HPE owned company Aruba has supplied and installed network infrastructure on board the GNV Splendid. It is a large passenger ferry, which has been transformed into a floating hospital to battle the global COVID-19 pandemic.
The GNV Splendid, moored in Genoa, Italy, has been converted to provide additional hospital space and medical treatment for COVID-19 patients. Thanks to the combined efforts of HPE, Grandi Navi Veloci (GNV), MSC Cruises, and other partners, a network consisting of 70 access points and over 4 kilometers of cable has been successfully installed, providing Wi-Fi coverage for healthcare workers and patients across the various decks of the ship.
In addition to supporting medical efforts, including data transfer to and from Genoa hospital, the network will also improve the day-to-day experience for patients onboard, allowing them full internet connectivity during their stay. It also allows ambulance crews to provide real-time updates on the status of patients as they arrive, allowing them to anticipate the needs of individuals before they board.
Crucial to the rapid implementation of the project was the contribution of Aruba partners Esprinet, Mantero Sistemi, MavianMax and EI Towers. Their solutions enable guaranteed online access, making it possible to connect to the internal network of the San Martino Hospital in Genoa for up-to-the-minute information sharing, as well as ready access to patient medical records for healthcare professionals on the ship.
“We thank the HPE team and Mantero Sistemi for offering up their cutting-edge technological solutions, know-how and expertise, collaborating in the implementation of the project that we initiated together with RINA, ASL, Civil Protection and other partners. Through their quick response and ability to innovate in the face of this unprecedented event we were able to guarantee connectivity for medical workers and patients onboard,“ said Barbara Poli, GNV Chief Information and Technology Officer.
The hospital ship has been converted to support 25 patients initially with cabins converted into single rooms for use as isolation chambers. The ship has also been equipped with oxygenators and will be used for delivering treatment to coronavirus patients who need low-intensity care and for recovery. If needed, the ship can potentially increase its capacity to house approximately 400 patients.
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