Health Tech stories - Page 4
Are robust digital experiences the future of healthcare in New Zealand?
Wed, 19th Aug 2020
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Investing in digital experiences and understanding the relationship between people and technology is key for the future of care, says Accenture.
Research: Wearables market to grow by 137% by 2024
Fri, 14th Aug 2020
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wearables
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personal computing devices
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globaldata
COVID-19 has bolstered the global wearables market, driving increased usage and innovation in disease tracking and patient monitoring, according to GlobalData.
Expert urges NZ to begin health system’s digital upgrade
Tue, 19th May 2020
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digital transformation
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ministry of health
The chief executive of NZHIT says the Government should release a report that will kickstart the digital transformation of NZ’s health services.
Healthcare IT is in dire need of investment, says NZ Health IT chief
Wed, 13th May 2020
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New Zealand's digital health tech needs more investment to support healthcare during the pandemic, says NZ Health IT.
DXC Tech to bring mental health tech to mining, oil and gas workers
Thu, 26th Mar 2020
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partner programmes
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mental health
Has entered a MOU with Australian-born Medibio which uses objective measures to identify depression, anxiety and stress.
Female-focused healthtech solutions a growing market
Mon, 9th Mar 2020
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emerging technology
Technologies such as mHealth, telehealth, and wearable devices to help pregnancy care, fertility, and menstrual care treatments while reducing costs.
Callaghan Innovation empowers women in STEM careers
Mon, 17th Feb 2020
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3d printing
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science technology
New Zealand's Callaghan Innovation and Hutt Science hosted female students in science and technology to tackle the industry's gender imbalance.
Callaghan Innovation boosts support for deep tech startups
Thu, 19th Dec 2019
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callaghan innovation
Callaghan Innovation’s Vic Crone announced the new programmes this week, which are designed to help turn tech and science into successful businesses.
Trio of businesswomen to lead AI Forum of New Zealand
Wed, 11th Dec 2019
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leadership
The AI Forum of New Zealand has appointed three local business women who are charged with leading New Zealand’s use of AI into 2020 and beyond.
Volpara Health integrates Tenable into DevSecOps program
Wed, 6th Nov 2019
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application security
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software development
Volpara Health Technologies has chosen Tenable as its Cyber Exposure solutions provider to manage, measure and reduce cyber risk in its DevSecOps program.
Northland to get new school specialising in tech skills
Mon, 26th Aug 2019
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software development
A new tech-focused tertiary school in Whangarei aims to address Northland's tech skills shortage, offering software development and design programmes.
New app uses AI to detect early-stage Parkinson’s
Tue, 9th Apr 2019
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university of south australia
The system uses a user uploaded AI to track movement and compare it with known Parkinson’s symptoms, and a report is created almost instantly.
Three ways to improve mental health support in the workplace
Tue, 13th Nov 2018
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mental health
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Boosting mental health support in workplaces is crucial, says Dr Tyler Amell of CoreHealth Technologies, outlining three proactive strategies for employers.
Enterprise Dunedin encourages local businesses to recruit an intern this summer
Mon, 16th Jul 2018
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enterprise dunedin
Enterprise Dunedin urges local businesses to hire interns this summer, offering funding to help cover remuneration costs and keep talent in Dunedin.
Vodafone xone rallies Class of 2018 for launch
Thu, 28th Jun 2018
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uc
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martech
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agentic ai
Vodafone has announced its upcoming Vodafone xone class of 2018, as it gets set to take nine of New Zealand’s best tech-based startups global.
Medical-Grade tech brings opportunity in wearables market
Thu, 21st Jun 2018
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smartphones
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wearables
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healthtech
There is significant opportunity for growth in clinically validated, yet user-friendly wearables to aid individuals manage such ailments.
Kiwi AI breast cancer detection solution raises $AU20 million
Tue, 5th Jun 2018
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us expansion
Wellington's Volpara Health Technologies raises AUD $20 million to fuel growth in the US, expand research in New Zealand, and roll out sales in Asia.
Wellington showing off blockchain and AR innovation for Techweek ’18
Tue, 22nd May 2018
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ar, vr & metaverse
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nztech
An increasing number of Kiwi tech designers are collaborating with businesses to produce a fast-growing segment of the industry.
Erin Wansbrough appointed as new chief executive for SODA Inc
Mon, 18th Sep 2017
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incubator
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soda inc
Wansbrough has a passion for entrepreneurship and brings a depth of business experience and knowledge of commercialisation.
New survey reveals big opportunity for tech in AU healthcare
Tue, 13th Jun 2017
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integration
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channel infrastructure
A survey from Phillips has revealed AU is behind when it comes to integration across the healthcare system & adoption of connected care technologies.