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Wayport has partnered with Inova Health System to provide wireless Internet access throughout its five hospital locations.

 

Under the agreement, the WiFi Internet access will be provided throughout each hospital, and can be used by patients, doctors, staff and visitors. The companies are allowing users to connect for a nominal fee on an hourly basis. Paid (News - Alert) membership plans for unlimited usage will also be available. In addition, Wayport will install public PC units (the Wayport CyberCenter Express) in the hospitals. These can be accessed by the public.

 

Geoff Brown, chief information officer, Inova Health System expressed Inova Health System’s excitement to offer wireless Internet services to enhance their patients’ and guests’ experience. With Wayport’s network experience and management they are able to offer a modern convenience with highly reliable service and support.

 

Wayport explains that hospitals offering WiFi (News - Alert) face several challenges such as ensuring the connection process is fast and simple, yet highly secure and keeping users and the network protected from the threat of viruses and worms. The company will help Inova run wireless hospital applications and provide guest access on the same robust network, all while maintaining HIPAA compliance and internal security. Moreover, Wayport will provide 24x7x365 support for anyone who needs assistance connecting to the wireless network.

 

Kevin McKeand, vice president and general manager, Wayport healthcare noted that Inova Health System shows great innovation in their approach of leveraging technology to enhance patient care as well as improve the patient and guest experience.

 

McKeand added that Inova will now offer a first rate experience for patients, visitors, physicians and staff by ensuring that each user is well supported, that the network is secure and reliable and that all services are consistently maintained over time.

 

Wayport designs, develops and enables software and applications over carrier grade networks for innovative organizations in several vertical markets encompassing retail, healthcare, hospitality, managed services and others.

 

Inova Health System is a not-for-profit health care system based in Northern Virginia that consists of hospitals and other health services, including emergency and urgent care centers, home care, nursing homes, mental health and blood donor services, and wellness classes.

 

 

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