Telindus and the Royal Hospitals triumph at WBI Awards 2006
Innovative wireless and VoIP installation named as Best Enterprise Deployment (Public Sector)
Odiham, UK - 25 May, 2006 - Telindus, an expert in delivering vendor-independent business and technology-focused network solutions and services, announced today that The Royal Hospitals in Belfast fought off stiff international competition to be named Best Enterprise Deployment (Public Sector) at the Wireless Broadband Innovation Awards (WBIA).
The Royal Hospitals has deployed a wireless network, incorporating the latest Wi-Fi tags, wireless LAN (WLAN) and VoIP (voice over IP-protocol) solutions. In winning the award, it has demonstrated a tangible return on investment (ROI) by reducing administrative time and increasing hospital efficiency.
"We are delighted to have won this award with The Royal Hospitals, as it further proves that the convergence of voice and data across the wireless network delivers true business advantages," commented Mark Hutchinson, managing director at Telindus UK. "The Royal Hospitals is an excellent example of how a customer with the vision to embrace innovation and the way staff access data across locations can have a dramatic effect on improving overall patient care."
"The award recognises the hard work involved in rolling out these applications throughout the hospital and the strong partnership that we have with Telindus and their chosen partners,' said Paul Duffy, IT manager at The Royal Hospitals. "Wireless applications have enabled us to implement new technologies - such as wireless voice and tracking - and provide strong patient-focused services. Having access to information at the bedside enhances the way that our clinical staff can deliver patient care and dramatically reduces the administration time - allowing us to discharge patients and free beds more efficiently."
Consisting of the Royal Victoria Hospital, Royal Jubilee Maternity Service, Royal Belfast Hospital for Sick Children and the School of Dentistry, The Royal Hospital Group's wireless network includes a secure WLAN based on Trapeze Networks' award-winning Mobility System. Managed by Trapeze's RingMaster management suite, the wireless network allows staff to use mobile technologies such as PDAs to communicate with colleagues in different departments, thereby reducing administration time and increasing operational efficiency.
Recent additions to The Royal Hospitals' network include state-of-the-art VoIP voice communicators from Vocera, and Ekahau Wi-Fi tags. The Vocera Communication badges have all the functions of a normal phone but are small enough to be worn around your neck thereby enabling staff to do away with pagers and mobile phones. The Ekahau Wi-Fi tags can be integrated with the existing patient tracking system to allow staff to track assets in real-time.
About Telindus
Odiham, UK - 25 May, 2006 - Telindus, an expert in delivering vendor-independent business and technology-focused network solutions and services, announced today that The Royal Hospitals in Belfast fought off stiff international competition to be named Best Enterprise Deployment (Public Sector) at the Wireless Broadband Innovation Awards (WBIA).
The Royal Hospitals has deployed a wireless network, incorporating the latest Wi-Fi tags, wireless LAN (WLAN) and VoIP (voice over IP-protocol) solutions. In winning the award, it has demonstrated a tangible return on investment (ROI) by reducing administrative time and increasing hospital efficiency.
"We are delighted to have won this award with The Royal Hospitals, as it further proves that the convergence of voice and data across the wireless network delivers true business advantages," commented Mark Hutchinson, managing director at Telindus UK. "The Royal Hospitals is an excellent example of how a customer with the vision to embrace innovation and the way staff access data across locations can have a dramatic effect on improving overall patient care."
"The award recognises the hard work involved in rolling out these applications throughout the hospital and the strong partnership that we have with Telindus and their chosen partners,' said Paul Duffy, IT manager at The Royal Hospitals. "Wireless applications have enabled us to implement new technologies - such as wireless voice and tracking - and provide strong patient-focused services. Having access to information at the bedside enhances the way that our clinical staff can deliver patient care and dramatically reduces the administration time - allowing us to discharge patients and free beds more efficiently."
Consisting of the Royal Victoria Hospital, Royal Jubilee Maternity Service, Royal Belfast Hospital for Sick Children and the School of Dentistry, The Royal Hospital Group's wireless network includes a secure WLAN based on Trapeze Networks' award-winning Mobility System. Managed by Trapeze's RingMaster management suite, the wireless network allows staff to use mobile technologies such as PDAs to communicate with colleagues in different departments, thereby reducing administration time and increasing operational efficiency.
