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Streamlining Clinical Trial Data: Overcoming Performance Testing Challenges

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Veritas Automata Mauricio Arroyave

Mauricio Arroyave

Client Overview and Challenge
A key player’s goal, in the clinical trial data industry, was to consolidate all clinical trial data on a unified platform.
The client faced the challenge of modifying their application, which was implemented using .NET libraries, to accommodate performance testing. These libraries had become deprecated and needed to be replaced. The client required a solution that was both easy to implement and maintain, and was flexible enough to adapt to future challenges.
Technologies Used:
  • Azure DevOps
  • Postman
  • JMeter
Solution:

Veritas Automata presented three different options to the client for addressing their performance testing needs, which included Gatling, K6, and JMeter. After a thorough evaluation, JMeter was chosen. Yuxi Global then created 11 scenarios, designed to test the application’s performance under different capacity conditions. JMeter’s multiple post-processors and plugins were utilized to generate results in various formats, such as charts, plain text, or CSV files for more comprehensive reporting.
Client Satisfaction and Testimonial
“Generally, I am wary of putting my trust fully in an outsource partner, especially for a complete function like testing. As a software vendor, it’s critical to ensure that your product is effectively tested before rolling it out to your clients; missed bugs or issues can drastically impact the trust your customers have in you and your overall reputation. Working with Veritas Automata has alleviated those fears. From the first day we engaged both the team and the management, they have been both professional and diligent in managing our software testing as if it is their own product.

Computer Aided Design (CAD) Software Solutions for a Top Engineering Solution Provider

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Veritas Automata Gerardo Calvo

Gerardo Calvo

Client Overview and Challenge
A prominent South Korean company specializing in civil and structural engineering and finite element analysis has earned its place as one of the world’s top engineering solution providers. Headquartered in South Korea and with a branch in the United States, the company develops and distributes engineering software and aims to empower professionals in the industry with cutting-edge tools and services.
The engineering solution provider faced a pressing challenge in its quest to maintain its market share and relevance in the civil and structural engineering domain, especially in the United States and South America. The company provided only offline licenses for its Computer Aided Design (CAD) software, which restricted the ability of teams to collaborate effectively. While competitors offered cloud-based solutions and collaborative environments, the engineering solution provider lagged behind, unable to efficiently store files or offer immediate access to design data on various devices, particularly for CAD drawings.
Technologies Used
  • Front end: Angular
  • Back end: .NET
  • Cloud: Microsoft Azure
  • SQL Database
Solution
The primary goal of the project was to develop a web application that would enable teams using the engineering solution provider’s CAD software to collaborate, discuss, edit, and enhance designs. Key components included file visualization, secure file storage, user management, action tracking, and collaboration features. The project was executed in multiple phases, beginning with a prototype and the Minimum Viable Product (MVP), followed by incremental development.
The project was deemed successful in terms of technology developed, and Veritas Automata successfully validated the engineering solution provider’s need for collaborative platforms, prompting them to bring the application in-house to expand its suite of solutions. Veritas Automata successfully narrowed the gap with competitors who had already integrated web applications into their offerings.

Navigating Technological Evolution: Healthcare IT and Clinical Research Platform Enhancement

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Veritas Automata Brian Tafur

Brian Tafur

Veritas Automata Duvan Hurtado

Duvan Hurtado

Client Overview

A provider of biopharmaceutical development, consulting and commercial outsourcing services, focused primarily on Phase I-IV clinical trials and associated laboratory and analytical services, including strategy and management consulting services

Client Challenge:

The healthcare IT company’s comprehensive and accurate benchmarking tool allows sponsors and contract research organizations to confidently forecast and budget investigator grant costs electronically. It uniquely combines all industry data sources, delivering Fair Market Value itemized costs that facilitate global forecasting and budgeting across various study phases and therapeutic areas. The client’s application was initially built in JavaScript HTML and .NET, and they were eager to enhance the application’s loading speed and overall efficiency. This project had several objectives:

  • Upgrade the app for improved performance
  • Provide necessary technical support
  • Migrate to a more robust and reliable technology
  • Initiate the upgrade by transitioning to AngularJS in 2016 (and subsequently led the client to embrace Angular entirely)

Solution:

The collaboration journey is far from over. The plan for the future includes continuing the migration until 100% of the front end is on Angular. Veritas Automata remains committed to optimizing application performance, demonstrating an enduring dedication to the client’s success.

Technologies Used
  • Angular
  • AngularJS
  • MVC Library (CVV) & JQuery
  • Ag-Grid Library
  • WalkMe
  • S3 Bucket
  • C#
  • SQL Server
  • IIS Servers
  • Azure
  • VMS
  • GitLab
  • DrugDev
Client testimonials:
“Our products are technically undergoing constant enhancements, constant technical improvements in order to serve our clients so it’s critical for us to have a group like Veritas Automata partner with us to service our needs.“

“With a trusted partnership spanning nearly 13 years, the strong relationship, built on expertise and reliability, continues to be the fundament of this collaboration.“

Integrating strategic technologies and methodologies revolutionize Life Sciences operations

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Veritas Automata Daniel Misas

Daniel Misas

Veritas Automata Pablo Diaz

Pablo Diaz

Client Challenge
The life science laboratories faced fierce competition in a rapidly evolving market, compounded by the struggle to hire technical talent quickly. They required a technology force multiplier to accelerate their development pace, surmount technical obstacles, and remain competitive.
Slow hiring of developers hindered their capacity to handle business demands. The life science labs company’s manual process based in Excel files led to error-prone scenarios, impeded competitiveness, and prevented scaling, leading to increased prices for sample tests. The laboratories needed to automate various aspects of their operations to improve accuracy, efficiency, and competitiveness in the market.
Technologies Used
Yuxi Global leveraged a range of advanced technologies to automate the laboratories’ processes. These technologies include:

Azure DevOps: Used for requirement tracking, CI/CD pipelines setup, version control, and automated unit testing.

