Gartner predicted last year that worldwide IT spending would grow to about $5 billion in 2024 across data centers, software and IT services. But too often, supercharged spending can cause tech sprawl, and if organizations are acquiring new tools too fast, not everything may be compatible.
So far this year, an average of $18 million was wasted on “inefficient SaaS...
Technology is evolving fast. Innovative solutions such as generative artificial intelligence, advanced data analytics and automation have the potential to significantly improve patient care quality and help healthcare organizations operate more efficiently.
However, to keep up with emerging technologies and remain competitive, health systems need a modern IT infrastructure. Experts say a consistent process for evaluating and managing technical debt...
This year, 89% of organizations are using multiple cloud services for their IT, and 73% are using hybrid cloud, a combination of both cloud-based and on-premises IT, according to Flexera.
Healthcare organizations are no exception. Many use a hybrid combination of internal and cloud-based systems to deliver an array of IT services that range from recordkeeping, HR and other administrative...
Care delivery is constantly evolving. For healthcare organizations to take advantage of emerging technologies such as generative artificial intelligence (AI) to increase efficiency, both clinically and operationally, leadership must ensure the organization’s IT infrastructure is up to the task. If it’s not, then organizations must adapt by refreshing their infrastructure to ensure greater efficiency, improved security and the ability...
Microservice architecture is crucial for healthcare organizations as it enhances agility, security and modularity in IT systems.
By breaking down large, complex applications into smaller, self-contained units, microservices allow healthcare providers to iterate and modernize more easily without disrupting an entire system.
This architecture enables faster software delivery, automated testing and easier adaptation to new healthcare needs, such as complex data...
Microservice architecture is crucial for healthcare organizations as it enhances agility, security and modularity in IT systems.
By breaking down large, complex applications into smaller, self-contained units, microservices allow healthcare providers to iterate and modernize more easily without disrupting an entire system.
This architecture enables faster software delivery, automated testing and easier adaptation to new healthcare needs, such as complex data...
Smaller healthcare organizations such as rural and community hospitals are seen as easy targets for bad actors due to their lack of cybersecurity resources. However, a successful ransomware attack can impact patient care, cost the organization millions and — in the worst cases — lead to the organization’s closure. That means that healthcare organizations cannot afford to be easy...
Healthcare organizations are high-value targets for bad actors due to the nature of the business: the need to provide continuous patient care while protecting patient data. In fact, of the 16 critical infrastructure sectors reporting to the FBI’s Internet Crime Complaint Center, the healthcare and public health sector had the most reports of ransomware attacks in 2023 at 249,...
Cyber resilience is crucial for healthcare organizations, which are constantly under the threat of cyberattacks. To effectively bounce back from successful attacks, healthcare organizations must be prepared with the right people, processes and technology to mitigate downtime and its impact on patient care.
However, according to recent research from CDW, only 47% of health IT leaders surveyed say that they...
