The A105 offers healthcare professionals everything they need in a compact and comfortable device. The integrated 1D/2D barcode scanner ensures that data can be loaded into patient records safely and effectively and thus reduces administration time. The IP54 certified housing has a polycarbonate disinfectant coating that allows for alcohol disinfection. It also includes programmable hotkeys, a microphone for dictation, and an alert indicator. Security can also be improved with full two-factor authentication by smartcard and login access.