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Hamilton, NJ Oct 30, 2012 – Sparta Systems, Inc., the market leader in enterprise quality and compliance management solutions, today announced that Pharmaceutical Product Development, LLC (PPD) has chosen TrackWise as its quality management system. PPD will use the software to centralize the management of its global quality and compliance processes, including audits and Corrective and Preventive Actions (CAPAs). PPD is a leading global contract research organization (CRO) providing drug discovery, development and lifecycle management services with offices in 46 countries.
In addition to its centralized administration, the Web-based Enterprise Quality Management System provides scalability to meet PPD’s future growth needs. Many of PPD’s pharmaceutical, biotechnology and medical device clients use TrackWise to manage their own quality management processes, offering PPD a high level of compatibility with its clients. TrackWise also easily integrates with PPD’s existing systems to ensure continued flow of processes across the entire organization.
“The TrackWise software allows us to build upon our electronic quality management operations by further integrating and globalizing our quality-focused processes,” said Neil McCullough, Ph.D., vice president of global quality and compliance at PPD. “Technology is playing a larger role in managing global quality operations, and this software will enable us to create customized solutions and increase efficiencies for our clients, saving them valuable time and money.”
Sparta Systems has experience working with global CROs, and PPD will leverage Sparta Systems’ best-of-breed technology to deliver centralized, consolidated quality management tracking, workflow management and regulatory reporting across the globe. PPD will use TrackWise for CAPA and audit management for Good Clinical Practices (GCP), Good Laboratory Practices (GLP) and Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP).
“The TrackWise solution was designed with the configurability to help diverse service organizations like PPD meet the expanding needs of their businesses,” said Michael Jovanis, vice president, product management, Sparta Systems. “We are confident that with TrackWise, PPD will meet its needs for enterprise-level, global quality management and compliance.”

Holmdel, NJ Sep 5, 2012 – Sparta Systems, Inc., the market leader in enterprise quality and compliance management solutions, today announced that it has been named the 2012 Software Company of the Year by the New Jersey Technology Council (NJTC). The award recognizes the Company as a leader among New Jersey technology vendors based on its industry impact, growth rate and success in the marketplace. Sparta will officially receive its honors in Somerset, New Jersey on Thursday, November 15, 2012 during the annual NJTC awards ceremony.
With impressive company growth statistics and accomplishments, Sparta was able to stand out from the competition and receive top billing. Notable successes in the past year include the 450th deployment of TrackWise, the Company’s flagship software product, exceeding 500,000 TrackWise users worldwide, securing the top 30 pharmaceutical companies, eight of the top 10 medical device manufacturers, as well as several leading consumer product and electronic manufacturers as customers.
“With a strategic focus of expanding our company presence and growing our customer base in New Jersey and around the world, this award acknowledges our efforts to be a technology leader in the state, and beyond,” said Eileen Martinson, chief executive officer of Sparta Systems. “This recognition also validates our ability to provide unique and proven enterprise quality management solutions needed to help global organizations deliver their products and services to market, safely and efficiently.”
The New Jersey Tech Council is the leader in connecting companies, capital and governments with technology in the state of New Jersey. Founded in 1996, the NJTC boasts more than 1,000 member companies that are helping to make New Jersey a center for technology leadership and innovation. At the Council’s 16th annual awards gala, New Jersey technology companies and their leaders will be recognized and celebrated for their business accomplishments in technological innovation.
NJTC’s President and CEO, Maxine Ballen couldn’t be more pleased by the tremendous success and growth Sparta Systems has displayed over the recent months. “This is exactly the kind of company New Jersey and the region wants to keep right here. We are thrilled to see Sparta Systems acknowledged and honored for their accomplishments, and we look forward to celebrating with them on November 15th.”
Sparta joins the ranks of past Software Company of the Year winners including, AT&T Solutions, Voxware, RedVision and CyberShift. For more information about the 2012 awards, including details on honorees and sponsors, please visit, http://www.njtc.org/events/gala2012/home.html.

Holmdel, NJ Jun 24, 2012 – Sparta Systems, Inc., the market leader in enterprise quality and compliance management solutions, today announced that KR Karu, the Company’s pharmaceutical industry principal, has been chosen to speak at the DIA Annual Meeting in Philadelphia, Pa., June 24-28, 2012. KR’s presentation will discuss automating Good Clinical Practice (GCP)/Good Laboratory Practice (GLP) audit reporting processes in a quality management solution.
KR will provide a step-by-step roadmap for automation of critical preclinical and clinical auditing processes within a quality management system. Those who attend will have a clear understanding of how they can reduce the time and resources typically associated with managing GLP and GCP audit processes, a more effective solution to collecting data necessary for reporting to authorities.
The DIA Annual Meeting provides professionals across all disciplines the latest in advancing the discovery, development and life cycle management of safe and effective medical products.

