Revolutionizing Connectivity for a Nonprofit Healthcare Services Provider
A Case Study in Future-Forward Infrastructure
In today’s fast-evolving digital landscape, robust and scalable connectivity is not just a luxury—it’s a necessity. Pando Telecom recently partnered with a leading North American nonprofit healthcare provider to address this challenge head-on, implementing a cutting-edge Fiber to the Edge (FTTE) Distributed Antenna System (DAS). The result? A revolutionary infrastructure designed to meet today’s connectivity demands while laying the foundation for future technological advancements.
The Challenge
When it came to ensuring seamless communication across their busy healthcare campus, the provider faced several critical challenges:
- Limited Infrastructure Scalability: Their existing cabling system lacked the flexibility to support emerging technologies like 5G, Private LTE, and CBRS.
- Operational Disruptions: With daily operations in full swing, large-scale cabling projects risked interrupting critical activities in this high-stakes environment.
- Coverage Gaps: Comprehensive, wall-to-wall cellular coverage was essential to maintain communication for staff, patients, and facilities.
- Minimal Disruption Mandate: Doctors and staff needed uninterrupted access to resources and communication tools, requiring a minimally invasive implementation process.
Recognizing these pain points, the provider sought a future-ready solution that aligned with their newly revamped infrastructure plan, ensuring efficiency without compromising daily operations.
The Solution: FTTE DAS
In collaboration with SOLiD and Trace3, Pando Telecom introduced a groundbreaking FTTE DAS solution tailored to meet both immediate and long-term connectivity needs.
Key Solution Highlights
1. Future-Forward Expansion Capabilities The FTTE DAS deployment addressed immediate 4G cellular requirements while establishing a scalable infrastructure capable of supporting 5G, Private LTE, and CBRS in the future.
“The real power of FTTE DAS is in its ability to grow with the business. The SOLiD ALLIANCE edgeROU DAS offers the flexibility to increase capacity and address future technology requirements without requiring invasive overhauls,” said Scott Deweese, President of SOLiD Americas.
2. Deploy It Once Philosophy Pando Telecom adopted a “Deploy It Once” approach, creating a permanent core cabling system that eliminates the need for repetitive, invasive installations. This methodology minimized disruption to the healthcare environment while maximizing system capabilities.
“We designed the system to support future expansion without the need to install additional cable infrastructure. Whenever you are working in a sensitive environment like a medical center, you want to minimize invasive ceiling work while maximizing the capabilities of the system,” added Aaron Gollegly, VP DAS Operations, Pando Telecom.
3. Alignment with the New Plan of Record (POR) This project marked the inaugural implementation of the healthcare provider’s revamped infrastructure plan. The “Wire It Once” philosophy ensured seamless integration with operational priorities and set a benchmark for future campus rollouts.
“This was a milestone project for the client, setting the standard for future implementations across their other campuses,” said Beau Fruechtenicht, Pando Telecom.
4. Timely Implementation Despite the complexity of the project, the team—consisting of Pando Telecom, SOLiD, and Trace3—completed the installation within 180 days, ensuring no disruption to the client’s operations.
“Delivering this level of complexity within such a tight timeframe required exceptional teamwork and coordination,” noted Jose Navarro, Director of Clinical Infrastructure, HSG, Trace3.
The Results
- Comprehensive Coverage: The healthcare campus now enjoys seamless cellular connectivity from AT&T and Verizon across all buildings, ensuring uninterrupted communication.
- Infrastructure Readiness: With FTTE in place, the provider is well-equipped to adopt future technologies without the need for disruptive upgrades.
- Operational Efficiency: The project aligned with the provider’s revamped infrastructure plan, delivering immediate value while reducing the time and costs of future enhancements.
Looking Ahead
The success of this FTTE DAS implementation marks a significant milestone for the nonprofit healthcare provider, setting the stage for similar rollouts across other campuses. By addressing today’s challenges while preparing for tomorrow’s demands, Pando Telecom has demonstrated the transformative potential of strategic connectivity solutions.
As the provider continues its mission to deliver exceptional healthcare, Pando Telecom remains a trusted partner, empowering organizations to navigate the future of connectivity with confidence.
