MS search for the Nist05 mass spectral database

ChemSW has developed a unique new Enterprise Nist MS Search program to be used in conjunction with the popular Nist05 mass spectral (MS) database

Enterprise Nist MS Search is a true client/server version of the Nist MS Search program from the US Department of Commerce's National Institute of Standards and Technology (Nist).

Now, multiple users can access the Nist05 MS Database and other databases located on a network server, without a limitation on the number of workstations that can access the server.

New user-generated databases can be added to the server at anytime for access by clients without a need to reinstall the program.

Enterprise Nist MS Search controls the number of concurrent database accesses so that regardless of the number of workstations on the network, labs will always be compliant with Nist05 MS Database license requirements.

In addition, labs can share custom databases without fear of unauthorized access.

Client/server functionality adds a level of usability, accessibility, and security for proprietary data simply not possible with non-enterprise versions of the software.

The standard Nist MS Search program runs on a single computer that is only accessible by one user at a time.

If a lab wants to provide access to more than one user at a time, the lab must buy multiple copies, since a single-user license cannot allow all users to have the program simultaneously installed on their computers.

The tradeoff is reduced productivity.

With Enterprise Nist MS Search, this tradeoff is eliminated.

A single master copy of the database resides on the server while copies of the client program are available on all individual computers, but only the licensed number of users have concurrent access.

Thus, a true client/server approach such as Enterprise Nist MS Search allows access by all users without having to go to the expense of adding copies of the database programs for everyone who uses them.

No other vendor offers a true client/server solution for the Nist MS Search program and the Nist/EPA/NIH Mass Spectral Database.

"The great advantage that this new Enterprise Nist MS Search solution offers is the ability to allow multiple users in the lab access to the important reference data simultaneously," explains Brian Stafford, president of ChemSW.

"You just couldn't do that before unless you purchased multiple licenses".

"Enterprise Nist MS Search delivers instant productivity gains for your lab personnel as a result of being able to access the databases when you want, regardless of the number of other users".

"In addition, this Enterprise solution controls access by the number of concurrent licenses you buy for the system".

"Thus, if you have five people who need to use the database but at different times, you don't have to buy five licenses," explains Stafford.

"You buy only the number of licenses needed for concurrent usage".

"As a result, your company is compliant with Nist licensing requirements".

"Best of all, you can easily upgrade to more licenses over the phone".

"It's quick and easy".

"NIST is happy, your users are happy, and your organization's productivity is greatly improved." Enterprise Nist MS Search allows users to search the Nist05 MS Database, custom databases, and the new boutique databases available from publishers like John Wiley and Sons by spectral comparison from data files, common name, elemental composition, structural formula, molecular mass, CAS registry number, peak type, or structure.

There are a number of utilities included in Enterprise Nist MS Search such as substructure identification, an isotope calculator, and a utility that predicts fragmentation of molecular ions and protonated molecules.

All of these are important utilities for lab personnel using mass spectral data for applications in such fields as drug discovery, environmental, forensic or industry.

An added benefit is the complete integration of Enterprise Nist MS Search with ChemSW's full-featured ChemSiteRPro.

ChemSiteRPro is an interactive 3D molecular graphics environment that empowers the chemist to build, study, and present molecules in a visual environment.

ChemSiteRPro images can be exported to Enterprise Nist MS Search to enable chemists to leverage powerful analysis features typically only found on workstation level modelling programs.

This means that chemists can work faster and more interactively with the programs they access and use in their day-to-day activities.

ChemSW has a long history in enterprise client/server database software and as a distributor of the Nist/EPA/NIH Mass Spectral Database.

ChemSW product support has an equally long history of high quality responsiveness.

From now, until the end of 2006, ChemSW is offering Enterprise Nist MS Search at a worthwhile 25% discount.

Pricing for Enterprise NIST MS Search varies depending upon number of users and concurrent user requirements.

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