Why healthcare and hospitality are becoming increasingly similar in 2026

April 16, 2026 - Today, healthcare environments are more complex than ever. We see that healthcare institutions are increasingly becoming targets for cybercrime, as the recent incidents at ChipSoft painfully demonstrated. A simple tablet for resident entertainment should never serve as an entry point into medical records; a fact that has become even more relevant due to the upcoming NIS2 regulations.

A hospitality experience in healthcare

When we talk about healthcare, it is easy to focus only on hospitals. Nursing homes, in particular, are facing significant challenges in 2026. These locations have a high density of users and an enormous diversity of devices online simultaneously. Whether it concerns hundreds of residents video calling their families at the same time or medical sensors requiring constant monitoring, the infrastructure must handle this load effortlessly.

Technology with a human face

In that respect, nursing homes are increasingly resembling hospitality environments—exactly the field where RUCKUS Networks has historically proven its strength. Thanks to patented techniques like BeamFlex+, RUCKUS signals cleverly navigate around obstacles, ensuring a user remains connected, whether it’s a waiter in a wine cellar or a nurse in a resident’s remote room.

RUCKUS also distinguishes itself by extending connectivity beyond just Wi-Fi. Thanks to the RUCKUS IoT Suite, RUCKUS can support a wide variety of IoT devices. This means that, among other things, wander detection and smart sensors run directly on the existing infrastructure, without the healthcare institution having to manage a tangle of different systems.

A secure foundation for 2026

What makes RUCKUS truly indispensable for NIS2 compliance is its focus on Zero Trust and segmentation. You can view the network as a digital compartment: medical traffic is strictly separated from the internet for residents and guests. Additionally, Dynamic PSKs eliminate the need to install certificates on devices. They are intuitive for users and much safer than conventional PSKs, as every user or device receives a unique key.

Start strong with a Site Survey

At Alcadis, we know that the best technology only works if the installation is done right. That is why our approach doesn't start behind a screen, but on the work floor. One of our most important Professional Services for healthcare is the Predictive Site Survey. By conducting these measurements together with nurses, we understand daily practices and minimize disruption for the residents.

Interested in RUCKUS? Or would you like to have an initial site survey conducted to determine if your network is due for an upgrade? Get in touch with us via sales@alcadis.nl or 030 – 65 85 125.