|
OmniComm Systems Acquires EDC Assets of Leading Phase I Clinical
Software Vendor - Logos Technologies, Ltd.
FT. LAUDERDALE, Fla., August 4, 2009 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- OmniComm
Systems, Inc. (OTC Bulletin Board: OMCM ), a leader in integrated electronic data capture (EDC) solutions for clinical trials announced today
that the company has acquired the EDC assets of UK based, clinical software provider, Logos Technologies,
Ltd. The acquisition will be operated by OmniComm’s UK subsidiary, OmniComm Ltd.
Logos’ exceptional software is used to collect clinical trial data gathered while conducting Phase I clinical trials.
Phase I clinical trials are the first stage of the US or International regulatory approval process, in order to get
new drugs and medical devices to the marketplace. The Logos software complements OmniComm’s
TrialMaster® software, which is primarily used in later stage clinical trials. The Logos products cover all aspects
of the Phase I process from subject recruitment and clinical workflow management to laboratory sample
management. Regular EDC solutions for later stage trials do not include a pro-active data collection system,
which is imperative for the very time-controlled data collection during many early stage clinical studies. There
are only 3 commonly known Phase I EDC systems in the world that are capable of demonstrating this
functionality.
"We look forward to becoming part of OmniComm," said Simon Kemp, Logos Technology Ltd.’s Managing
Director. "OmniComm’s team of industry professionals was a key factor in our decision making process. We
have worked closely with OmniComm in the past with several joint clients and see this as an opportunity to
enhance and fully integrate the Logos products with OmniComm’s eClinical solutions. Our clients, which include
Top 10 Pharmaceutical, leading Academic and Clinical Research Organizations, will also benefit from working
with a larger global company like OmniComm."
"We are pleased to add the Logos products and operations to the OmniComm team," said Cornelis F. Wit,
OmniComm's President and CEO. "We believe that the addition of the Logos phase I products is of importance
for OmniComm Systems as it will broaden the scope of our integrated eClinical solutions offering. Only a very
small number of EDC companies specialize in the Phase I market, therefore this acquisition represents an
important addition to our overall corporate growth strategy; Larger pharmaceutical companies in particular will
be a prime consumer of this product. This combined with our recent acquisition of eResearch Technology’s data
capture unit, positions us well to offer our clients with a wide array of state of the art, cost-effective tools to
capture and track outcomes of clinical trials."
The Phase I trial sector is among the fastest growing segments of the clinical research industry, according to
market research firm, Health Industry Insights. This growth naturally translates to the electronic data capture
market, which they forecast will reach $120 million in 2010 for electronic data capture in the phase I sector
alone. Solutions for a phase I specific environment must be developed to meet their unique needs and the
Logos products are designed specifically for this need.
About Logos Technologies, Ltd.
Logos Technologies, Ltd. is one of the early pioneers in providing world-class solutions to pharmaceutical,
contract research organizations and biotechnology companies with electronic data capture (EDC) and clinical
management solutions needed to accelerate pharmaceutical research and development.
About OmniComm
OmniComm Systems, Inc. (www.OmniComm.com)
provides customer-driven Internet solutions to pharmaceutical, biotechnology, research
and medical device organizations that conduct life changing clinical trial research.
OmniComm's growing base of satisfied customers is a direct result of the company's
commitment to deliver products and services that ensure ease of use, faster study
build, ease of integration and better performance. OmniComm's client intuitive pricing
model allows companies that range from small, to mid-size to large scale institutions
to safely and efficiently capitalize on their clinical research investments. OmniComm
Systems, Inc. has corporate headquarters in Ft. Lauderdale, Florida and offices
in Bonn, Germany, Tula, Russia, California, Connecticut, Georgia, Illinois, New
Jersey, New York, North Carolina and Tennessee.
Safe Harbor Disclaimer
Statements made by OmniComm included in this release may constitute forward-looking
statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of
1995. Such statements involve a number of risks and uncertainties such as the Company's
ability to obtain new contracts and accurately estimate net revenues due to uncertain
regulatory guidance, variability in size, scope and duration of projects, and internal
issues at the sponsoring client, integration of acquisitions, competitive factors,
technological development, and market demand. As a result, actual results may differ
materially from any financial outlooks stated herein. Further information on potential
factors that could affect the Company's financial results can be found in the Company's
Reports on Form 10-K and 10-Q filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission.
The Company undertakes no obligation to publicly update any forward-looking statement,
whether as a result of new information, future events, or otherwise.
CONTACT: Stephen Johnson at: + 1 954-377-1726
Back
|
