Surrey-based JAOtech, a leading manufacturer of hospital bedside 'smart' terminals, has opened its US headquarters in Trumbull, Connecticut.

The new facility will serve as JAOtech's sales, marketing and technical support centre for the US and Canada.

Warren Kressinger-Dunn, CEO of JAOtech, said: "The United States represents our largest and fastest-growing market opportunity, as healthcare providers recognise the potential for an attractive return on investment as well as efficiency savings through patient multimedia entertainment and clinical access solutions.

"Our Connecticut-based team has significant experience in the US healthcare sector, and is working closely with our partners to deliver solutions that address the specific needs of healthcare providers."

The new US location is one of four offices worldwide from which JAOtech manages its business. The global headquarters are based in Redhill, Surrey.

The US office is led by John Jensen, Chairman, who has more than 40 years of overall business and management experience. The business development team is led by Ian Davison, Vice President, and Rich Purcell, Sales Manager.

JAOtech supplies a range of embedded medical computers, used at the bedside for access to electronic medical records and for patient education and entertainment. Over 35,000 JAOtech terminals have been installed in hospitals worldwide.

 
JAOtech smart terminal