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Preliminary survey results from BridgeHead Software reveal the vast majority of healthcare leaders are hesitant to include the cloud as part of IT strategy
Atlanta, GA – March 2, 2010 - BridgeHead Software, a leading developer of healthcare data management software, today unveiled partial preliminary results of its Data Management Healthcheck 2010 survey, reporting that only 6.5% of respondents indicate cloud storage is currently the destination media for their organization’s archived data. Further, only 33% noted their organization plans to adopt a cloud storage strategy for any data over the next 12-24 months.
The online survey, launched Feb. 9, was designed to assess healthcare’s preparedness for the massive volume of data generated by the industry’s escalating reliance upon information technology. Early findings specific to cloud storage were announced by BridgeHead at the Healthcare Information and Management Systems Society (HIMSS) annual conference and exhibition, currently being held in Atlanta.
An overwhelming majority of respondents to date – more than 80% – reports that the most significant factor influencing decisions about utilizing cloud storage is concern about security and availability of data. Respondents also cited cost and a lack of conviction that cloud storage offers significant benefits when compared to local media.
“While preliminary, these results are very interesting and highly indicative of the industry’s rightful concern about the security of confidential and sensitive material,” notes Tony Cotterill, CEO of BridgeHead Software. “Second to delivering excellent care, healthcare leaders are committed to protecting any and all information pertaining to patients.”
Although healthcare is proceeding cautiously, many experts anticipate that a cloud strategy will play an escalating role in data storage, backup and archiving. “Other industries are leading the way,” points out Cotterill. “They have discovered that including the cloud as an integral component of their overarching IT strategy offers a number of benefits, including increased efficiency, scalability and cost savings.”
Select technology providers have already addressed questions about cloud security and data availability, and advise healthcare organizations to ensure any vendor partners demonstrate data is encrypted both during transmission and “at rest” within the cloud. In addition, vendors should offer sufficient redundancy to guarantee organizations can get data back from the cloud when they need it.
Preliminary release of survey results represents input from about 75 participants. The survey will remain open during HIMSS and the World of Health IT (WoHIT) conference in Barcelona, Spain, March 15-18, with attendees at both meetings invited to respond. BridgeHead will release complete findings on a range of data management topics – including anticipated growth in data volume, trends towards server virtualization and the impact of “green IT” – in early May.
The survey can be completed at http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/2010-HDM-survey
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-University sees 35% increase in automated payments and a return on investment within six months-
2nd March, 2010, Hemel Hempstead, U.K. – Telephonetics VIP, the speech automation specialist and Partner NEC Philips Unified Solutions, a provider of secure enterprise IT and communications solutions, won a tender and installed the system at Northumbria University for an automated telephone payments solution. The contract consists of the Telephonetics VIP Automated Agent solution with Payments skill. This new system will enable the University’s Credit Control Department to automate a variety of routine, repetitive tasks and as a result provide a better service to students and parents. The University has seen a 35% increase in automated payments since the system was installed, and a return on investment was achieved within six months.
NEC Philips has been a dedicated Telephonetics VIP reseller and Partner for over three years and together they have worked on many joint projects. Their combined understanding and strong relationship perfectly places them to deliver solutions, on time, in budget and to the specifications of the customer.
For all universities, the build-up to student enrolment is always a frantically busy period, and at Northumbria it is no exception. The strain placed on their Credit Control department is inevitable, with parents and students needing to pay a variety of fees, such as tuition, accommodation, parking permits and sports centre membership.
In addition to the payment options already provided for students – online, in person, and by phone – the University felt that if an automated telephone payment system was introduced, time would be saved and productivity would increase. Consequently, companies were invited to tender for such a system.
The Telephonetics VIP Payments solution selected by Northumbria University has one single dedicated phone number and can handle a ‘warm agent transfer’ – meaning that if a member of staff received a call requesting to make payments, they simply transfer it to the dedicated payments line. The solution is quick, simple to use, and most crucially, completely reliable and secure. Northumbria University has a longstanding relationship with NEC Philips, and this implementation has further proven the trust and understanding between the two organisations.
Carol Bonner, Credit Control Manager at Northumbria University comments, “The Telephonetics VIP Payments solution has exceeded our expectations, increasing automated Payments by 35% in the first few months. The University has always been at forefront of new technology to help improve services for studying students and their families. Our new telephone Payments solution is an invaluable tool that my staff now feel they could not live without! We anticipate the volume of calls and payments made via this system will increase further as the new term arrives, due to heavily promoting the system throughout the year.”
Carol adds, “The new solution has ultimately alleviated Northumbria University’s Credit Control Department of the mass of payment phone calls during peak times and beyond. It also provides a secure payments line, helping the University in achieving PCI compliance and reduces the backlog of paperwork that goes with each face-to-face payment transaction. For students and parents it helps them make their desired payments from any location, at any time, quickly and securely without the need to queue.”
