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Helping to Redefine the Benchmark for Enterprise Quality Management Solutions
Hamilton, NJ May 20, 2013 – Sparta Systems, Inc., an industry pioneer and leader in enterprise quality management solutions, today announced the availability of TrackWise Analytics, an enterprise business intelligence (BI) solution that helps redefine the benchmark for quality systems. The solution introduces real-time analytics and ad hoc reporting capabilities to the core quality management functionality of Sparta’s flagship product, TrackWise. TrackWise Analytics is released as part of TrackWise 8.5, the latest version of the Company’s market leading enterprise quality management software (EQMS), which also touts advancements in search, querying and web services integration.
In today’s demanding market, businesses must be able to leverage quality system data to raise awareness of quality among executive management, improve operational visibility and empower faster and more informed decisions. The advanced, real-time data analysis capabilities of TrackWise Analytics enable organizations to turn quality data into insight and action. As a result, they are able to quickly identify emerging trends and implement proactive quality management strategies that address the cost of poor quality.
The new TrackWise Analytics solution empowers users with easy to use drag-and-drop reporting and charting capabilities which deliver real-time intelligence and reduced dependence on technical staff for report creation. Fully embedded in TrackWise, TrackWise Analytics eliminates the need for integration and data migration, lowering a company’s total cost of ownership.
“Our team was given the opportunity to beta test TrackWise Analytics and we were extremely impressed with the solution’s functionality. The technology’s ease of use and key features made it possible for us to identify and respond to quality trends more quickly,” said Robert Davenport, Director of Quality Operations at Par Pharmaceutical Companies, Inc. “Our TrackWise users were able to easily analyze business data, and create tailored reports to meet various organizational needs. This resulted in a quicker generation of routine quality metrics, reduced data analysis times for investigations and quality decisions, and enhanced management visibility of quality trends.”
TrackWise Analytics delivers:
Rapid implementation due to out-of-the-box integration with TrackWise data
Improved executive visibility and transparency within the enterprise quality system
Quality management workforce empowered with real-time analysis and reporting
Reduced dependency on technical/IT staff for report creation and updates
Lower total cost of ownership relative to alternative commercial business intelligence and custom developed solutions
“By listening to our customers’ quality business intelligence needs and leveraging our own deep quality domain expertise, we have delivered an industry leading product that delivers immediate business value,” said Eileen Martinson, CEO, Sparta Systems. “We believe TrackWise 8.5 will be the benchmark against which other EQMS will be evaluated.”
The TrackWise Analytics business intelligence solution is a new product offering available with the TrackWise 8.5 release. For more information, please visit http://www.spartasystems.com/trackwise/trackwise-analytics.

New Quality Management Analytics and Mobile Solutions to be Showcased During Three-day Event
Hamilton, NJ Apr 22, 2013 – Sparta Systems, Inc., a market leader in enterprise quality management solutions, today announced the commencement of its tenth annual North American user conference, TrackWise Connection 2013, being held ​​​April 22-25, 2013, at the Loews Portofino Bay Hotel​in Orlando, Florida. Workshop speakers include quality, IT and business professionals from Fortune 500 companies including the world’s largest life science organizations.
Quality is expanding beyond traditional boundaries to be redefined and prioritized as a strategic discipline as manufacturing operations become increasingly more global and complex. Once seen as a siloed cost center meant to satisfy external requirements, quality systems are now an integrated and centralized solution that help organizations operate more efficiently and effectively, manage supplier risk, improve financial results and maintain brand value and customer loyalty.
The agenda for TrackWise Connection 2013 includes advanced technology sessions, business workshops and demos that will connect Sparta Systems, its partners and customers. They will share best practices on how using Sparta’s TrackWise Enterprise Quality Management Solution (EQMS) will help to improve product quality, customer satisfaction and profitability while balancing increased costs and regulatory pressures. Conference attendees will also get a detailed view of Sparta Systems’ new TrackWise Analytics as well as previews of TrackWise Mobile and supplier management solutions.
“As the world of quality management continues to evolve and regulatory requirements become more complex, organizations are forced to do more with less to improve product quality, customer satisfaction and profitability. TrackWise users must be armed with the latest tools and strategies to ensure the quality and safety of the products and services they deliver to market,” said Eileen Martinson, Chief Executive Officer, Sparta Systems. “TrackWise Connection serves as an interactive, educational forum for users to share their challenges and success stories, and learn how we are enhancing the TrackWise experience, to improve visibility, support departmental alignment and empower end-users to make informed business decisions.”

