Mobility Tour focuses on innovation in healthcare industry

Kuwait, April 10, 2007 -- Mobility is emerging from a buzzword to real life with real business benefit for users. In line with this emerging trend Fujitsu Siemens Computers and Intel organised a 'Mobility Tour' under the theme 'More Mobility-More Productivity' in Kuwait recently. The one day event focused on mobility solutions for the healthcare sector.

According to a recent survey* conducted by Fujitsu Siemens Computers, more than 70 per cent of companies, ranging from SMB's to larger enterprises, have implemented mobile solutions.  "An increasing number of businesses worldwide are becoming mobile; with the objective of increasing productivity, saving time and motivating employees through mobile computing," said Christian Bock, Sr. Marketing Manager, Mobility Marketing EMEA for Fujitsu-Siemens Computers.

"Mobility, however, has to be based on a strategy, and by selecting the appropriate model that suits each businesses requirement. A credible mobility solution would increase employee productivity, ensure data accuracy and enterprise responsiveness, or optimise client relationships. Like many businesses, the rapidly growing healthcare sector is no different. Inspite being budget controlled, these establishments are turning towards mobility solutions to drive efficiency and reduce costs."

"The combined efforts of two leading IT entities - Fujitsu Siemens Computers and Intel Corp, have led to provide processing power and cutting-edge designs to cater to the needs of the health sector. Our products for the healthcare sector have empowered medical professionals to boost productivity, while ensuring total patient satisfaction. They can now access electronic patient files while on the move and at the bedside, electronically record clinical data, facilitate better medical coordination, access accurate and up-to-date medical images anywhere and anytime, and minimise paper processing, thus reducing costs," added Bock.

Managing and accessing patient data with online forms via wi-fi, and using 3G/UMTS is one of the benefits that the healthcare sector can benefit from mobility solutions. DRG coding and supporting documentation tasks can be performed faster, while minimising errors, and improving collaboration with health insurers and securing revenues.

Bock added: "Mobility has been developing with a device-centric approach, especially in the handheld market. The challenge for us as an IT vendor is to demonstrate the business advantages, to help in developing an integrated mobility strategy, and take care of user/device/solution acceptance."

Fujitsu Siemens Computers have a vast product portfolio of mobility products suited for all industry types; such as the UMTS embedded LIFEBOOK Series, and the STYLISTIC Series. "Fujitsu Siemens Computers is the first IT supplier with an entire product range of embedded UMTS products," said Andrew Lamb, Product Manager for Fujitsu Siemens Computers Middle East. "They are easier to handle, offer superior performance, are more robust, and ideal for extended usage; features best suited for the health sector. Medical professionals can benefit from wireless connectivity with up to three integrated antennas to ensure seamless connectivity, thereby enhancing productivity."

Fujitsu-Siemens Computers have equipped several global hospitals with mobility solution.

* On-line survey of IT decision-makers

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About Fujitsu Siemens Computers:
Fujitsu Siemens Computers is the leading European IT provider with a strategic focus on next-generation Mobility and Dynamic Data Center products, services and solutions. With a platform and services portfolio of exceptional depth, our offering extends from handhelds through desktops to enterprise-class IT infrastructure solutions and services offerings. Fujitsu Siemens Computers has a presence in all key markets across Europe, the Middle East and Africa, with the services division extending coverage up to 170 countries worldwide. Leveraging the strengths, innovation and global reach of our joint shareholders, Fujitsu Limited and Siemens AG, we make sure we meet the needs of customers: large corporations, small and medium enterprises and private users. To meet international standards for corporate social responsibility, Fujitsu Siemens Computers is a member of the United Nations Global Compact.

For more information on Fujitsu Siemens Computers, please visit: www.fujitsu-siemens.com.

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