synopsis: Medidata Solutions, a global provider of electronic data capture, management and reporting solutions, announced the completion of its acquisition of Fast Track Systems, Inc., a provider of clinical trial planning software, proprietary contracting data and professional services.

synopsis: Instem plc announced the acquisition of the entire issued share capital of Logos Holdings Limited along with its subsidiaries Logos EDC Solutions Limited and Logos Technologies Inc. The acquisition represents a strategic move by Instem into the early phase clinical market.

synopsis: BioClinica®, Inc., a leading global provider of clinical trial management solutions and JLL Partners, Inc. announced that BC Acquisition Corp., which is a wholly-owned subsidiary of BioCore Holdings, Inc., each of which is an affiliate of JLL, has commenced a tender offer for all outstanding shares of BioClinica.

synopsis: BioClinica™, Inc., a global provider of clinical trial management services, announced its acquisition of substantially all of the assets of TranSenda International, LLC (“TranSenda”). TranSenda is a provider of clinical trial management software (CTMS) solutions and is a Microsoft Gold Certified Partner.

synopsis: OmniComm Systems, Inc., a leader in integrated electronic data capture (EDC) solutions for clinical trials announced that the company has acquired the EDC assets of UK based, clinical software provider, Logos Technologies, Ltd.

synopsis: Phase Forward a leading provider of data management solutions for clinical trials and drug safety, has acquired privately held Green Mountain Logic in an all-cash transaction valued at $5.25 million. The company, based in Montpelier, Vt., is an innovative vendor of process automation software for managing Phase I clinical trials.

synopsis: Bio-Imaging Technologies, Inc. announced the acquisition of Theralys SA. Theralys’ proprietary image processing software enables the introduction of quantitative imaging markers in the design of clinical trials for Neurovascular and CNS disorders.

synopsis: DATATRAK International, Inc., a technology company focused on global eClinical solutions for the clinical trials industry, reported it has entered into an Agreement to acquire the outstanding stock of ClickFind, Inc., a privately-held company focused on the provision of integrated technology solutions for clinical trials.

synopsis: PRA International has acquired Kinship Technologies, a Chennai, India-based software developer and services company. Kinship's flagship product, EXACT, is a revolutionary system that allows users to quickly construct reusable programs for data extraction, data transformation, statistical reporting and electronic publishing.

synopsis: Oracle announced that it has acquired the intellectual property assets of Conformia Software. Conformia's Product and Process Lifecycle Management (PPLM) software has unique capabilities which Oracle plans to integrate into their Agile PLM solution to offer an end-to-end solution for managing drug development, packaging and commercialization.

synopsis: Computer Sciences Corporation announced it has closed the acquisition of Image Solutions, Inc. (ISI), a privately-held, global leader in regulatory submission management solutions and related implementation and outsourcing services for the Life Sciences sector.

synopsis: ISI, a leading provider of software and services for the life sciences industry, announced that it has acquired Apyx, Inc. The merger adds muscle to ISI’s already-growing professional services business, and enhances the company’s broad range of offerings in submissions management and outsourcing.

synopsis: Accelrys, Inc. announced the completion of its merger with Symyx Technologies, Inc. The combined company will have more than 1,350 customers, including 29 of the top 30 biopharmaceutical companies.

synopsis: United BioSource Corporation acquired Envision Pharma, a leading scientific communications and technology company. With a focus on the pharmaceutical and biotechnology industry, Envision integrates scientific communication services and targeted software applications.

synopsis: Global Med Technologies, Inc., an international e-Health, medical information technology company, completed acquisition of Inlog, SA, and its German and related subsidiary, a private European medical software firm, for a maximum of $11.5 million in a combination of cash, stock and earnout.

synopsis: Agilent Technologies Inc. has acquired the Klee Group’s Kalabie Electronic Laboratory Notebook. The focus for this product, which is Agilent’s first electronic notebook, will be on the pharmaceutical market and some chemical applications. Financial details of the acquisition were not disclosed.

synopsis: Phase Forward, a leading provider of data management solutions for clinical trials and drug safety, announced that it has acquired privately held Waban Software, a leading provider of platform solutions for the automation and compliance of clinical data analysis and reporting, for $14 million in cash.

synopsis: First Consulting Group, Inc., announced the acquisition of Zorch, Inc., a Salt Lake City, Utah based company that has built a proprietary enterprise software solution to provide regulated content management and collaboration for the life sciences industry.

synopsis: Accelrys, Inc. (Nasdaq:ACCL) today announced the completion of its merger with SciTegic, Inc., a leading provider of workflow software solutions for the research science market. SciTegic is now a wholly-owned subsidiary of Accelrys.

synopsis: Aptuit, Inc. announced today that it has completed its acquisition of InfoPro Solutions and is launching Aptuit Informatics. The new business line will combine existing Aptuit resources with InfoPro Solutions' 120 employees and industry leading clinical informatics platforms and expertise.

synopsis: Medidata Solutions, a global provider of electronic data capture, management and reporting solutions, announced the completion of its acquisition of Fast Track Systems, Inc., a provider of clinical trial planning software, proprietary contracting data and professional services.

