Symbion Systems, Inc. Becomes Oracle PartnerNetwork Gold Level Partner


TUSTIN, Calif., December 1, 2010 - Symbion Systems, Inc., a leader in providing process analytical instrument control, analysis, and connectivity software, today announced that it has become a Gold Partner in the Oracle PartnerNetwork (OPN) Specialized program. By attaining Gold Level membership, Symbion Systems, Inc. will benefit from working with Oracle Database 11g to enhance the capabilities of the Symbion family of applications for analytical instrument control and connectivity for both laboratory analysis and process analytical technology (PAT).

Symbion-DX and RX provide standardized platforms for controlling a wide range of spectrometers and other analytical instruments. In addition, they feature extensive data manipulation and application development capabilities as well as the ability to communicate with numerous third party programs, and enterprise-wide data systems. In short, Symbion-DX and RX streamline the development of comprehensive analytical methods encompassing instrument and sample system control, data analysis, process trending, database archiving, and reporting to enterprise-wide data systems. Each method is permanently stored in the Symbion database and is under full version control, compliant with 21 CFR Part 11. Once validated, a method can be recalled from the database and downloaded for deployment at multiple instrumentation locations.

"Attaining the Gold level membership is a rewarding milestone for us," said Dr. W. Michael Doyle, Symbion Systems CEO. "We are pleased to have Oracle Database products as an integral part of the Symbion product offerings. "Our relationship with Oracle will significantly enhance our ability to provide comprehensive solutions to our customers in the chemical and pharmaceutical industries."

With its Gold status, Symbion Systems, Inc. receives the benefit of being able to start developing specializations that will allow them to grow their business, increase their expertise, reach higher levels of customer retention, and create differentiation in the marketplace. Gold members also become eligible to resell all Oracle Technology products and can apply to resell Oracle Applications and Industry Solutions. In addition, they receive access to Oracle account representatives and My Oracle Support updates for all products, discounts on training, limited free assessment/exam vouchers, reduced rates on the purchase of Oracle licenses for internal use, discounts on advances customer services and more. For more information about the benefits of becoming an Oracle Gold level partner, please visit: http://www.oracle.com/us/partnerships/index.htm

About Oracle PartnerNetwork

Oracle PartnerNetwork (OPN) Specialized is the latest version of Oracle's partner program that provides partners with tools to better develop, sell and implement Oracle solutions. OPN Specialized offers resources to train and support specialized knowledge of Oracle products and solutions and has evolved to recognize Oracle's growing product portfolio, partner base and business opportunity. Key to the latest enhancements to OPN is the ability for partners to differentiate through Specializations. Specializations are achieved through competency development, business results, expertise and proven success. To find out more visit http://www.oracle.com/partners.

About Symbion Systems, Inc.

Symbion Systems, Inc. was founded in 2002 to develop and market standardized instrument control and data management software for the analytical instrument and process analytical industries. The company's products are employed both by instruments manufacturers for instrument control and data handling and by end-users for integrating diverse functions in laboratory and chemical process installations. In addition, Symbion works closely with its sister company, Axiom Analytical, Inc. to develop and implement comprehensive hardware and software systems for on-line process analysis.

More information about Symbion Systems, Inc. can be found at http://www.gosymbion.com/.

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Symbion Systems, Inc.

(949) 757-9300

Direct: (714) 913-4718

jlyons@goaxiom.com

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