Dell Offers End-to-End Mobile Clinical Computing Solution

CHICAGO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--To help improve efficiencies and address data access and management concerns for IT departments, clinicians and hospital administrators, Dell is offering an end-to-end Mobile Clinical Computing Solution that will allow for greater computing flexibility and enable simplified access to patient information within a secure environment. This solution is available initially in the U.S., with later global roll-out. Dell technology solutions are compliant with industry interoperability standards and can scale as customers’ needs change, freeing more time to spend on patient care and innovation.

“The Dell on-demand desktop streaming solution with Symantec Workspace Corporate is saving caregivers five minutes a day in sign-on time. That’s 20,000 hours a year that can be focused on patients instead of technology.”

The News:

Dell announces Mobile Clinical Computing Solution at HIMSS.
Solution includes:
- Dell’s Flexible Computing infrastructure and services that allow customers to optimize IT for unique environments with On-Demand Desktop Streaming, Virtual Remote Desktop and Dedicated Remote Workstation;
- Computing power delivered to users according to need with applications and patient information protected and secured in the data center;
- Ability to roam from client device to client device while maintaining an active session;
- Single sign-on and quick and secure user authentication with contactless smartcards and other authentication devices;
- Simplified user and application management; and,
- Proximity awareness for convenient peripheral selection.
Built with Symantec^TMWorkspace Corporate, part of Symantec’s Endpoint Virtualization Suite, which effectively manages applications in a virtualized environment for enhanced clinical mobility with added security.
Dell’s assessment, design and validation, implementation and support services identify the best Flexible Computing solution based on end-user needs and simplify deployment and support.

What this means for customers

Clinicians have greater computing flexibility, fast access to critical data and ability to roam within the facility without terminating a computing session or losing work. With 24x7 computing and the ability to enjoy the same desktop experience no matter which supported device is accessed, clinical staff can have more time to spend on patient care.
IT Staff can spend less time managing desktop applications and more time on innovation. With on-demand desktop streaming, customers can take comfort knowing they have centralized control of end-user data that is stored and managed in the datacenter, not on the client systems.
Hospital Administrators can see added benefits with increased staff productivity and simplified regulatory compliance due to enhanced data security features.

Quotes:

Dr. James Coffin, vice president and general manager, Dell Healthcare and Life Sciences:

“We understand the importance of getting the right technology and information access into the hands of the professionals who are delivering care to patients. By making it as easy and convenient to use as possible, we can help achieve greater efficiencies that will improve patient care.”

Brian Lynah, senior director, Endpoint Virtualization, Symantec

“Today’s healthcare customers are looking for solutions that increase flexibility, improve efficiency and give them the confidence that patient data and applications are accessible and secure. As part of the Mobile Clinical Computing solution from Dell, Symantec Workspace Corporate provides customers with centralized control and easy access to patient information and critical applications, increasing their efficiency and driving greater return on investment.”

Bill Bisch, Network Manager, Silver Cross Hospital

“The Dell on-demand desktop streaming solution with Symantec Workspace Corporate is saving caregivers five minutes a day in sign-on time. That’s 20,000 hours a year that can be focused on patients instead of technology.”

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