Distec Expands Partnership with Advantech to offer iHealthcare Medical Hardware Solutions

Distec has extended its partnership with Advantech to add the iHealthcare range to its product portfolio

20th July 2020Distec, the specialist provider of industrial, medical and digital technology solutions, is set to expand its range of medical computing solutions thanks to an extended partnership with global manufacturer Advantech.

Distec, an authorised Embedded Computer Channel Partner serving the UK and Ireland, will now offer the Advantech iHealthcare product range, adding to the existing Advantech product portfolio of Digital Media Players and Industrial Display Systems. The iHealthcare range has been developed in collaboration with international medical equipment manufacturers and system integrators, and includes a selection of high-performance Medical Panel PCs, Medical Monitors and Medical Tablets.

Product features include simple integration with existing equipment configurations, easy remote management capabilities, and IP54 enclosure, which provides protection from water and dust, easy cleaning, and added safety for patients and clinicians. Advantech also holds the most complete ISO certifications in the IPC industry and medical field, including an ISO 13485 certified factory.

Commenting on the partnership, Noel Sheppard, General Manager of Distec said: “Healthcare technology is one of the fastest-moving and most exciting sectors within the technology industry. By partnering with world leading technology specialists such as Advantech, we are able to offer medical products designed to help healthcare practitioners cope with their demanding workloads and help digitise patient care and streamline operational efficiencies.”

Anders Johansson, Channel Manager from Advantech said: “This enhanced relationship with Distec builds on the highly successful partnership we embarked on 2019 to offer our digital media players and -signage solutions, as part of the Advantech Embedded-IoT Division. Now in 2020, we are exploring new opportunities with Distec from the Advantech Service-IoT, Healthcare Division. Advantech is looking forward in broadening our scope, with our wide range of medical grade products and solutions, in the UK marketplace.”

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