Modernizing Healthcare Connectivity
Santa Clara Valley Health Center (formerly Bascom Office) is establishing a new Health Office requiring a robust, secure, and scalable network to support clinical operations, data sharing, and seamless connectivity. The $2.9 Million project, implemented by Saitech and Cisco, ensures high-performance and future-ready network infrastructure.
Saitech Inc, a trusted IT partner to government and healthcare institutions and a Cisco Select Partner, proposed a Cisco-based switching solution designed for high performance, reliability, and long-term scalability while maintaining cost efficiency.
Project Scope
The solution provides an end-to-end Cisco networking foundation, including:
- Access & Distribution Switches: Wired and wireless connectivity for clinical and administrative systems.
- Network Automation & Monitoring: Managed through Cisco DNA Center and Network Plug & Play.
- Software & Licensing: Integration of Cisco DNA Advantage and Network Essentials subscriptions.
Key Components:
- Cisco Catalyst 9400 / 9300 / 9200 Series Switches
- Network Plug & Play Licenses
- 10G/40G/100G Transceivers & Optics
- Dual Power Supplies & Rack Accessories
- Cisco DNA Advantage for centralized management and security
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Challenges Faced by the Health Center
- Outdated network hardware causing connectivity issues
- Limited scalability for expanding digital health systems
- Lack of integrated security controls and segmentation
- High IT workload due to manual configurations
- Absence of redundancy, risking downtime and data inaccessibility
Saitech’s Proposed Solution
Saitech’s Cisco Networking Solution modernizes the Health Center’s infrastructure with:
- High Performance & Scalability: Catalyst 9400/9300 with up to 100G uplinks for future growth.
- Enhanced Security & Compliance: HIPAA-aligned segmentation and real-time threat detection.
- Operational Efficiency: Automation reduces deployment time and IT management effort.
- Resilience & Redundancy: Dual power, hot-swappable components, and stacking for continuous uptime.
- Future-Ready Design: Enables telemedicine, IoT medical devices, and cloud-based applications.
Cost Optimization & Savings
Saitech offered over 60% discount from Cisco list pricing, achieving an estimated 20–25% cost reduction for the City’s Health Center Budget.
| Savings Area | Benefit |
Hardware & Licenses
| Optimized configuration and volume-based pricing |
Software Bundles
| Centralized Cisco DNA Advantage & Essentials |
| Operational Efficiency | Reduced IT management time and downtime costs |
Conclusion
Saitech Inc’s Cisco Networking Solution empowers Santa Clara Valley Health Center with a secure, high-performance, and future-ready network that:
- Supports mission-critical healthcare operations
- Strengthens cybersecurity and compliance
- Reduces operational complexity and costs
- Provides measurable long-term financial savings
