FinNode to Announce Results of Research Study for 'Future of Mobile and Wireless Technologies in Healthcare'

Business Wire, Feb 14, 2008

Results of International Study to be Released at HIMSS

SANTA CLARA, Calif. -- FinNode, a network of business and technology executives, will release phase 2 of initial market research results from a multi-year international study of the future of mobile and wireless technology solutions in healthcare, as part of the 2008 HIMSS conference.

Interim research results will be announced at an invitation-only breakfast panel event on February 26th, from 7:30am - 8:30am, at the Rosen Centre hotel across the street from the HIMSS conference in Orlando, Florida.

The international research project examines ways that healthcare providers are applying wireless and mobile technologies to solve problems and improve quality and efficiencies in healthcare processes. Phases 1 and 2 of the international research study comprised of 230 interviews with hospitals, vendors and research universities in 7 countries. The goal of the research after phase 3 is to give all healthcare providers a 2-year, 5-year and 7-year roadmap for introducing wireless and mobile technology solutions into healthcare systems by fall 2008.

The research is directed by Dr. Esko Alasaarela, adjunct professor and technology advisor at the University of Oulu, Finland. Partners in the research include CITRIS Research Program at the University of California, Health Technology Center, Dongseo University in Korea, and FinNode.

For more information about the breakfast event contact Riku Makela (riku.makela@tekes.fi) or call (408) 464-2911. More details about the research study can be found at http://www.finnode.com/about_us/case_studies/wirhe.html.> About FinNode

Comprised of members of the business and technology community, FinNode is a network designed to help Silicon Valley companies connect with partners in Finland and the U.S. With domain expertise in more than 20 different industries, FinNode provides resources for business development, internationalization, R&D, outsourcing, intellectual property licensing, venture funding and university partnerships. The FinNode community offers executive-level contacts and expertise relevant to Fortune 1000 companies, start-ups and universities. For more information, visit FinNode at www.finnode.com / email to competition@finnode.com / or call 408-971-7303.