Access HealthNet and Data General Corp. Announce Strategic Agreement

Strategic Insights -

Access HealthNet, Inc., a nationwide provider of healthcare information management and communications products, has entered into a strategic agreement with Data General Corp., a leading manufacturer of computer and communication systems. Under the terms of the agreement, Access HealthNet will acquire and finance Data General computers and printers for placement in their accounts nationwide, while Data General will provide on-site maintenance and installation services for Access HealthNet customers. This partnership aims to accelerate revenue growth and provide a competitive edge for Access HealthNet by enabling them to process large-scale installations in a shorter timeframe.

Key Takeaways:

  • Access HealthNet has entered into a strategic agreement with Data General Corp. to acquire and finance Data General computers and printers for nationwide placement.
  • Data General Corp. will provide on-site maintenance and installation services for Access HealthNet customers, regardless of the equipment manufacturer.
  • The partnership is expected to accelerate revenue growth and provide a competitive edge for Access HealthNet by enabling them to process large-scale installations in a shorter timeframe.
  • Access HealthNet's Chief Executive Officer, Keith Berman, stated that the agreement provides them with a nationwide on-site maintenance force and the capacity to install their RemoteACCESS units in large quantities throughout the country.
  • The agreement significantly reduces the installation time for large-scale projects, from two to three months to two to three weeks.

Statistics:

  • Access HealthNet's nationwide network will be equipped with Data General computers and printers.
  • The partnership will enable Access HealthNet to process installments of up to 1,000 units in a shorter timeframe.
  • Data General's on-site maintenance and installation services will be available to Access HealthNet customers nationwide.
  • The agreement is expected to accelerate revenue growth for Access HealthNet.

Sources:

  • Business Wire, "NOVEMBER 21, 1994-- ACCESS HEALTHNET, INC. ACQUIRES AND FINANCES DATA General COMPUTERS AND PRINTERS FOR PLACEMENT IN Access HealthNet ACCOUNTS NATIONWIDE"