MALVERN, Pa., & CUPERTINO, Calif., Feb 14, 2006 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- Siemens Medical Solutions, a world leader in medical equipment and information technology (IT) solutions, and Vocera Communications, developer of the breakthrough wireless voice communication system that enables instant voice communication throughout organizations, have announced a partnership enabling Siemens to offer the full range of Vocera technology and solutions to the healthcare market. The partnership demonstrates Siemens' commitment to delivering trendsetting applications and services that enhance clinical workflow and its industry leadership in bringing healthcare into the 21st century.

As an authorized North American Value-Added Reseller of Vocera, Siemens will deliver the Vocera Communications System(R), which is comprised of the Vocera System Software and the Vocera Communications Badge. A wearable device that weighs less than two ounces, the Vocera Communications Badge can easily be clipped to a shirt pocket or worn on a lanyard. It enables instant two-way conversation using natural spoken commands, without the need for remembering phone numbers or manipulating handsets.

When live conversation is not necessary, text messages and alerts can be sent to the LCD screen on the back of the Vocera Communications Badge. The system can also connect to the PBX in order to place and receive calls through the public telephone network.
Siemens next generation Soarian(R) health information solution (HIS) orchestrates all aspects of healthcare workflow - administrative, diagnostic, clinical and financial via an integrated, holistic workflow-enabled toolset. Through this partnership, Siemens will integrate Vocera into Soarian's powerful workflow capabilities to enable not only voice communications, but to enhance workflow by sharing results and orders using the Vocera Communications Badge.

"This partnership offers a unique opportunity for our customers to integrate Vocera technology into their clinical workflow," said Gail E. Latimer, MSN, RN, vice president and chief nursing officer, Siemens Medical Solutions. "Vocera enables Siemens' customers to increase safety and voice communication efficiencies, allowing them to further redesign their clinical workflow, improve the productivity of their resources, increase throughput across the organization and optimize processes to enhance the patient experience - thus, improving quality."

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