New Quality Management Analytics and Mobile Solutions to be Showcased During Three-day Event
Hamilton, NJ Apr 8, 2013 – Sparta Systems, Inc., a market leader in enterprise quality management solutions, today announced the commencement of its fifth annual European user conference, TrackWise Connection 2013, being held ​​​April 8-11, 2013, at Le Meridien in Vienna, Austria.
Quality management is becoming a means for organizations to operate more efficiently and effectively, manage supplier risk, improve financial results and maintain brand value and customer loyalty. This year’s conference agenda includes advanced technology sessions, business workshops and demos that will connect Sparta Systems’ partners and employees with a growing international group of industry professionals to share best practices on using Sparta’s TrackWise Enterprise Quality Management Solution (EQMS).
“As the world of quality management continues to evolve and regulatory requirements become more complex, TrackWise users must be armed with the latest tools and strategies to ensure the quality and safety of the products and services they deliver to market,” said Eileen Martinson, Chief Executive Officer, Sparta Systems. “TrackWise Connection serves as an interactive, educational forum for users to share their challenges and success stories, and learn how we are enhancing the TrackWise experience, to help best mitigate risk and address critical quality and compliance issues.”
Themes to be explored and addressed at TrackWise Connection 2013 include:
Managing Quality Across A Third Party Network
Technology Trends Influencing Enterprise Systems
Designing and Implementing an Effective Global TrackWise Integration Strategy
Increase Efficiency, Speed, and Compliance by Mobilizing A Quality Workforce
Shifting Quality From Cost Center to Value-Driving Asset

Collaboration set to provide implementation and validation services to the Spanish market
Hamilton, NJ Mar 22, 2013 – Sparta Systems, Inc., a market leader in enterprise quality management software (EQMS) solutions, today announced a partnership with TDV, a Spanish technological consulting company providing services to the Pharmaceutical and API Industry, to provide local implementation and validation services.
“The strategic partnership with TDV will allow Sparta to better support clients in Spain using TrackWise EQMS by providing on the ground, locally based, Spanish speaking resources to further the direct reach of TrackWise’s quality management support and services to the Spanish market ,” said Roy Wood, Vice President of Global Professional Services at Sparta Systems. “Life sciences companies are faced with the unique challenge of adhering to strict regulatory guidelines and requirements, while needing business partners that have a deep level of understanding and experience in their industry.”
Sparta Systems and TDV both have a proven track record of successfully supporting companies within the life sciences industry. The collaboration enables TDV to benefit from Sparta’s market leadership to extend its implementation services and provide customers with a reliable, robust EQMS. TDV currently provides validation, compliance and quality services to companies in Spain and the partnership will enable Sparta to expand its customer base and develop new and existing business relationships in the country.
“We are committed to providing customers with the best and most advanced services, and our partnership with Sparta Systems further supports our efforts,” said Octavi Colomina, Managing Director at TDV. “TrackWise serves as the de-facto solution for quality management support throughout the life sciences industry. The collaboration with Sparta will enable us to improve the line of services we provide our customers, specifically in relation to the development of pharmaceutical quality systems aligned within the guidelines set forth in ICH Q10.”

Hamilton, NJ Mar 12, 2013 – Sparta Systems, Inc., a market leader in enterprise quality management solutions, announced today that Sparta CEO, Eileen Martinson, has been named one of New Jersey’s 2013 Best 50 Women in Business by NJBIZ, a premier New Jersey business news publication.
The Best 50 Women in Business honors New Jersey’s most dynamic women in businessthat have been making headlines in their field. The award program is sponsored by Wells Fargo, WithumSmith+Brown, PC, Comcast Business Class, and Wolff & Samson PC.
An independent panel of judges selected the top 50 winners based on their dedication to business growth, professional and personal accomplishments, community involvement, and advocacy for women.
“We are truly fortunate to have the opportunity to recognize this outstanding group of women,” said Thomas Curtin, publisher of NJBIZ. “As business and community leaders, they are constantly redefining success within and outside the business arena. On behalf of NJBIZ, we would like to thank and congratulate Eileen and other award winners for their dedication to New Jersey’s future.”
Ms. Martinson, along with other winners, will be honored during an awards ceremony on Thursday, March 21, 2013 at The Palace at Somerset Park in Somerset, NJ.

