Mobile Aspects Awarded Novation Contract for RFID Inventory Management Systems

(Business News & Technology News, 27 Oct 2009)

Mobile Aspects, a leader in RFID enabled clinical process improvement systems, announced today that Novation, the health care contracting services company for VHA Inc., the University HealthSystem Consortium (UHC), and Provista, has awarded Mobile Aspects a three-year contract to supply radio frequency identification (RFID) inventory management systems to its member organizations.
The contract covers several of Mobile Aspects leading-edge solutions including the iRISupply® supply automation system and the iRISecure™ tissue tracking technology. For clinicians in surgical specialty settings, the systems create a simple yet highly automated workflow to track and manage surgical inventory by leveraging the unique capabilities of RFID technology. In turn, tangible operational benefits are realized in areas such as improved charge capture, expiration management, and implant documentation.
"We are extremely pleased to have been awarded a contract from Novation and support their efforts to bring innovative, value-creating technologies to their member organizations," shared Bryan Christianson, Vice President of Marketing. "We look forward to helping VHA, UHC and Provista members leverage our RFID inventory management systems to create improved efficiency, increased profitability, and enhanced patient outcomes.”
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Samsung and Handmark Announce New Global Venture Fund Driving Innovation in Mobile Game Development for Samsung Application Store
KANSAS CITY, Mo. & LONDON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Samsung Electronics, a leader in consumer electronics and information technology, and Handmark®, a world-leading creator and distributor of mobile applications and services, today announced the launch of a new Global Venture Fund to invest in companies and/or individuals with innovative, market-changing game ideas for next generation Samsung mobile phones. Companies and/or individuals selected will receive up to $250,000 each to fund the development of winning ideas.
The fund will be managed by Handmark out of its Kansas City and London offices in partnership with Samsung Electronics. The companies are searching for games that best showcase Samsung mobile phones and the advanced features they offer. Both current and new content ideas are encouraged, taking timing and cost into consideration.
“We know there’s a wealth of great ideas out there waiting to be discovered,” said Chris Barnett, senior vice president of Global Sales and Strategic Partnerships for Handmark. “This is a fantastic opportunity for anyone, including big brands, mobile developers or any individual with a unique, creative idea to make it a reality.”
“Samsung recognizes the importance of content and applications for today’s mobile phone users,” said Ho Soo Lee, executive vice president for Samsung Electronics’ Media Solution Center. “We are pleased to broaden our partnership with Handmark to help lead the Global Venture Fund, using their expertise to support us capturing great ideas and raise the standard of mobile innovation.”
In addition to funding those selected, Handmark will also provide assistance with development, testing and certification, as well as distribution of the application through the Samsung Application Store.