Baystate Health System Selects Fibertech Networks To Provide Private Fiber Optic Network.Business Editors/High-Tech Writers SPRINGFIELD, Mass., and ROCHESTER, N.Y.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--March 19, 2003 Connecting Five Health System Locations To Gain Competitive Edge By Enabling New Communications Applications And Improving Patient Care Baystate Health System, one of New England's largest health care systems, has selected Fibertech Networks to build a private, dark fiber optic network connecting five of its Springfield-based locations. This new communications infrastructure will not only allow Baystate to dramatically increase its network capacity between facilities, but also provide the ability to quickly deploy leading-edge technology applications. According to according to prep. 1. As stated or indicated by; on the authority of: according to historians. 2. In keeping with: according to instructions. 3. Rick Oliveri, Technology Management Director at Baystate Health, implementation of the network is the first phase of a multi-layered approach to enhance its communications infrastructure and integrate technology among facilities. Baystate's broader technology strategy will accommodate telemedicine applications and high-speed image and data transfers, accelerate business continuity and data recovery efforts, and ensure compliance with new federal health care regulations. "We are committed to improving the health and well being of our patients through excellence in care, teaching, research and technology," said Oliveri. "From reducing our administrative costs administrative costs, n.pl the overhead expenses incurred in the operation of a dental benefits program, excluding costs of dental services provided. to providing absolute security and privacy of patient data and records, the network from Fibertech will help us continue to efficiently and effectively care for our patients." Fibertech will utilize a portion of its own 75-mile fiber optic backbone in Springfield, Mass., to deploy Baystate's network. The remaining connections off the network require additional construction by Fibertech. In total, the Baystate fiber ring will encompass nearly 11 miles and connects the South Campus, Baystate Medical Center, the Chestnut Surgery Center, the Corporate Office Building and the Ambulatory Care Center ambulatory care center Walk-in clinic Medical practice A free-standing facility that provides non-emergent medical, or less commonly, dental services . In addition to organizations within the health care industry such as Baystate, Fibertech is connecting other enterprise customers including financial, education and government agencies, looking to manage their own network facilities. The company brings "dark" fiber optic cables directly to local business locations and the customer connects their own electronics to "light" the fibers on the network. "We're proud to be selected by Baystate Health System for such a critical component of their technology plan, and the role it will play in improving the delivery of health services health services Managed care The benefits covered under a health contract to the community," said John K. Purcell, President and CEO (1) (Chief Executive Officer) The highest individual in command of an organization. Typically the president of the company, the CEO reports to the Chairman of the Board. of Fibertech Networks. He added, "We have made a significant investment in the Pioneer Valley to upgrade its fiber facilities and build a true resource for the business community. We believe our network provides a platform for enterprises to upgrade their voice and data transport services The collective functions of layers 1 through 4 of the OSI model. and reduce costs, critically important in today's challenging economic climate." Headquartered in Rochester, N.Y., Fibertech has networks operational Springfield and Worcester, Mass.; Syracuse, Rochester, Buffalo, Binghamton and Albany, N.Y.; Indianapolis, Ind.; Columbus, Ohio Columbus is the capital and the largest city of the American state of Ohio. Named for explorer Christopher Columbus, the city was founded in 1812 at the confluence of the Scioto and Olentangy rivers, and assumed the functions of state capital in 1816. ; Hartford and New Haven New Haven, city (1990 pop. 130,474), New Haven co., S Conn., a port of entry where the Quinnipiac and other small rivers enter Long Island Sound; inc. 1784. Firearms and ammunition, clocks and watches, tools, rubber and paper products, and textiles are among the many , Conn.; Pittsburgh, Penn.; and Providence, R.I. About Baystate Health System Baystate Health System, based in Springfield, Mass., is one of New England's largest health care systems with approximately 8,000 employees, and consists of three member hospitals - Baystate Medical Center in Springfield, Franklin Medical Center in Greenfield, and Mary Lane Hospital in Ware; as well and the Visiting Nurse vis·it·ing nurse n. A registered nurse employed by a public health agency or hospital to promote community health and especially to visit and administer treatment to sick people in their homes. Association & Hospice of Western New England New England, name applied to the region comprising six states of the NE United States—Maine, New Hampshire, Vermont, Massachusetts, Rhode Island, and Connecticut. The region is thought to have been so named by Capt. . In addition, the not-for-profit health system features a diverse array of physician practices and ancillary health care services serving communities throughout Western and Central Massachusetts. For more information, visit Baystate on the World Wide Web at www.baystatehealth.com. About Fibertech Networks Fibertech Networks is a leader in building and operating dark fiber optic networks throughout mid-size cities in the Eastern and Central regions of the United States United States, officially United States of America, republic (2005 est. pop. 295,734,000), 3,539,227 sq mi (9,166,598 sq km), North America. The United States is the world's third largest country in population and the fourth largest country in area. . The company is designing metro-area "carrier-ready" networks strategically connecting local Telco central offices, carrier hotels, data centers and other traffic aggregation points. Fibertech's growing list of customers includes Allegiance Telecom, Choice One Communications Choice One Communications is a Rochester, New York-based CLEC providing Telecommunications services to commercial entities. The company was founded in 1998 as an "alternative to the incumbent local phone carriers". , Conversent Communications and several other top-tier long distance carriers and enterprise customers. Privately held, Fibertech investors are led by Nautic Partners of Providence, R.I., and Bank of America
Bank of America (NYSE: BAC TYO: 8648 ) is the largest commercial bank in the United States in terms of deposits, and the largest company of its kind in the world. Capital Investors of Charlotte, N.C. Further information about the company can be found at www.fibertech.com. |
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