5/2/24 » New Subscription Model for the CosmosID-HUB

The CosmosID-HUB is moving to a more traditional ‘Software-as-a-Service’ (SaaS) model based on an annual license/subscription. With this change, HUB users will benefit from:

• Decreased sequencing pricing, effective as of today.
• More inclusive profiling - shotgun profiling will now include taxonomy and function together, as standard, giving you access to over 10 different databases with a HUB subscription.
• Access to licensable databases such as KEGG, VFDB, CARD etc.

When will it change?

For our existing customers who wish to continue to use the software, we are aiming to have everyone transitioned over by July 1st, 2024.

What if I don’t want to enter into a HUB subscription?

Whilst we’d hate to see you go, you are of course entitled to all of your profiling data, which we’d ask you to go ahead and download for your records before July 1st, 2024.

Why is this changing?

Ultimately, your investment into the HUB software enables us to accelerate its development and take your research even further. Some tools and functionalities that we're working on include:

• CHAMP - our next-generation human microbiome profiler
• An updated Virulence Factor database
• A KEGG module, including licensing access
• Advanced Statistics
• An Improved User Interface
• Visualizing data from external pipelines
• A Metabolomics module

What do I do now?

This change in service means that we will be able to offer you an even wider range of functionalities and tools that benefit your projects. Would you like a demo of the latest capabilities of the platform or have any questions? Our team is ready to assist. Your research journey is important to us, and we’re committed to ensuring it’s as impactful as possible.