Frequently asked questions about GenVault's GenConnect software
What is included in the software? [open/close]
- Sample management software to track and manage GenPlates
- Storage Explorer software to track and manage any type of sample stored in any kind of container
- Clinical data functionality: entry, access and retrieval
- Secure authentication
- Role-based access to software functions
- Audit trails
Does the software allow for annotation of the biosample and its container? [open/close]
The software allows an arbitrary number of fields to be defined for each biosample and the specific container it lives in. Data can then be entered and edited as needed.
Is your software 21 CFR Part 11 compliant and does it allow restrictions on who can access data?[open/close]
The software assists organizations in meeting compliance with 21 CFR Part 11 requirements through features such as secure authentication and authorization, role-based access to system functionality, and audit trails.
Is all software and hardware included in the purchase price of a Dynamic Archive system? [open/close]
All software is included in the purchase price of a Dynamic Archive system, as are computer systems to host the software. All hardware required for storing and retrieving plates is also included. Hardware for sample application, automated study plate assembly (SPA) and DNA elution are optional and are priced separately. Ongoing software support and upgrades are provided through annual maintenance contracts.
What type of security is built into the software? [open/close]
GenVault sample management software encrypts sensitive information using built-in secure algorithms. Secure authentication and role-based authorization ensure that only users with proper permissions have access to data. All transmissions over the Internet are sent using SSL Secured Sockets Layer (SSL). The SSL used by Genvault is a 128 bit protocol that transmits communications over the internet in an encrypted form. SSL sets up a secure end-to-end link over which http can operate, and is a commonly-used protocol for managing the security of message transmission on the Internet.