G4S Technology gets deal for 90-mile HIEM fiber-optic network

G4S Technology LLC received a new deal to develop and deploy a 90-mile part of a fiber-optic network for Health Information Exchange of Montana (HIEM).As per the deal, G4S Technology will develop and build 90 miles of both aerial and underground fiber spanning from Libby to Kalispell. The main aim of this part is to set up a high-speed broadband connection between Libby and Kalispell for healthcare and healthcare education purposes.

HIEM is a rural health network started by five independently owned and operated hospitals and two federally financed community health centers. Bob Sommerfeld, President of G4S Technology, said, G4S Technology is honored to be part of the venture to improve the way healthcare information is being shared in the state of Montana. We believe this network will not only improve the way that information is shared, but will also advance the way that healthcare is administered, and will streamline both education and public safety for the residents of these communities.

Kip Smith, Executive Director of HIEM, said, HIEM is pleased to have the opportunity to improve the broadband infrastructure for healthcare and healthcare education providers in our region through financial assistance of the Federal Communications Commission s Rural Health Care Pilot Program. We look forward to working with G4S Technology, an industry leader in fiber optic construction, to further our vision of a robust healthcare broadband network in Northwest and North central Montana. This $3.3million project, which started in August of 2011, is likely to be finished by August of 2012.

October 27, 2011

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