goBalto to be a Host Company for Inaugural OpenCoSF Conference

SAN FRANCISCO, Oct. 11, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- goBalto, Inc., a developer of new-generation web-based clinical research solutions, announced that it will participate as a host company for the inaugural OpenCoSF conference in San Francisco on Friday, October 12, 2012. Described as part conference and part festival, OpenCoSF is the place for innovative companies to share their visions and values while celebrating the collaborative ecosystem of the San Francisco Bay Area and Silicon Valley.

This event is open to anyone who is interested in San Francisco-based technology companies that are game-changing institutions for their respective industries. More than 75 host companies will open their doors to a moving group of participants and present their unique story in an open forum.

Tracker 2.0, goBalto's flagship product, is a software-as-a-service (SaaS) application that helps small and large clinical research organizations (CRO's), pharmaceutical companies, and medical device companies track clinical studies and keep managers on the same page. Study managers can use Tracker's configurable workflows to implement and benchmark processes globally. Tracker shows real-time status that managers can use to identify process bottlenecks and optimize resources.

"All of us at goBalto are proud to be part of the inaugural OpenCoSF to showcase innovative technologies here in San Francisco. While the world has gotten to know numerous marquee names like Facebook, Google and Twitter, this event is a great opportunity for companies like ourselves to showcase how we are trying to make human health better through the application of technology," said Jae Chung, CEO, goBalto.

About OpenCoSF
OpenCoSF is a new kind of conference-as-festival, where technology companies will open their doors for networking and discussion-based salons that aim to share the story of what being in SF means, the vision of how the business got started, and why it's a disruptive force in the industry. Host companies and participants will be local organizations and international executives from across technology, media, and public service organizations that are convening here in October to help the city celebrate and brand the inaugural Innovation Month. Visit openco.us for more information.

About goBalto
goBalto is a developer of new generation web-based solutions that simplify how clinical trials are conducted in the pharmaceutical, biotechnology, and medical device industries. goBalto's flagship product Tracker, is a purpose-built Software-as-a-Service clinical research tool that enables clinical trial sponsors and clinical research organizations to track clinical development data on the web in a transparent and regulatory-compliant manner. Founded in Silicon Valley in 2008 by biotechnology industry veteran Jae Chung and backed by leading health technology investors, goBalto applies user-centric design principles to build technological solutions that address evolving global healthcare. Visit www.gobalto.com for more information.

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