Client Overview:
The Cleveland Clinic, a world-renowned medical institution, faces the challenge of storing and safeguarding multiple petabytes of patient data for the duration of the patient’s life and beyond. With the critical importance of preserving this sensitive healthcare data, The Cleveland Clinic sought a robust IT infrastructure solution that could ensure data integrity and accessibility.
Challenge:
The Cleveland Clinic encountered the significant challenge of storing and protecting vast amounts of patient data over extended periods. This included the need for a scalable, cost-effective storage solution capable of seamlessly managing data across multiple tiers and geographic locations while ensuring superior data protection.
Objectives:
The primary objective for The Cleveland Clinic was to implement an IT infrastructure solution that could store and protect multiple petabytes of patient data reliably for the duration of the patient’s life and beyond. Additionally, the solution needed to provide timely access to data for healthcare professionals as needed.
At EDSI, we understand the critical importance of safeguarding patient data in the healthcare sector. Our multi-petabyte storage solution for The Cleveland Clinic ensures not only the integrity and accessibility of patient information but also contributes to improved healthcare outcomes through timely data delivery.
Solution:
EDSI devised a comprehensive multi-petabyte storage solution tailored to meet the client’s requirements. The solution included high-speed disk, archive disk, and tape storage components seamlessly integrated to manage data across various tiers and geographic locations. EDSI utilized extremely low-cost disk and tape technologies to minimize acquisition costs, power consumption, and cooling requirements while ensuring superior data protection.
Additionally, EDSI implemented proactive monitoring and automation tools to predict system failures and manage the repair and replacement of system components before data loss or system downtime occurs, ensuring continuous data availability and integrity.
Result:
The implementation of EDSI’s storage solution yielded significant results for The Cleveland Clinic. Users now receive the data they need in a timely manner, ensuring uninterrupted healthcare services and enabling healthcare professionals to make informed decisions based on accurate patient information. The solution’s reliability, cost-effectiveness, and proactive management contribute to enhanced patient care and operational efficiency at The Cleveland Clinic, reaffirming its commitment to excellence in healthcare delivery.
In conclusion, the collaboration between The Cleveland Clinic and EDSI exemplifies the importance of implementing robust IT infrastructure solutions to safeguard sensitive healthcare data and ensure continuous access to critical information. By leveraging EDSI’s expertise and innovative technologies, The Cleveland Clinic upholds its reputation as a leader in medical research, education, and patient care, positioning itself for continued success in the rapidly evolving healthcare landscape.