Brightstar Corp., the world’s largest specialized wireless distributor and a leader in innovation and diversified services for the wireless industry, and Vocera Communications are teaming up to deliver iOS bundled solutions for secure voice, text messaging and access to critical data to the healthcare market. The collaboration will provide Vocera customers with a unique set of solutions featuring iOS devices paired with best-in-class accessories to help meet the demands of the healthcare environment. Hospitals and health systems will also be better enabled to consolidate purchases to reduce operational costs.
Healthcare professionals continue to adopt mobile solutions to instantly connect with others in their respective healthcare environments with the goal of improving overall productivity and enhancing patient care. In fact, according to a 2015 HiMSS analytics report, 44% of hospitals plan to deploy smartphones for wireless communications in the next two years. However, using smartphones and mobile solutions securely is equally as important as doing so quickly.
By combining Vocera’s enterprise-grade communication platform with Brightstar’s global device sourcing capability and enterprise expertise, the adoption of mobile technology in the healthcare industry can be streamlined and accelerated. Hospitals and other large healthcare organizations will benefit from a single source for devices and accessories that also offer the programming, kitting, fulfillment, deployment, training and support needed for care providers to hit the ground running.
“This allows us to deliver on our promise to provide customers with a broad choice of powerful mobile device solutions for secure, clinical communication on the Vocera platform that are tailored to their specific needs,” said Rob Born, vice president of corporate development at Vocera. “We are excited to work with Brightstar, a world-class mobility leader with a broad portfolio of valuable offerings, to achieve this goal.”
