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V8 software for your TransLogic pneumatic tube system is now available for all tube systems that leverage Ethernet communications. With V8 organizations can take advantage of:

• Guaranteed software compliance of open-source code
• Microsoft Active Directory® integration
• Web interface features
• Increased security when connected to an external database

This upgrade is highly recommended to ensure system stability and security and is the technology platform for the future. Other system updates outlined below may also be required to enable the software upgrade and maximize the tube system’s IT security status. 

In order to support the V8 upgrade, Station SD Cards must be replaced. This simple enhancement ensures that the correct firmware is in place at each station. Legacy Station SD Cards do not have the capacity to support V8 Software IT security and open-source compliance. 

With V8, organizations can choose the most secure server configuration for their facility.

By default, the remote application server would run TransLogic software V8 complemented by a separate database server and an active directory server to control access. 

As of Q3 2024, V8 can be deployed on either virtual or physical machines, and the database and reporting services can be co-located on the application server or distributed on separate servers. Organizations that upgrade may choose to utilize physical servers while keeping three separate servers. Or they may choose to consolidate into one server, which can be either a virtual or a physical server at your location.

Additionally, organizations may choose to support their new server configuration with either a SQL Enterprise or SQL Standard license.

More choice in how to increase IT Security means it will be easier to comply with health system policies.

Modernizing stations is easy with the Intuitive Touchscreen Panels. This means that no matter which software version your health system is using to control the TransLogic pneumatic tube system, modernizing your stations to include Intuitive Touchscreen Panels has the following benefits:

• Users will be more efficient and less frustrated
• Station design will reflect on your modern healthcare
• IT Security will be heightened to protect data integrity when paired with TransLogic V8
  

Note: Updating panels is a key move for all of our customers, especially the few who are still using legacy IQ panels which are now obsolete parts.

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Among other security concerns which arise from continued use of a legacy Windows Operating System, there are high impact implications to the pneumatic tube system when still running Windows XP®. If a system includes Xpress Technology it utilizes a Remote Device Array Controller (RDAC) which could be running Windows XP®. This means that prior to upgrading to V8 software, we need to ensure that the system has the newest RDAC with Windows 10®. We highly advise this upgrade to avoid Microsoft-stated security issues and to enable a more secure tube system.

New Transfer Unit and TU/Blower Control Boards will extend the useful life of the entire pneumatic tube system. They will also improve the IT Security with a Trusted Platform Module (TPM) which prevents tampering with the firmware.

This is a critical upgrade as these Legacy boards are reaching their end-of-serviceable-life. This means that upgrading will prevent long-term downtime. Without the upgrade to new boards, our service team will only be able to help in maintaining the system for a limited period of time. 

Sometimes the smallest enhancements can offer very noticeable impact. When WhoTube ID Access tracks transactions by using hospital security cards, the whole system is more secure. If a health system is not already using WhoTube, this is a great time to enhance the overall experience with the TransLogic pneumatic tube system. This is a fast and easy change which means heightened security across the board.

One key advantage of using RFID-enabled carriers in the pneumatic tube system includes always having a clear understanding of where carriers reside in the hospital. This makes for simpler inventory management and complements departmental workflows. Depending on the tube system configuration, some additional hardware updates may be necessary to make RFID tracking work.

With nine different ways to add IT Security features to a TransLogic pneumatic tube system, we are confident that your health system will enjoy a more secure future.