The major distributed denial-of-service (DDoS) attack which targeted Dyn shook a lot of people, especially experts in IT security. Dyn is well known for offering domain name services (DNS), and the attack crippled most parts of the internet. In simple terms, a DNS provider has the same role of air traffic controller, that is, the provider routes internet traffic. The DDoS … [Read more...] about Healthcare IT Security and The Internet of Things
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From the Internet of Cows, Smart Nations to implantable Smartphones, healing Chips, smart Tattoos or 3D smart Organs
The Internet of Things is the network of physical objects like devices, vehicles, buildings and other items that have electronics and software embedded within them. They have sensors, and are networked so they can collect and exchange data. The IoT creates opportunities for integration of the physical world into computer systems. Each thing is uniquely identifiable through its … [Read more...] about From the Internet of Cows, Smart Nations to implantable Smartphones, healing Chips, smart Tattoos or 3D smart Organs
Bio-Artificial Intelligence: A lesson in Why AI Algorithms must “Know” the Field
Artificial Intelligence (AI) is all the rage. It seems that every time I surf the web, I see a new AI product, ranging from consumer electronics, to cars, to social media apps, to high-end analytical software. For example, check out these other articles on AI in Internet Marketing, the Legal Profession, and several other application areas. There are even AI products advertised … [Read more...] about Bio-Artificial Intelligence: A lesson in Why AI Algorithms must “Know” the Field
Why Big Data Struggles to Prove its Value in the World of Healthcare
Big data is quickly expanding to a number of industries, and healthcare is no exception. With the use of big data, all kinds of medical records and studies can be digitized and easily analyzed. However, using big data in the healthcare space comes with its own set of challenges that anyone involved in the industry should be aware of. Unreliable Data The U.S. government and … [Read more...] about Why Big Data Struggles to Prove its Value in the World of Healthcare
6 Hot Health Tech Trends Changing the Health Industry
With the striking increase that technology has been incorporated into the designs of cars, homes, and security systems at an impressively high rate, its no surprise to see that the healthcare industry is not far behind. New technology has provided doctors and nurses with several new conveniences, such as the ability to get their PALS certification and several other online … [Read more...] about 6 Hot Health Tech Trends Changing the Health Industry
