Breaking the LIMS Data Migration Barrier – QLIMS & qcKen

Data migration has always been seen as a barrier to a laboratory information management system (LIMS). The process of transferring data from one system to another can be complex, challenging, and time-consuming. That is why organisations should carefully consider the data migration process when implementing a LIMS and ensure that all data is accurately transferred by an expert LIMS vendor.

OnQ Software understands the challenges that come with data migration and we have integrated with qcKen from  Zifo  which is a revolutionary new tool that completely meets your needs. QLIMS and ZIFO are dedicated to making your lab’s digital transition as effortless and painless as possible.

The Pain Points of LIMS Data Migration

One of the most challenging tasks for laboratories could be migrating your data as it can present several difficulties,

• Complexity

Data migration can be a complex process that requires significant planning, resources, and expertise. This can be especially challenging for laboratories that have large amounts of data and/or complex data structures.

• Interruptions to operations

The process of migrating data can take significant time and resources and may require the temporary shutting down of systems and equipment, leading to interruptions in laboratory operations. This can be particularly disruptive to ongoing research projects and may cause delays in data analysis and publication.

• Data loss

During the migration process, there is a risk of data being lost, damaged, or corrupted, which can result in significant disruptions to laboratory operations and loss of valuable information.

• Data format conversion

Data migration often requires data to be converted from one format to another. This process can be complex and time-consuming and may result in compatibility issues and difficulty in retrieving or accessing certain data.

• Quality assurance

Ensuring the accuracy and completeness of the migrated data is difficult, the quality assurance process has to be implemented and is time-consuming to ensure the integrity of the data.

• Data security concern

#datamigration comes with a high-security concern. As data is moving, it is vulnerable to unauthorized access, loss and breaches, therefore, special measures have to be implemented to secure the data.

• Costs

Data migration can be a costly process, involving the purchase of new hardware and software, as well as the hiring of specialized personnel to perform the migration.

For this reason, choosing the appropriate tools and having a detailed understanding of #LIMS is essential for a successful migration.

qcKen Solution to Break the Data Migration Barrier 

This is why OnQ Software is happy to have qcKen as an integration on the QLIMS - Laboratory Information Management System platform. This integration will allow for streamlined data transfer for our customers. It’s worth mentioning that qcKen service is provided by ZIFO Rnd and OnQ is among the leading Laboratory Information Management Systems vendors that are able to offer this service for their clients. The solution’s primary objective is to assist customers in the establishment and maintenance of their master data during LIMS implementation and migrations.

The benefits provided by qcKen are;

• Ability to import, screen and check very large volumes of data,
• Migrate data from handwritten documents,
• Migrate directly from other LIMS databases.

Our tool allows you to easily integrate and transfer data from multiple sources, no matter the format or location, ensuring that all your valuable information is included in the migration process. qcKen can import data directly from any source documents such as Certificates of Analysis, Analysis Reports, Product Specifications, Worksheets, General Test Procedures and Standard Operating Procedures.

Analysts can easily examine and correct anomalies as needed by reading documents to create an RPA specification. The service uses machine learning to continually learn and improve conversion accuracy, and once the RPA is analyst-validated, qcKen’s Object Creation Engine takes over and creates objectives in QLIMS. So, our approach to implementation gives analysts an opportunity to focus on performing analysis.

But it’s not just about data transfer, qcKen also guarantees a smooth and fast transition, reducing the disruption to your lab operations. Previous research has demonstrated that qcKen can significantly decrease the duration of migrations from a typical timeframe of 40 days to only 2 days.

With qcKen, you can focus on what really matters: running your lab efficiently and effectively.

If you have any further questions about our solution qcKen or the data migration, please don’t hesitate to contact us. We’re always happy to help and provide additional information.