Global WLAN Market in the Healthcare Industry 2011-2015 - Market Research Report

The Global WLAN market in the Healthcare industry is to grow at a CAGR of 10.8 percent over the period 2011-2015. One of the key factors contributing to this market growth is the increased network capacity which is leading to improved patient care. The Global WLAN market in the Healthcare industry has also been witnessing increased adoption of IEEE 802.11n standard by WLAN providers. However, security issues in Wireless Local Area Networks (WLANs) could pose a challenge to the growth of this market.

The Global Wireless Local Area Network (WLAN) market in the Healthcare industry is expected to witness increased usage of WLANs in infusion pumps. The infusion pumps were one of the first pieces of equipment to be provided with WLAN access. The main reason behind this is that it facilitates in locating pumps, which have real-time location service installed in them.

A major factor driving the Global WLAN market in the Healthcare industry is the increasing usage of smartphones and tablets by doctors and medical staff. These devices provide much-needed mobility to doctors and staff, which will further increase their adoption rate. They enable doctors to easily provide clinical reference applications through their respective internet devices. They are also beneficial in e-prescribing and accessing electronic medical record (EMR) data. These devices also provide doctors with easy access to medical information, including information about any particular drug. Hence, the increasing adoption of tablets and smartphones will lead to increased adoption of WLANs in healthcare units.

Report Scope

This report, the WLAN Market in the Healthcare Industry 2011-2015, has been prepared based on an in-depth analysis of the market with inputs from industry experts. The report covers the Americas, and the EMEA and APAC regions; it also covers the Global WLAN market in the Healthcare industry landscape and its growth prospects in the coming years. The report also includes a discussion of the key vendors operating in this market.

Key vendors dominating this market space include Aruba Networks Inc., Cisco Systems Inc., Juniper Networks Inc., and Motorola Solutions Inc.

Other vendors mentioned in the report: HP Co., Meru Networks Inc., Ruckus Wireless Inc., Siemens AG, and InnerWireless Inc.