Company recognized for its contribution to the consumer goods industry
Hamilton, NJ Feb 25, 2013 – Sparta Systems, Inc., a market leader in enterprise quality management software (EQMS) solutions, announced today that it has been selected by Consumer Goods Technology (CGT) as a 2013 Editor’s Pick in the magazine’s annual Readers’ Choice Survey.
In the annual survey, CGT’s editorial staff calls attention to solution and service providers, such as Sparta Systems, that are poised to make a substantial impact on the consumer goods market with innovative, yet necessary tools. These companies have been strongly endorsed by leading consumer goods (CG) executives in conversations throughout the year.
Sparta Systems’ TrackWise EQMS solution was recognized by CGT’s editors for meeting the needs of consumer product companies worldwide in areas such as quality, operational excellence, compliance and supply chain visibility.
“The costs of not managing quality can be quite high. Besides the immediate financial impact of a product recall, there are the lingering effects of decreased customer loyalty and brand devaluation,” commented Eileen Martinson, Chief Executive Officer of Sparta Systems. “We understand that the best product recall is the one that never happens, and pride ourselves on offering quality management solutions that enable companies to safely and efficiently deliver their products to market. We appreciate the recognition from Consumer Goods Technology and CG executives as it further validates our leadership and dedication to this industry.”

Recognizes EQMS Industry Veteran Mohan Ponnudurai for Exceptional Leadership Among Supply Chain Executives
Hamilton, NJ Feb 14, 2013 – Sparta Systems, Inc., a market leader in enterprise quality management software (EQMS) solutions, announced today that Supply & Demand Chain Executive magazine, an international B2B publication that provides mission-critical editorial to address the issues and challenges of the supply chain, has named industry solution director, Mohan Ponnudurai, a winner of its 2013 “Pros to Know” awards.
With more than 20 years of experience in the electronic and high tech manufacturing sectors, Mr. Ponnudurai brings incredible depth to customers in these verticals looking to implement EQMS solutions. Mr. Ponnudurai was recognized by Supply & Demand Chain Executive’s editors for his exceptional leadership in Sparta Systems’ alignment with industry trends while helping clients understand changes in regulatory and business environments.
“The number of issues that can present themselves in one’s business truly run the gamut—from a dysfunctional product component found within a manufacturer’s tier three level of the supply chain to clarifying a business’s procurement strategy for reduced costs,” said Barry Hochfelder, Editor, Supply & Demand Chain Executive. “It’s not always initially clear as to how broad the scale of the supply chain and its challenges really are. If there are those present in the industry who are working to overcome supplier quality management issues and grow the global supply chain at the same time, they should get the recognition they deserve for their achievements.”
“Being recognized by Supply & Demand Chain Executive validates Sparta Systems’ expertise in EQMS including supplier quality management, supplier corrective action requests (SCAR), supplier and vendor audits and nonconformance management,” said Mike Jovanis, Vice President of Product Management and Strategy at Sparta Systems. “In a time when organizations are pressed to do more with less, it is important for supply chain professionals to be educated on the risks as well as best practices associated with production and supply chain processes. Mohan’s ability to provide such a high level of guidance and insight to electronics and high tech manufacturers and EQMS professionals makes him a ‘Pro to Know’.”
Ponnudurai was also recognized for his knowledge on best practices for compliance, process efficiencies and cost control, and was selected to speak at the 21st Annual International Conference on ISO 9000 and QMS, taking place February 18-19, 2013 in San Diego, California.

Recognizes EQMS Industry Veteran Mohan Ponnudurai for Exceptional Leadership Among Supply Chain Executives
Hamilton, NJ Feb 14, 2013 – Sparta Systems, Inc., a market leader in enterprise quality management software (EQMS) solutions, announced today that Supply & Demand Chain Executive magazine, an international B2B publication that provides mission-critical editorial to address the issues and challenges of the supply chain, has named industry solution director, Mohan Ponnudurai, a winner of its 2013 “Pros to Know” awards.
With more than 20 years of experience in the electronic and high tech manufacturing sectors, Mr. Ponnudurai brings incredible depth to customers in these verticals looking to implement EQMS solutions. Mr. Ponnudurai was recognized by Supply & Demand Chain Executive’s editors for his exceptional leadership in Sparta Systems’ alignment with industry trends while helping clients understand changes in regulatory and business environments.
“The number of issues that can present themselves in one’s business truly run the gamut—from a dysfunctional product component found within a manufacturer’s tier three level of the supply chain to clarifying a business’s procurement strategy for reduced costs,” said Barry Hochfelder, Editor, Supply & Demand Chain Executive. “It’s not always initially clear as to how broad the scale of the supply chain and its challenges really are. If there are those present in the industry who are working to overcome supplier quality management issues and grow the global supply chain at the same time, they should get the recognition they deserve for their achievements.”
“Being recognized by Supply & Demand Chain Executive validates Sparta Systems’ expertise in EQMS including supplier quality management, supplier corrective action requests (SCAR), supplier and vendor audits and nonconformance management,” said Mike Jovanis, Vice President of Product Management and Strategy at Sparta Systems. “In a time when organizations are pressed to do more with less, it is important for supply chain professionals to be educated on the risks as well as best practices associated with production and supply chain processes. Mohan’s ability to provide such a high level of guidance and insight to electronics and high tech manufacturers and EQMS professionals makes him a ‘Pro to Know’.”
Ponnudurai was also recognized for his knowledge on best practices for compliance, process efficiencies and cost control, and was selected to speak at the 21st Annual International Conference on ISO 9000 and QMS, taking place February 18-19, 2013 in San Diego, California.

