Illumina BaseSpace Sequence Hub
Run management and simplified bioinformatics.
Overview
BaseSpace Sequence Hub is Illumina's cloud computing environment designed to streamline the process of analyzing next-generation sequencing (NGS) data. It integrates directly with Illumina sequencing systems, allowing for real-time data upload, run monitoring, and automated secondary analysis. The platform offers a suite of bioinformatics apps for various applications, enabling researchers to manage, analyze, and share their sequencing data in a secure environment without needing extensive bioinformatics expertise.
✨ Key Features
- Direct integration with Illumina sequencers
- Real-time run monitoring
- Automated data transfer and storage
- App store with bioinformatics tools (e.g., DRAGEN)
- Secure data sharing and collaboration
- Automated workflow configuration
🎯 Key Differentiators
- Seamless integration with the market-leading Illumina sequencing ecosystem
- User-friendly interface designed for biologists, not just bioinformaticians
- Access to Illumina's proprietary DRAGEN analysis platform
Unique Value: Provides a simplified, end-to-end workflow from sequencing to analysis by being directly integrated with Illumina instruments, reducing the bioinformatics burden for researchers.
🎯 Use Cases (4)
✅ Best For
- Whole-genome and exome sequencing analysis
- RNA-Seq analysis
- Metagenomics analysis
- Cancer genomics
💡 Check With Vendor
Verify these considerations match your specific requirements:
- Analysis of data from non-Illumina platforms
- Advanced, custom bioinformatics pipeline development (though API allows some flexibility)
🏆 Alternatives
Offers unparalleled, out-of-the-box integration with Illumina hardware, making data upload and run monitoring a seamless experience that third-party platforms cannot match.
💻 Platforms
🔌 Integrations
🛟 Support Options
- ✓ Email Support
- ✓ Phone Support
- ✓ Dedicated Support (Enterprise tier)
🔒 Compliance & Security
💰 Pricing
✓ 30-day free trial
Free tier: 1 TB of free storage.
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