SEATTLE – Geospiza Inc, the market leading developer of the GeneSifter software platform for genetic analysis, today announced that PerkinElmer, Inc. has signed a multi-year license agreement for Geospiza’s GeneSifter Lab Edition and GeneSifter Analysis Edition software products.

GeneSifter Lab Edition is used by laboratories around the globe to track sample processing and deliver data back to researchers for analysis. GeneSifter Analysis Edition is used by researchers to analyze NGS data and to discover the actionable knowledge within their experiment.

“PerkinElmer is a leader in delivering precise measurement systems across the full spectrum of life and environmental sciences,” said Rob Arnold, President of Geospiza. “It’s a real honor to be selected by PerkinElmer as their software solution for Next Generation Sequencing laboratory management and data analysis.”

Dick Begley, PerkinElmer’s President of Emerging Technologies, commented “GeneSifter fit our need for a robust and scalable lab workflow and analysis system. DNA is a core focus for PerkinElmer and GeneSifter has the most comprehensive software platform out there. Geospiza has a demonstrated track record of helping researchers successfully manage the complexities of Next Gen Sequencing operations.”

About Geospiza

Designed by biologists for biologists, Geospiza is the market leading developer of GeneSifter® software, providing integrated solutions for Next Generation Sequencing analysis and LIMS. For over 10 years, Geospiza has set the industry standard for high value, low cost, “out of the box” solutions serving the life sciences market. You can find more information on Geospiza and its products at www.geospiza.com.