MasterControl, Inc and Vialis AG Announce Partnering Agreement

MasterControl, Inc and Vialis AG Announce Partnering Agreement Vialis to resell MasterComtrol software and services to end users within Europe Liestal, Baselland Switzerland and Salt Lake City, Utah USA December 2nd 2009 MasterControl produces software solutions for automating paper-based GxP processes and Vialis a leading systems integrator for laboratory data systems today formally announced a partnering agreement. This agreement will leverage Vialis’ deep experience with systems integration in the regulated pharmaceutical domain for the implementation of MasterControl Applications - GxP Process Management Software Suite. Per the agreement, Vialis is also an authorized reseller of the MasterControl product suite. MasterControl applications are the ultimate software solutions for automating paper-based GxP processes throughout the entire product development lifecycle from concept to commercialization. The MasterControl™ GxP process management suite consists of configurable, easy-to-use, and connected applications for automating, streamlining, and effectively managing GxP processes throughout the entire product development process from conception to commercialization. Hundreds of companies worldwide rely on MasterControl to facilitate compliance with FDA, and other worldwide regulatory bodies (e.g., GxPs, 21 CFR Parts 11, 210-211, 820, 606), and ISO quality standards (e.g., ISO 9000, ISO 13485, ISO 14000, ISO/TS16949) to improve product quality and safety - and to ensure compliance. Paul Herd, Director of MasterControl EMEA, comments: MasterControl is committed to expanding its European presence and MasterControl's alliance with Vialis is strategically important to its development of the Germanic region. Combining the expertise Vialis delivers in creating paperless environments for laboratories and MasterControl's expertise in quality management applications will provide organizations with the opportunity to maximize their productivity and efficiency, and increase the quality of their processes. We very much look forward to working with Vialis to extend our joint value proposition to the European market.' “We are very excited to be working with MasterControl,” Ulf Fuchslueger, CEO of Vialis, stated. “MasterControl’s Business Process Management, Quality Management, Document Management, and Audit Management Software Systems fits perfectly with Vialis’ strategy to expand its leading role as a provider of paperless lab solutions. MasterControl in combination with our expertise and implementation services will provide a tremendous value for our clients and help them becoming even more efficient.” About Vialis AG Vialis AG is a privately held company based in Liestal (BL), Switzerland. Vialis paperless lab solutions provide services and consulting in the area of electronic data management covering the whole knowledge and value creation chain from discovery to production. As the leading system integrator for laboratory data systems Vialis offers state-of-the-art solutions from electronic laboratory notebooks (ELN) to highly integrated laboratory information management systems (LIMS) and business intelligence reporting tools. Additional information is available at www.vialis.ch About MasterControl Inc. MasterControl produces software solutions that enable regulated companies to get their products to market faster, while reducing overall costs and increasing internal efficiency. MasterControl securely manages a company’s critical information throughout the entire product lifecycle. Our software is known for being easy to implement, easy to validate and easy to use. MasterControl solutions include quality management, document management, product lifecycle management, audit management, training management, document control, bill of materials, supplier management, submissions management, and more. Supported by a comprehensive array of services based on industry best practices, MasterControl provides our customers with a complete information management solution across the entire enterprise. Additional information is available at www.mastercontrol.com