Technical Considerations in Remote LIMS Access via the World Wide Web. Issue 4 (11th December 2005)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Ulma, William; Schlabach, David M.
• Is Part Of: Journal of automated methods & management in chemistry. Volume 2005:Issue 4(2005)
• Page Start: 217
• Page End: 222
• Publication Date: 2005-12-11
• Subjects: Chemistry -- Periodicals; 540
• DOI: 10.1155/JAMMC.2005.217
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 1463-9246

Abstract

Abstract : The increased dependency on the World Wide Web by both laboratories and their customers has led LIMS developers to take advantage of thin-client web applications that provide both remote data entry and manipulation, along with remote reporting functionality. Use of an LIMS through a web browser allows a person to interact with a distant application, providing both remote administration and real-time analytical result delivery from virtually anywhere in the world. While there are many benefits of web-based LIMS applications, some concern must be given to these new methods of system architecture before justifying them as a suitable replacement for their traditional client-server systems. Developers and consumers alike must consider the security aspects of introducing a wide area network capable system into a production environment, as well as the concerns of data integrity and usability.