Holmdel, NJ Jun 13, 2012 – Sparta Systems, Inc., the market leader in enterprise quality and compliance management solutions, today announced that Sanquin, the Blood Supply Foundation in the Netherlands, has selected Sparta’s TrackWise Enterprise Quality Management Software (EQMS) to handle change control, deviations, complaints, risk management and audit processes. “Donor and patient safety comes first in our line of work, so the ability to track changes, deviations, complaints, corrective measures and possible risks are extremely important,” said Peter van Mourik, Director Quality & Regulatory Affairs at Sanquin. “TrackWise consolidated multiple disparate systems, helping streamline our quality processes while saving us time and money.”
The first phase of Sanquin’s implementation focused on its plasma products division and went live in December 2011. The use of TrackWise in Sanquin’s blood banks and other divisions is phase two of the project, and it is scheduled to be fully implemented at the end of December 2012. In both phases, Sanquin is utilizing TrackWise for complaints, change control, deviations, Out of Specifications (OOS), Corrective and Preventive Actions (CAPA), risk management and audits.
“TrackWise launched without a hitch and we’re thrilled that the system generated user feedback that has been extremely valuable to Sanquin from day one,” said Nathan Birtle, VP Sales at Sparta Systems Europe. “Sanquin must help ensure a safe and efficient blood supply in the Netherlands, making accurate reporting crucial to its business. TrackWise monitors the relevant quality parameters and can quickly detect issues, so Sanquin can maintain their high level of quality and safety standards more easily.”

Holmdel, NJ May 8, 2012 – Sparta Systems, Inc., the market leader in enterprise quality and compliance management solutions, today announced that CEO Eileen Martinson was named a finalist in the Ernst & Young Entrepreneur Of The Year® 2012 program in the New Jersey region. The award recognizes outstanding entrepreneurs who demonstrate excellence and extraordinary success in such areas as innovation, financial performance and personal commitment to their businesses and communities. Awards will be presented at a special gala on June 27, 2012 at the Hyatt New Brunswick.
Now in its 26th year, the Entrepreneur Of The Year Program has expanded to recognize business leaders in more than 140 cities in more than 50 countries throughout the world.
Regional award winners are eligible for consideration for the Ernst & Young National Entrepreneur Of The Year Program. Award winners in several national categories, as well as the Ernst & Young National Entrepreneur Of The Year Overall Award winner, will be announced at the annual awards gala in Palm Springs, California, on November 17, 2012. The awards are the culminating event of the Ernst & Young Strategic Growth Forum, the nation’s most prestigious gathering of high-growth, market-leading companies.
Sponsors
Founded and produced by Ernst & Young LLP, the Entrepreneur Of The Year Awards are nationally sponsored in the United States by SAP America and the Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation.
In New Jersey, sponsors include PNC, Merrill Corporation, Morgan Lewis & Bockius, DLA Piper, Scherzer International, Empire Valuation Consultants, WithumSmith +Brown, Murray Devine, Gibbons, P.C., New Jersey Technology Council, SolomonEdwards Group, New Jersey Business Journal
About Ernst & Young Entrepreneur Of The Year®
Ernst & Young Entrepreneur Of The Year is the world’s most prestigious business award for entrepreneurs. The unique award makes a difference through the way it encourages entrepreneurial activity among those with potential, and recognizes the contribution of people who inspire others with their vision, leadership and achievement. As the first and only truly global award of its kind, Entrepreneur Of The Year celebrates those who are building and leading successful, growing and dynamic businesses, recognizing them through regional, national and global awards programs in more than 140 cities in more than 50 countries.

