Cloud Computing Solutions Guide

The powerful new combination of EMC VPLEX virtual storage with EMC RecoverPoint data protection delivers the industry’s first solution to combine active-active data centers with third-site disaster recovery protection. With 40 percent more performance, new performance monitoring and two times the scale of previous versions, EMC VPLEX can be deployed to an even greater number of IT environments, including VMware vSphere and Oracle RAC. This virtual storage solution simplifies virtual environments by enabling the same data to be accessible simultaneously across virtual servers. EMC

Share and archive images in the cloud

With imaging accounting for up to 90 percent of all data stored in EHRs, image availability and exchange are critical to delivering quality patient care. Merge Honeycomb Archive is a solid solution. This easily scalable image archiving application provides a long-term storage option that houses images securely, in multiple locations, to provide anywhere, any-time access. It delivers comprehensive functionality in a high-availability, high-security framework that meets HIPAA, HITECH and other privacy requirements. Merge Honeycomb Image Sharing enables users to upload, download, view and share medical images with other providers or even with patients. Merge Healthcare

Manage big data in the cloud

NaviCloud Intelligent Storage (NCIS) offers IT an easy-to-manage, secure and reliable managed cloud storage solution that complements existing storage and retention requirements while also addressing several new business needs around mobility and on-demand storage. Leveraging the EMC Atmos cloud storage platform, NCIS allows NaviSite to offer: storage-as-a-service on a pay-per-use basis, mobile file share and endpoint backup, archival storage and recovery, and network attached storage (NAS) extension that allows for longer use of legacy systems. NaviSite

Online repository for healthcare info and more

The Permivault cloud-based storage service expands upon Fujifilm Medical Systems’ Synapse Managed Services platform to help customers solve their long-term storage, disaster recovery and archiving requirements with a simple, cost-effective cloud solution. This service is designed for health and medical data management, but it is also available for any customer requiring file-based storage. It provides both on-premise and off-site solutions. StrongBox secure storage architecture leverages linear tape file system (LTFS) technology to combine the unparalleled scalability of tape with the speed and accessibility of disk. FUJIFILM Medical Systems U.S.A.

Make your own cloud – anywhere in the world

Harnessing the power of the Verizon Wireless 4G LTE network, the Verizon Jetpack (EuFi890) creates a personal Wi-Fi cloud that customers can use to share fast Internet connectivity with up to 10 Wi-Fi-enabled devices in more than 205 countries, including more than 125 with 3G speeds. The compact and lightweight unit, developed by ZTE, comes equipped with an OLED screen and interactive keypad to help manage connections, battery life and settings, and to display data-usage alerts. Conduct business, watch movies or listen to music as a solo or group effort. Verizon

Total image lifecycle management and more

Evercore Clinical Enterprise Suite, a vendor-neutral archive (VNA) solution, now provides more storage options through off-site cloud archiving offered in partnership with Logicalis. Users can end data migration by connecting multiple PACS to any storage system. This solution’s patented Smartstore module manages and distributes data beyond DICOM, including critical clinical content materials such as treatment plans for cancer care or vital reports in unstructured data formats. The Univision module features a multi-layer, zero-download image viewer with seamless integration to any EMR/EHR/PHR/RHIO. TeraMedica

Radiology gets a powerful pair of options

Two new solutions for image management and radiology workflow are being hosted from the Siemens Healthcare Cloud Computing Center (HCCC) in Malvern, Pa. Through an alliance with Dell, a cloud-based, vendor-agnostic Image Sharing & Archiving (ISA) solution aims to help healthcare providers reduce the ongoing capital expenditure of maintaining on-site image archives. A new implementation approach for the company’s proven syngo Workflow radiology information system (RIS) will help customers better predict costs and reduce capital expenditures associated with maintaining a RIS. Siemens Healthcare; Dell

An EHR for today and tomorrow

The iEHR provides electronic health record functionality and the critical health information exchange necessary to facilitate collaborative, continuous patient care within and between physicians, hospitals, ancillary services and care delivery organizations (ACOs, HIEs, RHIOs, etc.). With hundreds of pre-built interfaces, this solution offers complete clinical data integration with all the major EMRs, EHRs, practice management systems, radiology clinics, labs and other ancillary services across various care settings. The solution’s proven cloud-based SaaS platform includes the flexibility and scalability to meet future healthcare legislation. 4medica

Meaningful-use imaging EHR

The MU Imaging EHR is designed to qualify radiologists for the maximum federal incentive payments available for meaningful-use compliance. It can be used by both individuals and large group practices as a standalone system or a Web-service plug-in to any existing HIS, RIS, CVIS or PACS. The vendor-neutral, cloud-based design enables radiologists who work at multiple locations to easily aggregate their data. This solution is customized for a medical imaging professional’s workflow and does not require aggregating data from other certified modules. DR Systems

Complete EHR with ePrescribing extras

CareCloud Charts comes fully loaded with everything required for doctors to take their offices completely paperless, including: medical charting, lab and diagnostic ordering/receiving, ePrescribing and medication management, clinical encounter documentation, patient education, medical document management and specialty-specific templates. This solution has been awarded ambulatory certification (ONC-ATCB 2011/2012), so eligible providers can demonstrate meaningful use to receive Medicare or Medicaid EHR incentive funding. This product has also been certified by SureScripts, making it a fully functional tool for ePrescribing on SureScripts’ nationwide network. CareCloud