ioSafe releases larger data safes

The ioSafe 1513+ NAS can scale up to 90TB, has 4 LAN Ports with Link Aggregation and High Availability and solves a variety of business challenges for the enterprise, creative professionals and home users

Scalable NAS for growing demands

With its fire/water protection, superior performance, scalability, resilience, and comprehensive features, ioSafe® NAS 1513+ is the ideal storage solution for your growing business. The 1513+ can help to simplify disaster recovery, business continuity, data management, sharing storage for storage and backup - with minimal setup and the freedom to expand capacity at any time.

• Protects data from fire up to 1550°F, 30 minutes per ASTM E-119
• Protects data from floods up to 10 foot depth, 3 days, complete submersion
• 202.34 MB/sec Writing, 350.94MB/sec Reading
• Four LAN Ports with Link Aggregation Support
• Scale Up to 90TB with one or two ioSafe N513X Expansion Chassis
• Expandable RAM Module (Up to 4GB)
• CPU Passive Cooling Technology & System Fan Redundancy
• VMware®, Citrix®, Microsoft® Hyper-V® Ready
• High Availability and Automatic Failover between a pair of 1513+ systems
• Running Synology DiskStation Manager (DSM)

An Ideal Solution for:

• Medical Data Storage/HIPAA Compliance
• Collaborative File Sharing
• High Availability RTO/RPO
• SAN / Tier-2 Storage with low operating costs

How does it work?

The ioSafe 1513+ connects to your network, preferably at the main router or switch. A network drive (or "share") can be created that allows everyone on the local area network (LAN) with proper permissions to "see" the common drive and share the data. The data can also be made available to the wide area network (WAN - aka the Internet) by allow applications and data to be "forwarded" to the NAS at your router.

These are great products that we use for onsite backup solutions where there is too much data to effectively get it offsite. We typically use them with Veeam for our larger VMware installations.

Arizona Cardiac Surgeons Pay $100,000 To Settle HIPAA Violations

ZixCorp just sent out a partner advisory discussing an article about a five physician practice that was recently fined $100,000 for HIPAA violations, including not encrypting PHI in email.

- April 2012, Forbes.comArizona Cardiac Surgeons Pay $100,000 to Settle HIPAA Violations

With proactive, random HIPAA audits now from the Office of Civil Rights, a huge increase in HIPAA audits and enforcement is a reality for 2012. There are many organizations vulnerable to high fines and irreversible damage to their reputation and now is the time to educate your clients and prospects on how ZixCorp Email Encryption services can prevent these harmful headlines from happening to them.

“This case is significant because it highlights a multiyear, continuing failure on the part of this provider to comply with the requirements of the Privacy and Security Rules,” said Leon Rodriguez, director of the HHS Office of Civil Rights. “We hope that health care providers pay careful attention to this resolution agreement and understand that the HIPAA Privacy and Security Rules have been in place for many years, and OCR expects full compliance no matter the size of a covered entity.” – April 2012, HHS.gov

Panasonic Toughbook CF-H2 Tablet for the Healthcare Sector

This is Panasonic’s second generation rugged tablet PC is part of the Toughbook product line that is specifically designed for health-care workers. Panasonic states that this product sets: “new standards in ease of use, connectivity and productivity, the CF-H2 is a lightweight, water-resistant, shock and drop-tolerant and easily disinfected tablet device that meets the highest demands for mobility and networking within clinical environments. It allows doctors and nursing staff to benefit from instant access to medical records at the point of care, accurate documentation on patient conditions and medication, and enables greater efficiency of clinical processes.”

What’s Inside:

With the latest Intel Core i5-2557M (1.7GHz) Ultra Low Voltage processor with vPro and the Intel HD 3000 graphics for enhanced multimedia capabilities, the Toughbook CF-H2 performance has been improved more than 400% over its CF-H1 predecessor. The CF-H2 is ideal for power hungry healthcare applications such as Electronic Patient Records (EPR) and Patient Administration Systems (PAS). RAM has also been raised to 4 gigabyte as standard, with up to 8 gigabyte optional, and it comes with a 320 gigabyte hard disk drive as standard with 128 gigabyte SSD as an option. The operating system is Windows 7 Pro.

