About ETZ
The Elisabeth-Twee Steden Ziekenhuis (ETZ), a leading regional medical centre in the south of the Netherlands. As a hospital, they are part of our country’s critical infrastructure, which means that the hospital serves a great social national interest and its availability must be of the highest level. The hospital provides high-quality care to thousands of patients every year and relies on robust IT systems to protect sensitive data and ensure the continuity of its services.
The challenge
ETZ faced an urgent challenge: a number of network critical security systems were reaching the end of their technical lifespan. The system could no longer meet the increasing demand for higher performance and more comprehensive security functionalities. Moreover, technical support was expiring, and security risks were in danger of escalating. This, combined with imminent price increases and new security requirements, made it essential to implement a future-proof solution.
The solution
After thorough consultations and analysis, Sky Networks proposed an advanced replacement strategy based on proven technology and designed with stability and scalability in mind.
- State of the art advanced networks security with hyperscale capabilities and SSL inspection
- A turn-key migration carried out by Sky Networks’ specialists
- 24×7 managed service by Sky Networks. For maximum continued availability and operation of the solution
The solution not only provided the required security updates and performance, but was also flexible and future-proof. The system is “Future-ready,” meaning ETZ can scale up to hyperscale network technology when needed.
Result
With the new infrastructure, ETZ benefits from the following advantages:
- Enhanced security: Includes advanced protection against zero-day attacks and malware.
- Better performance: With 50% more capacity and scaling options for future growth.
- Operational continuity: thanks to full redundancy and Managed Service from Sky Networks.
Through this partnership, ETZ not only strengthened its IT infrastructure, but also the safety of patients and employees, ensuring that it is prepared for the challenges of the future.