HOLLYWOOD, Fla., Oct. 1, 2009 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- STARLIMS Technologies Ltd. (Nasdaq:LIMS), a leading provider of laboratory information management systems, or LIMS, today announced that its web-based LIMS and Scientific Data Management System (SDMS) were selected by a government law enforcement agency in the Pacific Rim, in an agreement totaling $1.2 million for licenses and first-year maintenance.
One of the key aims of the project is to enable the nationwide examination of casework concerning personal identification-in particular managing the data generated from the forensic DNA analysis of various biological samples including bloodstains, other bodily fluid samples, tissues, etc. The STARLIMS forensic LIMS and SDMS will be deployed at the national research center, facilitating information management and single-search data mining for the entire range of forensic disciplines. The enterprise-level STARLIMS system will be augmented by the STARLIMS Forensic Appliance, which will be installed throughout the agency's regional police departments.
"We are delighted that this government law enforcement agency has chosen STARLIMS for its nationwide implementation," said Jeff Ferguson, COO of STARLIMS. "In addition to representing a significant step forward in our expansion in Asian markets, this decision also further validates that our forensic solutions match the needs of this highly regulated environment."
About STARLIMS
STARLIMS Technologies Ltd. (Nasdaq:LIMS) is a leading provider of laboratory information management systems (LIMS), with over 20 years of LIMS experience. The Company's flagship product, STARLIMS(r), improves the reliability of laboratory sampling processes, supports compliance with domestic and international regulations and industry standards, and provides comprehensive reporting, monitoring and analysis capabilities. STARLIMS software is used for quality assurance and control, testing and monitoring, and research and development in government, manufacturing and life sciences organizations. With operations in the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom, Israel and Hong Kong, the Company serves over 500 organizations in 40 countries. For more information, please see http://www.starlims.com.
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