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Overview:

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  • ensures that all research materials—from SOPs and raw data to reports and collaborative drafts—are safely stored, accurately tracked, and protected from unauthorized changes. Its intuitive interface and real-time editing tools empower teams to co-author documents, assign tasks, and share files while maintaining full traceability and regulatory compliance.

    Designed with flexibility and scalability in mind, LabDrive supports deployment in both On‑cloud-hosted and on-premises: Hostenvironments, making it suitable for organizations of all sizes and regulatory profiles. Whether you're a startup lab or a multi-site enterprise, LabDrive internallyadapts perto labyour workflow needs and IT policies


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5. Integration Context
LabDrive is a core SDMS application in the LabLynx Platform alongside solutions such as LIMS, ELN, instrument integration, and analytics. It seamlessly integrates with ELN workflows, LIMS document management, and LabVia instrument processes—creating a unified informatics ecosystem.

6. Compliance & Security

7. Deployment & Support

  • Hosted in global data centers with redundancy, backups, and disaster recovery
  • Backed by LabLynx’s expertunmatched support:expertise implementation,in training,laboratory informatics, LabDrive comes with comprehensive support services, including:

    • Full Implementation Assistance – From planning to deployment, LabLynx ensures smooth setup aligned with your lab’s objectives.
    • Custom Onboarding & Training – Tailored programs to accelerate user adoption and maximize return on investment.
    • 24/7 techEmergency assistance,Support – Around-the-clock technical assistance for mission-critical operations.
    • Continuous Innovation – Frequent updates and customnew onboardingfeatures packagesto stay ahead of evolving scientific and regulatory demands.

    LabDrive isn't just a file repository—it's a central hub for scientific collaboration, data integrity, and digital transformation in your lab.
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    Key Features


    Content & Version Control

    Automatic

    • Automatically versioningversions documents and enforces file-locking to prevent conflicts
      • ChangeTracks trackingall changes with fulldetailed audit trails,trails enablingfor effectivecompliance and accountability
      • Supports document change control and approval workflows

      Real-Time Collaboration
      • Multi-userEnables simultaneousmultiple editingusers onto anyedit the same document or data entry simultaneously
      • IntegratedSupports messagingcollaborative enhancesauthoring teamof discussionsSOPs, withoutreports, leavingand theresearch workspacedocumentation

      Project Sharing & Access Management
      • Share individual files, folders, or entirefull project workspaces with internal or external collaborators
      • CustomizeDefine and manage access levelspermissions (view/edit/view, edit, admin) and revoke
      • Revoke access at any time and monitor shared activity for audit purposes

      User Experience & Accessibility
      • PersonalizablePersonalize dashboards forto quickhighlight overview ofrelevant tasks, projects,documents, orand recentproject documentsupdates
      • FullAccessible accessibilityacross fromall major platforms: Windows, macOS, Linux, Android, and iOS devices
      • Use ofLeverage customizable templates for workflows, forms, workflows, and data entrycollection
      • AdvancedUse advanced search filters and metadata tagging forto efficientlocate retrievalinformation quickly

      Workflow & Task Management
      • Task assignment & progress tracking: Assign tasks,tasks to users and track statusesprogress, deadlines, and completion status
      • Visualize team workflows using Kanban boards
      KanbanIntegration BoardsCapabilities:
      • Operates Visualas workflowa management—fromcore experimentSDMS planningwithin tothe resultsLabLynx Next-Generation Informatics Platform
      • WorkflowSeamlessly Templatesintegrates &with Milestones:LabLynx StandardizeLIMS, recurringELN, processesanalytics, and monitorLabVia milestonesinstrument connectivity
      • TimeEnsures Tracking:a Recordunified, effortcentralized on tasks or experimentsecosystem for accountabilitydata, documentation, and reportinglaboratory workflows





      Security & Compliance

      ____________LabDrive areis built with data security and compliance in mind.mind, ______ meetsmeeting GDPR requirements for data protection. All communications are encrypted using HTTPS, and user authentication can be configured with advanced options like LDAP and SSO, standard with LabLynx OpenSocial.

      With the choice between local or cloud deployment, labs can maintain full control over their data infrastructure and access policies. And with LabLynx secure cloud hosting, you can rest assured that all data are fully backed up regularly and your IT infrastructure is fully secure and maintained.

