As federal expectations for securing research data escalate, higher education faces a pivotal shift. CIOs in a recent Internet2 webinar emphasized that institutions unable to meet CMMC requirements risk losing key research opportunities. Their insights highlight the strategic, cultural, and financial steps campuses must take now to stay competitive and compliant.

With over 30 years of experience supporting research, teaching, and enterprise IT, Brian Stengel joins the LabArchives Enterprise Success Team with a mission to help institutions unlock the full value of their research and education workflows. His hands-on work with Electronic Lab Notebooks, data transfer services, and faculty systems gives him unique insight into customer needs and challenges.

LabArchives has once again achieved the ISO 27001:2022 certification, reaffirming our ongoing commitment to safeguarding research data with globally recognized standards for information security management, now strengthened as part of the unified Dotmatics Group certification.

Research leaders face rising demands for efficiency, compliance, and data transparency. The July 2025 Internet2 webinar with UMass Chan Medical School revealed how LabArchives moves beyond the bench to meet these challenges. From streamlining IT infrastructure to advancing FAIR data principles, a unified ELN strategy empowers CIOs, CISOs, CROs, and CFOs to align research, security, and strategy.

Internet2 is a platform that provides cloud-based solutions for scientists and researchers across sectors, including academia, industry, and government. LabArchives is proud to be one of Internet2’s NET+ programs for over 10 years.

The LabArchives Trust Center streamlines security and compliance reviews for procurement, IT, and risk teams. Access SOC 2, ISO 27001, and FedRAMP® certifications, privacy policies, and Product Security details—all in one place. Verify assurance, reduce questionnaires, and accelerate vendor approvals with a transparent, self-service portal built for faster, more confident due diligence.

Microsoft OneDrive is a convenient tool for storing and sharing documents, but it was never designed to meet the demands of scientific research. Without structured workflows, audit trails, or compliance safeguards, OneDrive falls short as an Electronic Lab Notebook (ELN)—putting reproducibility, collaboration, and compliance at risk.

In research, data security isn’t just an IT responsibility—it’s mission-critical. LabArchives safeguards the world’s most sensitive scientific work with enterprise-grade encryption, immutable audit trails, and global compliance support. Trusted by NIH and 600+ institutions, LabArchives delivers transparency, control, and future-proof compliance so researchers can focus on discovery while IT teams rest assured.

Join LabArchives’ Hannah Clark on Oct 15, 2025 (2–3 PM ET) to master enterprise-only features that drive research data management KPIs. Learn how to enforce data ownership, align permissions with your org chart, govern publishing, strengthen compliance, and standardize workflows. Perfect for site admins, research leaders, and administrators.

As more labs transition to digital research tools, some mistake Microsoft OneNote for a suitable electronic lab notebook (ELN). While flexible and familiar, OneNote lacks the compliance, traceability, and scientific workflows required for secure research documentation. Before adopting a general note-taking app, learn why your lab needs a dedicated ELN designed for science.

LabArchives ELN is more than a digital notebook—it’s a powerful tool for sustainability. By replacing over 1.57 million paper notebooks, LabArchives and its users have saved tens of thousands of trees, offset over 1.47 million pounds of CO₂, and conserved millions of gallons of water. Combined with tools that reduce lab waste and a sustainable cloud infrastructure, LabArchives supports science that’s better for the planet.

Internet2 is a platform that provides cloud-based solutions for scientists and researchers across sectors, including academia, industry, and government. LabArchives is proud to be one of Internet2’s NET+ programs for over 10 years.