Health Tech stories

Toronto-based Able Innovations is rolling out its ALTA robotic patient transfer platform across five major Canadian hospitals to ease worker strain and boost care.

Healthcare providers in Australia and New Zealand face growing cyber threats, with legacy medical devices proving vulnerable due to outdated security measures.

A new NCC Group report reveals a worrying 15% rise in ransomware attacks on UK emergency services, with over 5,263 incidents recorded in 2024.

Banyan Software has acquired healthcare technology firm Medtech Global, enhancing its reach in Australia and New Zealand's healthcare markets.

Top Australian doctors have backed Medow Health AI, raising AUD $2M to revolutionise medical reporting and enhance patient care through AI technology.

Planday's 2025 Tech Trends Report reveals that while all hospitality operators see AI's value, only 17% fully understand its potential impact on their businesses.

The Royal Melbourne Hospital has partnered with ANDHealth to enhance access to digital health technologies and improve patient care delivery.

Singapore Paincare Holdings invests S$1.5 million in digital transformation, partnering with UCrest to enhance its healthcare services nationwide.

Labour unveils a plan to deliver 40,000 extra NHS appointments weekly, focusing on health technologies and efficiency to tackle fiscal challenges.

New research by Barracuda Networks shows 44% of foiled ransomware attacks detected during lateral movement. Healthcare remains top target, up to 21% of incidents.

Nib launches AI-powered Symptom Checker to ease New Zealand’s healthcare system strain, guiding members to suitable treatment and reducing ER overcrowding.

StorMagic secures investment from Palatine Growth Credit Fund, aiming to boost growth with its new SvHCI product, offering a cost-effective alternative to VMware.

Ultrahuman has launched the PowerPlugs app store and the world's first smart ring with built-in AFib detection, promising a new era in personalised health tech.

The University of Waikato partners with Spark Health to develop tech-driven health workforce, highlighting tech's role in improving education and patient care access.

Healthcare organisations in Australia are grappling with outdated tech, causing inefficiencies and data security threats, SOTI research reveals.

Zoe Udy, with a rich tech background, has been elected Deputy Chair of TUANZ, positioning her to drive New Zealand’s digital future and health tech advocacy.

Triomics secures $15 million in Series A funding to revolutionise oncology workflows in the US with AI tech, speeding clinical trial matching and patient care.

A new report forecasts AI in pharma and biotech markets to surge from US$ 1.8 billion in 2023 to US$ 13.1 billion by 2034, driven by an 18.8% CAGR.

Trend Micro upends traditional cyber risk management tools with AI-driven features in Trend Vision One platform.

The UK's Science and Technology Facilities Council (STFC) advances AI research as Lenovo's advanced, energy-efficient supercomputer gets the go-ahead to be installed at the Hartree Centre.