React JS: Employed to develop Single Page Applications (SPAs) for each Life Science’s Lab project.

Microsoft SQL Server: Utilized as the project database.

Internet Information Services: Web servers used to expose the software users are consuming via their browsers.

C# and ASP.Net Core: Employed for backend logic and development.

Azure Service Bus: Facilitated communication between microservices.

Azure Application Insights: For monitoring and logging web app errors and warnings.

K6.io: Utilized for load testing to simulate real-world usage scenarios.

Domain Driven Design: Applied to encapsulate domain logic and improve software design.

Veritas Automata solution
The Life Science laboratories achieved significant improvements by automating several of their systems. Automation led to: reduced sample test/analysis prices, enhancing competitiveness in the market; streamlined operations, reduced errors, and increased efficiency; and enabled the life science labs to scale its operations seamlessly, accommodating a growing customer base to improve profitability without sacrificing accuracy.
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Demystifying AI vs. ML: Unveiling the Foundations of Modern Technology

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Two buzzwords continually dominate the discourse: Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine Learning (ML). They are the engines propelling us into the future, reshaping industries, and unlocking previously unimaginable possibilities.

Let’s dissect the foundations of AI and ML, diving deep into Bayesian statistics, Generative Adversarial Networks (GANs), Transformers, and Neural Networks to provide you with a crystal-clear understanding of these revolutionary concepts.

The Pillars of AI and ML

Before we get into the intricacies of Bayesian statistics, GANs, Transformers, and Neural Networks, let’s establish a fundamental distinction between AI and ML, shall we?

AI is the broader concept encompassing machines or systems that can perform tasks that typically require human intelligence, such as problem-solving, understanding natural language, and recognizing patterns. Interested in the Pros and Cons? After reading this blog, check out Navigating the Pros and Cons of Artificial Intelligence: Veritas Automata’s Solutions.

ML, on the other hand, is a subset of AI. It involves training machines to learn from data and make predictions or decisions based on that learning.

Now, let’s assertively explore the foundations that underpin these transformative technologies:

Bayesian statistics is the bedrock upon which AI and ML make decisions in an uncertain world. It utilizes probability to model uncertainty and update beliefs as new information becomes available.

In AI and ML, Bayesian models are instrumental in tasks like natural language processing, recommendation systems, and anomaly detection. They enable machines to make informed decisions even when confronted with incomplete or noisy data.

Generative Adversarial Networks, or GANs, are the artists of the AI world. They consist of two neural networks – a generator and a discriminator – locked in a fierce competition.

GANs are responsible for creating realistic images, videos, and even audio samples. They have revolutionized content generation, making AI a creative powerhouse capable of generating art, music, and more.

Transformers are the driving force behind Natural Language Processing (NLP) breakthroughs. These models utilize self-attention mechanisms to process input data in parallel, making them exceptionally efficient for processing sequential data like text.

They underpin AI applications such as chatbots, language translation, and sentiment analysis. Transformers are reshaping the way we interact with machines, making human-like language understanding a reality.

Neural Networks are the brains of the AI and ML world. Modeled after the human brain, they consist of layers of interconnected nodes (neurons) that process information.

Deep Learning, a subset of ML, relies heavily on Neural Networks to perform complex tasks such as image recognition, speech recognition, and autonomous driving. Neural Networks have enabled machines to mimic human cognition, pushing the boundaries of what AI can achieve.

The Future Beckons

As we dissect the foundations of AI and ML, it becomes clear that these technologies are not just buzzwords; they are the driving force behind our digital future. Bayesian statistics, GANs, Transformers, and Neural Networks are the building blocks upon which AI systems are constructed, enabling them to understand, create, and adapt.

The journey is far from over.

The future promises even more remarkable advancements as we continue to harness the power of these foundational concepts. AI and ML are not just tools; they are the architects of a bold new era of innovation, where the impossible becomes achievable, and the extraordinary becomes the norm. So, buckle up, because the future awaits, and it’s assertively AI and ML-driven.

Invest in Trust and Innovation

When you partner with Veritas Automata, you invest in trust, innovation, and a future where automation transcends boundaries. We don’t just follow industry trends; we set them. Our mission is to push the boundaries of what’s possible, creating solutions that empower you to navigate the complexities of the digital age with confidence and assertiveness.

In the world of AI and ML-driven automation, Veritas Automata is your trusted ally, ensuring you remain at the forefront of innovation and efficiency. We don’t just adapt to the future; we shape it.
Choose Veritas Automata and step confidently into a world where complex automation challenges are met with clarity, precision, and unwavering trust in technology.