
Edition III of Electronic Laboratory Notebooks: A Foundation for Scientific Knowledge Management is the third edition of the gold-standard examination of ELN market and technology. The ELN market is one of the fastest growing scientific informatics market segments with new players and changing requirements. This report provides an educational resource for prospective buyers of ELN technology.

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627 pages. 233 Figures. 104 Charts. 66 Tables.
Years in the making, this is the only independent guide on electronic laboratory notebooks and their application. Based on in-depth research, interviews were conducted with current and prospective users from life sciences, chemical, food, government, and academic market segments. Scientists, management, information technology professionals, and attorneys discussed their needs, issues, concerns and keys for project success. Major ELN suppliers shared their insights, technologies and strategies. Based on this research, best practices are shared to optimize ELN adoption.
“This report is truly a must-read for anyone interested in electronic laboratory notebooks, from developers to end users, from vendors to clients, from academics to students. Its scope ranges from the history of ELN to a timely analysis of the current market, and studies ELN in the context of scientific practice and knowledge management. It is THE definitive document on ELN.”
Dr. Douglas Perry
Former Associate Dean
Indiana University School of Informatics

The market for ELN is growing over 30% per year
This report covers the history, trends, market size, legal and regulatory issues, customer requirements, ELN technology, vendor selection, best practices, future predictions, and strategies for success. Over 200 pages are dedicated to software reviews. No where else can so much be learned on ELN in one place.This new edition also includes content from A06-08 ELN Survey Report. Click here for the Table of Contents
"The ultimate guidebook for anyone considering an ELN."
IT Director
Top 10 Pharmaceutical Company
This new edition includes a special chapter from the University of Southampton - the leading academic institution researching ELN technology - on the use of the Semantic Web for ELN. This insightful look highlights the importance of semantics to the future of knowledge sharing and ELN.
This comprehensive study includes: |
- Over 200 pages of ELN product reviews with detailed comparisons and ratings.
- An exhaustive list of ELN requirements prospective users can use for their projects.
- Primer on ELN technology including architecture, storage, information lifecycle, and trends.
- Definition of an ELN, history of the market, types of solutions available, and basic components.
- A primer on knowledge management concepts and how an ELN can assist in the creation of a learning organization.
- Best practices for record retention and maintenance.
- Legal and regulatory requirements, including authentication and electronic signatures.
- Best practices for vendor review and product selection.
- Best practices for ELN governance.
- Record authentication education.
- Best practices for ELN implementation and project management.
- Industry trends.
- Benefits ELN users are experiencing.
- Market drivers and restraints.
- Total available size of the ELN market in units and potential revenue, including detail by industry and country.
- A review of suppliers with commentary on key providers.
- Market shares and growth rates.
- Strategies for market success.
- Projections for the future of ELN with market and technology trends.
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"This report has really helped us make the right decisions in our project."
Laboratory Director
Major Biotechnology Company

There are over thirty suppliers of ELN
The valuable information delivered in this report is priced at $3,700 for a three copy license. Single bound printed copies are $2,350 each. Enterprise and special academic pricing is available for qualified institutions. For further information on this report download the brochure. Click here for the Table of Contents.

ELN is Quickly Moving Up the Adoption Curve
"A very well thought out and researched work."
Senior Scientist
Major Pharmaceutical Company
The Spiral Model of ELN Deployment is a Best Practice
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