The Importance of a Reliable and Secure Network in Healthcare

The Importance of a Reliable and Secure Network in Healthcare

Hospitals are at the forefront of providing critical medical care to those in need. With a growing number of devices, applications, and users, a location-aware network has become a necessity for healthcare facilities. The network must be secure, reliable, and provide full visibility and control over the medical environment. To enhance the experience for both patients and medical staff, it's crucial for hospitals to leverage technology to automate processes, support telehealth delivery models, and improve patient bedside experiences.

This is where Black Box and Juniper Networks come in. We are creating and securing connections to help hospitals manage their networks efficiently. Our AI-driven services simplify operations, maximize network reliability, and provide the best WiFi experiences for healthcare companies. By prioritizing clinical needs over guest experiences, they deliver a first-class experience with confidence.

One of the key components of this effort is Black Box's Wireless Network as a Service (NaaS) solution. This solution provides a scalable and flexible option for hospitals to manage their wireless networks. By outsourcing the management of their wireless network to Black Box, healthcare providers can take advantage of the latest advancements in wireless network solutions and focus on what really matters: providing top-notch medical care to their patients.

With Remote Managed Services, hospitals can get expert services that can remotely monitor and manage their network infrastructure. This allows hospitals to ensure that their network is always up-to-date and secure, without having to worry about the cost and complexity of maintaining an in-house IT team.

When it comes to the total cost of ownership, Black Box's Wireless NaaS solution has proven to be a more cost-effective option in the long run compared to traditional wireless network solutions. The scalability and flexibility of this solution also make it a great fit for healthcare providers who need to adapt to the fast-paced business environment.

Benefits of WiFi technology and location-based services for healthcare providers:

• Improves patient experience: With fast and reliable WiFi, patients can use their personal devices for entertainment, communication, and access to healthcare information. Location-based services can also help with wayfinding, reducing stress and frustration for patients and visitors.
• Enhances staff productivity: Due to fast and secure WiFi, healthcare staff can quickly access critical information and applications, improving their efficiency and enabling them to focus on delivering the best care possible.
• Supports telehealth initiatives: With high-quality WiFi and location-based services, healthcare providers can easily support telehealth initiatives, allowing patients to receive care from the comfort of their homes.
• Streamlines operations: WiFi and location-based services can help healthcare providers automate processes and procedures, reducing manual effort and freeing up staff time to focus on delivering patient care.
• Improves equipment management: Location-based services can help healthcare providers track and manage their medical equipment more effectively, improving utilization and reducing waste.
• Supports physical security: WiFi and location-based services can be integrated with physical IOT security systems, helping healthcare providers monitor and secure their facilities and protect their patients, staff, and assets.
• Enhances regulatory compliance: WiFi and location-based services can help healthcare providers meet various regulatory requirements, such as HIPAA, ensuring the privacy and security of patient data.
• Reliability: The healthcare industry relies heavily on technology, making a reliable and robust WiFi network a must-have.
• Scalability: As new technologies and devices are introduced, a scalable WiFi network is important to accommodate growth and changing needs.
• Quality of Service: To ensure that mission-critical applications, like telehealth, have priority over non-critical traffic, a Quality of Service (QoS) feature is crucial for healthcare providers.

Learn more about our wireless capabilities, WaaS, and WirelessNaas
https://www.blackbox.com/en-us/solutions/WaaS.

Why Black Box

Black Box provides and excels with Wireless Network-as-a-Service (NaaS).

Wireless NaaS offers options purpose-built to serve every IT need. Whether your organization has no existing WiFi network or a fully developed IT infrastructure, Black Box offers a managed solution for every WiFi network, whether it is staff/cadre-focused or guest-only.

Call us at 855-324-9909, or email us at contact@blackbox.com