TECHNOLOGY
the rise . In a healthcare context , the devices can measure any number of things , from blood sugar to brain activity . They enable the patient to be monitored while maintaining their regular schedule , whether at home or work , rather than requiring costly and inconvenient hospital trips . This helps to transform the notion of the ‘ patient ’ as someone who is restricted from working or going about his / her normal life . Those same ‘ patients ’ can also be highly productive employees , managing their workload as their healthcare monitoring device manages their condition . Great , isn ’ t it ?
Yes it is . So long as the IT department is prepared for people sending increasing amounts of data from an expanding array of devices around the corporate network . For instance , the latest advances in modelling , gaming , and graphics programs represent a legitimate , exciting opportunity ,
20 May 2015