Skila Launches 11.0 Version of Technology Platform

June 1, 2009 - PRLog -- Morris Plains, NJ, May 29, 2009 – Skila, A Sela2 Company, announces the launch of the 11.0 version of its technology platform.   The 11.0 release incorporates new capabilities that include: an advanced state-of-the art search interface; the ability to create customizable reports that capture any data available within the solution; the ability to integrate even more sources of information in 360-degree profiles; new tools and frameworks for configuration, knowledge management and system administration; additional web 2.0 capabilities with the integration of Blogs and other social media; an offline extension with significantly upgraded Lotus Notes integration and visualization capabilities; extensive utilization of Apache Lucene; an upgrade to Oracle 10g; an upgrade to Weblogic 9.2; and the incorporation of Flex/Flash technology.  As a result 11.0 users will experience increased speed, a new state of the art search interface and even more integration with existing technology investments.

"Skila has unleashed the potential of our solution search and integration capabilities with the 11.0 release,” commented Susan Dorfman, VP Global Marketing, Skila.  “By facilitating even more integration with existing client technology investments and incorporating Apache Lucene for faster data retrieval and a superior search infrastructure, our clients will experience even better performance and greater search relevancy in our solution suites. This release will help life science companies cut costs and increase productivity by quickly offering users more relevant knowledge when they need it."

Skila has increased the ability to integrate even more sources of information in the 360-degree profiles with a more unified process of loading and importing information of any type from any source and assigning that data to profile entities. The 11.0 release also embeds Crystal Reports capabilities and offers flexible, on-the fly customizable reports that capture any data available within the solution.

“We are very excited about the 11.0 release and the impact it will have on our client implementations,” commented Lonnie Choset, VP Product Development, Skila. “The 11.0 release brings in new user interface technologies such as Flex/Flash and Dojo that give Skila the ability to create even more engaging, cross platform rich web-based applications,” continues Mr. Choset.  “More importantly, we’ve upgraded our application infrastructure: proprietary integration framework, Oracle database, application servers, key hardware components and development tools. The upgrade offers increased performance and scalability and simplifies and unifies the development and deployment processes of Skila’s components in multiple environments.”


About Skila
Skila is a global technology and services company specializing in knowledge and effectiveness solutions for the healthcare industry. Skila’s solutions address the broad needs of global marketing, medical, market access, executive and alliance management teams. These solutions include a unique methodology, robust technology and key continuous services for effectively managing global product launches, key opinion leader relationships, market access / managed care, business performance, competitive intelligence, and key partnerships and alliances.

Having developed strong relationships with a broad number of global Pharmaceutical companies, Skila’s solutions have been deployed in 61 countries, supporting numerous global brands and over 10 million user interactions. Skila’s long-standing commitment and understanding of customers’ needs has resulted in the long-term growth and adoption of our methodology, technology and continuous services as the business platform of choice for many of our clients. To learn more about Skila visit our website at www.skila.com.

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Skila is a global technology and services company specializing in knowledge and effectiveness solutions for the healthcare industry. Skila’s solutions address the broad needs of global marketing, medical, executive and alliance management teams.