Asimily report highlights threats to connected healthcare devices

Asimily has released a report delving into the intricate challenges faced by healthcare delivery organisations (HDOs) when it comes to safeguarding their Internet of Medical Things (IoMT) devices from cyber threats.

HDOs are grappling with a myriad of issues, chiefly the fact that their dependency on connected devices is paramount to patient outcomes and the quality of care. In a field where even minor service interruptions can have life-altering consequences, the stakes are...

23 August 2023 | Healthcare

Amazon expands Clinic healthcare service nationwide

In a move that marks its increasing presence in the healthcare sector, Amazon has expanded its Clinic healthcare platform to cover all 50 US states and Washington DC.

The platform – initially launched in November 2022 – aims to provide virtual medical care for over 30 common health conditions, including migraines, sinus infections, and pink eye.

Unlike traditional healthcare systems, Amazon Clinic does not employ its own physicians. Instead, it acts as a bridge,...

2 August 2023 | Healthcare

How VoIP and IoT can work together to transform healthcare 

With continuing advancement in disruptive technologies and the influence of interdisciplinary research, healthcare as an industry is seeing a rise in user-friendly, efficient, and innovative solutions.

Since its emergence in 2017, the healthcare 4.0 era (where traditional healthcare models are seen gradually transitioning to e-health ones) is presenting more and more cloud solutions to increase access, accuracy, quality of service, and cost-savings.

Digital...

25 July 2023 | Healthcare

BT powers a UK-first medical drone trial

BT is using its network to power a transformational medical delivery trial.

The UK’s largest telco by subscribers has partnered with drone specialists Skyfarer and Medical Logistics UK to conduct the country’s first over-land Beyond Visual Line of Sight (BVLOS) trial.

BVLOS enables drones to travel longer distances, cut delivery times, and reduce the costs involved in ground transportation over often-congested roads.

The drone trial – completed in the...

3 April 2023 | Applications

Minima and Inferrix partner to boost security on millions of connected devices

Minima and Inferrix, both innovators in blockchain and IoT infrastructure, have joined forces to spearhead a ground-breaking innovation in IoT connectivity and asset management for smart buildings and smart cities.

Through their partnership, Minima's cutting-edge decentralised mobile native blockchain technology will potentially be integrated with Inferrix's impressive array of IoT edge and AI products. These include wireless sensors, controllers, and intelligent gateways designed...

8 March 2023 | Applications

Matter creator CSA announces healthcare working group

The Connectivity Standards Alliance (CSA) has announced the creation of a working group focused on accelerating the adoption of Matter for healthcare purposes.

Matter was released by the CSA last year with the promise of providing an interoperable standard that will finally unlock the full potential of the smart home.

The CSA’s member list is nearing 600 organisations – including Apple, Google, Amazon, Huawei, Samsung, IKEA, Schneider Electric, Signify, Bosch,...

10 February 2023 | Applications

5G IoT connections to exceed 100M by 2026

The global number of 5G IoT connections is set to exceed 100 million by 2026.

A study by Juniper Research finds the number of connections will reach 116 million by 2026; increasing from 17 million in 2023.

The incredible 1,100 percent growth is set to be driven by smart city services and healthcare.

Olivia Williams, one of the researchers, commented:

“5G will enable more efficient and dynamic healthcare provision that was not feasible with 4G or...

24 January 2023 | 5G

IoT drives rapid growth in UK digital healthcare

The NHS is suffering with a huge backlog of elective procedures due to the pandemic. This means that the share of individuals who are satisfied with the quality of NHS care has fallen to around 71%, and only 53% are satisfied with how the healthcare service runs today.

The good news is that the government is focused on investing more in our healthcare services and healthcare technology, in particular, is being prioritised....

12 July 2022 | Healthcare

NHS trials delivering chemotherapy drugs using drones

NHS England is trialling the use of drones to rapidly deliver chemotherapy drugs. 

The announcement, made on the 74th birthday of the NHS, will see drones pick up lifesaving drugs and enable same-day delivery to patients.

“As the NHS turns 74, it is clear that the pace of change and improvement across the health service is only accelerating as our fantastic staff seek to make the most of life-changing advances to improve patients’ lives as we promised in the NHS...

5 July 2022 | Connected Vehicles

Berg Insight claims 8.6M Europeans were using connected healthcare in 2021

Research from Berg Insight suggests 8.6 million Europeans were using connected healthcare solutions in 2021.

The figure relates to the end of 2021 and consists of traditional telecare, next-generation telecare, and telehealth solutions in EU27+3 countries.

“As lockdowns and quarantines were imposed all around the world, healthcare providers were motivated to adopt remote patient monitoring and telehealth solutions,” said Samuel Andersson, IoT Analyst at Berg...

1 June 2022 | Applications