July 22, 2009
Cognigen Completes Extensive Upgrade of Data Storage Infrastructure
Cognigen Corporation recently completed a significant upgrade of its data storage infrastructure. This strategic expansion of capabilities was required due to the increasing storage requirements and complexity of Cognigen’s pharmacometric modeling and simulation projects. “The recent availability of software tools that allow rapid execution of complex pharmacometric models and require intensive data access made this an opportune time to expand our capabilities,” said Darin Perusich, Senior Systems Administrator at Cognigen. “We chose the Sun Microsystems ZFS technology because it has been widely recognized for its scalability, unparalleled data integrity, and lightning fast performance.”
The data healing capabilities of ZFS, which virtually eliminate the possibility of data corruption, complement Cognigen’s fault-tolerant core systems. “This upgrade enables atomic snapshots that provide a near continuous backup process. This provides a marked reduction in the time needed to perform data replication operations, thus minimizing the risk of losing data. These features translate into faster project turnaround and greater client confidence in our capabilities,” said Perusich.
The incorporation of ZFS into Cognigen’s industry-leading modeling and simulation systems will allow Cognigen to efficiently handle even the biggest, most complex, modeling and simulation jobs with faster execution times. Cognigen’s Information Technology infrastructure continually withstands the scrutiny of client audits while maintaining the highest levels of speed, security, and flexibility. The addition of Sun Microsystems ZFS technology is part of an ongoing expansion of capabilities designed to cement Cognigen’s position at the forefront of pharmacometric modeling and simulation.
About Cognigen Corporation Cognigen is a state-of-the-art scientific, technical, and strategic partner for clients in the pharmaceutical and biotechnology industries. Cognigen provides comprehensive pharmacometric analysis and support services, emphasizing pharmacokinetic and pharmacodynamic (PK/PD) modeling, statistical analyses, clinical trial simulations, and comprehensive regulatory reporting, focused on dose selection and justification decision support. To learn more about Cognigen, call us at 716.633.3463.
