--- title: IT Solved Blog | VCPI | Network description: Network | At VCPI, we support our clients across the spectrum of care, providing senior living and post-acute care facilities with practical IT strategies. --- [![vcpi](https://go.dashealth.com/hs-fs/hubfs/New%20Visual%20Branding/VCPI-White-Logo-3.png?width=138&name=VCPI-White-Logo-3.png "vcpi")](https://www.vcpi.com) [![Technical Support](https://no-cache.hubspot.com/cta/default/96686/b1ff2151-828c-4a02-83e5-614e6cb6df77.png)](https://cta-redirect.hubspot.com/cta/redirect/96686/b1ff2151-828c-4a02-83e5-614e6cb6df77) # **I.T. Solved Blog** ## [Announcing: Dan Bradford - HDI Brew City 2021 Analyst of the Year!](https://go.dashealth.com/blog/announcing-dan-bradford-hdi-brew-city-2021-analyst-of-the-year) [![](https://go.dashealth.com/hubfs/vcpi_email_HDI%202021%20analyst%20of%20the%20year%20Dan%20B.png) ](https://go.dashealth.com/blog/announcing-dan-bradford-hdi-brew-city-2021-analyst-of-the-year) In 2004 HDI, an international organization for technical support professionals, introduced the Analyst of the Year award. Each year, HDI works with their local chapters around the globe to identify the industry's top first-level support analyst. Individuals who are nominated at the local chapter level compete with their peers locally, regionally, and globally for this prestigious award.   ## [The Rise of Telehealth](https://go.dashealth.com/blog/the-rise-of-telehealth) [![](https://go.dashealth.com/hubfs/email_telehealth%204.jpg) ](https://go.dashealth.com/blog/the-rise-of-telehealth) Prior to the COVID-19 pandemic the use of telehealth was a rising trend in Senior Living but had yet to reach widespread acceptance by both providers and patients. Even within early adopters the actual use was relatively low compared to the total resident population. ## [Leveraging Data Analytics to Improve Health For Senior Living Residents](https://go.dashealth.com/blog/it-network-matters-leveraging-data-analytics-improve-health-senior-ltpac-residents) [![](https://go.dashealth.com/hubfs/datahealthoutcomes2.jpg) ](https://go.dashealth.com/blog/it-network-matters-leveraging-data-analytics-improve-health-senior-ltpac-residents) ### Big Data is the Hidden Treasure  It’s no secret that data analytics is prevalent in essentially every industry, but you may be wondering what the big deal about big data really is and how it concerns you as a senior living provider. ## [Vcpi Provides Critical Network Configuration Needed to Open New Facilities](https://go.dashealth.com/blog/managed-it-services-excellence-for-home-healthcare-provider-0) [![](https://go.dashealth.com/hubfs/action-adult-care-339620.jpg) ](https://go.dashealth.com/blog/managed-it-services-excellence-for-home-healthcare-provider-0) ** #### **Southwest LTC: Client Success Story** Southwest LTC, one of vcpi’s longest running clients, leased four buildings in March 2019 through their affiliates, which were scheduled to open in April. Timing and expertise mean everything with [acquisition](https://go.dashealth.com/blog/enable-growth-merger-acquisition-activity-senior-living-communities) situations. We understand that caregivers must have on-demand access to patient records that hold medication information, scheduling, and more. Internet disruption makes it hard for employees to view these files, which can be life threatening to patients.  ## [Managed IT Services Excellence for Home Healthcare Provider](https://go.dashealth.com/blog/managed-it-services-excellence-for-home-healthcare-provider) [![](https://go.dashealth.com/hubfs/lifeplan-home-healthcare-idd.jpg) ](https://go.dashealth.com/blog/managed-it-services-excellence-for-home-healthcare-provider) #### **LIFEPlan CCO NY (LP): Client Success Story** In a short time, vcpi helped [LIFEPlan CCO NY](https://lifeplanccony.com/) implement the IT systems they needed to achieve their IDD (intellectual or developmental disability) Health Home and Care Coordination designation from New York State. ## [Network Connectivity – Four Ways to Help Residents Stay in Touch](https://go.dashealth.com/blog/network-connectivity-four-ways-to-help-residents-stay-in-touch) [![](https://go.dashealth.com/hubfs/images/older_woman_skyping.jpg) ](https://go.dashealth.com/blog/network-connectivity-four-ways-to-help-residents-stay-in-touch)   As residents and their guests become more tech savvy, high speed Internet is becoming a necessity in any senior living community. Senior living providers across the country are moving to install guest/resident wireless solutions and dedicated Internet bandwidth to meet the high demands of social and streaming media. 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