Bangalore, Jan 4, 2008:  Ocimum Biosolutions says it has been ranked as the top vendor in Bioinformatics by a ValueNotes/KnowGenix research report “Bioinformatics Outsourcing in Life Sciences - India Opportunity.”

 

A prepared company release said the report provides an incisive analysis of the Indian vendor space, and aims to provide insights into industry practices and trends, and the emerging opportunity in bioinformatics outsourcing/ offshoring.

 

“This study used a proprietary methodology to rate bioinformatics vendors in India. The vendor rating is based on weighted averages of various quantitative and qualitative factors, including reputation, size, service focus, financial strength, partnerships, recognition and certifications,” the release said.

 

Anu Acharya, CEO, Ocimum Biosolutions said, “We are very pleased with this recognition by ValueNotes. It is especially satisfying as this reflects on the rich functional expertise we have here at Ocimum. This also goes on to show how important it is to develop a strong bioinformatics competence which forms an essential backbone of the research and development process.”

 

Ashwin Sivakumar, Head Marketing and Outreach, Ocimum Biosolutions said, “Ocimum’s strong focus on bioinformatics has helped position us in a niche league as one of the leading integrated genomics solutions providers. Our focus reflects the current trends in genomic research where solutions emerge through applications from cross-functional areas backed by a strong informatics expertise.

 

“Ocimum Biosolutions through the acquisition of MWG’s DNA microarray business, Isogen Life Sciences’ biomolecules synthesis business and most recently, Gene Logic’s genomics business has emerged an integrated player in genomics services and a global oligo player. Though, it was set up as a pure bioinformatics company, it has expanded in the bioresearch business to emerge as an integrated life sciences company,” said Poonam Bhana, Analyst, ValueNotes.