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  • Insight

    What genomic laboratory hubs can learn from pathology networks; why is the first lesson ‘implement a single LIMS?’

    What can the mobilising genomics laboratory hubs learn from the more advanced pathology networks? CliniSys marketing manager Matthew Fouracre put the question to programme manager Tony Oliver and genomics consultant Steve Abbs, who agreed the first lesson would be: implement a single laboratory information system to drive standardisation.

    10 May 2020

  • Insight

    Standardisation in clinical genomic testing

    One of the major drivers for forming genomic laboratory hubs is to ensure quality at scale and equitable testing, by encouraging greater standardisation. However, CliniSys genomics consultant Steve Abbs argues that hubs in themselves will struggle to achieve this, and other drivers and facilitators are needed – not least a single LIMS.

    10 May 2020

  • News

    Safety through quality: MIPS completes certification according to DIN ISO/IEC 27001

    In December 2019, MIPS has been qualified once again as a future-proof company with an ISO/IEC 27001:2013 certified Information Security Management System (ISMS). Information security and stress-resistant information technology are more important than ever for our company, our customers and partners. Risks such as data loss, misuse of sensitive information, or hacker attacks are important […]

    28 April 2020

  • News

    MIPS, part of the CliniSys Group, acquires Cointec to expand its presence in Spain and the global Spanish market

    MIPS, part of the CliniSys group, announces that it has acquired Cointec, a Spanish market leader of laboratory information software (LIS). This acquisition will enable MIPS to more effectively support and deliver solutions for the unique needs of Spain and the global Spanish market.

    16 September 2019

  • News

    DaVinci Go-live: VIOLLIER AG Switzerland (Epalinges)

    MIPS is very delighted to announce that we have launched the second Swiss pathology lab with our anapath solution LIS DaVinci, earlier this month. This second lab is located near Lausanne and is the second successful Swiss implementation after the launch of its first site Allschwil. Both of these laboratories are part of Viollier AG, […]

    28 September 2018

  • News

    MIPS acquires the pedigree draw module of Genial Genetics

    MIPS announced that it has finalised the acquisition of joint ownership in the intellectual property rights and source code of Genial Genetics’ Genial Pedigree Draw Module. Genial Genetics develops data management solutions for genetics and pathology professionals and has developed an innovative and proven solution supporting the easy and intuitive creation and maintenance of pedigree […]

    27 April 2018

  • News

    AZ Sint-Jan’s digital pathology project, of which LIS DaVinci was a core component, wins an Agoria e-Health Award

    When AZ Sint-Jan AV Brugge-Oostende wanted to go digital with its pathology department, it turned to Philips’s digital pathology solution and MIPS’ LIS DaVinci. Now, the forward-looking “Digital Pathology – The end of the microscope” project has received Agoria’s E-Health Award for “Best Innovation Project (Patient Care), Patient Response or Medical Practice Support. It is […]

    21 June 2017

  • News

    For third year in a row, MIPS is an East Flanders ‘Trends Gazelle’

    The 2017 ‘Trends Gazelles’ for the province of East-Flanders were named on March 15, 2017 by Trends/Tendances magazine. MIPS – as one of the fastest growing software companies in the province – was awarded the 50th ranking in the ‘Large Companies’ category, while obtaining the 3rd ranking for the software industry. Inspiring role model For […]

    17 March 2017

  • News

    Dutch hospitals are smoothing the way to future growth

    As Dutch hospitals evolve new care strategies, GLIMS and CyberLab support complex, multi-site and multidisciplinary activities. This preferred LIS of Dutch hospitals and private labs is now being used in four more healthcare organizations, with proven project management creating a smooth transition. More and more, Dutch hospitals and labs are merging or collaborating for effective, […]

    23 September 2016

  • News

    Implementing an innovative solution at Ketterthill

    The fourth laboratory in the world to equip itself with this technology, and the first in Luxembourg, Ketterthill, part of the Cerba group, has implemented an innovative, robotic track system, completely integrated with GLIMS version 9. It offers innovation in automated pre-processing, routing and archiving of blood samples. The decision to implement this equipment was […]

    22 April 2016

  • News

    Use of CyberLab in mental healthcare expands further in the Netherlands

    Parnassia Group successfully launches CyberLab’s Result Consultation module Phase 1 of the Parnassia Group’s e-Lab project has been finalised and evaluated, meaning that around 2600 of the organisation’s staff members are now using CyberLab for result consultation. The users’ reactions have been very positive, with the project evaluation mentioning that: ‘In PsyQ, CyberLab is perceived […]

    16 February 2016

  • News

    Roper acquires CliniSys

    CliniSys Group Ltd. announced that it has been acquired by Roper Technologies (NYSE: ROP), a global, diversified technology company. Roper has developed a strong portfolio of global businesses in medical technology. With the recent acquisitions of Sunquest in 2012, Data Innovations in 2015 and now CliniSys | MIPS, Roper has demonstrated a strong commitment to […]

    26 January 2016