Holmdel, NJ May 8, 2012 – Sparta Systems, Inc., the market leader in enterprise quality and compliance management solutions, today announced that CEO Eileen Martinson was named a finalist in the Ernst & Young Entrepreneur Of The Year® 2012 program in the New Jersey region. The award recognizes outstanding entrepreneurs who demonstrate excellence and extraordinary success in such areas as innovation, financial performance and personal commitment to their businesses and communities. Awards will be presented at a special gala on June 27, 2012 at the Hyatt New Brunswick.
Now in its 26th year, the Entrepreneur Of The Year Program has expanded to recognize business leaders in more than 140 cities in more than 50 countries throughout the world.
Regional award winners are eligible for consideration for the Ernst & Young National Entrepreneur Of The Year Program. Award winners in several national categories, as well as the Ernst & Young National Entrepreneur Of The Year Overall Award winner, will be announced at the annual awards gala in Palm Springs, California, on November 17, 2012. The awards are the culminating event of the Ernst & Young Strategic Growth Forum, the nation’s most prestigious gathering of high-growth, market-leading companies.
Sponsors
Founded and produced by Ernst & Young LLP, the Entrepreneur Of The Year Awards are nationally sponsored in the United States by SAP America and the Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation.
In New Jersey, sponsors include PNC, Merrill Corporation, Morgan Lewis & Bockius, DLA Piper, Scherzer International, Empire Valuation Consultants, WithumSmith +Brown, Murray Devine, Gibbons, P.C., New Jersey Technology Council, SolomonEdwards Group, New Jersey Business Journal
About Ernst & Young Entrepreneur Of The Year®
Ernst & Young Entrepreneur Of The Year is the world’s most prestigious business award for entrepreneurs. The unique award makes a difference through the way it encourages entrepreneurial activity among those with potential, and recognizes the contribution of people who inspire others with their vision, leadership and achievement. As the first and only truly global award of its kind, Entrepreneur Of The Year celebrates those who are building and leading successful, growing and dynamic businesses, recognizing them through regional, national and global awards programs in more than 140 cities in more than 50 countries.

Washington, DC Jul 11, 2011 – Sparta Systems, Inc., the maker of TrackWise® quality management software and the market leader in enterprise quality and compliance management solutions, today announced that it will be presenting a session at “CAPA: Corrective Action, Preventive Action, Related Processes and Best Practices,” a two-day interactive workshop presented by the educational division of the Medical Device Summit. Tim Mohn, Industry Principal for Sparta Systems, will speak in an educational session titled “Future-proof Your CAPA Processes,” as he outlines tips, tactics and best practices for implementing and maintaining a quality system strategy in a changing environment.
Medical device organizations are in a state of constant change, whether due to centralization of existing processes or other external factors such as mergers and acquisitions. For these companies, it’s critical to ensure that the ability to initiate corrective and preventive actions (CAPAs) for issues that arise in the manufacturing operation is not affected by any organizational changes that may occur. This presentation from Sparta Systems will provide companies with proven strategies for how to “future-proof” their own CAPA processes, ensuring that existing processes continue to operate in the event of organizational change and that product quality is maintained regardless of any issues that do arise.
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Sparta Systems to Present on Future-Proofing CAPA Processes at Medical Device Summit Educational Workshop
WHAT: Sparta Systems, Inc., the maker of TrackWise® quality management software and the market leader in enterprise quality and compliance management solutions, today announced that it will be presenting a session at “CAPA: Corrective Action, Preventive Action, Related Processes and Best Practices,” a two-day interactive workshop presented by the educational division of the Medical Device Summit. Tim Mohn, Industry Principal for Sparta Systems, will speak in an educational session titled “Future-proof Your CAPA Processes,” as he outlines tips, tactics and best practices for implementing and maintaining a quality system strategy in a changing environment.
Medical device organizations are in a state of constant change, whether due to centralization of existing processes or other external factors such as mergers and acquisitions. For these companies, it’s critical to ensure that the ability to initiate corrective and preventive actions (CAPAs) for issues that arise in the manufacturing operation is not affected by any organizational changes that may occur. This presentation from Sparta Systems will provide companies with proven strategies for how to “future-proof” their own CAPA processes, ensuring that existing processes continue to operate in the event of organizational change and that product quality is maintained regardless of any issues that do arise.
WHO:
Tim Mohn, Industry Principal for Sparta Systems and former Manager, Worldwide Quality Systems for Johnson & Johnson Ortho-Clinical Diagnostics
WHEN:
“Future-proof Your CAPA Process”
Friday, July 15, 2011, 8:30 a.m. – 9:00 a.m.
WHERE:
Georgetown University Hotel and Conference Center
3800 Reservoir Rd. NW
Washington, DC 20057

Plano, TX Jun 20, 2011 – Organizations in highly regulated industries face stringent regulations for tracking and reporting on incidents that occur in the manufacturing process, and are required to institute actions to both correct issues and take the steps necessary to ensure that the incidents to not arise again. “Writing CAPA Procedures & Documents to Reflect Compliance Initiatives” will arm attendees with the tools they need to determine the threshold of when to initiate a CAPA procedure, and provide instruction on how to accurately classify specific actions as corrective and preventive. Ultimately, those who attend the presentation will walk away with a new understanding of when, how and why to issue CAPAs in their own organizations, to ensure compliance with both current and future regulatory guidelines.

