OPZC Rekem is spread over two campuses and divided into a range of care units. Wherever someone is admitted, one thing is certain: their caregivers are at the service of the patients and residents in order to offer the best possible care. Respect, quality and involvement are values embraced by all 650 caregivers.

In August 2017, OPZC Rekem issued a new public call for tenders for a wide range of communication equipment. They were looking for a partner who could not only replace the existing infrastructure, but also optimise the processes. After an extensive study round, one decided in favour of a collaboration with 25-8 (which was then still Telecom-IT).

An intense period of preparation commenced in February 2018. To be able to guarantee a May delivery, a planning with strict deadlines was adopted, and a race against the clock began. "That a project of this scope was successfully completed in such a brief period owes everything to the positive mindset of the various stakeholders" says Olivier Van Gestel. "At absolutely no moment did we have the feeling that we wouldn´t meet the proposed deadline."   

OPZC Rekem chose LynX® connect and the powerful Mitel (MiVB) platform in order to be able to virtually expand their various sites as 1 with regard to communication and alerting. On the basis of existing cabling and needs one also opted for an Ascom DECT system with aggression alarm. At the same time, following the example of the nearby ZMK, several links were established with other systems (OAP with Ascom, ESPA with fire control panel and e-mail with access control).