Case study: NICVD - National Institute of Cardiovascular Diseases
Modernizing Digital Infrastructure at NICVD- An initiative by Patients’ Aid Foundation
Challenge
Ensuring Uninterrupted Connectivity and high availability for Critical Healthcare
Outcome
JBS implemented an integrated Fortinet and Huawei-based solution to enhance operational efficiency, strengthen security, and support the institute's long-term technology strategy.
- Solution Overview
- Fortinet Network Security for Advanced Threat Protection
- Huawei High-Speed Switching for Seamless Connectivity
- Huawei Smart Wireless for Full Facility Coverage
Client snapshot
To support the digital requirements of its new healthcare environment, the Patients’ Aid Foundation sought to establish a secure, resilient, and high-performance IT infrastructure at NICVD. With increasing dependence on connected systems, real-time access to clinical information, and uninterrupted healthcare services, the organization required a technology foundation capable of delivering seamless connectivity, robust security, and operational continuity.
To address these requirements, JBS implemented an integrated Fortinet and Huawei-based solution, delivering a resilient digital backbone designed to enhance operational efficiency, strengthen security, and support the institute's long-term technology strategy.
The Challenges
Eliminating the Threat of Downtime
In a life-saving cardiac facility, even a few seconds of network downtime can disrupt critical patient care. The challenge was to architect a high-availability network where wireless and wired connections remain "always on" to support continuous clinical operations.
Securing a High-Traffic Ecosystem
With hundreds of staff and thousands of patients moving through the OPD, the challenge was seamless security. JBS had to ensure that firewalls and access points worked in perfect harmony to protect sensitive medical data while allowing public internet access without compromise.
Future-Proofing Through Performance
A core challenge was moving away from traditional setups to a high-density environment. By implementing Wi-Fi 6 technology and high-capacity switches, JBS provided NICVD with a scalable foundation that can handle modern medical imaging and records without slowing down.
The Solution
Patients’ Aid Foundation partnered with JBS to implement a unified, high-performance environment. The solution centered on a robust network architecture and advanced security to create a seamless operational loop.
Key pillars of the solution included:
- A Fortified Security Perimeter: Fortinet technology was deployed to create a secure and reliable foundation for all digital clinical workloads.
- High-Speed Network Backbone: The implementation of Huawei switches ensures continuous, fast data flow between different hospital departments.
- Intelligent Wireless Management: A centralized controller enables easy management of 25 access points for total facility coverage.
- Optimized Service Zones: The environment supports distinct connections for Staff, Guests, and Executives, allowing NICVD to move data securely based on hospital needs.
- Predictive Infrastructure Insights: Using modern management tools, the hospital gained better visibility into performance, allowing the IT team to identify issues before they impact care.
- Unified Connectivity: The strategy features seamless integration between wired and wireless systems, ensuring all devices stay connected safely.
- Simplified Administration: A modern management interface provides the NICVD IT team with "at-a-glance" visibility into the entire network.
The Business Impact
Secure Network Foundation
A Fortinet 100F firewall was implemented to establish a strong security perimeter, enabling advanced threat protection and policy-driven control of all inbound and outbound traffic. This ensured that clinical and administrative data always remained protected.
High-Performance Wireless Connectivity
Huawei AirEngine Wi-Fi 6 access points, managed through a centralized wireless controller, were deployed across the OPD building. This enabled seamless roaming and high-speed connectivity for doctors, staff, and visitors, even during peak usage hours.
Intelligent Network Segmentation
A structured VLAN and SSID design was implemented to separate and secure different user groups:
- Clinical & Administrative Staff
- Executive Users
- Guests & Patients
This segmentation ensured secure isolation of sensitive hospital systems while maintaining smooth and uninterrupted access for each user category.
Scalable Wired & Centralized Management Infrastructure
The entire infrastructure transformation was completed in just 15 working days, ensuring the new OPD building was operational without delay. The facility has transitioned to a modern, proactive digital model where technology works quietly in the background to support NICVD’s mission of saving lives.
Results Achieved
Enhanced Healthcare Delivery
Reliable connectivity ensures that clinical staff can access digital health records and administrative systems without interruption, directly improving patient service efficiency.
Secure Multi-Tier Connectivity
Clearly segmented networks ensure patient, staff, and executive data remain isolated and protected.
Improved Patient Experience
Stable guest Wi-Fi enables smoother registration, waiting, and consultation experiences.
Operational Simplicity
Centralized management of wireless and security components reduces manual overhead, allowing the IT team to focus on high-priority healthcare applications.
Future-Ready Infrastructure
Wi-Fi 6 and scalable switching architecture support growing device density and emerging healthcare technologies.
Delivering Excellence Across the Board
For Patients
Faster check-ins and a more comfortable stay with reliable guest Wi-Fi.
For Doctors and Staff
Instant, uninterrupted access to life-saving medical systems, allowing them to focus entirely on patient care.
For Hospital Management
A secure and scalable foundation that is ready for the digital healthcare demands of tomorrow.
Conclusion
Through its partnership with JBS, Patients’ Aid Foundation successfully established a resilient and secure digital foundation for its new OPD facility at NICVD. Leveraging Fortinet and Huawei technologies, the hospital now operates on an infrastructure designed for continuous availability, strong security, and future scalability.
This transformation reinforces Patients’ Aid Foundation’s commitment to leveraging modern technology to enhance cardiac care delivery and operational excellence.
Why JBS
- Trusted implementation and support for mission-critical environments
- Proven expertise in enterprise-level security modernization initiatives.
- End-to-end implementation, support, and managed services expertise
Testimonial
“As a CIO of Patients' Aid Foundation, I am proud to see our IT team evolve from a support function into a strategic enabler of healthcare delivery. The successful implementation of a modern, secure digital infrastructure at NICVD demonstrates what can be achieved when technology is aligned with patient care and organizational vision.
My sincere appreciation to the leadership of Patients' Aid Foundation for their foresight in investing in this transformation, to JBS for being a trusted implementation partner, and to our dedicated PAF IT team whose commitment and hard work turned this vision into reality. Together, we have built a strong digital foundation that will support better healthcare delivery for years to come.”