Comcast Business Ethernet Creates 16-Site Network for LifeWorks Northwest
June 14 2016 - 10:00AM
Business Wire
Upgrade will help nonprofit deliver high
quality mental health services to thousands across the Portland,
Oregon metro area
Comcast Business today announced that LifeWorks Northwest (NW)
selected Comcast Business Ethernet to connect 16 of its largest
locations throughout Clackamas, Multnomah and Washington counties
in Oregon. With a staff of more than 700, LifeWorks NW provides
mental health, addiction and prevention health care services to
nearly 19,000 individuals at multiple locations across the Portland
metro area.
“We meet a critical need for mental health services for children
and adults alike. We believe that quality healthcare should be
accessible to all, and we work hard every day to help people live
fulfilling lives,” said Mary Monnat, LifeWorks NW president and
CEO. “Honoring our commitment to the people we serve means we need
to have the most efficient, yet cost-effective systems. Our past
experience with Comcast Business across our metro area locations
has been very positive, making it an easy choice to turn to them
again for this larger project.”
Access to strong, reliable technology is critical to business
operations today, and especially for those delivering healthcare
services. When LifeWorks NW needed to upgrade their computer
systems, the nonprofit chose to partner with Comcast Business and
take advantage of the company’s Ethernet Network Service. Fast,
efficient systems are essential to assist with timely information
flow and use of essential electronic reporting and tracking
tools.
“We first ran an audit of LifeWorks NW’s existing system, and
with those findings we knew that our Ethernet Network Service would
be the best solution to help them improve network performance and
expand capacity,” explained David Brown, regional vice president
for Comcast Business. “After the installation, it was gratifying to
see that the new network made an immediate and positive difference
for the nonprofit.”
With the completion of the network enhancement, LifeWorks NW now
has greater capacity to securely transfer documents, participate in
video conferencing and run system updates. Comcast Business
Ethernet has also increased LifeWorks NW’s confidence in network
stability and security.
Comcast Business Ethernet Network Service (ENS) enables
customers to connect physically distributed locations across a
Metropolitan Area Network (MAN) as if they are on the same Local
Area Network (LAN). The service provides Virtual Local Area Network
(VLAN) transparency and enables customers to implement their own
VLANs without coordination with Comcast Business. It’s also a
cost-effective alternative to traditional hub and spoke network
topologies, offering a more flexible and scalable network
solution.
About LifeWorks Northwest
Founded in 1961 and based in Portland, Oregon, LifeWorks NW
provides mental health, addiction and prevention services for
children, teens, adults, older adults and families. To learn more,
go to www.lifeworksnw.org.
About Comcast Business:
Comcast Business offers Ethernet, Internet, Wi-Fi, Voice, TV and
Managed Enterprise Solutions to help organizations of all sizes
transform their business. Powered by a next-generation, fiber-based
network, and backed by 24/7 technical support, Comcast Business is
one of the largest contributors to the growth of Comcast Cable.
Comcast Business is the nation’s largest cable provider to small
and mid-size businesses and has emerged as a force in the
Enterprise market; recognized over the last two years by leading
industry associations as one of the fastest growing provider of
Ethernet services.
For more information, call 866-429-3085. Follow on Twitter
@ComcastBusiness and on other social media networks
at http://business.comcast.com/social.
About Comcast Cable:
Comcast Cable is one of the nation's largest video, high-speed
Internet and phone provider to residential customers under the
XFINITY brand and also provides these services to businesses.
Comcast has invested in technology to build an advanced network
that delivers among the fastest broadband speeds, and brings
customers personalized video, communications and home management
offerings. Comcast Corporation (Nasdaq: CMCSA, CMCSK) is a global
media and technology company. Visit www.comcastcorporation.com for
more information.
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