Biosof Collaborates With IBM to Offer Software/Hardware Platform for Proteomic Research

NEW YORK, NY, Jul 21 (MARKET WIRE) --
Biosof LLC, a developer and distributor of computational solutions for
the Pharmaceutical, Biotechnology, Agro-technology and Homeland Security
industries, announces its collaboration with IBM(R) to provide a server
platform for PredictProtein, a solution that explores, analyzes and
interprets genomics data. The collaboration enables customers to use
PredictProtein through a Virtual Private Network (VPN) or on-site
installation while running on IBM high-performance computing hardware.
The new platform is showcased at the IBM booth at the ISMB 2008
Conference in Toronto, July 19-23, 2008.

IBM offers the broadest portfolio of high-performance computing solutions
optimized for the needs of proteomics with its System x(TM) clusters as
well as its Cell Broadband Engine(TM)-based architectures. Additionally,
IBM Power technology clustered in large, dense SMPs can handle the most
challenging problems facing researchers and scientists. Power technology
is also available in compact blade form-factors.

Traditional proteomics research involves lab experiments that require
extended time and investment to produce verified data from a limited range
of input. In the race to find answers, PredictProtein was developed to
accelerate the research process to cover more ground and predict the most
-- and least -- useful targets more accurately for more efficient
investments of time and money.

As a comprehensive resource for protein sequence analysis, PredictProtein
incorporates cutting-edge tools for protein structure and function
prediction including algorithms providing prediction for:

-- Binding/active sites
-- Sub-cellular localization
-- Domain boundaries
-- Fold recognition
-- Inter-residue contacts
-- Regions lacking regular structure
-- Secondary structure
-- Solvent accessibility
-- Transmembrane, globular and coiled coil regions
-- Disulfide bonds

"Working with IBM provides our customers the unique opportunity to
combine a secure infrastructure and cutting-edge hardware needed to run
our highly resource-intensive algorithms," says Dr. Burkhard Rost of
Biosof.

About Biosof

Established in 2004, Biosof develops and commercializes analysis,
modeling, mining and integration solutions of scientific data. Our
world-acclaimed software and databases are used by scientists for basic
and advanced research. Biosof's products and services are embedded in
business processes to achieve greater efficiencies while minimizing costs.

For more information, visit http://www.bio-sof.com

For more information about PredictProtein, visit www.predictprotein.org

About IBM

IBM offers the broadest portfolio of high-performance computing solutions
optimized for the needs of proteomics with its System x clusters,
Cell/B.E.-based architectures and Power technology. For more information,
visit www.ibm.com/lifesciences/.

Contact:
Biosof
Guy Yachdav
917-378-5026
Email Contact

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