SATO Corporation has launched its automated blood bag tracking and management solution in the Asia Pacific, featuring RFID technology to ensure fast and efficient delivery of blood from donation center to bedside transfusion. Through real-time tracking using RFID technology, the SATO Blood Safety Solution provides authorities with improved visibility on the inventory of different blood […]

Nathan Performance Gear announced plans for the launch of its first identification band that combines the benefits of electronic emergency contact information and medical records with the convenience of contactless payment technology. Together in partnership with the developers of VITAband, the Nathan VITAband provides access to money via a prepaid debit chip. Athletes can use […]

Michigan Health Information Network Shared Services, the state entity that aims to improve health care quality, cost, efficiency, and patient safety through electronic exchange of health information, announced an agreement with HT Systems to provide the PatientSecure biometric identification solution for health care providers in Michigan. The agreement means health care providers in Michigan will […]

Gemalto has launched a new portfolio of products and services designed specifically for government agencies that are implementing secure national identity programs. This Coesys Applications Portfolio enables many eServices and integrates mobile technology. Coesys Applications gives security to citizens for online tax management and payment services, benefits distribution and fraud reduction through electronic documents and […]

BIO-key International, Inc. will be showing its newest fingerprint biometric authentication for the health care field at this week’s Epic Annual User Group Meeting in Verona, Wisc. BIO-key’s systems are designed to help hospital staffers and health care providers speed up the time it takes to access and update patient records, while increasing security measures […]

Colchester General Hospital is deploying wireless technology to track the whereabouts of valuable and potentially lifesaving clinical equipment across its estate. The deployment is made up of an Ekahau real-time location tracking system (RTLS), which leverages the hospital’s existing wireless network. Ekahau RTLS tags have been fitted to various items including wheelchairs, beds, portable ventilators, […]

IdentiSys, Inc. has announced the acquisition of Salt Lake City-based Mountainland Business Systems’ Identification, Security and Presentation Divisions. The Mountainland deal marks IdentiSys’ tenth identification acquisition in the last seven years and the third acquisition in the past six months. Reasoning behind the procurements is the support of IndentiSys’ continual growth strategy and expansion of […]