Features and Benefits List:

Clean, reliable and durable - The CF-H2 has also been designed for easy disinfection, reducing the risk of infections being spread from patient to patient. Maintaining its fanless design, limiting the opportunity for germs to be transported by the device, the CF-H2 Health model features a smooth surface with sealed buttons and no exposed ports. Panasonic has also developed a special exterior case material, which can withstand frequent alcohol wipes. To further aid in disinfection, a Panasonic-designed software utility can be programmed to remind users to wipe the unit down at defined intervals and automatically records a successful cleaning for the hospital’s permanent records.

The CF-H2 remains the toughest rugged tablet in its range. It is drop tested to 90cm and has water, dust, vibration and temperature protection.

Ergonomically designed for clinicians - The CF-H2 is designed for clinicians who need to multi-task whilst holding the device in one hand. Lightweight rugged design (approx. 1.58kg), with an easy-to-grab handle, the fanless device maintains a low surface temperature using its unique heat dissipation system and is available as a dual touch (digitizer and touchscreen) and touchscreen model.

The best screen visibility on the market - The CF-H2 always ensures the screen delivers just the right level of brightness for optimum viewing whatever the conditions, inside or out. To achieve premium visibility the CF-H2 uses a 10.1” display with Panasonic Transflective Plus technology. This operating mode helps to reduce power consumption and enhance battery life as no backlight is required in bright environments. This results in a massive enhancement of up to 6,000 unit equivalent of transflective brightness under a 200K lx environment.

Functionality to fit every purpose - For maximum productivity around the hospital, medical staff need to perform a wide range of tasks. The CF-H2 is ideally suited. Optional Barcode readers are available to assist with data capture requirements. For taking photos, the CF-H2 Health features an optional auto focus, 2.0 megapixel camera with one LED light. For Using Audio Applications whilst working, the CF-H2 features a front speaker to enhance audio capability.

Healthcare workers often need interfaces to connect devices and peripherals for data capture and communication purposes. The CF-H2 is perfectly positioned to fulfill this requirement with a USB 2.0, LAN and serial port (optional 2nd USB 2.0 port in lieu of LAN port) available directly integrated within the device.

The CF-H2 also has all the options covered to ensure medical data is secure. Quick user authentication can be achieved using the optional fingerprint reader enhanced security. There is an optional contactless smartcard reader, which is compliant with ISO 14443 type A and type B, or an integrated, contact smartcard reader covered and sealed with it own latch for maximum protection and security.

Built to stay connected on the move - Ensuring medical workers can always stay in touch when on the move, the Toughbook CF-H2 offers WLAN, 3G (optional), Bluetooth and GPS (optional) for navigation and job scheduling. To improve data transfer capability, the Ericsson F5521gw HSPA+ module with wireless ready connection manager can be integrated as an option, significantly increasing download speeds up to 21Mbps. Available upon request, the device can also be switched into Anti-Theft-Protection mode by utilizing the latest Intel ATP technology.

The power to last - To ensure that medical workers have a device that can work for as long as they do, even when access to power is lost, the CF-H2 can operate for up to 6.5 hours (MobileMarkTM 2007, 60nit) running on Windows 7 by using the hot swappable, high-capacity twin-batteries developed internally by the Panasonic battery division. The CF-H2 charges its 2 batteries at the same time, in a rapid parallel mode, for quicker charge times (approx 3 hours).

All units also use the Panasonic Power Management Utilities technology to maximize power efficiency by managing the power of all relevant resources required by the CPU depending on each task or by definition of individual user profiles.

Improved system start-up - To maximize the efficiency of health workers, the CF-H2 also includes Panasonic’s Quick Boot Manager which can reduce the boot-up time of the device down to approximately 15 seconds.

