Innovative Hand Hygiene Technology Startup Hyginex Receives Investment from Persistent Systems
Strategic Partnership Helps Patented Wearable Technology Improve Patient Care
PUNE, India and LOS ANGELES, March 24, 2014 /PRNewswire-iReach/ -- Hyginex, patented wearable hand hygiene improvement technology, has received an investment from Persistent Systems, the global leader in software products and technology services. The investment through Persistent Venture Fund allows Hyginex to expand its operations in the U.S. to continue its mission to save lives by helping healthcare facilities improve hand hygiene.
"This important new relationship between Hyginex and Persistent Systems allows Hyginex access to Persistent's experience and knowledge as leaders in the technology world," remarks Hyginex CEO Shiva Swami. "Through this investment, Persistent would be able to help Hyginex reach its goals of making significant changes in improving patient safety and increasing quality standards in healthcare facilities."
Better hand hygiene has been proven to reduce preventable infections in healthcare facilities. Every year in the U.S., there are 1.7 million healthcare associated infections that result in close to 100,000 patient deaths.
Hyginex has committed to saving patient lives through use of its novel hand hygiene improvement and monitoring technology. The system uses patented wearable technology and sensors in healthcare facilities to help doctors and nurses improve hand hygiene practices.
"Hyginex's unique approach based on innovative wearable technology protects patients in hospitals and improves global healthcare," said Dr. Sridhar Jagannathan, Chief Innovation Officer, Persistent Systems, Inc. and Head of the Persistent Venture Fund. "To this investment in Hyginex, Persistent brings its expertise and focus on emerging medical technologies."
About Persistent Systems:
Persistent Systems (BSE & NSE: PERSISTENT) is a global company specializing in software product and technology services. For over two decades, Persistent has consistently been selected as the trusted innovation partner for the world's largest technology brands, leading enterprises and pioneering
start-ups. Persistent has a global team of more than 7,500 employees worldwide including offices and delivery centers in North America, Europe and Asia-Pacific. Persistent develops best-in-class solutions in key next-generation technology areas including Analytics, Big Data, Cloud Computing, Mobility and Social, for the telecommunications, life sciences, healthcare, and banking & financial services verticals. For more information, please visit: http://www.persistent.com.
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Hyginex, Inc.
Hyginex, Inc. has developed a patented wristband-based technology focused on strengthening healthcare facilities' hand hygiene programs. The goal is to help these institutions eliminate healthcare associated infections (HAIs) that lead to more than 100,000 preventable patient deaths in the U.S. each year. Hyginex is the only system that provides accurate data on both hand rub duration as well as frequency. These two elements are essential during hand disinfection to kill and stop the transmission of pathogens. Hyginex, Inc. is headquartered in Los Angeles and has helped many healthcare facilities improve their hand hygiene compliance standards.
For more information or to sign up for a webinar, please visit www.Hyginex.com
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Persistent Systems Contacts:
Rashmi Joshi
Persistent Systems Ltd.
Tel: +91 83083 39400
Email: [email protected]
Ilona Mohacsi
PenVine for Persistent Systems Ltd.
Tel: +1 (631) 764-3729
Email: [email protected]
Media Contact: Nisha Bedi, Hyginex, Director of Marketing, +1 (310) 897-4288, [email protected]
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