The Ultimate Guide to Health Technologies
A curated Irish edition of TechDay 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.
Irish Health Technologies News
Regional stories with direct local relevance
Doctrine Skincare wins AxisBIC investible company award
Cork skincare start-up Doctrine wins top AxisBIC award as seven ventures chase EUR €9.5m and cybersecurity firm Ailtire takes best pitch.
Carbery CogniMed, Love Better win UCC IGNITE awards
Carbery CogniMed, Love Better and Target Alert Group have been honoured after pitching to investors and local firms at UCC's IGNITE Spring Awards 2026.
Why health IT projects fail at the data layer
Health IT programmes are stalling because hospitals and governments keep buying new systems without first fixing fragmented, poorly governed data.
KPMG opens Global Tech Innovator entries in Ireland
KPMG has opened applications for its 2026 Global Tech Innovator contest in Ireland, with founders set to pitch for a place in Lisbon.
Analyst Insights
Research and market analysis connected to Health Technologies
Featured News
Atturra's Chris Rae: Choose the happy path (or, why 'perfect' automation fails)
Atturra's Chris Rae says successful automation starts with the happy path, as a new AI platform cuts mining HR compliance workload by 80%.
Milestone turns video data into AI-driven intelligence
Milestone Systems' Project Hafnia uses AI video language models to turn CCTV streams into real-time, multi‑modal security insight.
Cloudera and Svitla Systems bring trusted AI to healthcare
Cloudera and Svitla team up to build trusted, clinician‑centric AI that unifies patient data while safeguarding privacy and consent.
Expert Columns
What is next in infusion therapy? Four key trends and innovations catalyzing the industry in 2026
Why health IT projects fail at the data layer
Trusted data is the backbone of digital healthcare
Inspiring women: key lessons from my mentors
From optics to outcomes: What real progress for women in tech looks like
Women are 77% of the NHS workforce. So why are they missing from the tech that's supposed to fix it?
How female-led healthtech can close the gender gap
Why women's health data is still an afterthought in tech - and what needs to change
Diversity will define the next era of biotech infrastructure
Interviews
Interviews and video coverage from the networkRecent Health Technologies News
Condor launches analytics suite for life sciences finance
Condor unveils analytics suite for life sciences finance teams, plus plans for clinical finance AI agents after a USD $24 million Series A.
Fortinet warns ransomware victims rise 389% amid AI
Fortinet says ransomware victims jumped 389% as AI tools help cybercriminals move faster, exploit flaws within hours and target credentials.
Healthcare faces growing AI medical device security risks
Healthcare providers adopt AI medical devices faster than security controls can keep up, leaving legacy systems, model trust and data integrity exposed.
NHS trusts lose millions of hours to routine inefficiency
NHS trusts could recoup GBP £250 million a year by cutting routine delays that waste 35 million staff hours, Apogee says.
Industrial manufacturing tops Digitain cyber risk ranking
Industrial manufacturing heads Digitain's cyber risk index, with healthcare and information technology close behind as attacks, breaches and ransomware mount.
Nuclear Institute launches careers conference in Manchester
Nuclear Institute sets out careers and skills agenda as 500 professionals head to Manchester for first conference.
SAS launches AI supply chain agent in industry push
SAS adds a private-preview supply chain agent and other AI tools, backed by USD $1 billion investment, for manufacturing, retail and finance.
Snom launches white D8xx phones for Asia-Pacific markets
Snom adds white D8xx desk phones and D8C module in Asia-Pacific, targeting hospitals, spas and design-led workplaces with antibacterial housing.
UK workers rank cyberattacks top threat to continuity
UK workers now see cyberattacks and data breaches as the biggest threat to business continuity, with only 30% aware of a crisis plan.
Merck signs USD $1 billion AI deal with Google Cloud
Merck deepens Google Cloud tie-up with USD $1 billion AI rollout across research, manufacturing and commercial operations.
Tata Steel expands Google Cloud AI across global operations
Tata Steel deploys more than 300 AI agents with Google Cloud to speed up maintenance, customer service and back-office work worldwide.
Google Cloud launches Gemini Enterprise Agent Platform
Google Cloud folds Vertex AI into Gemini Enterprise Agent Platform, adding governance and production tools as firms race to deploy secure AI agents.
QNX expands NVIDIA tie-up for safety-critical edge AI
QNX deepens NVIDIA alliance to bring safety-rated edge AI to robotics, hospitals and factories with IGX Thor and Halos stack.
Tuned Global launches streaming manipulation detection
Tuned Global rolls out Service Manipulation Detection for streaming clients as labels demand tougher controls on fake plays and royalty fraud.
OpenAI launches GPT-Rosalind for life sciences research
OpenAI expands its enterprise AI push with a biology-focused model aimed at speeding target discovery, analysis and early drug development.
Casting a wide net: Vection Technologies' push across emerging tech markets
Vection Technologies showcases AI and VR tools for defence, healthcare and property as CEO Gianmarco Biagi targets wider international growth.
ACTO launches role-based AI SuperAgents for Life Sciences
ACTO rolls out role-based AI SuperAgents for life sciences field teams, aiming to speed compliant access to approved content across sales and medical work.