Eurotech To Supply the Embedded Computer for Device Accessory to Deliver Data to Nursing Staff for Accurate and Fast Reporting

COLUMBIA, Md., Nov. 12 /PRNewswire/ -- Eurotech Group, a leading supplier of embedded technologies, products, and systems, announces today that it has signed a contract with GE Healthcare to provide the embedded computing platform, based on the TurboXb computer on module product, for a future data capture device accessory. The multi-year contract is worth over one million dollars for Eurotech.

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"With the Eurotech embedded board operating as the computing platform for our device accessory, we will be able to support medical staff in various healthcare environments," commented Pamela Jackson Hall, General Manager for GE Healthcare Systems. "We look forward to applying Eurotech's expertise in the design and build process for medical devices as we develop our device to go to the market with a minimum of delay and uncertainty."

"GE Healthcare is moving quickly to develop their device to improve patient care by minimizing reporting error and recording health data accurately," explained Greg Nicoloso, CEO of Eurotech Inc. "Eurotech drives to deliver digital technologies for a better world, and with GE Healthcare, we are working together to do just that."

The contract covers both hardware production units and engineering services centered on the TurboXb embedded computer from Eurotech that powers the GE Healthcare device accessory.

About GE Healthcare

GE Healthcare provides transformational medical technologies and services that are shaping a new age of patient care. Our broad expertise in medical imaging and information technologies, medical diagnostics, patient monitoring systems, drug discovery, biopharmaceutical manufacturing technologies, performance improvement and performance solutions services help our customers to deliver better care to more people around the world at a lower cost. In addition, we partner with healthcare leaders, striving to leverage the global policy change necessary to implement a successful shift to sustainable healthcare systems. Our "healthymagination" vision for the future invites the world to join us on our journey as we continuously develop innovations focused on reducing costs, increasing access and improving quality and efficiency around the world. Headquartered in the United Kingdom, GE Healthcare is a $17 billion unit of General Electric Company (NYSE: GE). Worldwide, GE Healthcare employs more than 46,000 people committed to serving healthcare professionals and their patients in more than 100 countries. For more information about GE Healthcare, visit our website at www.gehealthcare.com.

About Eurotech

Eurotech is a global leader in the design, development and production of application-ready embedded computers and systems. Eurotech architects systems that help companies bring their products to market quickly through the latest technologies with advanced graphics capabilities, low-power consumption, and robust functionality. Eurotech specializes in helping customers connect their applications to the latest available wireless, mobile and enabling technologies. Eurotech develops digital technologies aiming to create a better world by making everyday life safer and more comfortable, today and for tomorrow. For more information, please visit the Eurotech website at http://www.eurotech.com.

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