HP Selected to Build Technology Infrastructure

Hewlett-Packard Australia Pty ltd. today announced it has signed a innovation services agreement to design, build and maintain a portion of the information, communication and innovation systems for the South Australia Government's at once-generation digital hospital in Adelaide, Australia.

HP's deep applications, research and industry knowledge will play an important role in the delivery of the largest, most technologically advanced hospital ever built in Australia.

The new Royal Adelaide Hospital is the first facility to use version 2.0 of the HP Digital Hospital Solution as its innovation foundation. Managed by HP, this cohesive set of technologies and services replaces single-function systems with a comprehensive solution that aligns research with operational and patient priorities.

-- Communications Systems, just as the IP PABX, which will support devices including smartphones and tablets, improving staff responsiveness and efficiency; and

The nurse call system

Medical systems including the nurse call system, picture archiving and communication system, and sophisticated bedside terminals as well will be integrated. Performance and fault monitoring will be provided from an HP Best Shore location.

"With the cost of healthcare and patient numbers on the rise worldwide, South Australia is getting ahead of the dire need for better care delivered more efficiently to keep up with the growing demand from its citizens," said Alan Bennett, vice president, Enterprise Services, HP South Pacific. "HP is uniquely qualified to leverage innovation across markets, improving operational efficiency and enabling care coordination to help the new Royal Adelaide Hospital improve patient outcomes and be a leader in healthcare information technology research."

Key component of an Instant-On Enteprise

HP Converged Infrastructure is a key component of an Instant-On Enteprise. In a world of continuous connectivity, the Instant-On Enterprise embeds innovation in everything it does to serve clients, employees, partners and citizens with everything they need, instantly.

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