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Skyscape Introduces Broadest Portfolio of Trusted Medical Resources for BlackBerry
Business Wire, June 28, 2007
Skyscape Asserts its Leadership in Fast-Growing Wireless Market with Over 300 Medical Information Resources by Specialty
MARLBOROUGH, Mass. -- Skyscape[R], the worldwide leading service for trusted medical information by specialty for mobile devices announced the availability of more than three hundred medical resources covering the drug, clinical and evidence-based medical information for the BlackBerry[R] wireless platform from Research in Motion (RIM) (NASDAQ:RIMM;TSX:RIM). Skyscape's introduction of these resources paves the way for healthcare professionals and institutions that are eager to adopt BlackBerry smart phones in their medical practice. With this announcement, Skyscape further enhances its leadership in the mobile medical information market by offering a breadth and depth of solution for the BlackBerry that is unmatched in the industry.
"Skyscape continues its tradition of providing users with the widest array of medical information, delivered at point-of-care, on the platform of their choice," said Sandeep Shah, Skyscape CEO. "Since the days when Skyscape pioneered the delivery of medical information to mobile devices, we have enjoyed an increasing acceptance of our solutions by healthcare professionals worldwide. Over the years we have offered the broadest portfolio of medical information for clinical decision-support for an ever-expanding range of mobile platforms. Recognizing users' increasing need for on-demand delivery of medical information, Skyscape has leveraged its architecture to create an innovative experience on BlackBerry devices."
The BlackBerry platform's core wireless, push technology and integrated security provide an ideal platform for the Skyscape STAT experience. The availability of wireless installs and updates makes it easier than ever for users to access specialty-specific clinical information as well as breaking medical news and alerts. In addition, Skyscape's SmartLink [TM] and Knowtify [TM] technologies enable clinicians to follow their natural thought process in diagnosis and treatment, resulting in effective decision-support for their patient care needs.
Skyscape medical resources enable healthcare practitioners to improve the quality of care, reduce costs, increase efficiencies and reduce medical errors. Over 35 specialties are represented in Skyscape's portfolio. These resources span a wide variety of medical information including clinical titles, drug and lab guides, specialty-specific publications, guidelines, health plan formularies, continuing medical education (CME), journals and breaking medical news and alerts.
"I'm thrilled about Skyscape on the BlackBerry," said Mohammad Al-Ubaydli, MD, author of The Doctor's PDA and Smartphone Handbook. "Skyscape's breadth and depth of content truly make my BlackBerry a tool for clinical practice. I now have everything I need for use at the point of care. A lot of thought has gone into making the software outstanding - intuitive and fast, with smooth integration across the entire platform."
About Skyscape
Skyscape[R] is the worldwide leading service for trusted medical information by specialty for mobile devices. Skyscape's service enables healthcare practitioners to tailor their experience from the most trusted medical information available and delivers it in an intuitive manner that supports the natural thought flow for diagnosis and treatment. Skyscape has a registered user base of over 700,000 medical practitioners. Its nearly 500 trusted resources cover over 35 medical specialties. All are integrated via Skyscape's easy-to-use SmartLink[TM] and Knowtify[TM] technologies and are available on Palm OS[R], BlackBerry[R], Windows[R] Mobile and Windows[R] powered desktop and Tablet PCs. Skyscape is a privately held company headquartered in Marlborough, Massachusetts. For more information on Skyscape and its service go to www.skyscape.com or call 508-460-6500.
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