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SALT LAKE CITY, May 5, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- MasterControl, a leading provider of cloud-based quality management, manufacturing execution, and asset management software, today announced it has received Federal Risk and Authorization Management Program (FedRAMP) Moderate authorization for its Quality Excellence Gov (Qx Gov) solution, making it the first industry-leading Quality Management System (QMS) to achieve this rigorous security standard.The FedRAMP authorization enables federal agencies and contractors to confidently adopt MasterControl's cloud-based QMS, leveraging the company's 30 years of innovation and experience in quality management. MasterControl Qx Gov delivers comprehensive quality management capabilities within a secure cloud environment that meets federal cybersecurity standards.MasterControl worked closely with the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, a part of the National Institutes of Health, as its sponsoring agency and Deloitte as its Third-Party Assessment Organization."Achieving FedRAMP authorization is a powerful validation of our commitment to security, trust, and operational excellence in quality management," said Jon Beckstrand, CEO of MasterControl. "This milestone not only opens the door to deeper collaboration with federal agencies, but also reinforces our promise to all customers that their data is protected by the highest standards in the industry."Key benefits of MasterControl's FedRAMP-authorized solution include:Enhanced Cybersecurity Assurance : Independent verification of security controls that significantly reduce the risk of data breaches and cyberattacks: Independent verification of security controls that significantly reduce the risk of data breaches and cyberattacks Streamlined Compliance : Built-in features aligned with FDA guidelines and federal standards, simplifying regulatory inspections and audit management: Built-in features aligned with FDA guidelines and federal standards, simplifying regulatory inspections and audit management End-to-end Quality Management : Integrated capabilities including document control, training management, quality event management, audit management, and risk mitigation: Integrated capabilities including document control, training management, quality event management, audit management, and risk mitigation Operational Efficiency : Automation of manual processes reducing administrative burden while increasing productivity: Automation of manual processes reducing administrative burden while increasing productivity Complete Data Connectivity: Access to quality data across the organization through robust reporting and analyticsGovernment agencies utilizing MasterControl Qx Gov can effectively manage all quality processes on a unified platform—from document lifecycle and change procedures to employee training, quality events, audits, and risk-related activities.MasterControl Qx Gov is available now for all federal and state agencies, contractors, and organizations looking for a higher level of security. Learn more at www.mastercontrol.com/qxgov and on the FedRAMP Marketplace here.About MasterControlMasterControl is a leading provider of cloud-based quality, manufacturing, and asset management software for life sciences and other regulated industries. Our mission is to make life-changing products available to more people sooner by helping organizations digitize, automate, and connect their critical operations – from quality management and manufacturing execution to equipment maintenance and calibration. For more information, visit www.mastercontrol.comSOURCE MasterControl

The strategic acquisition expands MasterControl's manufacturing and quality platform withmodern, cloud-native CMMS capabilitiesSALT LAKE CITY, March 3, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- MasterControl , a leading provider of quality and manufacturing software solutions for life sciences, today announced the acquisition of Qualer, a cloud-native asset management company that simplifies tracking, calibration, and maintenance of critical assets and equipment across lab and manufacturing facilities. The acquisition extends MasterControl's ability to enhance life science product development by enabling organizations to manage quality, manufacturing, and asset performance in a single integrated platform."Life sciences customers are eager for solutions that bring quality assurance, manufacturing, and asset management all into one unified platform to ensure they can streamline development and innovation," said Jon Beckstrand, CEO of MasterControl. "This acquisition accelerates our vision of helping customers reduce complexity, increase efficiency, and speed time-to-market for life-changing products. Qualer will help us address a critical need in the industry – reducing costs, increasing productivity, and ensuring compliance for physical assets."The merger brings together industry-leading, life sciences-specific QMS, MES, and CMMS software onto a single, integrated platform, helping organizations:Gain greater control over critical software systemsImprove end-to-end operational control and collaborationReduce the risk of noncompliance, product recalls, and costly delaysSpeed issue resolution, improve productivity, and streamline workflowsAlign quality, production, and asset management with strict regulatory requirements"Joining forces with MasterControl marks an exciting new chapter for Qualer," said Ryan Arnold, CEO of Qualer. "Our shared commitment to advancing life sciences through innovative technology makes this a natural fit. Together, we'll be able to deliver even more value to our customers and help shape the future of regulated manufacturing."The acquisition comes at a critical time for the life sciences industry