Network-as-Code for Wireless Monitoring — A Case Study of Nokia Corporation
Ahola, Aatu; Anttolainen, Selja; Jalkanen, Donna; Palmgren, Joonas; Salmi, Riikka (2022)
Ahola, Aatu
Anttolainen, Selja
Jalkanen, Donna
Palmgren, Joonas
Salmi, Riikka
2022
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The goal of this thesis was to present the client company with a concept that utilizes the features of Network-as-Code. The purpose of the project was to produce a concept description for the client company that enables the utilization of network technology in the field of health care. The work is commissioned by Nokia, an international company working with network solutions.
The topic of the development task was to come up with an idea for a solution that utilizes Network-as-Code in any selected location. The final decision of the topic was left to the group to decide, and the previous expertise of the group members from working in health care was utilized in this. The functional part was implemented using the Design Sprint method, in which innovate the concept with the help of the client.
The idea of the concept was based on a theoretical basis, as well as on studies carried out during the Design Sprint week. The purpose of the knowledge base was to present the current situation in healthcare, future challenges and the opportunities brought by digitalization. As a part of the concept development work, benchmarking method was used when comparing the features of the solutions two different companies were using. In addition, a survey was conducted for healthcare professional, aiming to find out ideas about the usability of the concept. 15 responses were received, and based on the results, healthcare professionals are mainly positive about the opportunities brought by technology in their work.
As the final concept, the Smart Wristband was developed that utilizes the features of Network-as-Code for hospital use. The features used in the Wristband enable real-time measurements and location data, as well as the use of artificial intelligence in the analysis of results and the automation of alarms. The purpose of the Wristband is to match the challenges of healthcare by lightening the workload of nurses and improving patient safety.
The topic of the development task was to come up with an idea for a solution that utilizes Network-as-Code in any selected location. The final decision of the topic was left to the group to decide, and the previous expertise of the group members from working in health care was utilized in this. The functional part was implemented using the Design Sprint method, in which innovate the concept with the help of the client.
The idea of the concept was based on a theoretical basis, as well as on studies carried out during the Design Sprint week. The purpose of the knowledge base was to present the current situation in healthcare, future challenges and the opportunities brought by digitalization. As a part of the concept development work, benchmarking method was used when comparing the features of the solutions two different companies were using. In addition, a survey was conducted for healthcare professional, aiming to find out ideas about the usability of the concept. 15 responses were received, and based on the results, healthcare professionals are mainly positive about the opportunities brought by technology in their work.
As the final concept, the Smart Wristband was developed that utilizes the features of Network-as-Code for hospital use. The features used in the Wristband enable real-time measurements and location data, as well as the use of artificial intelligence in the analysis of results and the automation of alarms. The purpose of the Wristband is to match the challenges of healthcare by lightening the workload of nurses and improving patient safety.