Eurotransplant, a vital organ allocation network operating across multiple countries, has fortified its data center interconnectivity by transitioning to a Smartoptics solution. Based in the Netherlands, Eurotransplant plays a critical role in ensuring the equitable and efficient distribution of donor organs, making robust data security and network reliability indispensable. The shift to Smartoptics has not only bolstered these attributes but has also brought significant cost savings and operational efficiency.
Eurotransplant’s complex network connects two Amsterdam data centers to its headquarters in Leiden, requiring seamless and secure real-time communication. By deploying Smartoptics transponders, transceivers, and passive multiplexers, the organization has enhanced control over its network while slashing managed service expenses. Previously reliant on third-party management, Eurotransplant now benefits from a 40% reduction in total cost of ownership (TCO) within five years, a transformation achieved in partnership with integration specialist ncubed.
The Smartoptics solution simplifies encryption management, a crucial factor in Eurotransplant’s operations. Encryption keys, which were previously labor-intensive to renew, are now effortlessly generated, enhancing the security framework with unique keys for each network link. This contrasts starkly with the earlier approach of using a single encryption certificate across the network due to the cumbersome renewal process. The result is a fully redundant, secure network resilient against potential power outages that could impact encryption systems.
Michael Ataman, CEO of ncubed, underscored the customer-focused approach to the deployment: “Eurotransplant turned to us to help them accelerate the growth of their network in a cost-efficient manner. We are proud that our proven solutions based on Smartoptics products have cut TCO nearly in half for Eurotransplant. This deployment is a shining example of how we put the customer’s needs first and foremost in our approach.”
Pieter Bakker, Key Account Manager for Smartoptics in the Benelux region, echoed this sentiment, highlighting the collaboration’s success: “Eurotransplant is a success story of why it’s smart to switch to Smartoptics, in terms of cost efficiency, ease of use, security, and performance. ncubed’s customer-centric and transparent approach to supporting the customer is well aligned with our own values.”
For Eurotransplant, the benefits extend beyond financial savings and security. Wouter van der Logt, Infrastructure & Security Architect at Eurotransplant, remarked on the practical advantages: “Renewing encryption certificates used to be such a pain that we used one encryption certificate for the whole network. Now it’s so much easier with Smartoptics that we have enhanced our security by generating a unique key for each link.”
This strategic migration to Smartoptics demonstrates the tangible impact of tailored technological solutions on critical operations, ensuring Eurotransplant continues to fulfill its life-saving mission with greater efficiency and resilience.
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