India, Aug. 31 -- The COVID-19 pandemic marked a turning point for research and development practices throughout the world. With restricted access to physical laboratories due to nationwide lockdowns, traditional on-site research models were disrupted overnight. In response, R&D organisations were compelled to adopt hybrid and remote research models, combining in-person lab work with digital off-site data analysis.

Ignited by the short-term necessity of COVID-19, digital R&D solutions have now evolved to redefine remote research frameworks and transform how research continuity is maintained. Moving from manual processes largely confined within the four walls of the lab to data-driven research that is independent of location, institutions...