Smart hospitals are forecast to deploy 7.4 million connected internet of medical things (IoMT) devices globally by 2026, with edge computing vital to driving market growth, a new study finds. This global figure, which equates to 3,850 devices per smart hospital, represents a 131 per cent increase from 2021 when 3.2 million devices were deployed. Connected devices The concept of the IoMT involves healthcare providers leveraging connected devices such as remote monitoring sensors and surgical robotics to improve patient care, staff productivity, and operational efficiency. Juniper Research’s study identified smart…
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