Insightful to Incorporate Affymetrix APIs Within S+ArrayAnalyzer.Business Editors SEATTLE--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Nov. 20, 2003 Seamless Access To Affymetrix GeneChip(R) Data Enhances Statistical Microarray See micro array. microarray - A technique for performing many DNA experiments in parallel. Nothing to do with computers. Data Analysis Product For Drug Discovery And Development Insightful Corporation (Nasdaq:IFUL), a leading provider of software solutions for analysis of numeric and text data, today announced that it is incorporating use of the Affymetrix(R) Files Application Programmers' Interfaces (APIs) into S+ArrayAnalyzer(R), its software for statistical analysis of microarray data. S+ArrayAnalyzer combines cutting-edge statistical methods for microarray analysis with an intuitive graphical user interface graphical user interface (GUI) Computer display format that allows the user to select commands, call up files, start programs, and do other routine tasks by using a mouse to point to pictorial symbols (icons) or lists of menu choices on the screen as opposed to having to that guides biologists and researchers through the microarray data analysis process. The S+ArrayAnalyzer analysis pipeline includes data access and preparation, differential expression testing, false discovery rate control, and the analysis of resulting gene lists and annotation 1. (programming, compiler) annotation - Extra information associated with a particular point in a document or program. Annotations may be added either by a compiler or by the programmer. metadata. The incorporation of the Affymetrix Files APIs makes S+ArrayAnalyzer fully compatible with all Affymetrix microarray systems, including the new GeneChip(R) Operating Software (GCOS (General Comprehensive OS) An operating system from Bull that, originally used in its minis and mainframes, has migrated to its Intel-based servers. GCOS was originally developed by GE in the early 1970s as GECOS (GE Comprehensive OS), then changed to General ) output and the entire installed base of Affymetrix instruments and scanners. "Integrating the Affymetrix APIs provides seamless access to GeneChip microarray data making it easier to access and analyze microarray data with the rich statistical and data mining functionality in S+ArrayAnalyzer," said Jeff Coombs Coombs can refer to:
"We have been impressed by the energy and commitment Insightful has shown in making it easier for GeneChip microarray users to apply re-usable, statistically robust, analytical workflows to their data sets," said Scott Jokerst, Sr. Product Marketing Manager of Affymetrix. "The seamless integration An addition of a new application, routine or device that works smoothly with the existing system. It implies that the new feature or program can be installed and used without problems. Contrast with "transparent," which implies that there is no discernible change after installation. Insightful has developed with our files means that scientists using S+ArrayAnalyzer can work with their data as it is natively generated by the GeneChip system, without the typical need for manual data export steps, or the management of additional and redundant file types. This is a real benefit for life scientists wanting to quickly turn their focus on the data most important to them." AVAILABILITY Incorporation of the Affymetrix Files APIs in S+ArrayAnalyzer is currently available by the end of 2003. ABOUT AFFYMETRIX Affymetrix (Nasdaq:AFFX) is a pioneer in creating breakthrough tools that are driving the genomic revolution. By applying the principles of semiconductor technology to the life sciences, Affymetrix develops and commercializes systems that enable scientists to improve the quality of life. The Company's customers include pharmaceutical, biotechnology, agrichemical ag·ri·chem·i·cal n. Variant of agrochemical. , diagnostics, and consumer products companies, as well as academic, government, and other non-profit research institutes. Affymetrix offers an expanding portfolio of integrated products and services, including its integrated GeneChip brand platform to address the growing markets focused on understanding the relationship between genes and human health. Additional information on Affymetrix may be found at www.affymetrix.com ABOUT INSIGHTFUL Insightful Corporation (Nasdaq:IFUL) provides enterprises with scalable data analysis solutions that drive better decisions faster by revealing patterns, trends and relationships. The company is a leading supplier of software and services for statistical data analysis, data mining and knowledge access enabling clients to gain intelligence from numeric and text data. Insightful products include S-PLUS(R), Insightful Miner, StatServer(R), S-PLUS Analytic Server(R), and InFact(R). Insightful consulting services Noun 1. consulting service - service provided by a professional advisor (e.g., a lawyer or doctor or CPA etc.) service - work done by one person or group that benefits another; "budget separately for goods and services" provide specialized expertise and proven processes for the design, development and deployment of customized solutions. The company has been delivering industry-leading, high-ROI solutions for 16 years to thousands of companies in financial services The examples and perspective in this article or section may not represent a worldwide view of the subject. Please [ improve this article] or discuss the issue on the talk page. , pharmaceuticals, biotechnology, telecommunications, manufacturing, plus government and research institutions. Headquartered in Seattle, Insightful has offices in New York City New York City: see New York, city. New York City City (pop., 2000: 8,008,278), southeastern New York, at the mouth of the Hudson River. The largest city in the U.S. , North Carolina North Carolina, state in the SE United States. It is bordered by the Atlantic Ocean (E), South Carolina and Georgia (S), Tennessee (W), and Virginia (N). Facts and Figures Area, 52,586 sq mi (136,198 sq km). Pop. , France, Switzerland, and the United Kingdom with distributors around the world. 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