      • Fully encrypted file storage
      • Audit trails, version history, and change control align with regulatory requirements
      • Works in tandem with identity & access controls of LabLynx (SOC 2, HIPAA, ISO 27001)

      Add-On Apps available from LabLynx to Complement your _______LabDrive

      You always have the option to upgrade to the LabLynx ________,Lab Automation Suite, which offers several other applications that can be combined with your _________LabDrive to meet even more of your lab's data management needs:

      sciCloud Favicon.png sciCloud.net - Secure & Compliant application hosting platform (comes standard with ________)LabDrive)

      OpenSocial Favicon.png OpenSocial - Enterprise Single Sign-on (SSO) & Identity Access Management (IAM) (comes standard with ______)LabDrive)

      ELabLIMS favicon.png ELabLiMS - LIMS/LIS for every type of laboratory

      MyLabCare favicon.png myLabCare - Lab Portal, submit samples, retrieve reports & results

      LabVia Favicon.png LabVia - Laboratory Automation, Integration & Laboratory Execution System (LES)

      LabVista Favicon.png LabVista - Laboratory Reporting, Analytics & Data Visualization Dashboards (BI)

      LabServer Icon 72dpi.png LabServer - On premise deployment

      LiMShelp Favicon 72dpi.png LiMShelp - Services & Support Platform




      Technical Specifications

      LabDrive runs on a web-based platform and is compatible with all major operating systems through a modern web browser. It supports multilingual user interfaces. Whether deployed in a local LabServer or in LabLynx's SSO, secure, professionally maintained, backed-up managed cloud environment, LabDrive offers scalability, flexibility, and reliability.


      Benefits - Why Choose LabDrive?

      LabDrive provides numerous advantages for all laboratory environments:

      • CentralizationVersion Control: reduces ofaudit labprep dataeffort inand amees secureregulatory digitalstandards notebookfor document version control and change management.
      • EnhancedCollaboration: collaborationenable throughsecure, sharedtraceable accesscollaboration andwithin liveyour updatesteams or externally based on permission controls
      • ImprovedSynchronized reproducibilityDocuments across devices: ensures thanksconsistent toaccess templatedanytime, protocols and version trackinganywhere
      • SimplifiedTask complianceManagement: drive efficiency & visibility in projects with electronicKanBan signatures and audit trails
      • Reduced waste and overhead via efficient inventorycard tracking and organization

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      Use Cases

      LabDrive is suited for a wide range of labs,labs and scenarios, including:

      • AcademicResearch LabsCollaboration Across Institutions:: ManageSecurely studentshares projects,datasets, publish reproducible research,protocols, and collaborateresults acrosswith departments.external collaborators, maintaining document integrity with version control and access control.
      • PharmaceuticalRegulated Lab Document Management (GxP/CLIA/CAP): Synchronize all data files, track revisions and Biotechaudit Companies:trails, Ensureprevent compliance,unauthorized protectedits IP,on controlled documents, and streamlinestandardize yourdocument lab'stemplates. unique workflows.
      • ClinicalIndustrial ResearchR&D OrganizationsLab Task Coordination:: MaintainVisualize regulatoryproject documentationstages and protocols.tasks, easily collaborate on project documents across teams.
      • MaterialsLab Onboarding & SOP Training: Organize documents, ensure access for appropriate users, mobile access for review in the lab, and Environmental Science Labs: Track complex experiments and manage diverse inventories.more.

      Licensing & Support

      LabDrive is based on an annual subscription which includes unlimited users. LabLynx provides professional support services directly, including training on functions and features, installation assistance, and custom development.


      Get Started Today

      Discover how LabDrive can transform your lab’s data and file management, planning, and collaboration. LabDrive empowers scientific teams with a secure, collaborative, and workflow-integrated SDMS - one that scales seamlessly from cloud to on-premises environments. It is engineered to work within the powerful LabLynx informatics suite, offering document control, teamwork features, task management, and full regulatory compliance support, ideal for modern laboratory operations. Whether you're looking to digitalize forms, automate file backups, ensure compliance or streamline audits, LabDrive offers the tools you need.

      Contact us at sales@lablynx.com to start planning for your new LabDrive today!