IBM Smarter Networks - Healthcare

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North America IOT 1Q All Manager and Executive Call

IBM Smarter Healthcare NetworksA better medical network for less

May 2015



IBM Smarter Healthcare Networks Executive Summary

Our solution costs 30% less than legacy copper based switched networks

Our solution allows you to reclaim legacy wiring closet space for critical care and beds, increasing your

revenues

Our solution converges multiples separate networks onto a single fiber optic infrastructure saving you space

and making moves and changes far easier (e.g. reduced HEPA tenting)

Our solution provides military-grade security and encryption that protects patient data and improves HIPPA

compliance.

Our solution is simpler to operate and manage than legacy switched networks

Our solution is based on carrier-grade technology which is more reliable than legacy switched networks



The IBM Smarter Healthcare Network provides substantial TCO advantages over

legacy switch-based network architectures.

IBM recently performed a TCO analysis for a 12 story

building where a converged fiber optic infrastructure

was compared to a legacy copper based switched

network

The year 1 CapEx savings achieved with the IBM

Smarter Network were close to $1,000,000.00



Legacy healthcare networks are no longer an efficient or cost-effective operating

model.

Legacy healthcare network designs

rely on multiple separate networks to

deliver services

Legacy healthcare networks rely

heavily on copper and coax cabling,

requiring frequent rip and replace

upgrades as technologies change

Legacy networks take up substantial

space for wiring closets due to the

distance limitations of copper cabling

Legacy networks require substantial

power and cooling in the wiring closets

for stacks of network electronics



IBM has developed the IBM Smarter Healthcare Network which costs one third

less than a legacy switched network architecture.

Our solution uses a single fiber-based Passive

Optical Network for all services (LAN, Cellular,

Wi-Fi)

Our solution uses far less cabling saving you

install time, materials cost, and space

Our solution uses far fewer wiring closets than a

legacy switch-based design allowing you to

reclaim space for beds and critical care

Our solution requires far less power and cooling

than legacy switched network designs

Our solution reduces HEPA tenting

requirements; 1 piece of fiber replaces 4 copper

cables



The IBM Smarter Healthcare Network can be easily extended to cover regional

offices from a centralized location.



An IBM Smarter Healthcare Network allows you to reclaim legacy wiring closets for

critical care and additional beds.

Legacy switched networks require dedicated

wiring closets with proper power and

environmental controls

The IBM Smarter Healthcare Network requires

far less space, power, and cooling saving you

money and allowing you to reclaim space for

critical care and additional beds which

generate revenue

The IBM Smarter Healthcare Network is a

much simpler design which is far easier to

manage than a legacy switched networkLegacy IDF Smarter IDF



Passive Optical LAN technology also requires dramatically less cabling saving you

money on material and installation costs.

Legacy copper based network architectures require

far more cabling due to the distance limitations of

copper cabling

In an IBM Smarter Healthcare Network the cabling is

primarily fiber based which requires far less space

than legacy switched based designs which rely

heavily on copper cabling

This 36” cable tray was installed for a legacy copper

design. Only 10” of the tray was used after the client

decided to switch to the IBM Smarter Network instead

of the originally planned legacy copper based design.

10” actual space used

for the IBM Solution

36” cable tray space

that was planned for a

legacy copper network



Multiple devices and services are supported over a IBM Smarter Healthcare

Network.



Many form factors are available for the Optical Network Terminals where end users

or devices plug into the Local Area Network.

In-wall mount

Cubicle and Desk Mount

Rack mount

4 Port Gigabit Desk Mount 2 Port Gigabit Wall Mount 8 Port Gigabit Desk Mount

24 Port Gigabit Rack Mount



Passive Optical LAN equipment can be located in the ceiling or floor giving you

space back for beds and critical care.

Eliminate traditional wiring closets with passive

splitters that require no power or cooling

Zoned architecture greatly reduces any cabling adds

or changes

Plug-and-play pre-terminated fiber assemblies reduce

installation times and HEPA tenting

Reclaim valuable space as legacy wiring closets are

no longer required



The IBM Smarter Healthcare Network includes a fiber optic Distributed Antenna

System for 5 bar in building cellular coverage.

An internal Distributed Antenna System (DAS) allows you to

provide 5 bar cellular coverage inside your building

The IBM Smarter Healthcare Network optionally includes a

fiber-based DAS which allows for easy upgrades as required

– When a wireless carrier introduces a new frequency,

simply swap out a card in the remote access units

Advanced features such as capacity steering allow you to shift

cellular capacity to different areas of your building as

employees move around…Smarter!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5JuUS7_-s2YDAS Head End Remote Access Unit

- Cell 4 band

- MIMO 2 band

- Ethernet and Wi-Fi

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5JuUS7_-s2Y



The IBM Smarter Healthcare Network provides powerful Wi-Fi coverage ensuring a

world class patient and employee experience.

The IBM Smarter Healthcare Network provides pervasive

Wi-Fi coverage throughout all parts of your building

802.11AC technology provides high capacity and

throughput

Multiple mounting options supported

Multiple WiFi manufacturers supported



Who is deploying an IBM Smarter Network? Atlanta Falcons new NFL Stadium

IBM was selected to design and implement a network solution including

LAN, WiFi, and Cellular for the new Atlanta Falcons stadium with

capacity for 75,000+ concurrent users

Texas A&M Kyle Field Stadium

IBM was selected to design and implement a new network

infrastructure including LAN, WiFi, Cellular for the Kyle Field stadium

with capacity for 100,000+ concurrent users

Additional IBM Partners PON Experience Marriott Hotel New York

Deltek Office Virginia

TIA Headquarters Virginia

Lindsay Honda Office Ohio

Howard University Washington DC

Aurora Colorado Public Library

Camp Pendleton California

Google Campus Headquarter California

NASA

GlaxoSmithKline

Trump Plaza New York

Clients are choosing PON as the preferred network solution for new facilities.

LF USA Empire State Building Office

Sterling Ranch Development Colorado

White Plains School District

NiSource Energy Office

Hudson Yards Office Development NYC

Guthrie Hospital Critical Care Facility – Corning, New York

VA Hospital – San Diego, California

Camp Pendleton Hospital – San Diego

Guthrie Hospital Critical Care Facility – New York

Moose Jaw Hospital - Canada

VA Hospital – San Diego

Western State Hospital – Virginia

Department of Homeland Security

Department of Defense

Department of Energy

Enterprise Office

Sports

Hospitality

Healthcare

Education



Contact us today for a free TCO analysis to determine how much you could save

by deploying an IBM Smarter Healthcare Network.

Darold Conklin – IBM Sales Manager

[email protected]

716-870-4324

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