For Immediate Release:
GRAMS/AI Version 7 Complies with FDA Ruling
Salem, NH - March 7, 2001: Thermo Galactic, a Thermo Electron business (NYSE:TMO) that specializes in spectroscopy software solutions, today released the latest version of its popular spectroscopy data processing software, GRAMS/AI™. The new release, Version 7.0, boasts features to help laboratories handle data in a way that facilitates compliance with 21 CFR Part 11.
GRAMS/AI version 7 provides system log-ins and passwords, electronic signatures, comprehensive audit logging and automatic detection of data tampering. Additionally, the software works with the security model provided by Windows NT and Windows 2000. Proper use of GRAMS/AI version 7 implements comprehensive audit logging, system security and data security, which are all vital to complying with 21 CFR Part 11.
The software has a complete library of data processing routines and the ability to automatically read and open data files from over 150 different analytical instruments. GRAMS/AI version 7 is compatible with Thermo LabSystems' new data archiving solution, eRecordManager™. eRecordManager securely archives data for retrieval in both the short and long term, providing tools necessary for 21 CFR 11 compliance at the enterprise level.
About Thermo Galactic
Thermo Galactic (formerly Galactic Industries Corporation), is a Thermo Electron
business that specializes in spectroscopy software solutions. Originally founded
in March 1986, we design, develop, and supply data acquisition and processing
software for the spectroscopy field. Thermo Galactic software is powerful and
economical, and runs on IBM compatible PC's. Scientists working in fields such
as UV, UV-VIS, IR, FT-IR, NIR, NMR, LC, GC, HPLC depend on Thermo Galactic products
to acquire, process, analyze, and manage their data.
About Thermo Electron Corporation
Thermo Electron is a global leader in providing technology-based instruments, components, and systems that offer total solutions for markets ranging from life sciences to telecommunications to food, drug, and beverage production. The company’s powerful technologies help researchers sift through data to make discoveries that will fight disease or prolong life. They allow manufacturers to fabricate critical components required to increase the speed and quality of communications. And they automatically monitor and control online production to ensure that quality standards are met safely and efficiently. Thermo Electron, based in Waltham, Massachusetts, reported $2.3 billion in revenues in 2000 and employs approximately 12,000 people worldwide. For more information on Thermo Electron, visit http://www.thermo.com.