Life sciences organizations protect valuable research while collaborating with labs, manufacturers and regulators around the world.
Connectivity Counsel advises pharmaceuticals and life sciences organizations on connectivity, communications, cloud and security. We compare more than 230 providers on your behalf and help you select and implement the right mix, at no cost to you.
What matters most in pharmaceuticals and life sciences
- High-performance research connectivity
- Validated cloud environments
- Intellectual property protection
- Global site networking
Recommended solutions for pharmaceuticals and life sciences
Dedicated Internet Access
Dedicated internet access (DIA) is a private, symmetrical fiber connection with guaranteed bandwidth and a service level agreement, so the speed you buy is the speed you get at all hours.
Cloud Connect
Cloud connect services provide private, dedicated links from your network to public cloud platforms such as AWS, Microsoft Azure and Google Cloud.
Private and Hybrid Cloud
Private and hybrid cloud infrastructure as a service provides dedicated or virtualized compute, storage and networking managed in a provider's data centers.
Secure Access Service Edge (SASE)
Secure access service edge combines networking and cloud-delivered security, including secure web gateway, cloud access security broker and zero trust access, in one service.
Managed Detection and Response (MDR)
Managed detection and response pairs security technology with human analysts who watch for threats around the clock and act to contain them.
SD-WAN
A software-defined wide area network (SD-WAN) steers traffic across multiple internet and private links in real time, improving application performance and resilience while reducing dependence on costly private circuits.
Compliance and regulatory considerations
Technology decisions in this sector are commonly shaped by FDA 21 CFR Part 11, GxP and HIPAA. We help you shortlist providers whose attestations, contract terms and service designs support those obligations, and we coordinate the documentation your auditors, insurers or customers request. Your own legal and compliance advisors remain the authority on what applies to your organization.
Providers with experience in this sector
5 providers in our portfolio identify life sciences as a core market. A sample:
How an engagement works
- Discovery. We review your locations, contracts, invoices and pain points.
- Design and sourcing. We match requirements to providers and collect comparable quotes.
- Selection. You receive a clear comparison of cost, capability, contract terms and risk.
- Implementation and support. We coordinate installation and stay involved for moves, changes, renewals and escalations.
Frequently asked questions
What technology services do pharmaceuticals and life sciences organizations need most?
Priorities typically include high-performance research connectivity, validated cloud environments and intellectual property protection. Common solutions are dedicated internet access, cloud connect and private and hybrid cloud.
Which compliance requirements affect technology choices in pharmaceuticals and life sciences?
Decisions are commonly shaped by FDA 21 CFR Part 11, GxP and HIPAA. Connectivity Counsel helps you shortlist providers whose services and documentation support those requirements.
Can Connectivity Counsel support multiple locations?
Yes. We source and coordinate services across single sites, regional groups and nationwide footprints, and can consolidate many local providers under one managed program.
Does it cost anything to use Connectivity Counsel for pharmaceuticals and life sciences technology?
No. Connectivity Counsel does not charge clients for advisory, quoting or ordering support. Providers compensate us when you choose their service, and you pay the provider directly under the provider's own contract and pricing.
Is Connectivity Counsel tied to a single provider?
No. Connectivity Counsel is an independent advisor with a portfolio of more than 230 providers. Recommendations are based on your addresses, requirements, budget and timeline, and we show you competing options side by side.