Modern scientific informatics relies on a vast ecosystem of specialized software, including ELNs, LIMS, and CDS. Large R&D and manufacturing organizations, particularly in healthcare and pharma, often manage hundreds of these applications. This proliferation leads to fragmentation, data silos, and high maintenance. By synthesizing insights from Zifo’s Customer Advisory Board (CAB) meeting — in collaboration with select Zifo customers — we have developed a cohesive solution to help organizations understand and implement consolidation strategies.