Analog-to-IP video system transition in healthcare facilities

There may still be a ways to go before the full potential of IP-based security systems is realized


In healthcare facilities, there may still be a ways to go before the full potential of IP-based security systems is realized, according to an article on the SourceSecurity.com website.

Obstacles include a lack of funding and the challenge of sharing IP bandwidth with other healthcare technologies.

While many hospitals have invested in IP systems, security and video systems often have to compete for bandwidth with other now-IT-driven systems. 

Security departments may not be the highest priority when allotting bandwidth, given they are competing with medical devices and systems that generate revenue, the article said.

Read the article.

 



July 12, 2016


Topic Area: Security


Recent Posts

How Retail Design Principles Can Improve Healthcare Wayfinding

Healthcare facilities are adopting retail-inspired design strategies to make spaces easier to navigate and more comfortable for patients.


Flexible Design Strategies Help OhioHealth Maximize Clinical Space

Doing more with less was key to the renovated facility’s design.


Midwest Spine And Brain Institute Suffers Data Breach via Third-Party Vendor

MSBI recently learned that its third-party MSP provider, 3C, was affected by an external cyberattack.


What Accessibility in Senior Care Facilities Should Look Like

The future of design for senior care facilities should go beyond compliance.


Corewell Health to Expand Grand Rapids and Troy Hospitals

Major expansions at Corewell Health Butterworth Hospital in Grand Rapids and Corewell Health Beaumont Troy Hospital are planned.


 
 


FREE Newsletter Signup Form

News & Updates | Webcast Alerts
Building Technologies | & More!

 
 
 


All fields are required. This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.