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Five Faces Appoints Richard Alcock AO as Board Chair

The move adds senior health-system governance as the Brisbane software group scales digital patient-journey tools across Australia and overseas.

By Mark Tarre • 3 min read • Last month

Health Technologies

ANDHealth gives AUD $9 million as capital squeeze bites

Tighter funding conditions are forcing many digital health firms to raise capital just to survive, with staff cuts and delayed expansion already spreading.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 5 min read • Tue, 26th May 2026

Health Technologies

Abbott launches tiny Libre 3 Plus diabetes monitor

Australian people with type 1 diabetes can now choose a smaller sensor that reduces finger-prick checks and links to an insulin pump.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Thu, 2nd Apr 2026

Data Protection

What these Aussie tech execs forecast for 2026

Australian tech leaders tip 2026 as the year AI hype cools, privacy platforms surge and digital health reshapes everyday care.

By Erin Carley • 4 min read • Mon, 12th Jan 2026

Artificial Intelligence

Royal Melbourne Hospital partners with ANDHealth for tech surge

The Royal Melbourne Hospital has partnered with ANDHealth to enhance access to digital health technologies and improve patient care delivery.

By Kaleah Salmon • 2 min read • Tue, 26th Nov 2024

Global Stories

Connected Health stories

Software-as-a-Service

Lanas appoints Rob Hutcheson to drive acquisitions

The Irish-headquartered group is stepping up dealmaking in healthcare software, with more than 20 products and €100 million earmarked for acquisitions.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • This month

Health Technologies

Zuuka raises capital for wearable insulin platform

Backing will fund trials, regulatory work and prototype development as Zuuka targets US demand for home-based insulin delivery.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Last month

Data Protection

MedPlanner launches HEMI AI tools for UK & Malaysia

The new products target paperwork-heavy care, giving doctors scribing support while helping patients manage chronic conditions and medication at home.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Last month

Health Technologies

Compumedics posts record H1 sales & affirms FY26 goals

Compumedics posts record H1 orders and 32% revenue jump, reaffirms FY26 targets and readies Somfit D launch in US home sleep market.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Fri, 23rd Jan 2026

Semiconductors

Nordic Semiconductor extends licensing agreement with Arm

Oslo-based Nordic Semiconductor renews licensing agreement with Arm, ensuring ongoing access to crucial Arm intellectual property, tools, and support for future production of IoT, Wi-Fi, and DECT NR+ solutions.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Wed, 7th Feb 2024

Digital Transformation

The impact of COVID-19 on healthcare environments and care delivery

The COVID-19 pandemic has revolutionised the healthcare industry while overcoming staff shortages, social distancing requirements, and lockdowns.

By Alan Stocker • 4 min read • Wed, 18th May 2022

Risk & Compliance

Ordr's latest release protects connected medical devices

Ordr Clinical Defender enables Healthcare Technology Management teams to more efficiently and accurately manage their connected medical devices.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 4th Mar 2022

Mobile Device Management

What to consider when implementing smartphones in hospitals

Smartphone implementation in hospitals is on the rise in Australia and New Zealand, offering significant benefits.

By Alan Stocker • 4 min read • Fri, 17th Dec 2021

Health Technologies

'Connected health and fitness' offers fresh opportunity

Fitbit enters New Zealand with its connected health products, promising opportunities for local retailers amid declining returns in traditional tech sectors.

By Heather Wright • 2 min read • Mon, 2nd Jul 2012