• EtQ (Farmingdale, New York) has reported enhanced Reporting features in its newest release, Reliance 6.2. In addition to drill-down reporting, quality alerts, and drag and drop reporting, EtQ's advanced reporting analysis and intelligence functions provide charts to see the "bottom line." A Radar chart is available to inform the user of different improvement areas; a Pareto chart tracks occurrence count as well as trends the cumulative data over time; Upper and Lower Control Limits can be added and, optionally, calculated, to track conformance with goals; and multiple visual improvements enhance the use of charts in the EtQ Portal. EtQ saids itss enhanced reporting function includes features such as an Overview Report that shows an organization how well they are meeting their metrics, and an Operational Report that shows frequency of events by occurrence type and effectively records ultimate results and effects. In addition, EtQ Reporting includes a Data table that provides a one-click export to Excel, and configurable templates for Key Performance Indicator (KPI) tracking. EtQ also reported the addition of its Connection Profiles function in Reliance 6.2. Connection Profiles is a graphical, Web-based administration tool that enables integration between EtQ Reliance and third-party business systems. Through the use of simple administration forms, users can connect EtQ Reliance applications directly to third-party systems to integrate data from ERP, MES, LIMS, PLM, EDMS and more. EtQ said its Connection Profiles will "dramatically enhance the ability for business users to leverage integration technology, without programming, and provide increased visibility into other critical systems in the enterprise."

• PEPID (Evanston, Illinois) has unveiled PocketDoc, a new reference tool directed to parents, caregivers, coaches, teachers and anyone looking for fast and clear medical guidance for illness, injury and even emergency situations, can finally feel safe this season. It said PocketDoc gives "unparalleled access to answers for all health and safety questions, and covers a wide range of health topics for all ages, from newborns to seniors." PocketDoc's features include an extensive medications guide to help understand medications, and a special function that allows users to check medications that they or their loved ones are taking for dangerous interactions. PocketDoc will soon be available on BlackBerry, Palm and Windows Mobile devices and online. PocketDoc also has a first aid medical emergency reference that gives you immediate answers to questions about serious situations, both indoor and outdoor. From scrapes and bruises to a suspected heart attack, each topic will give you information regarding the symptoms, possible causes and how to treat and respond to the specific issue. Signing up for PocketDoc is accomplished by logginh on to the iTunes Store and downloading the app for $9.99. PEPID utilizes mobile and online technology to deliver clinical decision-support resources specific for healthcare professionals including doctors, nurses, EMTs and students.