Stream Data Management - Data Management for Microscopy

With a growing amount of data to manage, multiple users and the desire for greater data security, conventional Windows-based databases quickly become inadequate. The Stream Data Management solution, Olympus’ client/server-based data management system developed especially for microscopy, ensures that even with large amounts of data and many users, workflows run efficiently and the greatest possible data security is provided. Stream Data Management can exchange information with LIMS (laboratory information management software) and as ERP (enterprise resource planning) and CRM (customer relationship management) systems. Existing data, such as order numbers and related customer data, are available at every Stream workstation and can be automatically inserted into reports, for example. Stream Data Management is configured and integrated according to your individual requirements, perfectly adopted to your companies data management structure.

		Key Features
		Unlimited data storage capacity Client Server Solution for unlimited user access Secure file handling and storage Easy data retrieval for process reporting Specifications: Database: Client/server database for archiving images and other documents Supported DBMS :Microsoft SQL Server 2005 Express1 Microsoft SQL Server 20052 Oracle 10g Release 22 Oracle XE3 Other DMBS versions upon request Size of all database tables: Unrestricted* Number of simultaneous database users: Unrestricted* Document storage: File system Secure file repository (optional) User administration/user access rights : Managing users/user groups Variable rights for access to images and other documents SQL authentification Windows authentification (active directory/LDAP integration) Single sign-on * Depends on DBMS and possible hardware limitations of the server

	Unlimited users By utilising careful architecture design and leading SQL systems, Stream avoids the common user overload problems of conventional data storage systems. The client/server system leaves the data on the server and only downloads a file to the client computer if it is being viewed or edited. Therefore, access is unlimited, even when there are a maximum number of users online.
	Unlimited data capacity Stream has the capacity to manage an unlimited amount of data and utilises the database management facilities of either Microsoft SQL or Oracle Server. Both versions therefore offer excellent bandwidth for high-volume data access.
	Fast data access Data can take the form of images, analysis results, text and voice comments, as well as supporting information such as order codes and tracking numbers. This is why storage solutions need to offer more than just the storage capacity. They also need to be carefully structured for fast navigation and retrieval. With Stream, data are organised in a system hierarchy under the relevant project, job or order. Extensive search functions and predefined search masks guarantee the fastest possible access to the data needed all the time.
	Security/access rights In some cases, the data security is not only important but essential, which is why Stream has a number of solutions to provide fail-save protection. Access to a project or to individual project data can be restricted to a group or to individual users. Stream offers standard authentication via SQL logon with user name and password. Stream can be integrated with the active directory and LDAP (Lightweight Directory Access Protocol) meaning that it will accept the user’s windows logon for single signon (SSO) access. Secure file repository For the ultimate security, an optional Secure File Repository can be established which ensures that files are only visible to users with permission to access them and only when they are using Stream, so there is no way for unauthorised users to know that the files exist – even if they are using Windows Explorer.
	Workflow example The Olympus Stream Data management edition is a professional solution for enterprise data management. It handles an unlimited number of users, assignment of user rights, integration with LIMS and ERP, and, at the same time, expands the possibilities, removing all limits to workflow productivity and efficiency in the modern lab. The Stream Data Management Edition supports Microsoft SQL and Oracle Server.