Every MedTech company’s journey is unique. Whether you’re a startup aiming to commercialize your first device or an established small manufacturer optimizing your operations, having the right IT partner makes all the difference. Airspeed IT is here to help you navigate the complexities of technology in the medical device industry.
IT Challenges for MedTech Companies
MedTech companies drive cutting-edge innovation, but they also encounter specialized IT challenges that can hinder growth if left unaddressed. Common hurdles include:
- Strict FDA Regulations: Medical device manufacturers must comply with rigorous FDA requirements and industry standards. Ensuring electronic records, quality systems, and data are managed in alignment with regulations (like FDA 21 CFR and ISO 13485) can strain limited IT resources. Non-compliance isn’t an option – it can result in costly delays or penalties.
- Complex Inventory & Order Tracking: From raw materials to finished devices, tracking inventory and orders is mission-critical. Small MedTech firms often rely on software like QuickBooks or specialized inventory management tools to manage supply chains and traceability (UDI codes, lot tracking, etc.). Without proper IT support, integrating these systems and keeping them running smoothly is difficult, leading to inefficiencies or errors in fulfillment.
- Secure Remote Collaboration: Whether it’s engineers working from home, clinicians consulting off-site, or contractors assisting on projects, MedTech teams need to collaborate remotely. You must enable remote access to design files, ERP systems, and communication tools – all while protecting sensitive data (IP, patient-related data, etc.) with strong security. Setting up VPNs, remote desktops, and cloud file shares requires expertise to get right.
How Airspeed IT Helps MedTech Firms Succeed
Airspeed IT provides tailored managed IT solutions to overcome these challenges, letting you concentrate on developing life-saving devices while we handle the technology backbone.
We bring expertise in MedTech IT and offer both fully managed services (complete IT outsourcing) and co-managed services (augmenting your existing IT staff). Here’s how we help:
Our IT services for medical device manufacturers
- Help Desk Support (US-based)
- Cloud-Based Infrastructure
- Secure Remote Access & Collaboration
- Hardware procurement and inventory
- Inventory Management Software Support
- Compliance-Driven IT Policies
- Virtual Desktops
- Cloud Phones integrated with Microsoft Teams
Real-World Impact: Scalable Cloud Solutions for a Growing MedTech Startup
A rapidly growing medical device startup faced unique IT challenges: Their remote workforce needed reliable access to QuickBooks Enterprise and All Orders software—both traditionally reliant on local servers. Airspeed IT implemented an innovative cloud-based solution utilizing AWS EC2 Servers and AWS WorkSpaces (virtual desktops), enabling secure, seamless remote access from anywhere. As a result, the company effortlessly scaled operations, securely onboarding new employees and contractors nationwide without limitations, ensuring robust security, reliable performance, and peace of mind as they expanded.
Cut costs while you improve your productivity
With our managed service packages, we’ll handle all the headaches for you. No more spending hours on the phone, playing vendor roulette while your systems are down. We’ve got you.