Case Study: West Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust achieves a secure, high-performance, easy-to-manage BYOD-ready network with Extreme Networks

Large Hospital Helps Save Lives With the Implementation of Extreme Networks Solutions

West Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust, a 430‑bed hospital serving 275,000 people, faced rapid expansion, the rollout of a new e‑Care electronic patient record with ~200 new clinical devices, widespread BYOD and medical device security concerns — all while being supported by a very small networking team. To meet these challenges the Trust selected Extreme Networks, deploying ExtremeWireless, ExtremeSwitching (C-, B-, and S‑Series), ExtremeControl and ExtremeAnalytics to deliver scalable, secure connectivity and centralized management.

Extreme Networks implemented a complete wired and wireless solution plus ExtremeControl and ExtremeAnalytics to give the Trust full visibility and policy control across a 4,500‑user network, simplify management for a one‑person networking team, and support guest and clinical BYOD. The result was improved application performance and visibility, increased staff productivity, lower operating costs and a secure, high‑speed network that can scale to off‑site services — outcomes West Suffolk attributes directly to Extreme Networks.

West Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust

Simon Gilbrook

IM&T Network Specialist