The healthcare industry is battling to cope on two fronts: The spiralling costs of healthcare in the developed world, where medical insurance companies and the patient cannot cover the huge costs of life-threatening diseases, which are on the rise. Delivering medical services to most of the planet's population, who live in remote and underserved areas, and do not have the … [Read more...] about Taking the World’s Pulse: IoT and Healthcare
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Why Security Intelligence Is Going High-Tech
President Trump's security detail now includes flying drones. It's not just heads of state that are seeing technological advances change the way we look at security, though.The entire industry is in the midst of a revolution, thanks to a perfect storm of new technologies that will define next-generation security and surveillance. Science-fiction buffs are quick to point out … [Read more...] about Why Security Intelligence Is Going High-Tech
Would You Give Up Your Data for Science?
The world is not as private a place as it might seem. Even though you might be sitting quietly at work, on your way back home on the train or relaxing in front of the latest Netflix series, your life is being scrutinised. Some of the data will be for your eyes only, and there is a certain amount of choice as to what is in the public domain, but much of the snooping is still … [Read more...] about Would You Give Up Your Data for Science?
Increasing Demand for Wearable Devices in the Middle East
Wearable smart devices are increasingly changing the face of the technology and its usage among the people of 21st century. Now technology is not just about own the best in the market but about how it makes your life more convenient and easy sailing. Organizations in the Middle Eastern region are widely investing in wearable technology, but there are still many obstacles to … [Read more...] about Increasing Demand for Wearable Devices in the Middle East
How Wearables Could Revolutionize Healthcare Through Big Data
In my last article on healthcare, I talked about the potential for blockchain and big data to save lives. Wearables are another part of the growing relationship between big data and healthcare.  Not long ago, my attitude was who gives a f#@% about the Fitbit? Consider that attitude changed. The Fitbit and other health-conscious wearables present the chance for the medical … [Read more...] about How Wearables Could Revolutionize Healthcare Through Big Data
