Avnet Inks Lincor, EHR Vendor, to Distribution Agreement

Avnet Technology Solutions, a distribution arm of Avnet Inc., said that it has signed a distribution agreement with Lincor Solutions Ltd., a provider of a hospital point-of-care healthcare system.

The deal further fleshes out Avnet’s HealthPath practice and provide a vehicle to expand Lincor’s presence in the healthcare market, officials said. Avnet said that it will distribute Lincor’s flagship MediVista product, a point-of-care clinical access and entertainment system that allows secure access to electronic health records (EHR), clinical applications, and other services.

Lincor said that it has installed some 20,000 units of the MediVista system in 16 countries worldwide.

“Lincor’s worldwide technology experience combined with Avnet’s successful track record of supporting healthcare technology suppliers through our strong VAR network provides an excellent foundation for this new relationship,” said Jim Bindon, Avnet HealthPath director.

Avnet’s HealthPath practice helps channel partners to deliver solutions that meet the technology and business needs of medical facilities. The MediVista system will be incorporated into technology solutions the distributor offers through the HealthPath practice.

“Avnet Technology Solutions’ focus on the healthcare market through its HealthPath practice gives us the support and resources we need to scale our business in the U.S. hospital market,” said Richard Cooke, Lincor chief executive.

“With the incredible value of secure access to clinical information systems at the patient’s bedside, this relationship between Avnet and Lincor provides the ideal operational platform to successfully deliver the MediVista solution nationwide,” he said.