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Concentra Health Finds a Cure for Wireless Growth: Page 3 of 4

Concentra also plans to expand the new wireless applications to handle pre-employment physicals, drug screenings and other diagnostic tests used by employers. Although the extra Citrix layer is necessary now, Wilson says he hopes the newest generation of handheld devices will be powerful enough that Concentra can eventually shed the Citrix layer.

On the Job
  • Wilson's Biggest Challenge with the Wireless Network: Overcoming the inherent security weakness of 802.11b WEP technology.
  • Hardest Part of Implementation: Finding the best location to place the access point in the clinics to provide coverage without getting interference from equipment.
  • Best Part about Wireless Apps: Providing solutions to medical and therapy providers, whose responsibilities don't allow them to be tied to a desk all day.
  • Next Time I Build a Wireless Network, I Will: Make sure contractors have experience with the technology.