VMware Virtual SAN* Solution Helps Union Hospital Address Concerns

Union Hospital Addresses Storage, Performance, and Cost Concerns with VMware Virtual SAN Solution

Faced with aging hardware and maxed-out resources, Union Hospital had to decide whether to replace its existing storage system or migrate to a completely different platform. After evaluating solutions from several vendors, it chose to purchase the VMware Virtual SANTM product. The decision saved money, solved key application performance challenges, delivered scalability, and freed up operational resources, positioning Union Hospital for future expansion.

Founded in 1892, Union Hospital is a not-for-profit healthcare system based in Terre Haute, Indiana, that provides care to residents of the Wabash Valley, regardless of income. It operates 2 hospitals and 18 clinics in Indiana and Illinois, with more than 330 healthcare providers. For five years, Union Hospital and Union Hospital Clinic have been recognized by Hospitals & Health Networks magazine’s “Most Wired Hospitals” survey for excellence in information technology.