Growing value of data standardization: Allotrope Foundation Connect Workshop Proceedings.

• Allotrope Data Model ensures data integrity through validation. • Allotrope Framework's foundation is built upon the versatile HDF5. • Multiple tools enable easy access to Allotrope Data Format datasets. • Advances in AF technologies made it easy for users to adopt the standard. Recent Allotrope Foundation (AF) Connect Workshops (2021–2023) showcased some of the latest advancements in data standardization for analytical data in the pharmaceutical industry. These workshops demonstrated the adaption of two key technologies, the Allotrope Data Format (ADF) and the Allotrope Simple Model (ASM), which streamline instrument data representation and terminology to enhance interoperability across systems. Notably, ASM has facilitated broader adoption of the standard. The increasing significance of data-driven decision-making in the life sciences is underscored by the evolving landscape of open-source solutions and commercial implementations, as demonstrated by industry leaders adopting these standards. Here, we highlight selected examples that illustrate the collective efforts of the community in advancing data standards and data management in the life sciences. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]