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Issue 5    January 1998
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Industry Applications
The following application discussions explain how the DEFINITY ECS meets 
communications challenges in various industries. Though the specific require-
ments of the industries vary throughout the world, the general information pre-
sented here should be useful for generating ideas. Even if none of the 
applications precisely match your situation, the examples may suggest creative 
solutions you can apply to suit your needs.
As technological and organizational change continues to accelerate worldwide, 
even the distinctions between industries are losing significance. In the financial 
services industry, for example, banks, brokerage houses and insurance compa-
nies now offer many of the same services. In this chapter, industries are pre-
sented in the broadest terms, with little regard for overlap. For example, the 
insurance industry can be considered under both the "Healthcare" and "Financial 
Services" headings.
In most cases it is difficult to consider DEFINITY ECS without also considering its 
array of options. Many of the solutions discussed in this chapter are enabled by 
optional hardware and software. The DEFINITY ECS is the essential integrating 
platform that coordinates and enhances these specialized tools. Even if your 
intention is to purchase a basic system, it is important to gain some understand-
ing of the many options the system provides so you can eventually capitalize on 
those advantages.
NOTE:
Some applications and products are unavailable in some countries. Please 
check with your local distributor for further information about which features 
and applications are available to you.