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Whittaker Communications Completes Installation of High-Speed Data Network at Houston Northwest Medical Center

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Houston Northwest Medical Center has implemented a new high-speed data network designed to increase efficiency and make hospital data more accessible. The network, installed by Whittaker Communications, incorporates state-of-the-art Asynchronous Transfer Mode (ATM) hubs and switching products. The system will be used for both administrative and medical purposes, facilitating applications such as patient registration and tracking, patient financial information, and clinical information for doctors and nurses. The network also supports Houston Northwest's imaging system, allowing doctors and technicians to easily store and retrieve images.

Key Takeaways:

  • Whittaker Communications has installed a high-speed data network at Houston Northwest Medical Center, incorporating ATM hubs and switching products.
  • The network spans three buildings on the Medical Center campus, linking 450 connections within various departments and nursing stations.
  • The network will be used for administrative and medical purposes, including patient registration and tracking, patient financial information, and clinical information.
  • The system supports Houston Northwest's imaging system, allowing easy storage and retrieval of images.
  • The new local area network (LAN) was designed by Whittaker Communications as a turnkey operation, with installation handled by ElectraLink of Houston.
  • The project cost approximately $450,000.
  • Whittaker's Enterprise Hub, used in the network, is available in 5- and 14-slot models and features a modular, multi-segment backplane architecture.
  • Houston Northwest Medical Center is a 475-member medical staff facility offering a range of diagnostic, medical, and surgical services.
  • Whittaker Communications is a wholly owned subsidiary of Whittaker Corporation, a 50-year-old diversified technology company.

Statistics:

  • The network spans 3 buildings on the Medical Center campus.
  • The network links 450 connections within various departments and nursing stations.
  • The project cost approximately $450,000.

Sources:

  • Whittaker Communications (Oct. 26, 1995)
  • Business Wire (Oct. 26, 1995)
  • Miller Communications (no date)
  • Whittaker Corporation (no date)

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