Xerox acquires WaterWare Internet Services

Xerox has acquired the assets of WaterWare Internet Services, in a move that will boost Xerox's clinical documentation and practice management for healthcare professionals.

The San Jose, Calif.-based WaterWare’s services include web application and software development, integration and customization. With the acquisition, Xerox’s DocuShare enterprise content management (ECM) platform will include the ability to capture and manage EHRs and automate pharmacy orders, the Palo Alto, Calif.-based Xerox stated.

The DocuShare ECM platform also gains WaterWare’s professional services team, according to Xerox.

Financial details were not disclosed.

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