Smart Operations for Commercial Research

PPMS helps pharma, biotech, CROs and incubators streamline workflows, maximise asset use and take full control of their research infrasctructure.

Accelerate Performance Across Your Research Platforms

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Maximise Asset Utilisation & Revenue

Increase equipment usage rates, reduce idle time and optimise resource allocation to drive higher return on capital investment.

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Scale Operations Without Complexity

Effortlessly expand research operations across teams, sites and clients with streamlined workflows and centralised control

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Ensure Full Compliance & Traceability

Manage access, training, maintenance and regulatory requirements with built-in audit trails and compliance-ready features.

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Make Better Decisions with Real-Time Insights

Leverage real-time usage, project and performance data to inform strategy, resourcing and investment planning.

Control, Visibility and Performance — All in One Platform

Stratocore brings structure to complex research operations — enabling consistent service delivery, clear governance and real-time visibility. Whether supporting internal R&D or external client services, PPMS helps commercial resarch teams operate with greater precision and control.

Pharmaceutical Companies

Run high-throughput, high-value platforms with confidence and control.

Pharma labs face growing demands for efficiency, traceability and integration. PPMS simplifies scheduling, reporting and infrastructure oversight across your operations.

  • Real-time dashboards for equipment status and usage
  • Maintenance scheduling, incident logging and audit trails
  • Track usage and project activity across teams and sites
  • Integrate with ERP systems for strategic and financial planning
  • Secure access with SSO and role-based permissions
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Biotech Companies & Startups

Get enterprise-level efficiency with startup-ready flexibility.

As teams grow and demands increase, PPMS scales with you — simplifying service delivery, access control and internal costing.

  • Self-service booking and sample workflows
  • Automated inventory and equipment usage tracking
  • Access controls tied to training and certifications
  • Internal usage costing by project or team
  • Real-time metrics to support fundraising and ops reviews

Contract Research Organizations

Deliver services at scale with transparency, traceability and control.

From quotation to reporting, PPMS supports full-service workflows — improving client satisfaction and operational efficiency.

  • Client-specific request forms and approval flows
  • SLA tracking, milestone updates and delivery logging
  • Technician and team assignment tools
  • Automated billing with flexible pricing models
  • Custom reporting for each project or sponsor
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Incubators

Support multiple tenants with shared resources and streamlined admin

PPMS helps incubators manage equipment access, service workflows and cost recovery across fast-moving startups and tenant labs.c

  • Multi-tenant scheduling and access permissions
  • Live usage tracking and incident logging
  • Automated equipment usage billing by tenant, group or user profile
  • Support for training workflows and booking eligibility
  • Reporting by team, tenant or instrument

Operational Impact Backed by Data

Stratocore PPMS helps commercial labs work smarter — saving time, increasing visibility and improving outcomes across teams and clients.

75%
of clients save up to 80% of their time on administrative tasks
46%
of clients increased instrument revenue with usage tracking
33%
used PPMS data to renegotiate maintenance contracts
68%
report higher staff effectiveness since adopting PPMS

Stratocore’s intuitive platform
is designed to streamline your operations

“Our lab is set in a campus hosting multiple research organizations, so a scheduling platform that is not fixed to a domain name was a must. That, together with the ease of use and possibilities to engage with our users, has made PPMS an unmissable tool.”

Associate Professor, Microscopy and Cytometry Core Facility Director (VUmc location), Amsterdam UMC

JJ. Garcia Vallejo

“The ability of the facility managers, administration, research groups, and the director to access costs and equipment usage is essential. The Stratocore solution allows us to have at-hand the strategic tools to manage research costs, equipment, maintenance contracts, and staffing provision.”

Head of Imaging & Flow Cytometry, Cancer Research UK Manchester Institute, University of Manchester

Steve Bagley, Ph.D.

“I can't say enough good things about the Stratocore team. Their support is outstanding, and I really appreciate the fact they have directly worked (and continue to work) in core facilities and understand first-hand the challenges and nuances of the job.”

Adrian Smith, Ph.D.

Technical Director, Advanced Cytometry Facility, Centenary Institute, University of Sydney

“The CRUK Cambridge Institute implemented Stratocore in 2016 across our 14 core facilities. The solution has proved absolutely revolutionary in terms of reducing the administrative burden of running our facilities, significantly improving the speed and accuracy of our monthly invoicing.”

Jane Gray, Ph.D., Head of Research Instrumentation Core Facility, Cancer Research UK Cambridge Institute, University of Cambridge

Jane Gray, Ph.D.

“We have found Stratocore to be invaluable in so many areas of operation. From a user perspective, it’s beautifully simple to book or cancel equipment time or to order services, and it’s easy to keep users informed of maintenance issues. You can define precise booking rules that help maximize equipment availability and keep your researchers happy.”

Technical Manager, School of Chemical Engineering, University of Birmingham

Jackie Deans, Ph.D.

Built for Long-Term Success

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ISO 27001 Certified for Data Security

Stratocore is fully ISO 27001 certified, ensuring your operational and user data is protected to the highest internationally recognised standards

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Scalable Across Any Size or Structure

From a single facility to enterprise-wide infrastructure, PPMS grows with you — without adding software sprawl.

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Tailored Onboarding and Training

Benefit from a structured implementation plan, full admin training and ongoing expert support for a smooth rollout.

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Seamless System Integration

Out-of-the-box support for ERP, SSO, financial platforms and APIs to connect with LIMS, ELNs and data systems.

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Global Support You Can Rely On

Stratocore’s support spans three continents — with ticketing, documentation and user group engagement.

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Trusted by Leading Research Organisations

With over 250 successful deployments, Stratocore PPMS supports some of the world’s top academic and commercial research institutions

Case Studies

Case Study • February 1st, 2025

Emory University Improves Core Facility Management via Business Analytics Approaches Combining Stratocore and Other Datasets

Emory University’s core research facilities are organized across several academic units, including the School of Medicine, the

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Case Study • January 1st, 2025

The Cancer Research UK Cambridge Institute Partners with Stratocore to Enhance Core Facility Management

Core facilities play an important, enabling role in helping researchers at the Cancer Research UK Cambridge Institute

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Take the Next Step in Managing Your Research Operations

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