Performance and security of communications infrastructures
IP – the enabler of transformation in healthcare delivery.
IP has already helped to transform the efficiency and productivity of leading organisations in finance, commerce and industry. And it is has the capability to do the same for the medical profession.
Because IP uses open rather than proprietary standards, an IP-networked organisation is generally more flexible, agile and responsive than one that uses an older technology. And the combining of information and communications systems within a single solution means functionalities that used to be prohibitively expensive are now affordable. All this together enables noticeable improvements to be achieved in patient care, and staff productivity and morale.
Solution security is arguably the most critical issue affecting technology provision in healthcare. Threats come in two main forms. First, malicious attacks on the system itself in the form of viruses and hacking must be repelled. It is important to recognise that such attacks can be launched from within the organisation by a disaffected staff member as well as from outside. And secondly, unauthorised access to all sorts of data – and especially EMRs and confidential personnel files – must be prevented.
Our solutions for healthcare networks
- The optimising of network infrastructures, including:
- the use of wired and/or wireless technologies
- the accommodation of existing equipment and legacy systems
- the deployment of solutions that can integrate tomorrow’s communications flows as well as today’s
- the ensuring of the highest availability, reliability and performance, whether using a LAN or WAN
- The drawing up of business continuity plans using technologies that will ensure a rapid recovery in the event of a disaster (for example major flooding or fire in the hospital).
- The deploying of systems that will repel malicious attacks on the network and applications, and that will secure the confidentiality of data.
- The designing of solutions that will be compliant with best practices in IT governance.
The value NextiraOne adds to performance and security
NextiraOne builds customised, high performance and high availability networks that can help every healthcare institution to meet its objectives and to achieve its ambitions. Each solution is tailored to the institution’s own particular organisational structure and working practices, and addresses business continuity issues. We are committed to providing the best security available, which will invariably meet or exceed the institution’s relevant policies.
Our expertise
The migration to a converged IP network is designed to be painless. Working to an agreed brief, we first create a solution plan. We then use every tool possible – including pre-staging, prototyping and proof of concept – to anticipate, address and solve problems and issues prior to deployment. Project managers and technology specialists then deliver a complete solution, including security, procurement, installation and commissioning, as well as services transition and verification of the final system. We then provide a tailored service and support model that will ensure the continuing optimum performance, availability and security of the solution throughout its lifecycle
