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Hospitals have traditionally relied on Wi-Fi to power their organizations, but some campuses are pushing the limits of connectivity, according to The Wall Street Journal.
CIOs are looking ahead at solutions to overcrowded Wi-Fi and spotty connectivity that can scale as the organization grows. Tampa (Fla.) General Hospital, among others, is considering high-speed 5G wireless cellular technology to provide more “speed and scalability.”
Scott Arnold, chief digital and innovation officer at Tampa General, told the Journal he is considering a private 5G network for the health system’s new pavilion, which is planned to open in 2027. He would still include Wi-Fi as a backup.
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