| Doctor prescribes Linux for more reliable networks, lower price |
Nov. 03, 2003
DesktopLinux.com talks to CEO and physician Dr.Martin Echt about his decision to move his 200-user network to Linux-based thin clients. The NY medical practice's conversion to Linux has improved performance, reduced costs, and increased stability. Capital Cardiology Associates' (CCA) cares for over 40,000 patients, makes 40,000 hospital visits, and performs more than 30,000 diagnostic procedures like open heart surgery in 6 offices and 8 hospitals. The decision to move met stict requirements to accomodate all levels of users, delivers secure exchange of information, and was easily introduced into an existing system.
After commissioning a feasibility study, Dr. Echt concluded Linux thin clients were his company's long term strategy to counter rising licensing costs and would scale to meet future technologies. With system integrator Lille Corp. onboard to facilitate the move from Microsoft to Linux, CCA has realized cost savings. Hear the practical reasons why Dr.Echt picked Linux.
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