Boston IT Services (BITS) has worked with Biotech and Life Science companies in Boston and Cambridge for over 15 years – we have helped many biotech clients launch from their initial startup phases, developing a lab and IT infrastructure, all the way to companies going public or being bought by a larger entity. BITS was instrumental in developing all the lab IT infrastructure and data storage for many Biotechs including Array Biopharma, Pfizer and Ziopharm. We've managed the entire tech stack in many of the new Biotech startups around Boston – from cyber security networks and wifi to cloud / AWS or Azure infrastructure and employee onboarding / offboarding including device provisioning and support of applications and laptops.
Ziopharm
One of our most notable collaborations in the Biotech and Life Sciences field has been with Ziopharm, a leading bioengineering company based in Cambridge. When Ziopharm approached us, they were in their nascent stages, grappling with IT complexities and cybersecurity threats. Our role was to streamline their IT infrastructure, ensuring smooth technological functionality that matched their innovative pace of work.
We began by overhauling their existing IT framework, integrating cutting-edge cybersecurity measures, and establishing a robust cloud infrastructure using AWS and other data storage technologies in the lab. We also implemented a seamless employee onboarding and offboarding system that included device provisioning and application and laptop support. As a result, Ziopharm experienced significant improvements in productivity and security.
AbVitro
Another notable collaboration is with AbVitro, a biopharmaceutical company committed to developing new cancer therapies. We provided comprehensive IT support, implemented a secure cloud infrastructure, and introduced advanced cybersecurity and networking measures to safeguard their sensitive data. We also developed an efficient system for employee onboarding and offboarding, ensuring seamless transitions without compromising security or productivity. AbVitro was later acquired by Juno and Celgene.
Selux Diagnostics
Selux Diagnostics, an innovative biotech company, is revolutionizing the medical field with their advanced diagnostic tools. We delivered an end-to-end solution—from the deployment of a highly secure cloud-based system to the implementation of advanced cybersecurity measures and a hardware standard to launch their first client devices. We also introduced an effective IT system for managing the hiring and departure of employees, ensuring a secure and seamless workflow.
Array BioPharma
Array BioPharma was at the forefront of developing cutting-edge pharmaceutical products aimed at combating complex diseases. The company needed an IT infrastructure that could keep pace with their rapidly evolving needs while ensuring the utmost protection for their proprietary research data. We deployed a robust and scalable cloud system and integrated stringent cybersecurity measures. Their acquisition by Pfizer further underscores the value and quality of their work—a mission we were proud to support.
EUSA Pharmaceuticals
EUSA Pharmaceuticals, a global pharmaceutical company based out of the UK and specializing in oncology and rare disease products, needed a robust IT infrastructure capable of supporting their extensive R&D initiatives while ensuring the highest level of data security. From implementing a high-capacity onboarding system to managing advanced cybersecurity measures, we offered an IT environment in Boston that matched EUSA's global reach and ambitious goals.
These are just a few examples of BITS' continued IT solutions work in the Biotech / Life Science fields.
