Hospital Unimed Litoral – Itajaí / SC

Unimed Litoral, located in Itajaí, Santa Catarina, inaugurated a hospital based on a 100% digital concept, designed to operate with high availability, full system integration, and real-time performance.

In a dynamic healthcare environment—where departments evolve, structures are constantly adapted, and new network points need to be activated quickly—the infrastructure needed to be flexible, secure, and prepared to grow without interruptions.

To meet these demands, the project was developed in partnership with ZF Redes, using Nokia technology and the Laserway solution, a reference in high-performance optical networks.

The implemented solution, Laserway by Lightera, is based on a 100% optical architecture using a structured branching distribution model. This approach significantly reduced cabling volume, simplified the infrastructure, and accelerated deployment time.

As a result, the network became lighter, more efficient, and ready to support the critical demands of the hospital environment. Key project outcomes include:

-More than 3,000 structured network points

-Modular and scalable architecture

-Future expansion with no operational downtime

-Reduction of active equipment, racks, and cooling requirements

-Up to 70% energy savings

-Infrastructure lifespan up to 4x longer than conventional networks

-Improved operational efficiency and infrastructure simplification

The project also included a customized ONU concentration panel, centralizing network distribution into a single structured point.

This approach reduces the need for active equipment in workstations and clinical areas, simplifying maintenance and improving infrastructure organization—critical factors in healthcare environments, where interventions must be minimized.

Nokia’s management platform provides full network visibility, enabling continuous monitoring and rapid incident response. Integration into a single management environment enabled:

-Faster fault diagnosis

-Identification of operational bottlenecks

-Agile response from the IT team

With this infrastructure, the hospital now operates with a highly available network, continuously monitored in real time and ready for ongoing expansion—without impacting operations.

The result is a robust, scalable, and efficient technological foundation capable of supporting the evolution of the hospital and ensuring stability for critical systems.

Watch the video and learn more about this innovative project!