Agilent Technologies Inc. announced OpenLAB Data Store for MS, a simple and affordable networked solution for compliant storage of mass spectral data acquired with Agilent's ICP-MS MassHunter system. The software is designed for medium to small laboratories measuring inorganic impurities in pharmaceutical products and ingredients in accordance with upcoming specifications from the United States Pharmacopoeia. The OpenLAB Data Store for MS bundle allows customers to grow their compliant data storage to a second ICP-MS system at a lower price than standalone workstation solutions. The United States Pharmacopoeia has proposed two new general chapters to test for inorganic impurities in pharmaceutical products and ingredients: Elemental Impurities--Limits <232> and Elemental Impurities--Procedures <233>. Effective May 2014, the new chapters specify maximum daily dose limits for 15 elements. These elemental impurities are most efficiently measured using ICP-MS because of its low detection limits, dynamic range and throughput. Electronic management of the ICP-MS data is required as defined in Part 11 of the U.S. Food and Drug Administration's Code of Federal Regulations (21 CFR Part 11) and the European equivalent (EU Annex 11). For lab managers who oversee one to 15 ICP-MS MassHunter systems, OpenLAB Data Store for MS offers the benefits: Affordable with cost-effective deployment and administration for a lower total cost of ownership. Supports U.S. FDA 21 CFR Part 11 and EU Annex 11 compliance for USP <232>/<233> with comprehensive data security, audit trails and e-signature authorization. Efficient central storage and retrieval of ICP--MS MassHunter data. Networked solution with centralized system management boosts productivity. Based on industry-standard technology.

Agilent Technologies Inc. reported unaudited consolidated earnings results for the second quarter and six months ended April 30, 2013. For the quarter, the company reported net revenue of $1,732 million against $1,733 million a year ago. Income from operations was $213 million against $300 million a year ago. Income before taxes was $198 million against $293 million a year ago. Net income was $166 million or $0.48 per basic and diluted share against $255 million or $0.72 per diluted share a year ago. Net cash provided by operating activities was $315 million. Investments in property, plant and equipment was $51 million. Non-GAAP net income was $269 million or $0.77 per diluted share against $275 million or $0.78 per diluted share a year ago. For the six months period, the company reported net revenue of $3,412 million against $3,368 million a year ago. Income from operations was $430 million against $571 million a year ago. Income before taxes was $393 million against $549 million a year ago. Net income was $345 million or $0.98 per diluted share against $485 million or $1.37 per diluted share a year ago. Net cash provided by operating activities was $560 million. Investments in property, plant and equipment was $110 million. Acquisition of businesses and intangible assets, net of cash acquired was $10 million. Non-GAAP net income was $491 million or $1.40 per diluted share against $519 million or $1.47 per diluted share a year ago. For the third quarter of 2013, the company’s revenues are expected to be in the range of $1.63 billion to $1.66 billion and non-GAAP earnings are expected to be in the range of $0.60 to $0.64 per share. For the fourth quarter, revenues are expected to be up about $100 million between third quarter and fourth quarter, and that translates into a higher EPS of $0.02 to $0.03. For the full fiscal year 2013, the company now expects revenue of $6.75 billion to $6.85 billion and non-GAAP earnings of $2.70 to $2.85 per share. For the quarter, the company reported asset impairments of $1 million.

Agilent Technologies announced that it will lay off 450 workers around the world after profits fell 34% in the second quarter. The job cuts will affect 2% of Agilent's global workforce. The timing and scope of the reductions will vary based on local legal requirements. There was no information immediately available on layoff implications for the company's Sonoma County operations. The company employs 1,150 people in the county.