Durdans Hospital elevates healthcare connectivity with Dialog Enterprise’s SDWAN Solution

Above: Left to right – Niluki De Silva – Head of Large Enterprise – Service Business; Roshan Silva - Senior General Manager - Sales - Large Enterprise, Government & Emerging Enterprise Products; Navin Pieris - Group Chief Officer - Dialog Enterprise; Mahanil Perera, Chief Operating Officer - Durdans Hospital; Rangajeewa Abeywickrama - Head of ICT, Durdans Hospital; and Rohitha Thanthilage - Head of Converged Connectivity.

Durdans Hospital has forged a strategic alliance with Dialog Enterprise, the corporate ICT solutions arm of Dialog Axiata PLC., to introduce a cutting-edge Software Defined Wide Area Network (SDWAN) solution. This collaboration marks a significant leap forward in revolutionising healthcare connectivity and operational efficiency, the hospital company said in a media release.

For over seven decades, Durdans Hospital has been the beacon of excellence and innovation in Sri Lanka's healthcare industry. With a steadfast commitment to advancing medical excellence, the hospital offers 260 beds, including a critical care department comprising 60 beds, while housing the best consultants, specialists, and employees. Embracing state-of-the-art technology, Durdans Hospital stands as a world-class tertiary care institute equipped with ultramodern theatre complexes, state-of-the-art intensive care units (ICUs), radiology units, physiotherapy facilities, and catheterization laboratories.

Partnering with Dialog Enterprise signifies Durdans Hospital's dedication to leveraging advanced technology for the betterment of patient care and operational efficiency. The deployment of the SDWAN solution is poised to elevate the hospital's network infrastructure, ensuring seamless connectivity across its island-wide laboratory network. This enables Durdans Hospital to manage its own secure network powered by Dialog SDWAN. The SDWAN solution facilitates streamlined operations through centralised administration and management, reducing the complexity of the hospital's operations and enhancing the efficiency of laboratory services. This connectivity not only improves the hospital's operational capabilities but also significantly contributes to faster, more accurate diagnostic services, which are crucial for patient care.

Mahanil Perera, COO at Durdans Hospital commented on the significance of this technological shift, stating, "The integration of Dialog SDWAN at Durdans Hospital signifies our commitment to leveraging advanced technologies to streamline our operations and enhance our ability to deliver exceptional healthcare services. This solution enables us to focus on patient care while ensuring a robust and secure network infrastructure."

Navin Pieris, Group Chief Officer at Dialog Enterprise, said: “Seamless connectivity and robust security are essential for optimal patient care. Our SDWAN solution enhances network infrastructure, streamlines operations, and ensures secure data transmission. By prioritising network security and efficiency, hospitals can uphold patient confidentiality and trust in the digital age, shaping the future of healthcare". Furthermore, our state-of-the-art technology improves operational efficiencies for both larger multi-branch organisations as well as smaller enterprises.”