Healthcare AI can only scale if the data can be trusted

Healthcare leaders shouldn’t be asking what AI tool to buy first, but whether their data environment is safe and trusted enough to support AI. By Henry Adams, country manager of InterSystems South Africa There is a lot of pressure on healthcare leaders to show how...

Healthtech is only as strong as the hands that shape it

Healthcare is investing heavily in technology, but outcomes do not always improve at the same rate or deliver the desired effect. By Vishal Barapatre, group chief technology officer at In2IT Technologies The issue is rarely a lack of tools. More often, it comes down...

The future of AI healthcare lies in a solid infrastructure backbone

In most walks of life, AI’s presence can already be felt. In healthcare, the benefits are, quite frankly, mindboggling; AI-powered platforms are unlocking new levels of efficiency and precision across medical practices. By Steven Santini, vice-president for secure...
Data at the edge is critical for faster patient diagnosis

Data at the edge is critical for faster patient diagnosis

When it comes to diagnosing and treating patients, every second counts, and being able to access the right information in real-time is critical. By Giorgio Ippoliti, technologist: field applications engineering EMEA at Sandisk According to a report published by The...
Healthcare under attack: why cybersecurity is now critical care

Healthcare under attack: why cybersecurity is now critical care

Africa’s healthcare sector is facing a silent emergency. By Kerissa Varma, chief security advisor: Africa at Microsoft Many healthcare operators, facilities and doctors across Africa already grapple with the challenges of under-resourced environments, an uneven...

Healthcare AI without infrastructure is digital load shedding

When a power grid cannot meet demand, the result is not a gradual decline, it’s instability. By Heny Adams, country manager at InterSystems South Africa Healthcare systems are now approaching a similar inflexion point with artificial intelligence. AI introduces new...