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Perle Systems Application Note
Healthcare/Medical Market Opportunities
IOLAN Device Servers
A need exists to increase the quality of care through advanced real-time
electronic patient information and administration whether in Point-of-Care
hospitals or Point-of-Care doctors offices/care facilities.
A high level of availability is required for various types of serial communication
based medical equipment such as bed side patient monitors, neo-natal and
intensive care equipment, MRI, monitors and lab equipment.
Software
selectable interfaces: An IOLAN Device Server offers flexibility
with its multiple interface capability providing a total solution to handle
a broad range of EIA-232, EIA-422 and EIA-485 based medical devices. With
its software selectable interface, mechanical tampering in the field is eliminated
preventing unplanned downtime.
Assist with HIPAA Compliance: The IOLAN Device Server
offers strong authentication, firewalling and data encryption technologies
protecting confidential information, network assets and resources from unauthorised
users assisting health organisations meet HIPAA compliance.
The bottom line: By providing a flexible,
secure and reliable serial connectivity solution, IOLAN Device Servers are ideal
for connecting serial medical devices across an IP healthcare network.
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