Scale Diagnostics Workflows on the Cloud

Run production-ready diagnostics pipelines, at scale, on Polly’s cloud environment.

Problem

Rudimentary Infrastructure limits scale & commercial growth

Early-stage diagnostics teams often struggle to scale scientifically validated pipelines into commercially viable diagnostic tests. This transition demands robust infrastructure to handle high throughput, sudden volume surges, and cost efficiency—critical for driving growth and market success.

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Transitioning from scientifically validated pipelines to scalable diagnostic tests is challenging, especially when workflows aren’t designed for high throughput or unpredictable sample volumes.

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Processing costs can skyrocket without optimized workflows, hindering commercial growth and making it difficult to maintain competitive pricing.

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Rudimentary or rigid systems struggle to adapt to sudden spikes in demand, leading to delays, inefficiencies, and operational bottlenecks.

We build production-ready diagnostic workflows with Polly, our scalable cloud platform

Migrate from Local to the Cloud

Transition assays from local systems to Polly’s cloud. Upload, run & monitor diagnostic workflows with a performant UI or code.

Automate Sample Ingestion

Connect to sequencing facilities, Basespace, AWS, GCP, and Azure for streamlined sample ingestion and eliminate manual data handling.

Flexible Workflow Upload

Upload workflows in any language like Snakemake or Nextflow to Polly, ensuring easy integration and adaptability.

Reliable Infrastructure

Ensure stable assay execution with Polly's dependable infrastructure, minimizing run time errors and maximizing productivity.

Scale Resources on Demand

Polly dynamically scales compute resources in response to varying data volumes and pipeline complexities, ensuring optimal performance while minimizing costs.

Parallel Processing Power

Harness the power of parallel processing using Nextflow, reducing run time and cost per sample.

Customized Resource Allocation

Define CPU and memory resources precisely suited to your processing requirements.

Optimized Storage

Store intermediate files, processed samples, and final reports directly on Polly. Say goodbye to unnecessary storage and data transfer costs associated with rudimentary cloud/local setup.

Deploy to Your Cloud or In-house Servers

Take control of your diagnostics environment with Polly's flexible deployment options.

Personalized Deployment

Deploy diagnostics workflows to your personal VPC, with compatibility across leading cloud providers like GCP, AWS, Azure, and more.

Granular Access Control

Give managers control and users the appropriate level of access they need with role-based access control. Minimize vulnerabilities & data breaches with customizable policies.

Robust Security

Polly ensures enterprise-grade security by preventing unauthorized access to your assets, cloud encryption of data (storage & in-transit), frequent security audits & patches.

Expert Services to Optimize & Scale

Leverage our expertise to construct tailored diagnostics workflows unique to your research problem.

Pipeline Code Optimization

Fine-tune your pipeline code to run at scale with faster turnaround times and at low costs.

Maintenance

From bug fixes, security updates to machine configurations, leave routine maintenance to our engineers.

Web-app Hosting

Visualize and analyze assay reports with customized web apps built and deployed on Polly.

Why Choose Elucidata?

Reduce Cost per Sample

Enjoy at least 50% lower cost/ sample, regardless of high throughput or increased pipeline complexity. Meet compute heavy demands without cost and scale constraints.

Fast-track Processing Run Time

Accelerate your workflows, from samples to reports in record time. Polly reduces processing run time by 50% in comparison to typical in-house servers.

Get to Market Faster

Scale operations to new geographies and markets 3x faster with Polly. Ensure your diagnostic pipelines are production-ready and run reliably for your partners with 0 run-time errors.

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FAQs

What are cloud-based diagnostics workflows?

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Cloud-based diagnostics workflows are scalable, automated pipelines for processing and analyzing diagnostic data in the cloud. Unlike traditional on-premise systems, they utilize cloud computing resources to handle high-throughput sequencing, image analysis, and other diagnostic processes with greater speed, efficiency, and accessibility. This approach enables labs and healthcare providers to scale operations, reduce infrastructure costs, and accelerate time to results.

How can cloud computing improve diagnostic test scalability?

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Cloud computing enables diagnostic tests to scale efficiently by:

  • On-Demand Compute Power – Adjusting resources dynamically based on sample volume.
  • Parallel Processing – Running multiple diagnostic workflows simultaneously for faster turnaround times.
  • Automated Pipelines – Reducing manual intervention, minimizing errors, and increasing reproducibility.
  • Global Accessbility – Enabling remote collaboration and real-time data access. This ensures that diagnostic workflows remain agile and capable of handling increasing demand.

What challenges do early-stage diagnostics teams face in scaling workflows?

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Early-stage diagnostics teams often struggle with:

  • Limited Infrastructure – High computational costs for running local analysis pipelines.
  • Workflow Bottlenecks – Slow data processing due to manual or single-threaded workflows.
  • Data Management Complexity – Handling large sequencing datasets and integrating diverse data types.
  • Reproducibility Issues – Ensuring consistent results across different batches and experiments.Cloud-based solutions like Polly address these challenges by automating and optimizing workflow execution.

Why is transitioning from local diagnostic workflows to the cloud beneficial?

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Shifting diagnostic workflows to the cloud offers several advantages:

  • Scalability – Easily handle growing sample volumes without upgrading local hardware.
  • Cost-Effectiveness – Pay for only the computational resources used, reducing infrastructure expenses.
  • Faster Processing – Leverage high-performance cloud instances to reduce turnaround times.
  • Collaboration & Security – Enable real-time data sharing while maintaining compliance with security standards.

