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North American CRO Vet Path Services, Inc. Selects All Inclusive Online Subscription To Deploy Provantis™
CONSHOHOCKEN, PA - (BUSINESS WIRE) - September 28, 2007 - Instem, a premier global information solutions provider, announced today that Vet Path Services, Inc. (VPS) of Mason, Ohio has purchased the integrated Provantis™ solution using Instem’s Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) model of delivery and access.
“The hosted Provantis system is easy to use, super responsive, and very cost effective,” states VPS President and Senior Pathologist, Phil Long, DVM, PhD, DACVP. “We are able to securely access the software from any location 24/7, helping us to provide top quality and faster service to our clients without IT distractions. The system is fully validated, GLP compliant, and hosted in a world-class data center offering the highest levels of security and up-time.”
Perfect for small laboratories or those wanting to reduce IT complexities, Instem’s SaaS Internet based solution enables clients to eliminate the need for on-site hardware or software and ensures they are leveraging the latest features and functions of Provantis.
VPS will begin accessing Provantis over the Internet within 45 days from multiple facilities through an annual subscription that includes all set-up costs, third-party licenses, training and upgrades. As new versions of Provantis become available, all online clients such as VPS will be upgraded without the need to purchase additional services.
Also known as “hosting”, Instem has been providing Provantis over the Internet as an all-inclusive professional service since 2005. Instem joins a growing number of technology leaders in offering a comprehensive SaaS delivery model fueled by customer demands for more affordable alternatives to packaged software. With analysts predicting that in the next 10 years at least 30% of new software will be delivered via the SaaS model, leading software providers such as Instem now provide simpler, more cost-effective ways to provide functionality, maintenance, and support over the Internet.
Provantis™ is a modern, fully integrated Windows-based system for organizations and universities of all sizes engaged in non-clinical evaluation studies. The solution suite orchestrates every facet of Pre-Clinical drug safety assessment from initial compound receipt through to electronic regulatory submission. Provantis streamlines processes and workflows with straightforward, intuitive functionality for simple and complex studies within a GLP or non-GLP environment.
Located in Mason, Ohio, VPS is an independent GLP-compliant contract histopathology corporation that specializes in providing services to pharmaceutical, medical device, consumer product, and chemical companies, and contract research organizations around the world. VPS has 7 pathologists and offers a wide range of services, including pathology, paraffin histology, plastics histology (Exakt System), necropsy, long-term specimen archiving, and Faxitron X-ray services. You can learn more about VPS’s services at www.vetpathservicesinc.com, or by calling (513) 469-0777.
Instem is a world-leading information solutions provider for the Life Sciences - accelerating drug and chemical development by increasing client productivity and enhancing the processes that lead to safer, more effective products.
Instem's customer base consists of the leading pharmaceutical, chemical and contract research organizations, including government and privately funded programs across sites worldwide.
Established in 1969, Instem has offices in the United States and Europe with its solutions supported in fifteen countries. Instem serves large multi-national corporations and smaller organizations in overcoming the challenges of managing information and provides solutions that help them further their missions while creating a competitive advantage.
For more information on Instem and its solutions, please visit www.instem-lss.com or contact them by email at info@instem-lss.com.
Gary E. Mitchell, VP Global Marketing, Instem US HQ
Tel: (610) 941-0990
Email: gary.mitchell@instem-lss.com
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