Intelligent CIO Middle East Issue 27 | Page 91

/////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////// While the security threat from IoT is real, it can also be combated. I work with many hospitals that use network monitoring to collect advanced information collection every device connected to their network, and they are also able to grant multiple levels of access to different users. It’s a process that allows you to see which device is doing what, and where the risks are, in real time. Conclusion When discussing the returns of IoT, the results reported by organisations which www.intelligentcio.com 89% OF EARLY IOT ADOPTERS HAVE ALREADY SUFFERED AN IOT RELATED SECURITY BREACH. INDUSTRY WATCH have already deployed IoT were consistently higher than the estimations of those who are yet to get started. Adopters of IoT surveyed, experienced improved efficiency (82%) and increased profitability (72%), proving the technology’s value. The rise of IoT in healthcare is impressive, but the industry has only scratched the surface of what is possible with this technology. A mix of good technology solutions will help the healthcare industry maintain this momentum and continue to push the boundaries of IoT innovation. And really, that could be life-changing. n INTELLIGENTCIO 91