Unifying and Securing Connectivity at Klinikum Freudenstadt with Fabric

Published: November 13, 2024
 

Klinikum Freudenstadt embarked on a journey to upgrade its network infrastructure, driven by the need to support a new hospital building. The IT team, led by an experienced IT Manager, faced the challenge of ensuring a seamless transition and integration of devices across the hospital without interrupting daily operations. Bell Computer-Netzwerke and Extreme Networks provided the innovative solutions necessary to achieve this transformation, enhancing network reliability, security, and scalability.

Over the past decade, Klinikum Freudenstadt has leveraged its partner Bell and Extreme Networks' technologies to build a robust and flexible IT infrastructure. This partnership began with the implementation of a comprehensive WLAN solution and has evolved to include advanced network management tools and security solutions. Today, the hospital stands as a testament to the power of Extreme Networks' solutions in revolutionizing healthcare IT environments.

Challenges

  • Ensuring seamless transition during the hospital expansion.
  • Mitigating the impact of network loops to maintain stability.
  • Integrating a secure and scalable WLAN solution in patient areas.
  • Managing a complex network with multiple end devices and virtual networks.

    • Solutions

  • Early introduction of Extreme Networks' technologies for device recognition and segmentation.
  • Deployment of advanced network management tools to isolate and resolve network issues quickly.
  • Implementation of Extreme Networks' Campus Fabric for reliability, security, and scalability.
  • Adoption of a comprehensive security foundation integrated with WLAN solutions.

    • Results

  • Smooth transition and immediate functionality of devices during the hospital move.
  • Significant reduction in network disruptions, with issues isolated to minor segments.
  • Enhanced IT infrastructure with reliable, secure, and scalable networking capabilities.
  • Improved operational efficiency and readiness for future technological advancements.

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