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10/08/2026

The countdown is on! We're just a few weeks away from the ISPE Annual Meeting & Expo 2026. If you're attending, make plans to visit the Sikich Life Sciences team at Booth #1340.

Whether you're evaluating quality systems, planning a modernization initiative, preparing for regulatory change, or looking to improve operational performance, we'd love to hear about your goals and challenges.

Our team is ready to share insights, industry experience, and strategies that help life sciences organizations drive transformation with confidence. Let's connect. https://www.sikich.com/event/2026-ispe-annual-meeting-expo/

10/01/2026

The Sikich Life Sciences team will be exhibiting at the ISPE Annual Meeting & Expo 2026 in Washington, DC!

From quality and compliance to digital transformation and operational excellence, we're helping life sciences organizations navigate complex challenges and accelerate business outcomes.

Stop by Booth #1340 to meet our team, discuss your strategic priorities, and learn how Sikich can support your journey across the life sciences value chain.
We look forward to connecting with industry leaders, innovators, and organizations shaping the future of life sciences.

09/24/2026

What if compliance could scale with your business instead of becoming a constraint as your organization grows?

For life sciences companies navigating changing regulations, new technologies and increasing validation demands, a more flexible approach can help turn compliance into an operational advantage.

In his latest article, Henry Mossi explores how Compliance as a Service (CaaS) combines scalable validation expertise, validated technology, flexible delivery models and human oversight of AI-enabled activities to help organizations remain inspection-ready while adapting to change.

Read Henry’s perspective on building a compliance model designed to evolve alongside your organization: https://www.sikich.com/insight/compliance-as-a-service-caas-scalable-engagement-model-for-evolving-regulations-and-technology-in-life-sciences/

Compliance as a Service (CaaS) establishes a sustainable compliance capability that adapts to changing regulatory requirements.

09/23/2026

The DoD's suspension of CMMC Phase II has created uncertainty across the Defense Industrial Base. Does self-assessment mean the pressure is off? What happens next? And what should contractors be doing right now?

Join Sikich for a practical discussion on what the CMMC suspension means for defense contracts and how to prepare for whatever comes next.

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09/23/2026

What can Seinfeld teach us about modern selling? Surprisingly, quite a bit.

Disconnected spreadsheets, scattered customer information and inconsistent processes can leave a sales organization operating a little too much like Kramerica Industries.

In his latest article, Joel Hatin explores why modern selling depends on more than a great pitch. It requires trusted data, visibility across the customer journey and technology that connects sales, service and customer information.

Read the full article for a memorable look at how Microsoft Dynamics 365 Customer Engagement can help organizations spend less time searching for information and more time building customer relationships.

https://www.sikich.com/insight/what-seinfeld-can-teach-us-about-modern-selling-and-why-you-probably-dont-want-to-run-your-crm-like-kramerica/

Of all things, Seinfeld provides a fascinating case study on modern selling and why customer engagement technology matters. Here's how.

09/22/2026

If an attacker has your password right now, what stops them from getting into your network?

That’s the question organizations should be asking when deploying VPN single sign-on with Microsoft Entra ID.

As Sean Conwell explains, SSO is only the beginning. MFA, Conditional Access, token management and device compliance all play an important role in building a layered approach to VPN security. https://www.sikich.com/insight/entra-id-and-vpn-sso-done-right-what-really-matters-in-a-vpn-deployment/

The gap between a VPN that technically uses Entra ID SSO and one that's properly secured is enormous. Here's how to properly secure it.

09/21/2026

Better underwriting decisions start before underwriting begins.

When submission data arrives incomplete, inconsistent or scattered across emails, spreadsheets, PDFs and portals, teams can spend valuable time organizing information instead of evaluating risk. A more structured approach to intake can create a stronger foundation for faster workflows, greater consistency and more informed decisions.

The opportunity is to rethink the insurance “digital front door” so better data enters the process from the start. Learn more: https://www.sikich.com/insight/better-submissions-better-decisions-improving-insurance-intake-data-at-the-front-door/

Insurance orgs that invest in structured data capture at intake develop a foundation that supports efficient workflows and informed decision-making.

09/18/2026

The TrackWise on-premises end-of-life isn’t just a technology deadline. It’s an opportunity to rethink what quality can become.

Life sciences organizations face a choice: defer the decision, migrate existing processes to the cloud or use this moment to fundamentally reimagine quality operations.

The third path can mean moving beyond a traditional system of record toward an AI-native quality environment that connects data across the product lifecycle, anticipates risk and allows quality professionals to focus more of their time on decisions, strategy and exceptions.

The question isn’t simply, “What replaces TrackWise?”

It’s“What should quality look like for the next decade?”

Explore the strategic opportunity behind TrackWise end-of-life and what it takes to build the next generation of quality operations: https://www.sikich.com/insight/the-trackwise-on-premises-end-of-life-an-opportunity-to-reimagine-quality-not-just-replace-a-platform/

The decisions that pharma, BioTech, and MedTech companies make regarding the upcoming TrackWise on-premises end-of-life will reshape quality operations.

09/17/2026

Bringing a therapy to market takes more than scientific innovation. It requires the operational foundation to support commercialization.

As life sciences organizations transition from clinical development to commercialization, many discover that the systems and processes that worked during the startup phase aren't equipped to handle commercial manufacturing, inventory management, regulatory controls, supply chain visibility, and profitability analysis.

In our latest blog, we explore why ERP readiness is critical for a successful launch and highlight four key decisions that can help organizations prepare for growth with confidence.

Read more: https://www.sikich.com/insight/preparing-your-erp-for-life-sciences-commercialization/

The organizations with the smoothest commercialization launches recognize that operational readiness doesn't begin at FDA approval, but with the ERP.

09/16/2026

Is your case management platform still functioning as the "desk" where work gets done?

AI is changing that model. Forward-thinking law firms are transforming their case management platforms into systems of record, while AI becomes the system of action, helping teams extract information, automate repetitive tasks and focus on higher-value work.

Nick Cirino explores why successful AI adoption requires more than new technology. It requires a new way of working.

Read more: https://www.sikich.com/insight/with-ai-your-case-management-platform-is-becoming-the-filing-cabinet-not-the-desk/

Thanks to AI, a case management platform is no longer the place for staff to manually enter data, but where they can find answers.