| | JUNE 20229CIOReviewAs we all now know, certain medicines, like vaccines, may be particularly sensitive to temperature. A cold tracing solution can monitor vaccine refrigerators and provide critical information on storage in near real time. Medical professionals can then address any problems before the vaccines spoil and become ineffective.Reaching the remoteIn developing countries, safety in the supply chain and along the care spectrum can be especially challenging. Having the right testing equipment, diagnostic data, medicines and expertise in the right place, at the right time can make the difference between life and death -- particularly in situations of highly communicable diseases. IoT connectivity can bring data from remote clinics to frontline doctors. It can assist drones in delivering drugs faster to remote locations. And, as the world knows all too well now, technology is essential for monitoring and responding to disease outbreaks in real-time. In remote areas, communication would otherwise be done through paperwork and couriers, causing a loss of critical lifesaving time. IoT in action right nowAs we continue to fight the pandemic, rollout the vaccine and while trying to resume daily activity, heat detection solutions will help businesses re-open by automating temperature checks. Connected thermal cameras are fast, cost efficient and accurate. They eliminate manual efforts and reduce the resources needed to action this step as part of a broader COVID-19 safety plan. Contact is limited through remote operations, while wireless capabilities allow cameras to be set up in out-of-the-way locations. A centralized command and control location receives information so action can be taken accordingly. IOT in the futureWith all this connectivity and ever expanding endpoints, it goes without saying, health data must be protected and encrypted to the highest standards. Many of the applications mentioned are quite sophisticated, but we're only at the beginning of what's possible with IoT in healthcare. It will continue to push the boundaries of medicine and help ensure the industry is ready for the future. With all this connectivity and ever expanding endpoints, it goes without saying, health data must be protected and encrypted to the highest standards
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