Poster by: Troy Sadkowsky, Research IT Online. 

Computer technology advances at a phenomenal rate and keeping up-to-date with the latest advancements is a difficult task, no matter what industry you belong to. Latest technologies in collaborative software such as blogs, document libraries, web conferences, to name a few can help scientists work smarter and ultimately increase the number of scientific discoveries made as well as decrease the time to publish results. However, these benefits often become overwhelmed by the additional costs involved in the utilisation of these technologies.

These costs include:
• time to investigate the options available best suited the needs and budget of the study;
• purchases and licensing costs;
• time for installation of the solution, and;
• time required to learn and integrate the solution into work practices.

A service that limits these additional costs and presents tailored solutions to each specific researcher's focus, scale and budget can enhance the process of obtaining the results of any scientific study. Research IT Online Pty Ltd provides a 'one-stop-shop' of technical services related to data management and collaboration tools specifically for the Medical Research Industry, bridging the gap between research and the latest technologies available. By limiting the costs involved in utilising the latest advancements in data management and collaboration tools, scientists can remain focused on their own specialized field. With tried and tested solutions Research IT offers data management and collaboration tools that assist in Study Management, Participant Tracking, Questionnaire Development, Data Collection, Biological Specimen Storage and Automated Expert System Assessments.