Nutanix Provides Rx for VDI Ailments at Houston Healthcare
Customer Company Size
Large Corporate
Region
- America
Country
- United States
Product
- Nutanix Xtreme Computing Platform
- Nutanix Acropolis Distributed Storage Fabric
- Nutanix Prism
Tech Stack
- Virtual Desktop Infrastructure (VDI)
- Thin Clients
Implementation Scale
- Enterprise-wide Deployment
Impact Metrics
- Productivity Improvements
- Customer Satisfaction
Technology Category
- Functional Applications - Remote Monitoring & Control Systems
- Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS) - Cloud Computing
Applicable Industries
- Healthcare & Hospitals
Applicable Functions
- Business Operation
Use Cases
- Remote Asset Management
- Virtual Training
Services
- Software Design & Engineering Services
- System Integration
About The Customer
Houston Healthcare, located in Houston County, Georgia, has been serving the community since the 1950s. It started as a 50-bed community hospital and has grown into a world-class healthcare system comprising seven separate entities, serving over 300,000 people annually. The organization operates two fully accredited acute care medical facilities with a combined capacity of 282 beds. Houston Healthcare is committed to improving the health of its surrounding communities by providing patient-focused, high-quality, and cost-effective services while promoting health and wellness. The healthcare provider is dedicated to enhancing the quality of care and operational efficiency through innovative solutions and technology.
The Challenge
Houston Healthcare faced significant challenges with its existing PC-based infrastructure, which was inefficient and time-consuming for physicians. The average login time for personal computers ranged from 45 seconds to 1.5 minutes, causing physicians to spend approximately 20 minutes each day just logging in and out of machines. This inefficiency was compounded by the inability to use newly purchased iOS devices during the transition to the Meditech EMR system, creating additional problems. The healthcare provider had previously attempted to implement VDI in 2008 but faced numerous issues, leading to the removal of the system. To successfully deploy a new VDI solution, Houston Healthcare needed a better storage, server, and networking infrastructure.
The Solution
Houston Healthcare chose the Nutanix Xtreme Computing Platform to address its IT challenges. The platform converges compute, networking, and storage, simplifying infrastructure deployment and administration. The healthcare provider conducted a short proof of concept (POC) with Nutanix, which demonstrated fast deployment and ease of use. The Nutanix solution enabled quick logins for physicians, significantly improving productivity. Houston Healthcare purchased seven Nutanix 3050 systems, which converged all compute, storage, and networking into a single box, eliminating the need for separate components and reducing costs. The deployment of virtual desktops allowed physicians to access patient information from various mobile devices, enhancing convenience and efficiency.
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