Technology Overview

BC|CLIN runs on an SQL database server and can be used with web browsers running on Windows®, Mac® and Unix® workstations. In addition to the data management software from Biocomputing Platforms Ltd, the system consists of the following components:

• An intranet or internet database and application server
• RED HAT® Enterprise Linux® operating system
• IBM® DB2® Universal DatabaseTM relational database software

The BC|CLIN server can be located at the customer institute or the solution can be hosted and used remotely as an internet service.

The connection to the server is encrypted using the SSL protocol. The system log files cover all data entries and modifications and system access. One server setup can typically support multiple studies or research groups each with their own separate databases.

Windows is a registered trademark of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and other countries.
Mac is a registered trademark of Apple Computer, Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries.
UNIX is a registered trademark of The Open Group in the United States and other countries.
RED HAT and RED HAT Enterprise Linux are trademarks or registered trademarks of Red Hat, Inc.
Linux is a registered trademark of Linus Torvalds.
IBM, DB2, DB2 Universal Database and IBM Business Partner are trademarks or registered trademarks of International Business Machines Corporation in the United States, other countries, or both.