Kiwi Edition · 2026

The Ultimate Guide to Health Technologies

A curated Kiwi edition of IndustrialDay 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.

Kiwi Health Technologies News

Regional stories with direct local relevance

Telehealth

Lanas acquires New Zealand health tech provider indici

The deal gives the Dublin-based group a direct foothold in New Zealand general practice software, with more than 250 organisations using indici.

University of Canterbury

KiwiNet honours research commercialisation winners

The network says more than 20 years of backing research spin-outs is now creating jobs, deals and export-ready technologies nationwide.

Global Positioning System

Lanas to invest NZ$150 million & buy indici in New Zealand

The deal will broaden access to general practice software and lift Lanas' total New Zealand investment towards NZ$200 million over two years.

Voice Control

Oakley & Meta launch sports smart glasses in New Zealand

The sports-focused device adds AI eyewear to New Zealand shelves, with a built-in camera, voice controls and up to nine hours' battery life.

Mental Health

Fresh Minds & Groov partner on workplace wellbeing

Only 3% of workers use traditional programmes, leaving employers under pressure to make mental health help easier to access before crises hit.

Wearables

Apple debuts $3,400 passport-shaped foldable phone, called Duo

Shares slipped as Apple bet its first foldable iPhone on productivity buyers, pricing the passport-sized Duo at USD $1,999.

Analyst Insights

Research and market analysis connected to Health Technologies

Analyst

Telstra Health named APAC company of year by Frost

Frost & Sullivan · HealthTech · Data sharing

Analyst

Extreme says Platform ONE cuts network costs by 32%

Enterprise Management Associates · HealthTech · Software Updates

Analyst

Xiid & Cytex link AI governance with zero trust access

Gartner · HealthTech · Firewalls

Analyst

Aeris honoured for global IoT eSIM connectivity leadership

Frost & Sullivan · HealthTech · Cloud Services

Reviews

Wearables

Hands-on review: OPPO Watch S smartwatch

Expert Columns

From Clean to Trusted: Rethinking Healthcare Data Quality

By Edmund Ng of Melissa

Asleep at the wheel: what smartwatches can - and can't - tell us about driver fatigue

By Charles Dawson of Autoride

Three Industries, One Common Challenge: Getting Data Right Before MDM

By Edmund Ng of Melissa

Data integration isn't enough: why healthcare data quality comes first

By Bobby Joseph of Melissa

For sensitive health categories, eCommerce can remove more than just the checkout queue

By Liz Anieto of Svelte

Most pharma AI is borrowed, ours is built

By Drs Stijn van den Borne of ['mediPr]

Cyber criminals are not breaking in - they're logging in

By Tom Chan of Brightstar

Networks take the wheel as AI moves from hype to reality

By Mina Mousa of Extreme Networks

Safety isn't just a launch state, it's a discipline

By Shane Morton of Groov

SonicWall research sounds Code Red on healthcare cybersecurity as attack rates refuse to decline

By SonicWall

Interviews

Interviews and video coverage from the network

CU Medicine's Philip Chiu: Surgery goes digital, but the surgeon stays

Discussing Robotics

Telstra Health Corus empowers patient centred data flow

Discussing Data sharing

Samsung AI push focuses on proactivity, personalisation

Discussing Wearables

TeamViewer utilising AI to cut costly digital friction

Discussing Wearables

Atturra's Chris Rae: Choose the happy path (or, why 'perfect' automation fails)

Discussing Productivity

Recent Health Technologies News

Medical Device

Coherence raises USD $45 million for cancer implant

The funding will finance Coherence's first chronic human trial in glioblastoma and further testing of its implantable cancer-monitoring platform.

Yesterday

Mental Health

Mendes launches CONFIA wellbeing app after anxiety

The app has already passed 1,000 downloads on Google Play, offering an early sign of traction in a crowded digital mental health market.

2 days ago

Malware

Supply chain attacks rise as 215 flaws are exploited

Supply chain compromises helped actively exploited flaws to 215 in the first half of 2026, as attackers used trusted tools and platforms to steal credentials.

Last week

Data Analytics

Oracle & AstraZeneca to link AI research with care

The trial could help doctors spot eligible patients sooner and bring research findings into routine care, improving evidence generation.

Last week

Machine learning

SAS wins Fast Company nod for Danish hospital digital twin

The recognition underlines how a virtual model is helping Denmark's capital region avoid sterilised instrument delays that could disrupt 1,000 surgeries a day.

This month

Information Communication & Technology

MWC27 Barcelona to add new automotive, health zones

Attendees will see connectivity pushed into new sectors as dedicated automotive, health and aviation zones join the Barcelona show in 2027.

This month

Software-as-a-Service

Medow Health AI raises AUD $3.5 million for AI front desk

Missed calls in specialist clinics could now be triaged by software, as the company expands beyond note-taking into reception work.

This month

Software-as-a-Service

Qualtrics launches Healthcare XM with Press Ganey data

Healthcare systems will be able to use patient and workforce data to predict risks and trigger action as Qualtrics rolls out the product in 2027.

Last month

Software-as-a-Service

Heidi raises US$340M to expand AI agents in healthcare

Heidi has raised US$340 million to expand its AI Care Partner across health systems and move beyond clinical documentation into supervised tasks.

Last month

Software-as-a-Service

HelmGuard raises USD $7.3 million for US expansion

The cash will fund offices in New York and San Francisco as the start-up targets faster risk checks for regulated firms and AI agents.

Last month

Unified Communications

GSMA warns rising handset costs could widen AI divide

Billions already within coverage risk missing AI-era services as entry-level smartphones become less affordable in low-income markets.

Last month

Data Protection

Covee launches AI platform after USD $750,000 raise

Smaller insurance brokers could win larger corporate accounts as the platform cuts renewal work from more than 30 hours to under two.

Last month

3D Printing

Apple Watch Series 12 adds readiness score & AI audio

Health-tracking rivals face pressure as the new model adds a daily readiness score, more frequent sensing and AI-powered audio tools.

Last month

Robotics

Grace Chung named grand winner in Women in AI awards

Recognition for more than 50 finalists highlighted women's growing influence in Asia-Pacific artificial intelligence as Grace Chung took the top prize.

Last month