Healthcare Market Fast Emerging As a Driver for Video Conferencing in Europe, Finds Frost & Sullivan

Healthcare Market Fast Emerging As aHealthcare Market Fast Emerging As a Driver for Video Conferencing in Europe, Finds Frost & Sullivan PR Newswire LONDON, March 20, 2014 - Mobile engagement and secure access are key factors influencing vendor selection among healthcare firms The rising popularity of video conferencing in healthcare is creating short and long-term opportunities for conferencing service providers (CSPs) to deliver both the required infrastructure and endpoints. The signs for market growth are indeed positive. The improved quality of video technology, demographic changes in Europe and demand for cost effective solutions are driving uptake. However, challenges surrounding deployment of services and security exist. New analysis from Frost & Sullivan, Video Conferencing for Healthcare, reveals that video conferencing offered as a service to patient's homes will be a key area of growth for the market in Europe. The convenience of receiving treatment from home can be a major benefit to the elderly, disabled, those suffering from chronic conditions, and rural dwellers. Video conferencing can also facilitate post-discharge programmes, specialist consultations, and physician collaboration and training.