Polly facilitates this transition by providing a cloud-native diagnostics platform tailored for high-throughput data processing.

How does Polly help in scaling diagnostic workflows?

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Polly accelerates the scaling of diagnostic workflows by:

  • Automating Pipeline Execution – Running workflows efficiently with minimal user intervention.
  • Cloud-Native Scalability – Dynamically allocating resources to meet workload demands.
  • Seamless Data Integration – Connecting sequencing data, metadata, and results in a structured environment.
  • Cost Optimization – Reducing compute expenses through intelligent workload distribution.

This allows diagnostics teams to scale operations effortlessly while maintaining high accuracy and reliability.

What are the key benefits of running diagnostics pipelines on Polly?

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Running diagnostic pipelines on Polly offers:

  • Scalable Infrastructure – Auto-scaling capabilities for handling high-throughput workloads.
  • Workflow Automation – Reduced manual effort through seamless pipeline execution.
  • Cloud Agnostic Deployment – Compatibility with AWS, GCP, and Azure.
  • Data Security & Compliance – Adherence to HIPAA, GDPR, and other regulatory standards.
  • Cost-Effective Processing – Optimized compute usage to reduce overall operational costs.

Polly simplifies diagnostics workflows while ensuring efficiency, speed, and reliability.

How does Polly ensure cost efficiency in high-throughput diagnostics?

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Polly optimizes cost efficiency through:

  • Autoscaling Compute Resources – Allocating cloud resources dynamically to prevent overuse.
  • Optimized Workflow Execution – Running tasks in parallel while minimizing idle time.
  • On-Demand Pricing Model – Ensuring teams only pay for the compute power they actually use.
  • Preemptive Job Scheduling – Identifying and prioritizing critical workloads to reduce costs.

This enables cost-effective scaling of high-throughput diagnostics without unnecessary expenditure.

Can Polly integrate with cloud platforms like AWS, GCP, and Azure?

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Yes, Polly is designed to be cloud-agnostic and integrates seamlessly with major cloud platforms like AWS, Google Cloud (GCP), and Microsoft Azure. It supports:

  • Native Compute & Storage Integration – Utilizing cloud-based virtual machines and object storage.
  • Scalable Cloud Workflows – Deploying diagnostic pipelines with minimal configuration.
  • Secure Data Transfer – Ensuring encrypted and compliant data movement across cloud environments.

This flexibility allows teams to choose the cloud provider that best suits their needs.

What infrastructure does Polly provide for reliable diagnostic workflow execution?

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Polly provides a robust, cloud-native infrastructure that includes:

  • High-Performance Compute Clusters – Optimized for parallel execution of bioinformatics workflows.
  • Secure Storage Solutions – Encrypted cloud storage for managing large biomedical datasets.
  • Automated Job Scheduling – Ensuring efficient and timely processing of diagnostic samples.
  • Monitoring & Logging Tools – Real-time tracking of workflow execution and resource utilization.

This infrastructure ensures consistent and reproducible diagnostic results at scale.

How does Polly handle sudden surges in diagnostic sample volume?

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Polly’s autoscaling architecture dynamically adjusts compute resources to handle sudden increases in diagnostic sample volume. It:

  • Allocates Additional Cloud Resources – Scaling up compute instances in real time.
  • Parallelizes Workflow Execution – Running multiple jobs simultaneously for faster results.
  • Prioritizes Critical Workloads – Ensuring urgent samples are processed first.
  • Minimizes Processing Bottlenecks – Automatically distributing workloads to prevent slowdowns.

This ensures that diagnostics teams can maintain fast turnaround times even during peak demand.

Can I migrate my existing Snakemake or Nextflow workflows to Polly?

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Yes, Polly supports seamless migration of Snakemake and Nextflow workflows. It offers:

  • Containerized Workflow Execution – Running Snakemake and Nextflow pipelines within Polly’s environment.
  • Preconfigured Compute Resources – Optimizing workflows for cloud execution without major modifications.
  • Integration with Cloud Storage – Ensuring smooth data transfer between on-prem and cloud environments.

Teams can easily migrate their existing workflows without needing extensive reconfiguration.

How does Polly automate sample ingestion from sequencing facilities?

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Polly streamlines sample ingestion by automating data import—directly integrating with sequencing platforms and cloud storage—while standardizing metadata for consistency across incoming datasets. It automatically triggers analysis workflows once new data is available and tracks sample progress in real time, reducing manual effort and accelerating diagnostic result generation.

What measures does Polly take to minimize runtime errors?

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Polly ensures high reliability in diagnostic workflows by:

  • Automated Error Detection – Identifying and flagging failed tasks in real time.
  • Resumable Job Execution – Restarting workflows from the last successful step to prevent data loss.
  • Built-in Logging & Monitoring – Providing detailed error reports for rapid troubleshooting.
  • Version Control & Reproducibility – Ensuring consistent pipeline execution across runs.

These safeguards minimize workflow disruptions and enhance diagnostics reliability.

Is on-premise deployment available for Polly’s diagnostics platform?

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Currently, Polly is optimized for cloud-based deployment to maximize scalability and efficiency. However, for teams with strict data residency or regulatory requirements, custom on-premise deployments may be available upon request. Polly’s flexible architecture allows integration with private cloud environments or hybrid infrastructure solutions.