convergence | Health Care and Education
Make the Most out of Videoconferencing
On February 24, Anixter, TSTT and Polycom organized a joint meeting for end users. During the event, two Polycom specialists offered talks to introduce the array of possibilities available for telepresence, a number of best-in-class solutions that both the distributor and the manufacturer are offering for the education and health care markets.
Anixter, alongside TSTT, sponsored the launching of Polycom videoconferencing solutions in Trinidad and Tobago. On February 25, end users shared an ideal event to familiarize with the telepresence solutions offered by Polycom and distributed by Anixter for the education and health markets.
Backup for the Health Care Industry
After sharing a healthy breakfast, guests attended the first talk lectured by Ron Emerson, director of Global Healthcare Markets for Polycom. Emerson talked about the many different possible scenarios and on how telemedicine and healthcare management solutions designed by Polycom and distributed through Anixter can help out meet these demands.
Polycom fully understands the challenges health care organizations are facing today, and has therefore expanded and improved its communicaton portfolio for the industry. “We are now offering a wide portfolio of solutions and services designed to meet the needs of health care providers; also, we are accelerating efforts with Polycom Open Collaboration Network (POCN) partners to provide our customers with fully integrated, cutting-edge solutions that can help improve patients care and increase efficiency in organizations”, said Emerson.
The health industry is backed by Unified Communications solutions offered by Polycom and distributed through Anixter. These solutions are engineered to meet both health and maintenance needs while optimizing the use of these resources. Polycom’s solutions provide flexibility, scalability and mobility, three key requirements in this market.
Polycom’s high resolution telepresence system, available through Anixter, offers a life-like experience with maximum flexibility. All devices are interoperable, an advantage that makes the Polycom’s health care station an ideal solution for training procedures or distance tuition. In addition, it features key applications for first care, cardiology, emergencies, intensive care and surgical follow-up.
Solutions for an Effective, Secure Education
After a short break, Ross Colbert, Global Education Director with Polycom, presented different learning alternatives to enjoy the ebst of mutinational education and offer secure training regardless of the location of the students. Guided by Colbert, guests also had the chance to find it all about the power of learning in a class and shared a virtual field trip.
Polycom offers classrooms and easy-to-use, cost-effective training solutions designed to improve collaboration through natural interaction and help make the soundest decisions easily and quickly. Organizations making use of Polycom distance learning methods are expanding their geographical reach and being able to establish relationships between colleagues and employees at a global level. By using Polycom distance learning methods, companies can profit by receiving an instant passport that travels through traditional barriers, time zones and builds an ideal environmnet for learning.
Contact your sales excutive at Anixter to make your purchase order and obtain further information on Polycom solutions for the health care and education industry.