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Detailing LigoLab’s Laboratory Information System Cloud Readiness Plan
October 9, 2025
Editor’s Note: This blog post was originally published on August 21, 2024.
In a recent announcement, LigoLab’s product development team updated platform users on the behind-the-scenes work underway to ensure cloud readiness and optimal LIS laboratory information system performance.
In this blog post, we’ll detail why LigoLab remains committed to cloud readiness for its all-in-one LIS system and lab revenue cycle management (in-house laboratory billing) informatics platform, and why your clinical lab or pathology group should consider deploying LIS software in a cloud computing environment.
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What is Cloud Readiness, and Why is Ligolab Preparing its Laboratory Information System Software for This Migration?
Let’s start with a basic explanation of what cloud readiness is.
Cloud readiness for laboratory information systems (such as the LigoLab Informatics Platform) refers to the steps required to prepare and adapt the laboratory information system software for deployment in a cloud computing environment.
At a high level, this involves evaluating (and possibly modifying) the LIS software to ensure it can efficiently utilize cloud resources, maintain performance and security standards, and fully leverage the benefits of cloud technology.
On a more detailed level, LigoLab users can be confident that the development team has been proactively preparing the platform for full cloud readiness. This ongoing work includes extensive codebase refactoring, reinforced security frameworks to ensure data integrity, and scalable architecture enhancements designed to flex with the diverse needs of modern laboratories.
For instance, LigoLab takes full advantage of Microsoft Azure’s robust security framework, which includes encryption both at rest and in transit, real-time threat monitoring, and strict adherence to industry regulations such as HIPAA and HITECH. Together, these measures safeguard laboratory data from unauthorized access and cyber threats, giving users confidence and peace of mind.
With every newly released version of LigoLab’s advanced laboratory information system application, more and more features and functionality are migrating from the workstation to the server.
Just as important, this migration is happening without disruption to vital laboratory information system functions, allowing customers to fully use the power of the advanced LIS lab software to manage and grow their businesses.
What’s already evident, and highly appreciated, is the significant boost in performance across all operational screens, even when accessed remotely over limited bandwidth. Tasks such as ordering, grossing, histology processing, and result entry now run just as quickly off-site as they do within the laboratory itself.
Additionally, users will gain from automated data synchronization and improved remote access, enabling laboratories to handle larger data volumes more efficiently while reducing manual effort and minimizing errors.
By proactively addressing key elements of cloud computing today, LigoLab is ensuring that when the time comes to transition away from on-premise servers, the move will be seamless, secure, and free from the typical challenges associated with such migrations.
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LigoLab’s Strategic Approach: Enhancing a Proven Lab Information System Platform
LigoLab has taken a strategic approach by enhancing its existing laboratory information system platform, rather than creating a separate, standalone cloud-based product.
Since 2006, LigoLab has continuously invested in enhancing its core laboratory information system, focusing on refactoring, improving performance, and modernizing the architecture. This approach ensures that the LIS software remains reliable and scalable, providing users with the powerful and versatile pathology lab management system they require.
By continuously refining the main platform, LigoLab enables users to seamlessly transition between dedicated workstation versions and browser-based operations, without sacrificing features or capabilities. This flexibility ensures laboratories can choose the most suitable access method for their needs while benefiting from the laboratory information system's comprehensive functionality. LigoLab’s commitment to this long-term strategy guarantees that its lab partners can operate efficiently and effectively, regardless of their preferred technology setup.
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The Six Biggest Benefits of Having a Cloud-Hosted Laboratory Information System
Now let’s take a closer look at the six top benefits realized by those medical labs that deploy laboratory information system software with a cloud-based server.
Flexible Scaling
With cloud servers, medical laboratories can easily scale resources up or down in real-time to match current demand. This offers far greater flexibility than traditional on-premise servers, which require costly hardware purchases to scale up and often result in wasted capacity when demand decreases.
Recovery and Continuity
Cloud providers generally deliver far superior disaster recovery capabilities compared to on-premise servers. Data is automatically backed up and geo-replicated across multiple secure locations, ensuring its integrity and availability even in the event of a major outage or disaster.
Lower Overall Cost
Cloud servers typically follow a pay-as-you-go model, allowing labs to pay only for the resources they actually use. In contrast, on-premise servers require a large upfront investment and ongoing maintenance expenses. When you also factor in additional on-premise costs, such as power, cooling, and physical space, the financial advantages of the cloud model become even more apparent.
Accessibility
Cloud servers provide secure, always-on access from anywhere with an internet connection, enabling seamless remote work and global collaboration across teams and locations.
Security
Although server security remains a universal concern regardless of where data is hosted, it’s important to recognize that reputable cloud providers typically invest far more in advanced protection measures than most individual organizations can. These include robust physical safeguards, comprehensive cybersecurity defenses, and strict adherence to regulatory compliance standards.
Innovation
Cloud providers can continuously incorporate the latest technologies, such as artificial intelligence, machine learning, and advanced analytics, directly into their services. This gives users immediate access to powerful innovations without the need to invest in costly, specialized hardware or software.
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LigoLab’s Laboratory Information System Software Architecture Offers Server Flexibility
We should point out that while it’s true that cloud-based servers offer many benefits, they also might not be suitable for every clinical lab and pathology practice.
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For some organizations handling highly sensitive data or operating under strict regulatory requirements, on-premise servers may still provide the desired level of control and security. Others with established IT infrastructure, dedicated server facilities, and a preference for keeping data in-house may also find it more practical to maintain their current setup, for now.
For newer or start-up operations with smaller testing volumes and no plans to hire an extensive IT team, a cloud server solution may represent the best fit.
No matter which deployment path an organization chooses, LigoLab’s flexible architecture supports both cloud-based and on-premise server environments.
To learn more about LigoLab’s approach to LIS system deployment and cloud readiness, connect with one of our knowledgeable product specialists; they’ll be happy to answer your questions and guide you through the available options.