“This next generation Toughbook CF-H2 for the health sector is the ultimate rugged medical tablet,” said Stephen Yeo, Panasonic Toughbook European Marketing Director. “Listening closely to our existing customers, we have built a second generation device that is more powerful, easier to use and with more functionality than any comparable device on the market whilst maintaining all the essential health features required from clinicians in a busy medical environment.”

Compatibility that counts - To ensure existing customers can continue to use existing peripheral equipment, the new CF-H2 is compatible with many of the CF-H1 peripherals such as docking stations in order to provide long-term product lifecycle stability.

Backed by outstanding service - Every Toughbook comes with a 3-year warranty covering hardware failures for systems used as designed; with a 96-hour repair commitment and a 5-year spare parts guarantee.

Intel® Reader

The mobile device that reads print aloud.

The Intel® Reader transforms printed text to the spoken word. It combines a high-resolution camera with the power of an Intel Atom™ processor to read on the spot, or store text for later listening. The Intel® Reader is perfect for blind and low vision customers as well as in an educational setting!

Easy-to-use buttons with audio and visual navigation, and straightforward menus. Weighs just over 1 pound and about the size of a paperback book. Perfect for at school, work, home, or on the go. Plays MP3, DAISY books, and text transferred from a PC. Use with the Portable Capture Station to make it easy to scan, convert, and store multiple pages from a book or magazine.

Click on this link below to see a video of the reader in action.

http://www.careinnovations.com/Products/Reader/Education.aspx

An interesting ergonomic solution to a desk based problem …

I have found over the past few years that I am tending to spend more and more time sitting in front of my computer, stationary for long periods of time working on some project or another. The only time that I move is when I think about it and get up to shake off the stiffness and get my blood flowing again. I find that by the end of the day my legs and lower back a achy and I have actually gotten tired than on though days that I am moving around for one reason or another. My partner has taken some bricks and placed them under his desk legs to place his desk at standing work level and that seems to have helped him quite a bit. So I am always looking for a solution that will help out this situation and I may have found one from one of our venders.

We have been selling Ergotron Solutions for quite a few years and they make a lot of well built and highly effective products for mounting both computers and monitors for many different situations. An email I just received from them introduced a new product called WorkFit-C Sit-Stand Workstation that provides a work area that can be raised or lowered depending on your needs or as your needs change. They have had this product for a while but they have rereleased it with a larger work surface that makes in even more useful.

The product is promoted as a way to keep you healthier and productive while you are computing. The desk is designed with a patented “Constant Force Technology” that allows you to move the desk effortlessly from a seated to raised position, a full 20 inch adjustment. So what does the company say about their product?

Benefits

For Computer Users

• On-demand sit-stand workstation—improve your energy and productivity by standing or sitting as you work, and then switch positions whenever you choose. Standing a little more each day burns extra calories, tones muscles, improves posture, increases blood flow and ramps up metabolism
• Safe, easy-to-use—simple installation and effortless operation
• Designed to meet North American and European ergonomic standards
• Robust weight capacity holds multiple displays, keyboards, books, phones ... whatever you need in your workflow

For IT and Facilities Staff

• IT deployment friendly—simple and quick setup
• Flexible, open-architecture design is scalable for future computer equipment
• Durable, robust structure, designed to ANSI/BIFMA X5.5-2008 testing standards

For HR/Risk Management and Company Cost Savings

• Manage the cost of healthcare premiums by promoting wellness in the daily work routine
• Provide standing work platforms for employees without having to buy expensive height-adjustable chairs
• Comfortable computing offers provable ROI on investment—healthcare costs associated with unhealthy computing and missed time are reduced while productivity increases
• WorkFit helps alleviate back and neck pain, the most costly conditions affecting employees according to the 2007 OE Medicine Journal
• Studies in office ergonomics show productivity increases of 12%–18% following an ergonomic intervention where employees are provided with well-designed ergonomic furniture

The product costs about $899 plus you will probably want to add the Under Desk Keyboard Arm. a Monitor Arm, and the WorkFit Floor Mat for a total outlay of around $1,300. But what price do you put on extending your good health and possibly helping to decrease the cost of your healthcare? Looks like something to look at!