Accelrys
Accelrys was a software company that provided scientific informatics solutions. It was founded in 1994 and headquartered in San Diego, California. Accelrys' software was used by researchers and scientists in various industries, including pharmaceuticals, biotechnology, chemicals, and materials science, to manage, analyze, and interpret scientific data. The company offered a suite of products designed to streamline research and development processes, accelerate drug discovery, and improve laboratory efficiency. These products included electronic laboratory notebooks, laboratory information management systems, and scientific data visualization tools. In 2014, Accelrys was acquired by Dassault Systèmes, a French software company. Following the acquisition, Accelrys' offerings were integrated into Dassault Systèmes' BIOVIA brand, which continues to provide scientific software solutions. The legacy of Accelrys lies in its contribution to advancing scientific research through integrated informatics platforms and its role in shaping the landscape of scientific software.