Aberdeen Royal Infirmary decided to transition to a paperless environment by implementing an Electronic Patient Record (EPR) system to replace traditional paper charting. Although the idea had been considered years earlier, concerns about high upfront costs delayed the project until sufficient funding became available. The hospital planned to install computers at the foot of each bed in the intensive care unit, enabling physicians and care teams to document notes, access patient information, and share updates electronically at the point of care. To support this initiative, the hospital required a compact computing solution that would fit within clinical spaces without creating excessive cable clutter, which could pose safety risks for staff and patients. The goal was to improve efficiency,

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