and extensive engineering investigations , the Carousel team uncovered detrimental data switches , improper wireless infrastructure and poor security . Grimmel and the IT team were introduced to key vendors , including Juniper , Aruba HPE and Comcast , to assist with upgrading technology .
In total , Lorien Health Systems updated , upgraded and installed a vast variety of technology , including :
• Juniper switches to support wireless , applications , security as well as internet and WAN solutions
• A new back-up data center
• Carrier overhauls at each site & dedicated fiber
• Fiber replacement of all old cable several locations
• Better maintenance for Juniper and Aruba switches & wireless controllers / APs
“ Whatever industry you ’ re in , your partners are a key element to a company ’ s success ,” says Grimmel . Commenting on the project , he adds : “ We can ’ t be in our business and achieve our business goals without having the highway to get us there . We are fortunate to partner with Carousel , because that ’ s what they do for us .”
• A five times increase in Internet speed for faster synching and critical care information availability
• Improved reliability and redundancy in all areas of telecom
• Dedicated , secure and private WAN tunnels for patient privacy and HIPAA compliance
• Better functionality and bandwidth for future projects such as AV , Unified Communications and Voice
• Redesigned every site ’ s wireless / Wi-Fi infrastructure to allow residents / staff and visitors smooth access and movement within each site seamlessly
• Overhaul of security devices with managed firewalls
Happy with the outcome , Grimmel says , “ Everyone in any of our locations is someone ’ s mom , dad , sister , brother . This technology has given us a new dimension in healthcare that we wouldn ’ t have experienced otherwise . It ’ s totally transparent and we have a better possibility of good , positive outcomes . After all , isn ’ t that the point of healthcare ?”
Improving Positive Outcomes
With all systems live and a focus on innovative technology like TeleHealth , Lorien Health Systems quickly reaped the benefits to accelerate their growth . Among the advantages they enjoy are :
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