Mark Holmes, Director of Sales for Telephonetics VIP, comments “We are delighted that our Payments solution has exceeded Northumbria University’s expectations. The installation and project management of this project with our channel Partner NEC Philips went extremely well. This is a great testament that our partnership with NEC Philips is strong and works extremely well to meet our customers’ needs.” |
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Findababysitter.com Launches £1,300 Mothers Day Competition
Childcare Experts Findababysitter.com Search for the Biggest Bloopers Kids Say to Mum
LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM--(March 02, 2010) Online child care experts Findababysitter.com today announced the first winners of its Mothers Day Little Monsters competition to find the funniest, cutest and most embarrassing things that kids say to their mum’s. The competition invites UK parents to share the priceless little gems that kids say to mum to win £1,300 of prizes.
Three winners will be selected daily until Mothers Day on 14th March and the ultimate little monster will win his or her mum (or dad) a £250 shopping spree at Marks and Spencer. All daily winners will receive 60 days unlimited access to Findababysitter.com worth £25.
Co-Founder Vanessa Cook comments “Kids are a joy to be around, they are full of surprises that can melt your heart or make you blush. This competition proves that kids can speak their innocent minds around mum, but we don’t think dads should try this at home. “
The competition is free to enter. To enter mums and dads simply need to submit their little monsters funny, cute or embarrassing quote, first name (or nickname) and age. Entries are accepted via email, on Facebook or on Twitter - by tweeting @childcareuk with the twitter tag #fabmum.
More information about the Mothers Day little monsters competition is available at: http://www.findababysitter.com/advice/mothers-day-little-monsters-competition-win-daily-prizes
The Findababysitter.com website helps families find their own childcare, without the expense of an agency. Parents can quickly find and connect with over 25,000 local child care candidates, including Babysitters, Nannies, Au Pairs, Childminders, Nanny Housekeepers, Housekeepers and much more.
Parents can sign up for free to post childcare jobs and search for candidates that meet their personal requirements - including their perfect candidate’s childcare experience, languages, qualifications, availability, and proximity to their own postcode or location. Parents can choose from a range of affordable price plans when they need to contact and interview childcarers.
The FAB service is completely free for child care givers to sign up and find nanny or babysitting jobs.
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-New Product Suite Allows Users to Cost-effectively Make First Steps to 3D while Retaining Existing 2D Functionality- FARNBOROUGH, UK: 2 March 2010 - Autodesk, Inc. (NASDAQ: ADSK), a world leader in 2D and 3D design and engineering software, has announced the availability of the AutoCAD® Inventor LT™ Suite in the UK. AutoCAD Inventor LT Suite helps manufacturers compete more effectively by adding the benefits of 3D design to their development process by combining AutoCAD LT® and Autodesk® Inventor LT™ software in one affordable package. The solution is available to end users at a recommended reseller price of £1,400. AutoCAD Inventor LT Suite lets you choose the right tool for the job. Seamless DWG™ interoperability between AutoCAD LT and Inventor LT software allows you to leverage your 2D expertise and data to begin designing parts in 3D. Modelling your parts in 3D with Inventor LT enables you to create and update production-ready drawings faster than with manual 2D methods. Even manufacturers who are not themselves designing in 3D need to communicate in 3D with customers, partners, and suppliers. Inventor LT gives you the ability to import and export 3D part models in common file formats without relying on expensive file translation software, helping to improve communication with your extended supply chain. And it also enables you to work with most 3D CAD data formats. “Autodesk believes that users need both 2D and 3D tools, and the popularity of the Autodesk® Inventor® family of products is a testament to the fact that many across the manufacturing space agree,” says Jaime Herrero-Velarde, EMEA retail industry manager, Autodesk. “With AutoCAD Inventor LT Suite, customers can design and collaborate in 3D at the part level with Inventor LT, and also use AutoCAD LT when the job calls for 2D design.” “In the current economic climate, manufacturers are battling intense competition and are looking to boost productivity. But budgets are often tighter than ever before. The AutoCAD Inventor LT Suite offers a very cost-effective way to get the 2D productivity benefits of the latest version of AutoCAD LT and provides them with the opportunity to take their first steps towards 3D mechanical design at a pace that suits them,” he adds. “Introducing 3D with Inventor LT can help you compete more effectively today, while putting your organisation on a scalable path to the full power of Digital Prototyping tomorrow.” For more information about the AutoCAD Inventor LT suite, please visit: http://www.autodesk.co.uk/inventorltsuite
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Regus franchit un cap décisif en inaugurant ses suites de Téléprésence immersive à Paris, Francfort et Manchester
Paris, Francfort et Manchester – le 1er mars 2010. Premières d’une série de mises en œuvre prévues au niveau mondial, Regus annonce aujourd’hui l’inauguration de trois nouvelles suites de Téléprésence immersive à Paris, Francfort et Manchester. Ces suites reposent sur la solution de visioconférence MVC (Managed Video Conferencing) de Cable&Wireless Worldwide et les solutions de Téléprésence de Polycom, Inc. (Nasdaq : PLCM).
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