Recent additions to The Royal Hospitals' network include state-of-the-art VoIP voice communicators from Vocera, and Ekahau Wi-Fi tags. The Vocera Communication badges have all the functions of a normal phone but are small enough to be worn around your neck thereby enabling staff to do away with pagers and mobile phones. The Ekahau Wi-Fi tags can be integrated with the existing patient tracking system to allow staff to track assets in real-time.
About Telindus
Telindus is a group of companies offering ICT Solutions and Services. Telindus serves business and public market needs as a solution and sourcing partner, delivering secured converged networking, and secured systems & applications underpinned by management and support services.
With over 36 years experience in ICT, Telindus is investing considerably in expertise to service modern IT and telecommunications infrastructures throughout their life cycle. Telindus' enviable track record and longstanding partnerships with leading equipment suppliers offers a safe route for enterprises, telecom operators and government bodies looking to deploy long-lasting ICT solutions.
In January 2006, Telindus joined the Belgacom Group to become the IT Services Branch of a new business leader in the market. Belgacom SA/NV [Euronext Brussels:BELG] is the leading telecommunications company in Belgium and a market leader in a number of areas, including retail and wholesale fixed-line telephony services, mobile communications services, broadband data and Internet services. Together, Belgacom and Telindus are building a Belgian champion in the European IT landscape, presenting the market a unique offering, uniting Connectivity and IT Services. http://www.belgacom.be/
Telindus posted a turnover of EUR 618 million in 2005. With a highly skilled international team of 2,600 employees, Telindus is present in 13 countries in Western Europe, Hungary, China and Thailand. Telindus is headquartered in Belgium. http://www.telindus.com/
About The Royal Hospitals
With over 36 years experience in ICT, Telindus is investing considerably in expertise to service modern IT and telecommunications infrastructures throughout their life cycle. Telindus' enviable track record and longstanding partnerships with leading equipment suppliers offers a safe route for enterprises, telecom operators and government bodies looking to deploy long-lasting ICT solutions.
In January 2006, Telindus joined the Belgacom Group to become the IT Services Branch of a new business leader in the market. Belgacom SA/NV [Euronext Brussels:BELG] is the leading telecommunications company in Belgium and a market leader in a number of areas, including retail and wholesale fixed-line telephony services, mobile communications services, broadband data and Internet services. Together, Belgacom and Telindus are building a Belgian champion in the European IT landscape, presenting the market a unique offering, uniting Connectivity and IT Services. http://www.belgacom.be/
Telindus posted a turnover of EUR 618 million in 2005. With a highly skilled international team of 2,600 employees, Telindus is present in 13 countries in Western Europe, Hungary, China and Thailand. Telindus is headquartered in Belgium. http://www.telindus.com/
About The Royal Hospitals
The Royal Group of Hospitals and Dental Hospital Health and Social Services Trust is Northern Ireland's biggest and best known hospitals complex. Almost all the regional, medical, surgical and dental speciality services are provided here.
Approximately two thirds of the Northern Ireland population live within 40 minutes travel from the 70 acre site which is situated only a few minutes drive from Belfast city centre.
Made up of four linked hospitals - the Royal Victoria, Royal Jubilee Maternity Service, Royal Belfast Hospital for Sick Children and the Dental Hospital - "the Royal" treats more than half a million people every year and has a worldwide reputation for excellence.
At the forefront of hospital advances in treatment and technology, the four have their own individual identities and distinguished histories but combine to provide a unique and comprehensive range of healthcare for the people of Northern Ireland and beyond.
Approximately two thirds of the Northern Ireland population live within 40 minutes travel from the 70 acre site which is situated only a few minutes drive from Belfast city centre.
Made up of four linked hospitals - the Royal Victoria, Royal Jubilee Maternity Service, Royal Belfast Hospital for Sick Children and the Dental Hospital - "the Royal" treats more than half a million people every year and has a worldwide reputation for excellence.
At the forefront of hospital advances in treatment and technology, the four have their own individual identities and distinguished histories but combine to provide a unique and comprehensive range of healthcare for the people of Northern Ireland and beyond.