The Current State of Healthcare’s Digital Transformation (Part 1)
Whether it’s less invasive procedures, faster test results, or safer x-ray methods, new technology has always been one of the main catalysts behind better healthcare for all. So it’s no surprise that staying up-to-date on the latest medical innovations is imperative for medical institutions. Unfortunately, only 7% of pharmaceutical and healthcare companies claim to have […]
The Most Common IoT Cybersecurity Threats of 2019
The Internet of Things (IoT) is connecting people to technology in unprecedented ways. But these newfound capabilities come with their fair share of controversy and consequences. Cybersecurity has been largely neglected in most IoT development processes. As a result, security threats like leaks, hijacking, and even home intrusion have become a sad reality when it […]
IoT in Healthcare: See What’s Possible
It’s undeniable that the development of the Internet of Things (IoT) has brought about some of the most exciting advancements of our time. But contrary to popular belief, IoT innovation isn’t constrained to manufacturing and logistics. This disruptive technology has also had a profound effect on healthcare. Let’s take a look at some of the […]
Connected Devices Could Change How We Approach Nutrition
Health tech development and the Internet of Things (IoT) are allowing us to live healthier lives than ever before. And nowhere is this more evident than nutrition. Let’s take a look at how connected devices are changing how we view and approach our food and nutrients. Connecting the Dots in Our Diet With Trackers Fitness […]
Facing the Fax: The U.S. Healthcare System Is in a State of Emergency
Recently, Britain’s National Health Service (NHS) banned the purchase of new fax machines for its facilities. It also announced that it wants fax completely phased out by the spring of 2020. Roughly 8,000 fax machines are still being used in the country’s healthcare system, a figure that its Royal College of Surgeons has called “absurd.” […]
The Internet of Things Can Stop Food Waste In Our Supply Chains
Out of all the food you buy, how much of it goes to waste? Approximately 40 percent of all food in America gets wasted on the journey from farm to table alone. Fixing this will not only require a new perspective on the problem but technological innovation as well. Fortunately, the Internet of Things (IoT) […]
A Look at How 3 Major Metropolitan Areas Are Approaching Smart Cities
Urban areas around the world are embracing the concept of smart cities. And who can blame them? By embedding technology like the Internet of Things (IoT) and artificial intelligence (AI) into the very fabric of their day-to-day operations, these metropolises can improve aspects of urban living in profound ways. But each city is unique. Thus, […]
Can We Teach Users to Trust FinTech?
There’s no doubt that the development of FinTech has the potential to transform finance. But like other disruptive technologies, this promise of improvement also usually brings some trepidation of adoption from established industry players. The Benefits Are Clear, but so Are the Limits of Trust FinTech-fueled automation has already found its way into numerous processes […]
Are Robots the Future of FinTech?
The rapid development of artificial intelligence (AI) over the past few years has already had a profound impact on FinTech in more ways than one. Wealth management, one of the biggest sectors of finance, is currently in the midst of an AI-fueled disruption. To survive this change, wealth managers must realize that this technological shift […]
How Blockchain Can Benefit the Energy Industry
There’s no denying that the development of blockchain technology has ushered in a new era for transactions. It is the backbone for the world of cryptocurrencies, which never would have reached the level of popularity it has without this revolutionary way of validating deals. Now, quite a few companies are trying to take on the […]