News: Connect-IP come to the aid of famous hospital

Connect-IP, based at the Vector 31 Networkcentre in Wales Bar, Rotherham has fulfilled a significant contract at Great Ormond Street Hospital (GOSH) in London.

The 12-month project, in conjunction with Cisco specialists Block Solutions, saw Connect-IP assist with a major upgrade to the hospital's IT infrastructure.

GOSH's IT system includes 5,000 users served by 65 communication rooms, across many departments such as paediatric ICU, theatres and pathology. With on-going developments in new technology and software to aid patient care, the hospital needed to modernise its fixed and wireless networks.

Connect-IP worked with the main network consultants Block Solutions, after both companies came together on a similar project for the Barnsley Hospital NHS Foundation Trust. This project involved the upgrade of the communications rooms, linking all areas with fibre optic cables and installing a wireless network around the hospital.

Marc Chang, Block's technical director, said: "As with any major project in a hospital environment, the work wasn't without its challenges. However, Connect-IP helped overcome these with great success and enabled us to complete a significant portion of the work with Great Ormond Street Hospital.

"We have worked with Connect-IP on similar projects in the past and each time they have proven to be a very valuable partner."

Bob Allen, director at Connect-IP, added: "To be working with one of the country's best known hospitals was a massive coup for this region.

"It has taken a year to complete and showcases our credentials in supporting IT redevelopment within the public sector."

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