Some of the highlights include:

• Spectral DB has been enhanced to connect to Oracle and SQL server databases. Now part of the basic GRAMS package, the updated Spectral DB allows users to securely store and share their spectral data. It retains its simple to use, configurable workbook format and now complete result sets can be sent seamlessly to GRAMS.
• Envision is a multi-format Microsoft® .NET instrument data viewer with the capacity to host plug-in processing and reporting modules. Envision enhances GRAMS Smart Convert technology with more than 20 new instrument converters. It also offers support of the GAML open standard XML instrument data format. GAML allows capture of more comprehensive instrument meta-data and simplifies integration with LIMS, eLN and desktop applications.
• Inform is a drag-and-drop report designer built to complement GRAMS Envision. It allows the scientist to build standardized reports regardless of the vendor’s data format or the spectroscopic technique employed.
• Active Multi-file Tool allows simple construction, manipulation and dissection of 3D data files.
• New Operating Systems. GRAMS Desktop has been tested in the XP environment and Spectral ID server is now supported on Windows 2000 and 2003 server.
• Enhanced Security. The introduction of Macrovision FlexNet™ and the removal of hardware dongles help to ease international deployment.
• Enhanced Speed. The GRAMS start-up delay has been significantly reduced, and new Array Basic commands have been designed to rapidly construct 21 CFR Part 11 compliant multifiles.

• Stop Press: ReactionSleuth™ ActiveApp – the spectroscopic reaction analysis toolbox.