Thermo Fisher Scientific Announces Its 2008 North American Informatics Conference
PHILADELPHIA (August 11, 2008) - Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc., the world leader in serving science, has scheduled its annual North American laboratory Informatics user group meeting, Thermo Informatics World (TIW), from October 6-9, 2008 in Las Vegas, Nevada. The conference will not only profile the company's strategic and product roadmaps, but also demonstrate its latest informatics offerings that address the growing data management and instrument integration challenges of today's laboratories.
TIW North America 2008 will provide users with enhanced knowledge, tools and capabilities for integrating Thermo Scientific LIMS (laboratory information management systems) and CDS (chromatography data systems) across laboratory instruments and the enterprise, increasing collaboration and facilitating more informed decision making.
This year's theme is "where your solution is a sure thing." Thermo Scientific LIMS and CDS are utilized in laboratories around the world and in diverse industries including chemicals, environmental, food and beverage, forensics, metals and mining, pharmaceuticals and bioanalytical, environmental and wastewater.
The management of data is a key factor influencing the overall productivity and performance of laboratories in all major industries. Demonstrating its proven expertise in the development of innovative laboratory software solutions at TIW 2008, Thermo Fisher Scientific will showcase its complete range of LIMS, CDS, pharmacokinetic-pharmacodynamic software systems, and spectroscopy software systems.
The North American TIW annual user conference provides industry professionals with a unique opportunity to share cross-sector perspectives and become informed on changing business requirements that drive the enhancements and future direction of Thermo Scientific informatics solutions. Designed to encourage customer involvement, TIW features product breakout sessions, including in-depth customer presentations, product updates and onsite training provided by the Thermo Fisher Scientific team of informatics experts.
TIW North America 2008 will take place at the JW Marriott Hotel in Las Vegas. Early bird registration is available until September, 5, 2008 and offers a savings of $300. Group discounts are also available. In addition, customers are invited to present on a range of topics from sharing tips for navigating the software to highlighting a successful implementation. Presenters will receive a waiver of the registration fee.
For more information about TIW North America, please call +1 866-463-6522, e-mail marketing.informatics@thermofisher.com or register on-line at tiw08.com.
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About Thermo Fisher Scientific
Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc. (NYSE: TMO) is the world leader in serving science, enabling our customers to make the world healthier, cleaner and safer. With annual revenues of $10 billion, we have more than 30,000 employees and serve over 350,000 customers within pharmaceutical and biotech companies, hospitals and clinical diagnostic labs, universities, research institutions and government agencies, as well as environmental and industrial process control settings. Serving customers through two premier brands, Thermo Scientific and Fisher Scientific, we help solve analytical challenges from routine testing to complex research and discovery. Thermo Scientific offers customers a complete range of high-end analytical instruments as well as laboratory equipment, software, services, consumables and reagents to enable integrated laboratory workflow solutions. Fisher Scientific provides a complete portfolio of laboratory equipment, chemicals, supplies and services used in healthcare, scientific research, safety and education. Together, we offer the most convenient purchasing options to customers and continuously advance our technologies to accelerate the pace of scientific discovery, enhance value for customers and fuel growth for shareholders and employees alike. Visit www.thermofisher.com.
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