In the Thermo Scientific™ BioPharma Finder™ 5.3 application, you can run analysis workflows in your local environment using enhanced versions of the features and tools introduced in previous versions. In addition, you can register and connect to the Ardia™ Platform to access a cloud-based server environment that offers enhanced data integrity, data security, and new reporting capabilities.

NOTE

All workflows are enabled for Ardia Platform connection in the BioPharma Finder 5.3 application.

IMPORTANT

BioPharma Finder 5.3 is not compatible with Ardia Platform 1.0. You must upgrade to Ardia Platform 1.1 to connect BioPharma Finder 5.3 to the Ardia Platform.

To upgrade to Ardia Platform 1.1, contact Technical Support at digital.support@thermofisher.com.

Regardless of your proficiency level, learn how to start the BioPharma Finder application in either local or Ardia Platform mode, register with and sign in to the Ardia Platform, and perform platform management tasks before you explore the next chapters in this user guide.