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Breaking News

Vancouver hospital uses handheld ultrasound

Siemens Canada has partnered with Vancouver General Hospital (VGH) to implement a new Acuson P10 handheld ultrasound imaging device.

Case Studies

RFID Case Study: CANOSCOM

The Canadian Operational Support Command (CANOSCOM) adopted radio-frequency identification (RFID) technology within the Canadian Forces (CF) supply chain to deal with challenges relating to the visibility, tracking and traceability of its logistics assets. CANOSCOM determined the technology would provide a means to significantly improve its supply chain efficiency and responsiveness.

RFID Case Study: Sunnybrook Health Services Centre

Toronto-based Sunnybrook Health Services Centre undertook a three-month trial of a PharmaTrust pill-dispensing kiosk at its hospital pharmacy.

Live updates planned for TTC

Later this year, the Toronto Transit Commission (TTC) will start using Global Positioning System (GPS) data to relay bus and streetcar information to electronic signs and, eventually, cellular phones. The system will let transit riders know how long their wait will be.

Webinar focuses on inventory management

On Thursday, October 2, radio frequency identification (RFID) system provider Terso Solutions is sponsoring a web-based seminar to help health care organizations protect and manage inventory.

Notebook computers provided for kindergarten students

A pilot program led by Lester B. Pearson School Board (LBPSB) in Quebec is providing HP 2133 Mini-Note notebook computers to four-year-old students this fall.

Health authority virtualizes applications

The Interior Health Authority (IHA) of British Columbia recently began using VMware's Infrastructure 3 platform to help gain control over its information technology (IT) environment by reversing server sprawl and providing a more efficient way to manage applications and data.

calendar of events

September 30-October 1, 2008
5th Annual Future of Canada’s Infrastructure Conference
Strategy Institute
The Suites at 1 King West, Toronto, Ont.
Visit www.strategyinstitute.com.

October 4-7, 2008
Canadian National Conference and Policy Forum on Drinking Water
Canadian Water and Wastewater Association (CWWA)
Loews Le Concorde Hotel, Quebec City, Que.
Visit www.cwwa.ca.

October 7-8, 2008
5^th Annual Summit on Emergency and Disaster Planning for Colleges, Universities and K-12 Schools
Strategy Institute
Sutton Place Hotel, Toronto, Ont.
Visit www.strategyinstitute.com.

October 15-17, 2008
International Symposium on Supply Chain Management
Purchasing Management Association of Canada (PMAC)
Calgary, Alta.
For more information, visit www.pmac.ca.

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RECOGNITION AND MILESTONES

		Energy Star winners announced
		The 2008 Energy Star Market Transformation Awards were given out to four public-sector organizations recently in recognition of their work promoting energy-efficient products.

		Delta Scientific deploys 400^th barricade
		Delta Scientific has now deployed more than 400 DSC2000 shallow foundation barricades to customers throughout the world. The barricades have been especially popular at embassies and military bases.

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