Ophthalmic Pharmaceuticals Leader Automates Product Registration Tracking and Other Vital Functions With Industry Standard Enterprise Quality Management Solution
Hamilton, NJ Dec 4, 2012 – Sparta Systems, Inc., the market leader in enterprise quality and compliance management solutions, today announced that Santen Europe, a researcher, developer, manufacturer and marketer of ophthalmic products for physicians worldwide, has gone live with Sparta Systems’ TrackWise Enterprise Quality Management Solution (EQMS). Using TrackWise, Santen centralized the European management of its critical regulatory affairs processes, including product registration tracking, commitment tracking and other functions essential to ensuring compliance with global regulatory directives.
As a leading provider of prescription ophthalmic pharmaceuticals, Santen is required to track the hundreds of registrations that comprise its portfolio and report information on these products to authorities in a timely, efficient manner. After identifying an opportunity to automate this process with an electronic system, the Company selected the TrackWise software because the solution possessed the configurability and scalability Santen required to manage multiple regulatory affairs processes on a European scale. Upon implementing the solution and importing legacy data from a previous system, a process that took less than six months, Santen now maintains a centralized repository to track and manage its entire European product portfolio and report related data to the necessary authorities effectively and efficiently.
“TrackWise met all of our criteria for flexibility in a quality system, and the implementation proved to be quick and painless,” said Eeva Ryky, regulatory submission and document manager, Santen. “The solution has already resulted in significant improvements in our ability to manage product registration, regulatory commitments and all other related processes. We expect TrackWise to continue to demonstrate its value as we seek to extend its use across our regulatory processes.”
TrackWise regulatory quality management software provides Santen with views into product information, delivering a cost-effective solution for all regulatory tasks related to new products and lifecycle management. The solution’s commitment tracking functionality improves response time and completion of regulatory commitments by providing a rapid methodology for responding to regulatory audits and health authority inquiries. TrackWise regulatory affairs software effectively manages the highly complex product data relationships that are typical of registration data as well as integrate with other quality and compliance processes within the organization.
“Automated regulatory affair solutions help streamline processes and provide users with efficient tools to replace time consuming and error-prone manual tracking processes,” said KR Karu, industry solution director, Sparta Systems. “Forward-thinking companies like Santen understand this, and have deployed TrackWise as a vital solution for ensuring the effectiveness of their regulatory affairs processes. We look forward to working with Santen as they continue to reap the benefits from leveraging our EQMS and realize new efficiencies in their ability to track, manage and report product-related data to authorities around the world.”
To learn more about Sparta’s TrackWise for Regulatory Affairs solution, please visit http://www.spartasystems.com/industries/pharmaceutical-biotech/regulatory-affairs/

Hamilton, NJ Nov 13, 2012 –
The Audit Execution Package Suite Accelerates Time to Value With Streamlined Services and Training
Sparta Systems, Inc., the market leader in enterprise quality and compliance management solutions, announced the availability of its Audit Execution Package (AEP) Suite, a bundled offering comprised of the TrackWise AEP software and tailored services and training. The suite includes support from an implementation consultant and an audit management subject matter expert to provide for a rapid implementation, accelerated user adoption and a high level of confidence in adhering to relevant industry standards and regulations.
The process of conducting audits is time consuming and expensive, frequently requiring volumes of documentation. If not automated, the process and resulting data can be riddled with problematic and costly inconsistencies and inefficiencies. Sparta Systems’ AEP Suite enables organizations across multiple industries to automate audit processes, providing tangible increases in productivity and a level of visibility and transparency that is simply not possible using manual legacy systems and processes.
“The necessity to hold internal departments and external partners to the highest level of quality continues to pose cost containment challenges in life sciences, consumer products, and electronics manufacturing industries,” said Mike Jovanis, Vice President, Product Management and Strategy at Sparta Systems. “The AEP Suite illustrates our continuing commitment to innovate how we deliver product to accelerate time to value while reducing the long term cost.”
The AEP Suite offers the ability to create tailored templates to streamline auditing processes and provides organizations sophisticated reporting to analyze results across audit programs. This solution does not require auditors to be “connected” and allows them to “check-out” an audit and conduct all relevant work while in the field. These capabilities are in addition to the ability to manage the end-to-end audit management lifecycle within TrackWise, as one element of a holistic quality management system.