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Connected Health stories

Manulife Asia, Ant Health eye connected care in Hong Kong

Patients moving between Hong Kong and mainland China could get simpler treatment, claims and payments as the firms test services across the border.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Last month

Manufacturing

GSMA adds speakers for M360 ASEAN 2026 in Kuala Lumpur

Participants will hear fresh evidence on scams and digital trust as Southeast Asia weighs tougher rules for a fast-growing digital economy.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Last month

Robotics

GSMA Foundry & NUHS partner on 5G connected health

GSMA Foundry and Singapore's NUHS join forces to trial 5G, AI and XR hospital innovations in Singapore before scaling globally.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Thu, 26th Feb 2026

Unified Communications

GSMA & NUHS team on 5G, AI to power smart hospitals

GSMA Foundry and NUHS will trial 5G, AI and XR in Singapore hospitals, showcasing remote surgery and robot nurses at MWC26 Barcelona.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 5 min read • Thu, 26th Feb 2026

Global Stories

Connected Health stories

Robotics

MWC27 Barcelona to add new automotive, health zones

Attendees will see connectivity pushed into new sectors as dedicated automotive, health and aviation zones join the Barcelona show in 2027.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 3 min read • This month

Health Technologies

Dexcom, Health2Sync partner on diabetes care in Asia

People with diabetes in Australia and Singapore may soon get more connected care as glucose data is linked to digital management tools.

By Mark Tarre • 2 min read • Mon, 24th Aug 2026

Software-as-a-Service

Therabody unifies global operations on Oracle NetSuite

The wellness brand has cut technology costs by 45% after replacing disconnected systems with a single cloud platform across finance and supply chain.

By Mark Tarre • 3 min read • Wed, 22nd Jul 2026

Software-as-a-Service

Lanas appoints Rob Hutcheson to drive acquisitions

The Irish-headquartered group is stepping up dealmaking in healthcare software, with more than 20 products and €100 million earmarked for acquisitions.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Thu, 2nd Jul 2026

Health Technologies

Zuuka raises capital for wearable insulin platform

Backing will fund trials, regulatory work and prototype development as Zuuka targets US demand for home-based insulin delivery.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Wed, 17th Jun 2026

Data Protection

MedPlanner launches HEMI AI tools for UK & Malaysia

The new products target paperwork-heavy care, giving doctors scribing support while helping patients manage chronic conditions and medication at home.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Mon, 8th Jun 2026

Health Technologies

Compumedics posts record H1 sales & affirms FY26 goals

Compumedics posts record H1 orders and 32% revenue jump, reaffirms FY26 targets and readies Somfit D launch in US home sleep market.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Fri, 23rd Jan 2026

Stories from Other Regions

Connected Health stories

Software-as-a-Service

Five Faces Appoints Richard Alcock AO as Board Chair

The move adds senior health-system governance as the Brisbane software group scales digital patient-journey tools across Australia and overseas.

By Mark Tarre • 3 min read • Wed, 17th Jun 2026

Internet of Things

Zuuka raises capital for wearable insulin platform

Funding will back trials and regulatory work as the New Zealand start-up aims to bring a smaller, reusable insulin device to the US market.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Wed, 17th Jun 2026

Data Analytics

Medtronic opens Galway software hub for cardiac care

The new site will create 85 jobs and boost Ireland's role in high-value cardiac software as Medtronic expands digital health work in Galway.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Thu, 28th May 2026

Health Technologies

ANDHealth gives AUD $9 million as capital squeeze bites

Tighter funding conditions are forcing many digital health firms to raise capital just to survive, with staff cuts and delayed expansion already spreading.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 5 min read • Tue, 26th May 2026