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What Labs Value Most in a LIMS, According to G2’s Spring 2026 Rankings

QBench does it again! QBench earned four #1 rankings for G2's Spring roundup.

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What Labs Value Most in a LIMS, According to G2’s Spring 2026 Rankings

QBench does it again! QBench earned four #1 rankings for G2's Spring roundup.

General
March 26, 2026

ISO 17025: A Comprehensive Guide for Labs

ISO/IEC 17025 is a key standard for labs to meet if they wish to show the accuracy and reliability of their results. Learn what ISO 17025 is, its requirements, and how a LIMS will help your lab meet it.

Regulations
March 4, 2026

The Best LIMS of 2026: The Laboratory Information Management Systems Industry Winners

In the market for a LIMS? Browse the industry winners and see which one is the best LIMS of 2026.

LIMS Tips
January 5, 2026

45 Lab Metrics You Need to Track [Download the Full List]

From business KPIs to compliance, we’re breaking down the top metrics that labs need to track. Get our FREE downloadable guide.

Reporting
November 24, 2025

QBench Earns Spot on G2’s 2025 Best Software Awards for Fastest Growing Software Companies

QBench, the modern cloud-based LIMS, announced it has been named to G2’s 2025 Best Software Awards, placing #64 on the Best Fastest Growing Software Companies list.

General
March 10, 2025

Best Lab Software for ISO 17025

Looking to meet ISO 17025 standards in your lab? Here’s a guide to which software platforms will be the biggest help.

Regulations
October 16, 2024

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Why LIMS Implementations Fail: The Factors That Can Derail Your Rollout

Discover the factors that most often derail a LIMS implementation, from vague requirements to skipped validation, and how to catch each one before it costs you.

LIMS Tips
July 16, 2026

What Labs Should Look For in Chain of Custody Software

Evaluating chain of custody tracking software for your lab? Learn what to look for and the difference between a LIMS and dedicated chain of custody software.

LIMS Tips
July 13, 2026

How to Choose the Best LIMS for Manufacturing Labs: A Buyer’s Guide

Choosing the wrong LIMS for your manufacturing lab can be an 18-month problem. Here is the evaluation framework, including criteria and questions to ask your vendor.

LIMS Tips
June 30, 2026

How to Choose the Best LIMS for Food and Beverage Labs

Not all LIMS handle FSMA compliance, allergen specs, and COA automation at commercial speed. Here is the evaluation framework for food and beverage labs.

LIMS Tips
June 30, 2026

The Best LIMS That Doesn’t Require an IT Team to Use

Not all LIMS software requires an IT team to implement. Here’s what to look for in a platform your lab can own, plus questions to ask before you commit.

LIMS Tips
June 16, 2026

CLIA Certification: A Guide to Requirements and Ongoing Compliance For Labs

Here’s a practical guide to CLIA certification for labs covering certificate types, test complexity, and ongoing QC requirements.

Regulations
June 16, 2026

7 Common Compliance Issues Labs Need to Watch Out For

The lab compliance issues that generate audit findings are rarely the ones you’re watching most closely. Here are the 7 most common, and what auditors check.

Regulations
June 2, 2026

How to Build Buy-In for a LIMS

Ready to start your LIMS search? You need approval first. This guide will show you how to get buy-in for your LIMS from across your lab.

LIMS Tips
May 21, 2026

What You Need to Know Before Buying a LIMS: A Practical Guide for Labs

Here’s a practical guide to evaluating LIMS software by lab type, covering implementation realities, vendor red flags, and the questions to ask before signing.

LIMS Tips
May 21, 2026

The Risks That Paper-Based Systems Pose to Labs

Are manual and paper-based systems really that big of a risk to labs? Learn how paper-based data management systems can lead to data integrity and compliance failures with this guide.

Data Management
May 13, 2026
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