What’s in a name...?

EditoriAL After 15 issues and almost three years, Bioengineered Bugs is about to metamorphose; we are " de-bugging " —from the current issue onwards BioBugs will be known only as Bioengineered. This is not a decision to which we have come lightly, and is the result of continued consultation with our major stakeholders: authors, readers, reviewers and editors. Our new name reflects a broader scope, while still focusing on the concepts and applications of genetic engineering; for the development of genetically modified organisms for food, pharmaceutical, medical, industrial, environmental and bio-defense applications. I am happy to report that our gestation has been a most enjoyable and productive one: our Editorial Board boasts some of the most distinguished and influential figures in the fields of molecular biology and biotechnology. The quality, quantity and variety of submissions continues to increase month on month, as do our manuscript downloads and citations. Accepted for indexing in Medline/ PubMed last year, we are currently under review by ISI Thomson and hope to receive our first Impact Factor shortly. Several innovations have taken place over the last 12 months; perhaps most noticeable is our new cover format; images—supplied by authors (and readers) appear on the left hand column—our most iconic images to date include JCVI-syn1.0, the first synthetic cell and more recently, the notorious H5N1 virus immortalized in glazed earthenware by London-based artist Natasha Lewer. In line with changing publication trends, Bioengineered has embraced the open access platform (while still retaining our high quality hard copy format)—for as little as $250, authors can opt for immediate an open access to their published material with no cost to the reader. In addition to our open access platform, Bioengineered has embraced social media—we have a Facebook page (which I encourage you to " Like "), we also allow readers to post comments relating to any of our published articles—allowing real-time evaluation and online " reader-review. " If this next phase of our evolution is as successful as our last, and I have no doubt but that it will be, then our future is secure, our future is Bioengineered…


e name Avaap is inspired by the ve fundamental elements, written in the language of Sanskrit
Each element reflects the attitudes, values, beliefs, and behaviors unique to the Avaap culture. It is how work gets done at Avaap. Founded by Dhiraj Shah in 2006, Avaap initially focused on addressing critical business gaps. In 2011, Dhiraj made the decision to strategically focus on Infor software solutions. Under his leadership, Avaap has experienced significant YoY growth and exceeded its goals every year since its inception.
In 2016, Avaap acquired a KLAS-leading Epic Systems implementation and optimization firm, providing healthcare customers with a single source for clinical, business, and financial applications. In 2019, Avaap acquired Navigator Management Partners, a cross-platform management and IT consulting firm specializing in ERP systems, business intelligence (BI), and change management. The acquisition expanded Avaap's capabilities from an Infor-only consulting organization to a best-in-class cross-platform technology advisory and management consulting firm.

AGNI
Fire represents the passion from which the Avaap culture is forged. Our employees collectively seek to provide the best service and software solutions in the industry and approach each customer as if it is our first.

VAYU
Wind reflects two important characteristics of speed and calm. Avaap's continual and rapid growth could easily cause an organization to become distracted, however, we have maintained our focus and dedication to be the premier IT service and solutions provider within the industries we serve.

AKASH
Sky correlates to Avaap's organizational goals and have been the primary mechanism used to always strive to achieve more. Each year, we review prior year performances, assess what was accomplished and how we can improve in order to better serve our customers.

PRITHVI
Avaap believes in a cleaner, greener, and better Earth. We encourage Eco-conscious behavior within our company, focus our charitable endeavors towards earth friendly initiatives, and participate with outside organizations that work towards the same goal.

AP
Water has the unique ability to take form as a gas, liquid, or solid state and is always in motion. To Avaap, this best represents innovation which is at the heart of our organization. This is illustrated with the industry leading solutions that Avaap continually develops to help address our customers' biggest enterprise business system challenges.

ABOUT Avaap
Avaap is an industry-focused technology management and advisory services partner known for delivering transformative customer experiences. Headquartered in Edison, N.J. with global o ces and customers around the world, Avaap has an expert-level consulting team with deep expertise in healthcare, higher education, manufacturing and distribution, goverment, retail, and other industries.

A Diversified Portfolio of Opportunities
Avaap is proud to work with some of the top names in healthcare, education, manufacturing, and government. Our customer-focused innovations and experience-based methodology bring organizations shorter project timelines and faster time to value on software investments.

OUR PROJECTS
Avaap maintains strategic partnerships with industry leaders to help our customers deploy, configure, and manage software applications and get the most value from technology investments. Our expert-level consultants are experienced in application design, integration, and deployment. Avaap is the only authorized Prosci® Change Management training provider in the U.S. Additionally, Avaap helps customers maintain their technology investments through our Application Managed Services. Our commitment is exceptional service that empowers customers to use technology to advance their business goals.

W E U N D E R S T A N D E N T E R P R I S E
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Community, Rural & Critical Access Academic Medical Centers
From strategy to support, we help customers leverage IT to improve clinical and financial outcomes. Avaap o ers healthcare organizations an integrated approach to EHR and ERP for improved EHR e ciency and better patient care.

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Food and beverage
With growth top of mind, deploying the right technology solutions can support expansion goals and deliver competitive advantage. Avaap works with leading manufacturers to modernize business systems like Infor M3 ERP and supply chain management to increase e ciency, production, and distribution.

Beatrice Community Hospital and Health Center
"We selected Avaap for a variety of reasons, including their reputation for delivering on-time, on-scope and on-budget implementations, but the proof is in the results. Avaap understood the destination and committed to making our goals their goals. We were provided with fantastic resources and had the experience and best practices to ultimately deliver what we needed to accomplish." From our early days as a Lawson implementation firm to the present, Avaap has developed into the leading Infor alliance partner with the most customers live on Infor software. Avaap has been without question, one of the best, most professional and collaborative firms to work with. We appreciate their focus on our needs and the ability to listen and respond appropriately."

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