U.K., Sept. 30 -- UK software company Allocate is rolling out a new version of its people management platform HealthRoster, designed to make electronic rostering faster and simpler for healthcare professionals.

HealthRoster 11 has been designed for tablets as well as computers with the aim of helping with the management and rostering of staff whether at their desks or on-the-go. The new platform offers an improved user interface and dashboard display that summarises information on one screen, making it faster to access.

The new platform has been developed in conjunction with nine private and NHS Trusts, with input from staff and clinicians to help the platform developers understand how best it can support healthcare workers, particularly...