Vocera Communications, Inc. Overview
Pro stress-test →Vocera Communications was a leader in digital care coordination and communication, acquired by Stryker Corporation in February 2022. The company provides mobile communication solutions addressing critical communication challenges facing hospitals, helping customers improve patient safety and satisfaction, and increase hospital efficiency and productivity through voice communication, secure messaging applications and care transition solutions.
Strategic Profile
Pro stress-test →Now operating as a SmartHospital Platform within Stryker, the company reimagines care delivery and transforms facilities into a connected ecosystem, enabling seamless workflows from patient rooms to operating suites. Vocera's solutions were installed in more than 800 hospitals and healthcare facilities worldwide and were exclusively endorsed by the American Hospital Association.
Competitive Landscape
Pro stress-test →Within healthcare clinical communication, Vocera faces competition from companies offering nurse call systems, EHR-integrated messaging platforms, and unified communications solutions. Primary competitors include vendors offering integrated clinical workflows through EHR systems (Cerner, Epic) and dedicated clinical communication platforms. As part of Stryker, the company now benefits from cross-selling with adjacent medical device portfolios.
Industry Context
Vocera Communications, Inc. operates in Clinical communication and workflow software.
Key facts
Founded: 2000 · Headquarters: San Jose, California, US · Employees: 298 (estimated April 2026) · Revenue: $104M (estimated April 2026)