“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.
