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Cooper University Hospital, provider of comprehensive health services, medical education and clinical research in southern New Jersey and the Delaware Valley, has reportedly deployed Dimension Data’s IP telephony, a wireless site survey solution.

 

Officials at CUH said that the new deployment is helping them in increasing the operational efficiency, enhanced patient safety and reduced expenses. CUH is also using radio-frequency identification technologies to track moveable equipment, furniture, medical devices and other high-value items, utilising Dimension Data's wireless site survey.

 

Michael Sinno, chief information officer, Cooper University Hospital said that they are thrilled to jumpstart their wireless infrastructure with Dimension Data, whose expertise has helped them streamline processes, and improve procedures for staff and patients alike.

 

Officials at CUH said that they are saving money on voice travels at no additional cost over data lines using Cisco (News - Alert) IP phones which were deployed by Dimension Data in the initial stages. CUH has even deployed IPT in all new construction areas, including a new 10-story pavilion, the Digestive Health Institute and the Center for Neurological Institute to reap the IPT benefits.

 

In addition, Dimension Data upgraded CUH's Cisco CallManager for enhanced security features and benefits to support the future construction of a CUH contact center. For optimum network performance, CUH also leverages Uptime powered by Cisco Services, Dimension Data and Cisco's collaborative offering, to support and maintain its IT infrastructure.

 

"In the health care industry, technology continues to drive advances, especially in patient care, and Cooper University Hospital sets a great example as an innovative institution," said Mark Zerbe, vice president of Converged Communications, Dimension Data. "Its new wireless capabilities and IPT environment help position CUH for future growth and significant cost savings."

 

Dimension Data is an IT services and solutions provider, helping its clients to plan, build, support and manage their IT infrastructures.

 

Company’s expertise lies in different fields including networking, converged communications, security, Microsoft (News - Alert), storage and contact center technologies and its unique skills in consulting, integration and managed services to create customized client services.