North America IOT 1Q All Manager and Executive Call
IBM Smarter Healthcare Networks
A better medical network for less
May 2015
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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
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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
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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
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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
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The IBM Smarter Healthcare Network can be easily extended to cover regional
offices from a centralized location.
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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 network
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Legacy IDF
Smarter IDF
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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
36” cable tray space
that was planned for a
legacy copper network
10” actual space used
for the IBM Solution
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.
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Multiple devices and services are supported over a IBM Smarter Healthcare
Network.
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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
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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
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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_-s2Y
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DAS Head End
Remote Access Unit
- Cell 4 band
- MIMO 2 band
- Ethernet and Wi-Fi
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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
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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
Sports
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LF USA Empire State Building Office
Sterling Ranch Development Colorado
White Plains School District
NiSource Energy Office
Hudson Yards Office Development NYC
Hospitality
Additional IBM Partners PON Experience
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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
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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.
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Enterprise Office
Education
Healthcare
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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
darold.conklin@us.ibm.com
716-870-4324
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