Healthcare Magazine September 2020 | Page 56

WHAT EFFECT HAS THE DEPLOYMENT OF IOT HAD ON … PATIENTS
TECHNOLOGY | IOT

Healthcare Global considers the applications and benefits of IoT with insights from Vodafone , McKinsey , Altran , Syniverse and more

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Now that cloud computing is enabling vast streams of information to be integrated at a single point , the rising utilisation of Internet of Things ( IoT ) equipment has subsequently blossomed . Capable of gathering valuable data regarding practically any quantifiable metric using cameras , sensors and other smart devices , IoT is a vital part of any digital transformation journey seeking increased efficiency , cost reduction and enhanced levels of service .

Helping Healthcare Global to understand how this highly important technology is reshaping modern health services , representatives from Vodafone , Altran , McKinsey & Co , Syniverse and other organisations spoke with us on the paradigm-shifting topic of IoT .
WHAT EFFECT HAS THE DEPLOYMENT OF IOT HAD ON … PATIENTS
According to Jon Lee-Davey , Global IoT Healthcare Lead at Vodafone Business , IoT “ has the potential to drastically improve the patient experience , providing greater freedom and offering better overall
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