Benefits for researchers

  • The use of statistical genetics programs is easy and efficient due to the consistent and user-friendly web browser interface and automated input file generation.
  • Time is saved as research decisions based on compute-intense calculations can be made faster.
  • More efficient data analysis leads to quicker publishing.
  • More time is left for complex problems and interpreting results.

Benefits for data management

  • The system implementation is fast, easy and cost-effective.
  • BC|GENE and BC|SNP Suites provides a readily upgradeable system that easily scales up to meet increased future calculation needs.
  • Low-cost system support and maintenance in addition to a reduction in IT training and staffing costs.
  • The organized compilation of data and the consistent web browser interface eliminate human error and improve the quality of data.
  • Data history can be traced with a log file of all data entries and modifications.
  • The value of research data is increased as existing data can be easily utilized for new studies.

Benefits for bioinformatics professionals

  • The better quality of data and automated input file generation save time and eliminate unnecessary work.
  • The programming work can be directed to the most scientifically relevant tasks.
  • The Application Programming Interface of the system allows customers to add custom software components as well as their own extensions to the system.

Benefits for collaboration

  • Databases are always up-to-date and accessible to the whole team.
  • Option for secure remote access allows work from home as well as access from multiple research centres.
  • Individual access rights and profiles to different users improve data security and offer a degree of flexibility to the organization of the project.