimately accelerate science.
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