Taiwan tech firm uses IoT to transform healthcare

Taiwan tech firm uses IoT to transform healthcare

In recent years, the rise of the internet of things has drastically reshaped the tech sector. Companies including Acer and MediaTek formed the “Asia IoT Alliance” in 2016 to promote interdisciplinary partnerships and to establish industry standards. And the alliance has already begun to see results. Let”s take a look at one of its achievements in medical technology.This remote health center is a partnership between a major Taiwanese computer manufacturer and Changhua Christian Hospital. The center uses a smart healthcare platform to provide cloud-based services in the long-term care of chronically ill patients.Wu Hsin-hungAcer Group managerAll you have to do is be at home and use a supported wearable to take measurements. Your blood sugar, blood pressure, body fat – the software automatically transmits all that to the back end, where doctors, nurses, and nutritionists can give you professional advice based on your data.Stan ShihAsia IoT Alliance honorary chairmanOne of Taiwan’s most dominant industries is medical services. In the past, we produced economic miracles by the sweat of our brow, through either manufacturing or exports. This time, our economic miracle will be all about intelligence. The whole world needs good products and services. And Taiwan cannot shift this responsibility on to others.To seize the IoT market, the government is shifting to an innovative mindset. It hopes to build up an “Asian Silicon Valley” to drive Taiwan’s “smart” transition and spur economic growth. Lai Ching-tePremier It spans artificial intelligence, IoT, big data analysis, and cloud computing. There’s also self-driving cars and blockchain. We are facing this head-on and developing these technologies with 100%. If nothing else, we want to provide youth with room to shine. We also want to allow Taiwan’s corporations to grow and transform and to become more competitive.Asian Silicon Valley will focus on cultivating IoT and innovation, helping Taiwan transition from a work-hard to work-smart economy.

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