Spotfire Earns the Affymetrix Premier Application Rating in Gene Expression Analysis.Business Editors/High-Tech Writers SOMERVILLE, Mass.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--March 29, 2004 DecisionSite for Functional Genomics Noun 1. functional genomics - the branch of genomics that determines the biological function of the genes and their products genomics - the branch of genetics that studies organisms in terms of their genomes (their full DNA sequences) surpasses extensive evaluation for ease of use, functionality and integration Spotfire Inc., a leading provider of Guided Analytic(TM) applications and services, today announced its DecisionSite(TM) for Functional Genomics software has earned Affymetrix(R), Inc.'s (Nasdaq: AFFX) highest rating for enhancing and extending the Affymetrix GeneChip(R) platform. DecisionSite for Functional Genomics is one of only three commercial software applications to be designated an Affymetrix Premier Application, an exclusive ranking given to applications that have undergone extensive testing for ease of use, performance, functionality and integration with Affymetrix GeneChip microarray See micro array. microarray - A technique for performing many DNA experiments in parallel. Nothing to do with computers. data. "We award the merit-based Premier Application rating to selected GeneChip-compatible applications that have proven themselves to be of exceptional value to the life sciences research community," said Scott Jokerst, senior product marketing manager at Affymetrix. "DecisionSite's ability to be applied across the research process - in genomics, screening, chemistry, and toxicology toxicology, study of poisons, or toxins, from the standpoint of detection, isolation, identification, and determination of their effects on the human body. Toxicology may be considered the branch of pharmacology devoted to the study of the poisonous effects of drugs. - and analyze Affymetrix data together with annotations, images, and chemical structures is unique in the marketplace." Spotfire DecisionSite for Functional Genomics is a Guided Analytic application that enables pharmaceutical, biotechnology and academic research groups to quickly find and categorize cat·e·go·rize tr.v. cat·e·go·rized, cat·e·go·riz·ing, cat·e·go·riz·es To put into a category or categories; classify. cat important genes and gene expression patterns. Its interactive, integrative analysis environment incorporates high-impact visualization capabilities that let users examine the expression 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. dimensions of their data and perform a wide array of numerical analyses. Spotfire and Affymetrix deploy two of the most widely adopted commercial software platforms used in gene expression today, according to according to prep. 1. As stated or indicated by; on the authority of: according to historians. 2. In keeping with: according to instructions. 3. a 2003 ABRD ABRD Agile Business Rules Development ABRD Automatic Baud Rate Detection (Cisco) ABRD Advanced Base Receiving Depot Microarray Research Group Study. To earn the Premier Application rating, Spotfire tightly integrated DecisionSite for Functional Genomics with the Affymetrix Analysis Data Model (AADM AADM Active Air Defense Measures ), a relational database relational database Database in which all data are represented in tabular form. The description of a particular entity is provided by the set of its attribute values, stored as one row or record of the table, called a tuple. used for analyzing GeneChip expression results. This technological marriage gives Affymetrix users all the tools needed for cross-team collaboration and visual, interactive presentation of large amounts of complex gene function information. As a result, fast and confident decision-making can quickly spread throughout the organization. "We've had strong product support for Affymetrix since we first introduced DecisionSite for Functional Genomics over three years ago," said David Butler, vice president of product strategy at Spotfire. "We are excited to extend our partnership with this new premier rating and to continue providing our joint life sciences customers a best in class solution." About Affymetrix Affymetrix 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 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 platform, to address growing markets focused on understanding the relationship between genes and human health. Additional information on Affymetrix can be found at www.affymetrix.com. About Spotfire Spotfire(R) Inc. provides Guided Analytic(TM) applications and services that empower extended enterprises and their end-users to make faster, more effective decisions. More than 700 Global 2000 customers from pharmaceutical, high tech manufacturing oil and gas, consumer packaged goods Noun 1. packaged goods - groceries that are packaged for sale foodstuff, grocery - (usually plural) consumer goods sold by a grocer plural, plural form - the form of a word that is used to denote more than one , and academic markets and over 25,000 users gain insights with Spotfire products worldwide. The company maintains U.S. headquarters in Somerville, Mass., and European headquarters in Goteborg, Sweden. Additional information can be found at www.spotfire.com. |
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