Powering Patient-centered 'Smart Healthcare' with SD-WAN
Read this document to learn about the challenges that modern healthcare poses for traditional networks—and how Aruba EdgeConnect's SD-WAN can help. For additional details, feel free to contact us today.
What challenges do healthcare providers face with traditional WAN infrastructure?
Traditional WAN infrastructures struggle to meet the demands of data-driven healthcare services. Key challenges include high costs associated with private MPLS networks, unreliability of broadband for transmitting large data volumes, lack of intelligence to manage new traffic types, and limited flexibility for quickly adding new care centers. These limitations can negatively affect patient experience and operational efficiency.
How does Aruba EdgeConnect SD-WAN enhance healthcare services?
Aruba EdgeConnect SD-WAN enhances healthcare services by enabling faster transmission of large medical files, ensuring secure and reliable connectivity for telemedicine and cloud applications, and allowing for quick onboarding of new clinics. The platform also improves application performance by 50% and reduces costs by 40% annually, while maintaining HIPAA compliance through effective traffic segmentation.
What are the benefits of implementing SD-WAN in healthcare?
Implementing Aruba EdgeConnect SD-WAN can lead to significant benefits for healthcare organizations, including improved application performance, reduced operational costs, and enhanced patient experiences. For instance, organizations have reported a fivefold increase in application performance and a monthly cost reduction of $30,000 by consolidating WAN infrastructure. Additionally, the platform supports continuous adaptation to network conditions, ensuring reliable service delivery.