OpenLab Software Suite

Agilent's OpenLab Software Suite is an integrated portfolio of lab informatics products designed to support the full analytical workflow — from the moment an analytical request is generated through to data archiving. The suite encompasses sample management, data acquisition, data analysis, data management, and lab workflow management, all working together in a cohesive ecosystem. OpenLab Software is built for laboratories seeking to improve throughput, enhance the quality of results, and maintain a robust data integrity strategy.

The suite is particularly well-suited for regulated and high-throughput laboratory environments, including biopharma, pharmaceutical, environmental, food and beverage, and clinical research settings. Its modular architecture allows labs to adopt individual components or deploy the full integrated suite depending on their operational needs.

Core Product Categories

• Chromatography Data Systems (CDS): Provides both basic and advanced capabilities to support laboratory workflows, including data acquisition, data processing, and reporting. OpenLab CDS supports Agilent LC, GC, CE, CE/MS, and LC/MS instrument systems, as well as limited control of third-party vendor instruments.
• Data Management: Enables secure, centralised management of instrument raw data, PDF reports, and all other electronic records, supporting data integrity and regulatory compliance requirements.
• Lab Workflow Management: Facilitates rapid integration of software systems, tracking of sample state and disposition, and optimisation of overall lab processes.
• Chromatography Add-ons: A range of application-specific CDS add-ons covering capabilities from sample management to automatic peak matching and comparison, with thirteen available options to extend core CDS functionality.

Key Capabilities and Features

• End-to-end coverage of the analytical workflow, from sample request generation through data acquisition, analysis, reporting, and archiving.
• Barcode-centric workflows supported in the latest OpenLab CDS release, enabling streamlined sample tracking.
• LC solvent level sensing and solvent prediction capabilities integrated within OpenLab CDS.
• Seamless integration with Sample Linking Software for enhanced sample management.
• Full support for the Agilent Infinity III LC series in the most recent CDS release.
• Comprehensive two-dimensional gas chromatography (GCxGC) support via GC Image GCxGC Software, available directly from Agilent, enabling visualisation, analysis, and processing of 2D-GC data.
• Data integrity tools and best practices resources, including the Data Integrity Insights article collection covering analysis and reporting, inspection readiness, cloud considerations, and more.

Data Integrity and Regulatory Compliance

• OpenLab Software is designed to be an integral component of a laboratory's data integrity strategy.
• Resources are available to help labs prepare for regulatory examination, including webinar series focused on FDA and global enforcement trends.
• The suite supports compliance with industry regulations through secure data management and audit-ready electronic records.
• Dedicated Data Integrity Webinars and Podcasts provide ongoing guidance on staying compliant with evolving regulatory requirements.

Training, Support, and Community

• The OpenLab CDS Webinar Series offers free, high-level training on the latest OpenLab CDS platform features and capabilities.
• A dedicated Software Users Community provides peer support and knowledge sharing.
• Software Technical Support resources are available directly from Agilent.
• A Partner Program for OpenLab Software enables third-party integration and collaboration.
• Agilent University offers formal training courses covering software alongside chromatography, mass spectrometry, and other analytical disciplines.

OpenLab Software integrates tightly with Agilent's broader analytical instrument portfolio and is supported by Agilent's CrossLab services organisation, which provides software upgrades, qualification, compliance consulting, and validation services. The suite is available with ongoing software upgrade and support plans to ensure laboratories remain current with the latest platform enhancements and regulatory guidance.