Mayo Clinic + Cisco's 5 millionth wireless access point

I wonder if they got any sort of prize or if a bunch of balloons fell from the ceiling.

Networking giant Cisco installed its 5 millionth wireless access point (since 2000) recently at Mayo Clinic in Rochester.

This event has been marked by a Q & A with Mayo's Randy Regimbal, a press release and a You Tube video of the teleconference between Cisco and Mayo to discuss the milestone.

We currently offer free wireless access to patients and visitors, and see more than 600 unique visitors a day in our three major campuses in Minnesota, Arizona and Florida. While this specific use of the wireless network does not translate into gained efficiencies, it certainly translates to a better experience. In fact, the feedback we received from people - not just employees, but patients and visitors - is they expect wireless access as a service. We have very busy people in the hospitals, and if they have 30 minutes of free time, they often want to email and communicate with people. They appreciate online, wireless and seamless access. That is a hidden benefit that translates to happier workers and patients.

Another quote:

My parting thought is the belief that wireless has shifted from a nice to have to a must have.