Holmdel, NJ Jun 13, 2011 – Sparta Systems, Inc., the maker of TrackWise® quality management software and the market leader in enterprise quality and compliance management solutions, today announced the availability of On-demand TrackWise Training, a new solution designed to provide a cost-effective, convenient way for companies to train large groups of users and intermittent users on the basics of TrackWise Enterprise Quality Management Software (EQMS). The new solution is part of Sparta Systems’ comprehensive suite of training offerings, which also include live and e-learning instructor-led courses.
Sparta Systems’ new On-demand TrackWise Training solution gives companies a way to train users on the basics of TrackWise no matter where they are located. This saves travel costs and time, while increasing the productivity of users exponentially. Ideal for new users or to augment existing user knowledge at the time of system expansion or upgrade, organizations around the world have already begun benefitting from On-demand TrackWise training for pre-project and pre-go-live education.
Other benefits of On-demand TrackWise Training include:
Increased Reach and Productivity – On-demand TrackWise Training can be viewed at any time by any number of users. Whether the deployment constitutes a new implementation or an upgrade to a new version, new and intermittent users can get the training they need in order to be more productive on the system.
Ease of Use – Easily accessible via web link, no hardware or software installation is required. Over time, as companies upgrade TrackWise, users will benefit from updated training materials.
Measurable Results, Actionable Information – Individual tracking, instant notification, in-depth reporting, scheduled and tailored reports provide management teams with valuable information on who has accessed the training system.
Unlimited Scalability – On-demand TrackWise Training delivers a flexible tool that easily integrates with pre-existing learning management systems, with 24/7 availability and access from anywhere in the world.
“Organizations of all sizes use TrackWise software to manage their quality and compliance processes across the enterprise,” said Mike Jovanis, vice president of product management, Sparta Systems. “Our new On-demand training offering addresses the challenge organizations face in getting all their users trained on the basics of the system so that they are getting the most out of their TrackWise implementations. On-demand TrackWise Training rounds out our existing suite of learning offerings, giving our customers a complete package of training solution options.”

Holmdel, NJ Apr 27, 2011 – Forward-thinking pharmaceutical organizations that have integrated their quality management solutions with enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems are commonly leveraging these integrations to place batches of manufactured products on hold, according to new data revealed today. The survey of more than 100 pharmaceutical manufacturing professionals, conducted by Sparta Systems, Inc., the maker of TrackWise® quality management software and the market leader in enterprise quality and compliance management solutions, found that 65 percent of the companies integrating these key systems use the resulting functionality to automatically place batches on hold, a critical function that ensures incidents in the manufacturing process do not effect the products ultimately delivered to the market.
More and more, organizations are implementing best-of-breed quality management software solutions to automate vital quality processes, as well as integrating these systems with ERP solutions to ensure organization-wide management of these processes. According to the survey data from Sparta Systems:
• Seventy-five percent of organizations that have purchased dedicated quality management software either have integrated or plan to integrate it with their ERP system
• Of those organizations that have already undertaken such an integration, more than 70 percent view the ability to more quickly find the appropriate batch information after identifying non-conformances – and to put a batch on hold once the non-conformance is identified – as key benefits of the integration
• Other major benefits of integration include: ability to maintain one master product list instead of having multiple product lists in different systems (82 percent); ability to more efficiently track customer complaints back to the original batch (59 percent); and the ability to correlate non-conformances and customer complaints back to specific products and batches (47 percent)
“It’s clear from this survey data that pharmaceutical companies are seeing tremendous advantages in integrating their purpose-built quality management and ERP software systems,” said Tim Mohn, Industry Principal, Sparta Systems. “The best quality management solutions on the market allow for seamless integration with these systems, and forward-thinking organizations are clearly realizing this. In doing so, they’re helping to ensure that the processes used to manufacture their products are streamlined across the organization, while these products are delivered to market with complete assurance of their safety for public consumption.”
Click here to learn more about the enterprise integration capabilities built into Sparta Systems’ TrackWise Enterprise Quality Management Software.