Importance of Scalability in a LIMS

In the simplest terms, scalability means that something can be changed in size or scale. When referring to a laboratory information management system (LIMS), scalability means the system doesn’t need to be redesigned to handle the increased workload. It can evolve with a laboratory as it has an uptick in concurrent users, the need for more storage capacity, increased sample volume, or the requirement to integrate with new instrumentation or interface with new platforms. And a LIMS with scalability means the lab has no tangible evidence of a decrease in performance.

Just because your start-up laboratory currently only has two lab technicians doesn’t mean you have no desire to expand your business. You may have a business plan that calls for multiple teams of scientists working around the clock, a second lab location on the West Coast, or enterprise-level global expansion. While you may not fully understand what LIMS features may be useful down the road despite any expansion plans, addressing future growth is the main objective in choosing a LIMS software solution that offers scalability. Prioritizing scalability prepares your business for success now and in the years to come.

While future-proofing your business is important, it is not the only perk when choosing a scalable LIMS.

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