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How does NetExplorer secure the sharing of sensitive data between Biotrial and its 500 partners in international clinical trials?
For over 10 years, Biotrial has relied on NetExplorer to store and share clinical data in total security. Thanks to its 100% French hosting and security certifications, NetExplorer guarantees the protection and traceability of file exchanges. The solution offers advanced features such as encryption, reinforced authentication and fine-grained access management. Its integration with Biotrial's business tools enables smooth automation of data flows, optimizing collaboration and efficiency in international clinical trials.
Founded in 1989 and based in Rennes, France, Biotrial is a contract research organization specialized in the conduct of clinical trials. With an international presence, Biotrial supports pharmaceutical and biotech companies in the development of new drugs, from preclinical to clinical phases. Today, Biotrial conducts complex studies involving hundreds of laboratories and healthcare partners worldwide.
Biotrial & NetExplorer, key figures for 2025
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Challenge #1: Deploy a sovereign, certified and 100% secure solution
Secure access to sensitive data worldwide
Over the past three months, more than 500 internal and external users have exchanged data via NetExplorer for clinical studies in France, the USA, Australia and Japan.
The solution has become an essential tool, particularly for the Core Lab department, which manages critical physiological data such as electrocardiograms.
Sovereign, HDS-certified hosting
The research organization chose our 100% French hosting, which complies with the strict requirements of the health authorities. NetExplorer is HDS (Health Data Hosting) certified on all six required levels, guaranteeing rigorous, secure management of medical documents.
Our Tier 3+ and Tier 4-compliant data centers ensure optimum availability and reliability.
Precise management of safety measures
With such a high volume of connections, Biotrial needed a tool offering enhanced security. By protecting files with a password or SMS code, and by setting an expiry date for document access, Biotrial is assured that only authorized recipients can access files, with time limits.
In addition, double authentication adds another layer of security. This reinforces protection against unauthorized access, and also guarantees full traceability of connections. Finally, fine-tuned management of access rights compartmentalizes information between different sites and multiple clinical studies, and provides Biotrial teams with an overall view.
"Knowing that our data is hosted in France by a French company reassures us. We have better control, and we've never encountered any problems in terms of reliability.
NetExplorer offers us a guarantee in terms of data security. We can effectively manage access rights and file sharing, which is fundamental to our international operations."
Philippe L'Hostis
Director of Core Lab at Biotrial
Issue no. 2: Seamless integration with business processes
Adapt to the needs of business tools via the API
The NetExplorer solution also meets Biotrial's internal application integration needs, thanks to the use of dedicated APIs. These enable the automated transfer of critical data from business applications directly into the NetExplorer solution, for a high level of operational efficiency.
We are constantly thinking about developing additional functionalities to improve our productivity and our collaborative projects."
Philippe L'Hostis
Director of Core Lab at Biotrial
NetExplorer also offers connectors and applications (Outlook, Teams and Google Connector, NetExplorer Drive, Network Drive) toprovide smoother interconnection with collaborative tools.
As a result, Biotrial offers comprehensive tools for fast, unlimited file sharing. What's more, coupled with the notification system, Biotrial offers fluid process monitoring that enhances collaboration between different users.
A complete ecosystem compatible with in-house applications
How does Biotrial use NetExplorer for document management?
NetExplorer Workspace
Document management tailored to Biotrial's needs
Creation, editing, co-publishing
Real-time collaboration to streamline teamwork.
Real-time notification
Instant notifications to track changes.
Content search
Quick search for easy information retrieval.
File & folder sharing
Secure sharing of files and folders between Biotrial departments
Receiving files
Simplified collection of external documents via the deposit link.
Invitation to collaborate
Simplified collection of external documents via the deposit link.
Access law & audit
Precise access control to protect sensitive data.
Tracking and detailed view
Full traceability of downloads for enhanced security.
Expiry date
Time-limited access to documents for greater security.
Private area
Secure private spaces for sensitive data.
Rights management
Role-based access for greater control.
Auto purge system
Automatic deletion of obsolete files.
Teams
secure file sharing directly from Google Drive, Docs, Slides or Sheets.
Outlook
Biotrial employees can send and receive files without leaving their inbox.
The Google connector (Drive, Docs, Sheets, Slides) makes everyday life easier for healthcare professionals.
