Beyond COWs & WOWs: The Smarter Mobile Workstation for Modern Healthcare

Beyond COWs & WOWs: The Smarter Mobile Workstation for Modern Healthcare.

Hospitals rely on bulky Computers on Wheels (COWs) and Workstations on Wheels (WOWs) to bring data to the bedside—but these systems are expensive, heavy, and infrastructure-dependent. Xenova introduces a smarter alternative: a true triple-screen mobile workstation that delivers the same clinical visibility in a lighter, simpler, more flexible form.

The Problem with Traditional COWs & WOWs

For years, healthcare facilities have used mobile carts to access electronic health records (EHRs), vitals, medication systems, and imaging at the point of care.

While effective, COWs and WOWs come with growing challenges:

• High acquisition and maintenance costs

• Heavy frames that are difficult to maneuver

• Battery systems that require constant charging cycles

• Shared-device hygiene and security concerns

• Limited flexibility outside structured hospital environments

As healthcare becomes more mobile and time-sensitive, these systems are increasingly overbuilt for the task.

Modern Care Demands Modern Mobility

Healthcare workflows today are:

• Faster

• More data-dense

• More distributed

• Less tied to fixed stations

Clinicians need continuous visual access, not repeated logins or screen switching.

They need:

• Patient records

• Vitals and monitoring

• Imaging and notes

• Communication tools

All visible at the same time, at the bedside, without delay.

Introducing a New Category: The Portable Clinical Workstation

Xenova PRISM represents a shift from cart-based computing to personal, portable workstations.

Instead of moving the infrastructure to the clinician, Xenova moves the capability.

A single Xenova device delivers:

• Three fully integrated screens

• Desk-level visual capacity

• Laptop-level portability

No external monitors.
No cable management.
No complex charging stations.

Designed for Bedside Use — Without the Bulk

When used in healthcare environments, Xenova can be deployed in two ways:

1. Standalone Clinical Use

Clinicians carry Xenova directly between patient rooms, maintaining a consistent, personalized setup.

2. Lightweight Mobile Desk Configuration

Mounted on a slim, height-adjustable wheeled desk, Xenova becomes a modern replacement for traditional COWs—without the weight, complexity, or cost.

Screen Layout Optimized for Clinical Workflows

Xenova’s triple-screen format enables clear separation of clinical information:

• Center screen: EHR / patient chart

• Left screen: Vitals, labs, medication lists

• Right screen: Imaging, notes, consults, or alerts

This layout reduces:

• Window switching

• Cognitive load

• Documentation errors caused by context loss

The clinician stays focused on the patient—not the interface.

Lower Total Cost of Ownership

Compared to traditional COWs and WOWs, Xenova offers:

Healthcare organizations gain scalability without infrastructure lock-in.

Security & Compliance-Ready by Design

Healthcare environments demand strict data protection.

Xenova supports:

• Device-level security controls

• User-based authentication

• Encrypted storage options

• BIOS-level configuration consistency

This enables personal-device accountability rather than shared-cart risk.

Cleaner, Safer, More Personal

By reducing shared hardware:

• Infection control improves

• Accountability increases

• Device familiarity enhances efficiency

Each clinician works with their own workstation, configured to their workflow.

Beyond Hospitals: Clinics, Field Care, and Temporary Facilities

Xenova’s portability makes it ideal for:

• Outpatient clinics

• Temporary medical units

• Mobile care teams

• Emergency response setups

Anywhere traditional carts struggle, Xenova adapts.

Not a Laptop Upgrade — A Workflow Upgrade

Xenova doesn’t attempt to make COWs smaller.

It eliminates the need for them.

By delivering multi-screen visibility in a portable form, Xenova aligns technology with how care is actually delivered today.

The Future of Clinical Workstations

Healthcare is moving toward:

• Mobility over infrastructure

• Personal devices over shared carts

• Speed and clarity over complexity

Xenova is built for that future.

Final Thought

COWs and WOWs solved yesterday’s problems.

Xenova solves today’s.

See more. Do more. At the bedside.