synopsis: Medidata Solutions, a leading global provider of SaaS-based clinical development solutions, has acquired Clinical Force, a pioneer in providing SaaS-based clinical trial management systems (CTMS), for undisclosed proceeds.

synopsis: Medidata Solutions, a global provider of electronic data capture, management and reporting solutions, announced the completion of its acquisition of Fast Track Systems, Inc., a provider of clinical trial planning software, proprietary contracting data and professional services.

synopsis: Medidata Solutions, a global provider of electronic data capture, management and reporting solutions, announced the completion of its acquisition of Fast Track Systems, Inc., a provider of clinical trial planning software, proprietary contracting data and professional services.

synopsis: IMS Health has acquired DecisionView, a software solutions company that helps life sciences organizations plan and track patient enrollment for clinical trials around the world. DecisionView offers its clients an innovative suite of decision support tools to improve the speed, efficiency and performance of clinical trial planning and management.

synopsis: Oracle announced that it has entered into an agreement to acquire ClearTrial, a leading provider of cloud-based Clinical Trial Operations (CTO) applications that make the planning, sourcing, and tracking of clinical projects and financial performance faster and more accurate.

synopsis: Medidata Solutions, a leading global provider of SaaS-based clinical development solutions, has acquired Clinical Force, a pioneer in providing SaaS-based clinical trial management systems (CTMS), for undisclosed proceeds.

synopsis: Oracle announced that it has agreed to acquire Phase Forward, a leading provider of applications for life sciences companies and healthcare providers, through a cash merger for $17.00 per share, or approximately $685 million.

synopsis: Advanced Clinical Research Services, LLC and Data Capture International, Inc. announced their recent merger to offer eCRO services - enhanced biometrics services using technology enabled tools and platforms - to pharmaceutical and biotechnology companies that are performing clinical trials to meet regulatory submission requirements.

synopsis: PeerView today announced that it has completed the acquisition of the Veritas Clinical Trials Register™ platform from Veritas Medicine, a privately held company headquartered in Cambridge, Mass.

synopsis: DataLabs announced that it has acquired Broadpeak LLC, an eClinical Collaboration software company that provides applications to the biopharmaceutical and Contract Research Organizations (CRO) industries to improve the workflow and communication processes in managing clinical trials.

synopsis: Bio-Imaging Technologies, Inc. it has acquired privately held Phoenix Data Systems, Inc., a leading global clinical data services provider of electronic data capture services and a comprehensive array of broadly interoperable eClinical data solutions to the pharmaceutical and biotechnology industries.

synopsis: Phase Forward, a leading provider of data management solutions for clinical trials and drug safety, announced that it has acquired privately held Clarix LLC, an innovative provider of fully Web-integrated interactive response technology (IRT), for $40 million in cash.

synopsis: Phase Forward, a leading provider of data management solutions for clinical trials and drug safety, announced that it has acquired privately held Maaguzi LLC, an innovative provider of Web-based, electronic patient reported outcomes (ePRO) and late phase solutions.

synopsis: Accelrys, Inc. announced that it has purchased the Web-based Hit Explorer Operating System (HEOS) from SCYNEXIS, Inc. HEOS enables more efficient and streamlined drug discovery collaborations, particularly for organizations leveraging academic departments, research institutes and contract research organizations in externalized R&D projects.

synopsis: ICON plc, a global provider of outsourced development services to the pharmaceutical, biotechnology and medical device industries, announced the acquisition of Firecrest Clinical, a market-leading provider of technology solutions that boost investigator site performance and study management.

synopsis: MeadWestvaco Corporation announced that it is expanding its leading position in adherence packaging with the acquisition of AARDEX Group SA. AARDEX is the leader and pioneer in the design and use of electronic medication event monitoring systems and applications designed to measure, analyze, and manage patient adherence in clinical drug trials.

synopsis: Healthy Advice Networks, the leading provider of award-winning patient and physician engagement programs at the point of care, announced the acquisition of PatientPoint™, a provider of care coordination, patient engagement, and revenue cycle management solutions.

synopsis: ERT, a global technology-driven provider of health outcomes services to biopharmaceutical sponsors and contract research organizations (CROs), announced the acquisition of invivodata, Inc, a leading provider of electronic Patient Reported Outcomes (ePRO) solutions and Consulting services, based in Pittsburgh, PA.

synopsis: Secured Financial Network Inc. announced the signing of a binding letter of intent to acquire 100% of HEB LLC, with assets of $16,744,475 and liabilities of $4,095,471, for cash and stock.

synopsis: Mediware Information Systems, Inc., a provider clinical systems for blood and medication management, has completed the acquisition of substantially all of the assets of Integrated Marketing Solutions. IMS provides software products and services that enable blood donation centers to improve donor relationship management with web based tools.

synopsis: Entelos, Inc., the leader in biosimulation technologies for pharmaceutical research and development, announced today the acquisition of Discovery Innovations, a specialized provider of data integration products and services to the life sciences.

synopsis: Instem plc announced the acquisition of the entire issued share capital of Logos Holdings Limited along with its subsidiaries Logos EDC Solutions Limited and Logos Technologies Inc. The acquisition represents a strategic move by Instem into the early phase clinical market.