The Ultimate Guide to Health Technologies
A curated Irish edition of TechDay news, analysis, interviews, reviews, job moves, and related resources for Health Technologies (HealthTech).
What to know about Health Technologies
HealthTech explores the dynamic intersection of technology and healthcare, where innovations are reshaping how medical services are delivered, managed, and experienced. From advancements in AI and wearable devices to breakthroughs in telehealth and digital patient care, this field is rapidly evolving to tackle contemporary challenges across health systems.
Our latest stories delve into diverse facets of HealthTech, highlighting collaborations that enhance digital respiratory care, new AI-driven tools addressing healthcare staffing shortages, and the expansion of secure, integrated health data platforms. Personalised health applications, cybersecurity in medical devices, and emerging telehealth solutions demonstrate the ongoing commitment to improving patient outcomes and operational efficiencies.
Readers interested in the future of healthcare technology will find insightful analyses of market trends, security concerns amid growing digital transformation, and innovations designed to support clinicians and patients alike. By following HealthTech developments, one can gain a deeper understanding of the opportunities and challenges driving this dynamic sector forward.
Irish Health Technologies News
Regional stories with direct local relevance
Doctrine Skincare wins AxisBIC investible company award
Seven start-ups sought EUR 9.5 million at a Cork investor event as AxisBIC said demand for early-stage technology funding is rising.
Carbery CogniMed, Love Better win UCC IGNITE awards
The showcase highlighted early-stage ventures tackling clinical delays, relationship support and school safety as finalists pitched to investors and local firms.
Why health IT projects fail at the data layer
Fragmented records and weak governance are making health IT roll-outs slower, costlier and less effective than budgets suggest.
KPMG opens Global Tech Innovator entries in Ireland
Irish tech start-ups with up to USD $15 million in revenue can now seek a Dublin final and a place in Lisbon next year.
Analyst Insights
Research and market analysis connected to Health Technologies
Featured News
Atturra's Chris Rae: Choose the happy path (or, why 'perfect' automation fails)
Western Australian mines have cut HR processing time by 80% after a new SAP-linked system let workers self-serve compliance records.
Milestone turns video data into AI-driven intelligence
Demand for real-time security insights is pushing airports and public spaces towards AI tools that can analyse hundreds of cameras at once.
Cloudera and Svitla Systems bring trusted AI to healthcare
Cloudera and Svitla team up to build trusted, clinician‑centric AI that unifies patient data while safeguarding privacy and consent.
Expert Columns
What is next in infusion therapy? Four key trends and innovations catalyzing the industry in 2026
Why health IT projects fail at the data layer
Trusted data is the backbone of digital healthcare
Inspiring women: key lessons from my mentors
From optics to outcomes: What real progress for women in tech looks like
Women are 77% of the NHS workforce. So why are they missing from the tech that's supposed to fix it?
How female-led healthtech can close the gender gap
Why women's health data is still an afterthought in tech - and what needs to change
Diversity will define the next era of biotech infrastructure
Interviews
Interviews and video coverage from the networkRecent Health Technologies News
SnackSafe launches AI app for families with allergies
Families managing allergies can now scan foods in seconds, with the app flagging risks across more than 40 languages on Apple's App Store.
Consumer use of generative AI rises to 73%, survey finds
Worries over accuracy and human skills are tempering the rapid rise in personal use of generative AI, despite wider adoption across five markets.
i-GENTIC expands GENIE to cover FDA compliance lifecycle
Life sciences firms could avoid costly FDA review delays as the software flags conflicting claims across filings before submissions are sent.
THG Fulfil partners BON CHARGE on UK delivery push
Orders for UK customers should arrive faster after BON CHARGE moved fulfilment to Manchester, with next-day delivery available until 12:30am.
OpenAI rolls out ChatGPT Trusted Contact for adults
Adults using ChatGPT can now name a trusted contact, giving OpenAI a new way to alert someone in serious self-harm cases.
Extreme launches Wi-Fi 7 access points for indoors
Customers in healthcare, education and venues can add Wi-Fi 7 capacity without major power or switching upgrades, Extreme said.
Condor launches analytics suite for life sciences finance
The new tools give life sciences finance teams clearer trial spending forecasts and scenario planning after a USD $24 million Series A round.
Fortinet warns ransomware victims rise 389% amid AI
Ransomware attacks are spreading faster as AI helps criminals exploit flaws within 24 to 48 hours, the report says.
Healthcare faces growing AI medical device security risks
Hospitals risk exposing patient care as AI tools outpace security controls and sit alongside ageing, unpatchable medical systems.
NHS trusts lose millions of hours to routine inefficiency
Routine delays in NHS trusts are costing more than GBP £1 billion a year and leaving millions of appointments missed, a report says.
Industrial manufacturing tops Digitain cyber risk ranking
Factories face the highest cyber exposure, with industrial manufacturers hit by 1,567 attacks a week and 1,607 breaches a year, Digitain says.
Nuclear Institute launches careers conference in Manchester
Skills shortages and retention pressures are driving the UK nuclear sector to widen its talent pipeline beyond engineers and scientists.
SAS launches AI supply chain agent in industry push
Retailers and manufacturers could get near real-time planning help as SAS opens a private preview of a supply chain agent.
Snom launches white D8xx phones for Asia-Pacific markets
Hospitals and design-led workplaces in Asia-Pacific can now buy Snom's D8xx phones in white, with antibacterial housing and unchanged specs.
UK workers rank cyberattacks top threat to continuity
Only 30% of UK workers know their employer’s crisis plan well, even as cyberattacks top their continuity fears.
Merck signs USD $1 billion AI deal with Google Cloud
The drugmaker plans to spread AI across 75,000 staff, from research to manufacturing, as it seeks faster launches and leaner operations.
Tata Steel expands Google Cloud AI across global operations
More than 300 AI agents are now cutting turnaround times, routine HR queries and maintenance delays across the steelmaker’s global operations.
Google Cloud launches Gemini Enterprise Agent Platform
Customers will build and manage AI agents in one place as Google Cloud folds Vertex AI services into Gemini Enterprise Agent Platform.
QNX expands NVIDIA tie-up for safety-critical edge AI
Developers in robotics, healthcare and factories gain a single platform for regulated edge AI, reducing certification complexity and system sprawl.