CoSign Electronic Signatures ensure Astro-Med meets FDA’s 21 CFR Part 11 Compliancy

Algorithmic Research (ARX), a leading worldwide provider of electronic signatures and data security solutions has implemented a CoSign® Electronic Signature appliance at Astro-Med, Inc. (NASDAQ:ALOT), to enable compliance with the FDA’s 21 CFR Part 11, GxP and other requirements.

CoSign provides Astro-Med with an integrated digital signature solution that allows its users to electronically sign documents using standard electronic signatures within applications, such as Adobe Acrobat. Used in conjunction with Astro-Med's workflow systems, the company is replacing handwritten signatures, sealing documents with legally-binding signatures as well as saving the costs and time associated with paper-based processes.

The installation was a smooth process. "None of the testing caused any hiccups. It was a relatively simple procedure. In fact it was so simple I had to double-check and make sure I was doing it right," laughs Gordon Bentley, IT Director, Astro-Med.

To comply with FAA, FDA and other organizations that audit Astro-Med on a regular basis the company needed bullet-proof procedures in place.

Bentley says CoSign's ability to prove the authenticity of signatures and to show documents have not changed since they were first approved is the main reason the product was chosen. In addition, its low cost, user-friendliness and easy administration of third party certifications were major draw cards in the evaluation process.

Bentley adds that the flexibility of CoSign’s CA was a very attractive feature as the company deals with a wide range of products for a number of different markets.

Astro-Med is a world leader in the data acquisition and recording market and has been developing and manufacturing recording systems since 1969. Our Test & Measurement Product Group recorders are used throughout the world in the most demanding applications, including telemetry and aerospace, power generation, automotive, transportation, primary metal mills, pulp and paper mills, telecommunications and heavy industry.

About CoSign®

CoSign is ARX's tamper-proof, easy to use, electronic-signature solution which delivers an innovative way for electronically signing documents, files, forms and transactions. Based on standard PKI technology, CoSign guarantees signer authenticity, data integrity, and non-repudiation of documents and transactions. With its unique centralized approach, built-in integration with the organization's existing User-Management System and extensive 3rd party application support, CoSign eliminates additional overhead costs.

More information about CoSign is available here

About Algorithmic Research (ARX)

Algorithmic Research (ARX) is a leading global provider of electronic-signature and data-security solutions. The company offers a wide range of high-end and state of the art products and services designed to simplify, secure, and accelerate electronic transactions. ARX specializes in designing and implementing easy to use, simple to deploy, electronic signature and security solutions, combining software and hardware products, for small, medium and large computing environments.

ARX has more than 18 years of experience in assisting financial institutions, governmental organizations and commercial sectors to secure and streamline their processes and transactions.