Various options for cloud computing are available, but not all are appropriate for analytical laboratories operating under GXP regulations. Is cloud computing right for your laboratory? If so, which options should you choose? There is a lot of talk about cloud computing and its benefits. Surprisingly, there is little discussion about the downside of this technology. And, what exactly is cloud computing? How is it delivered? Are there any benefits for an analytical laboratory? What is the impact of any ISO requirements or GXP (that is, good laboratory practice [GLP], good clinical practice [GCP], or good manufacturing practice [GMP]) regulations for a laboratory that is using or considering using the cloud? In this installment, I discuss the various options for cloud computing, avoiding the marketing hype and focusing on the potential advantages and disadvantages for your laboratory. This column is not intended to be a definitive discussion of the cloud, but rather an introduction to the topic and what some of the implications could be for analytical data. This topic also allows me to write some dubious subheadings.
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