Pilgrim Software Partners With Virtify To Offer Electronic Regulatory Submissions Solution
TAMPA, Fla.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Pilgrim Software, Inc., a world-leading provider of Enterprise Compliance and Quality Management (ECQM) software solutions, today announced a strategic partnership with Virtify Inc., a global producer of web-based software solutions for the Life Sciences industry, to jointly provide an Electronic Regulatory Submissions solution for complete lifecycle management of the regulatory submissions process.
Together, Pilgrim and Virtify will support the submissions efforts of enterprises, from emerging growth companies with a single product, to global companies issuing submissions in dozens of countries with different format requirements. Pilgrim's Regulatory Submissions solution enables electronic submissions to speed manufacturers' product approvals and time to market.
The joint offering is based on industry-leading applications, built on Microsoft .NET and XML technology: Pilgrim's SmartDoc™ document management solution integrated with Virtify's Virtx eCTD platform.
"As a solution provider to the Life Sciences industry for over a decade, Pilgrim recognized the growing complexities of the regulatory submissions process, particularly today when many companies are still using manual, paper-based processes even though the era of mandatory electronic filing is upon us," said Nikki Willett, Vice President of Marketing & Regulatory Affairs for Pilgrim Software. "Companies need to put the focus where it belongs – squarely on delivering final submissions that can handle the complex, ever-evolving landscape of the Life Sciences industry. That's why we've partnered with Virtify, a leader in standards-based submissions, to reduce the complexities and accelerate the submissions process lifecycle."
The Regulatory Submissions solution provides all the elements needed for eCTD or non-eCTD electronic submissions (NEES), and will help organizations prepare for the global mandates by regulatory agencies.
Using this offering from Pilgrim and Virtify, companies will gain complete control over the submission document lifecycle, from streamlining submission planning, preparation and tracking, to high-quality and seamless assembly and publishing. The web-based automated product also ensures improved quality control and timely distribution.
"Virtify's vision is to provide people with the software tools that will enable them to collaborate and work in an integrated environment that's based on evolving standards," said Satish Tadikonda, President of Virtify Inc. "Pilgrim shares that vision, so in partnering with Pilgrim to provide the Regulatory Submissions solution, we're enabling companies to take on the evolving regulatory landscape and strengthen their ability to meet both the challenges and the opportunities for success in the Life Sciences Industry."
About Virtify Inc.
Virtify is a global company, with headquarters in Cambridge, MA and other international locations in India, Philippines and Bulgaria. Virtify offers cutting edge web-based products and global service delivery capabilities to develop and implement innovative software and services targeting the clinical and regulatory submissions space in the Life Sciences industry. Virtify's clients include several pharmaceutical, and biotechnology companies, and its projects have spanned the R&D lifecycle, from discovery through commercialization. For additional information about Virtify, please visit http://www.virtify.com.
About Pilgrim Software, Inc.
Pilgrim Software, Inc. is a world-leading provider of Enterprise Compliance and Quality Management solutions for global organizations. Named 2007 & 2008 North American Enterprise Compliance & Quality Management Company of the Year by Frost & Sullivan, Pilgrim helps organizations manage industry and regulatory compliance, reduce manufacturing costs and improve customer satisfaction. For more information, visit Pilgrim Software's website at www.pilgrimsoftware.com.
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