Across the NHS, efficient, reliable clinical data flow is more essential than ever. Yet many vital medical devices—monitors, ventilators, and infusion pumps still rely on old school serial connections. This strands critical patient information at the bedside and forces time consuming manual processes. Unlocking this data, securely and at scale, is vital for modern, high-performing care environments.
Introducing Digi Connect® EZ WS: Purpose-Built for NHS Environments
The Digi Connect® EZ WS is a next-generation serial-to-Ethernet gateway, designed specifically for clinical deployment. With full compliance to IEC 60601 3rd Edition, it delivers secure, safe connectivity for legacy medical equipment—making devices instantly compatible with hospital networks, electronic patient records (EPR), and integration platforms.
This enables NHS Trusts to capture data seamlessly from bedside devices and feed it directly into systems like Epic and Oracle Health (Cerner Millennium), eliminating manual data entry and ensuring clinicians have timely access to accurate patient data.
Key Advantages for NHS Trusts and System Integrators
Bedside Safety Assured
Certified to IEC 60601 3rd Edition, the EZ WS is approved for operation in patient vicinity, ensuring safe deployment across wards and critical care environments.
Connect Multiple Devices, Rapidly
With four RS-232 ports, a single unit can support multiple devices—streamlining deployments and scaling integration projects with minimal hardware footprint.
Simple, Rapid Deployment
Plug-and-play operation with Digi Navigator™ ensures fast boot-up and intuitive configuration, reducing engineer call-outs and speeding up rollouts across hospital estates.
Flexible Power, Anywhere
Support for 802.3af Power-over-Ethernet (PoE) allows single-cable installation—ideal for busy hospitals and for upgrading existing wards without infrastructure disruption.
Hardened Cybersecurity
The Digi TrustFence® security suite delivers robust encryption, secure authentication, VPN support, and scalable firmware updates—meeting NHS cybersecurity requirements and defending against digital threats.
Built-In Intelligence
An onboard Python environment enables automation, workflow customisation, and edge data processing, giving Trusts the flexibility to adapt connectivity to evolving clinical workflows.
Seamless Integration with NHS Workflows
Digi’s RealPort® technology creates virtual COM/TTY ports, allowing plug-and-play compatibility with major platforms:
- Capsule
- Dräger Infinity
- GE CARESCAPE
- Ascom
This ensures device data flows securely into NHS EPR systems without requiring costly code rewrites or workflow changes.
Built for Security, Longevity, and Compliance
- Lifecycle Assurance: 24×7 expert support, proactive updates, and centralised management (via Digi Remote Manager® or On-Prem Manager) ensure compliance and reliability.
- Future-Ready Investment: Long-term support, regular firmware updates, and a 5-year hardware warranty safeguard NHS investments.
- Centralised Visibility: Multiple management options (SNMP, web UI, CLI, Digi Remote Manager®) provide administrators with control across all wards.
Real-World Benefits in NHS Settings
- Standardised connectivity across wards, theatres, and departments
- Faster rollouts with fewer engineer visits
- Elimination of error-prone manual transcription
- Alignment with NHS digital transformation goals and HIMSS maturity models
Why Choose Digi Connect® EZ WS with Rugged?
As specialists in clinical connectivity and NHS integration, Rugged Limited partners with Trusts and system integrators to ensure seamless deployment. With deep knowledge of NHS IT, procurement, and clinical priorities, Rugged ensures solutions are delivered first time, every time.
Take the Next Step
Legacy medical devices still hold vital patient data — but without the right connectivity, that data remains stranded. The Digi Connect® EZ WS unlocks this potential, streamlining care delivery and accelerating NHS digital transformation.
See Digi Connect® EZ WS in Action — Book Your Free Demo
In your personalised demonstration, you’ll discover how Digi Connect® EZ WS can:
- Connect multiple devices instantly with secure, bedside-ready hardware
- Eliminate manual data entry and free up valuable clinical time
- Deliver confidence with full compliance, centralised management, and ongoing support
Take the first step towards seamless NHS device connectivity.
Contact Rugged Limited
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The Digi Connect® EZ WS is more than just a connectivity device—it’s an enabler of NHS digital transformation. By delivering secure, compliant, and scalable connectivity, it bridges the gap between legacy medical devices and modern EPR platforms, helping clinicians focus on care while IT teams stay confident in compliance, security, and performance.
Unlock Real-Time Connectivity. Unlock Safer, Smarter NHS Care.
