Excel Spreadsheet Validation for 21 CFR Part 11 Compliance

Assistance in validation comes in two separate ways.
1. Using the ABB developed protocols to validate DaCS™

ABB understand the DaCS™ product better than anyone else (apart from Compassoft of course). As a result they know the areas that require testing, and understand the components and functionality that is most affected by different user configuration and uses.

Combined with this in-depth product knowledge is their extensive validation experience with computerised systems. That means undertaking meaningful testing that challenges the system and its use (not just a set of test scripts that are guaranteed to pass as they only check standard functionality). For example how many other vendors do you know that challenge their systems with Excel password hacking software as a part of the functional testing? They don't do it because they know that their software will fail. ABB undertake this test, they undertake thorough and independent testing to ensure the software is fit for purpose.

This results in unrivalled compliance, that means you no longer need to worry about the technical compliance of your spreadsheets when correctly protected by DaCS™.

All ABB package and maintenance contract clients are provided with the validation protocols. They are straightforward to execute and cover the appropriate content for a risk-based approach to qualification of DaCS™

2. Asking ABB Process Solution to undertake the DaCS™ validation for you

ABB are happy to undertake the DaCS™ validation for you, and this is usually combined with the DaCS™ installation service. ABB provide experienced validation consultants to perform the work on-site, leaving you with a completely installed and validated system within a day or two. The system will be ready to go, with all documentation professionally and independently completed. DaCS™ validation services gets you up and running immediately leaving you free to use the system in a compliant and validated environment. (Why not combine the installation and validation with the ABB/DaCS™ training courses, then everything is completed in one visit?)

Because all our DaCS™ consultants and on-site validation teams are experts on the software and spreadsheet validation, it also gives you the chance to pick their brains for ideas and advice on other validation issues.

Additionally, if things don't go as originally planned (for example, the plan may not have fully allowed for the combination of your unique network configuration, of the various possible Excel versions and service packs, and of your customised spreadsheets), you will have an experienced individual on site who will solve the issue there and then, and explain the solution to you.




		The Benefits Of Using DaCS™ Validation Services

	Assistance in validation comes in two separate ways. 1. Using the ABB developed protocols to validate DaCS™ ABB understand the DaCS™ product better than anyone else (apart from Compassoft of course). As a result they know the areas that require testing, and understand the components and functionality that is most affected by different user configuration and uses. Combined with this in-depth product knowledge is their extensive validation experience with computerised systems. That means undertaking meaningful testing that challenges the system and its use (not just a set of test scripts that are guaranteed to pass as they only check standard functionality). For example how many other vendors do you know that challenge their systems with Excel password hacking software as a part of the functional testing? They don't do it because they know that their software will fail. ABB undertake this test, they undertake thorough and independent testing to ensure the software is fit for purpose. This results in unrivalled compliance, that means you no longer need to worry about the technical compliance of your spreadsheets when correctly protected by DaCS™. All ABB package and maintenance contract clients are provided with the validation protocols. They are straightforward to execute and cover the appropriate content for a risk-based approach to qualification of DaCS™ 2. Asking ABB Process Solution to undertake the DaCS™ validation for you ABB are happy to undertake the DaCS™ validation for you, and this is usually combined with the DaCS™ installation service. ABB provide experienced validation consultants to perform the work on-site, leaving you with a completely installed and validated system within a day or two. The system will be ready to go, with all documentation professionally and independently completed. DaCS™ validation services gets you up and running immediately leaving you free to use the system in a compliant and validated environment. (Why not combine the installation and validation with the ABB/DaCS™ training courses, then everything is completed in one visit?) Because all our DaCS™ consultants and on-site validation teams are experts on the software and spreadsheet validation, it also gives you the chance to pick their brains for ideas and advice on other validation issues. Additionally, if things don't go as originally planned (for example, the plan may not have fully allowed for the combination of your unique network configuration, of the various possible Excel versions and service packs, and of your customised spreadsheets), you will have an experienced individual on site who will solve the issue there and then, and explain the solution to you.