Case Study: Akumin Inc. achieves a scalable, secure, high-performance network to grow to 170+ locations with Windstream Enterprise

Enabling business growth with modern, standardized technology for leading provider of radiology and oncology solutions

Akumin Inc., a growing provider of outpatient radiology and oncology services, faced scaling challenges after acquiring 17 organizations and expanding from an initial 60+ locations to 170+ locations. Persistent issues with an outdated, unreliable MPLS network—single-connection outages, low bandwidth for large imaging files, limited visibility and the need for secure connectivity to Google Cloud—threatened patient care and operational consistency. Windstream Enterprise was engaged to standardize and modernize the network using SD‑WAN, Managed Network Security, Secure WiFi, Cloud Connect and the WE Connect portal.

Windstream Enterprise implemented a fully managed SD‑WAN with dual active/active links for instant failover, deployed Cloud Connect for high‑bandwidth GCP access, standardized Secure WiFi, and rolled out cloud‑based Managed Network Security and the WE Connect portal for 100% visibility and co‑management. The result was maximized uptime and performance, faster transfer of large imaging files, stronger HIPAA/PII compliance, improved operational efficiency and the ability to rapidly integrate new acquisitions—enabling Akumin Inc. to scale to 170+ locations while freeing IT to focus on patient‑facing innovations.

Akumin Inc.

Afsaan Kermani

Vice President Information Technology