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CATHERINE DARWEN , EDITOR
Hello and welcome to the latest edition of Intelligent Health . tech . I hope you had a lovely month and enjoy this issue .
For our cover story this month we feature Michael Jacobs , Deputy Chief Information Security Officer and Senior Security Architect at Mindbody .
California-based Mindbody provides cloud-based online scheduling and other business management software for wellness services . But despite being a cloud-based service , Mindbody had its share of traditional security infrastructure , making the environment complex for both users and IT , More importantly , security was increasingly insufficient for staying ahead of advanced threats .
So the company decided to modernise by implementing a Zero Trust Architecture for building a Security Service Edge ( SSE ) ecosystem . After conducting a proof of concept , it adopted the Zscaler Zero Trust Exchange .
Zscaler ’ s technology helped connect users from anywhere directly to applications , providing fast , easy access while minimising the attack surface and eliminating lateral movement . Jacobs tells us more on page 48 .
On page 25 , our Editor ’ s Question explores some of the competencies
CIOs and It decision-makers need to master to embrace digital disruptions happening globally . Two experts from the Middle East tell us more .
Tomography is under the lens of this month ’ s feature . We hear from the Hospital for Special Surgery – a world leader in orthopaedics , rheumatology and rehabilitation – about how the company is using CT scans , BPRs and 3D imaging to improve and refine spinal surgeries across the United States . We delve more on page 32 .
Our Industry Unlocked , on page 39 , shifts the focus to insurance in healthcare and how leveraging data can help underwriting . Simon Spurr , Managing Director at Alula Health Technologies , tells us more and details how underwriters should be embracing advancements in automation to help the sector .
We continue exploring how tech can help healthcare professions on page 63 . Digital Diagnostics addresses how hologram tech is empowering surgical teams worldwide . Jahn Otto Andersen , CTO at HoloCare , details the potential of this technology and
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how it could make surgeries smarter and safer for professionals and patients alike .
We also have a range of ‘ intelligent ’ pages , which feature the latest in Artificial Intelligence , cloud , wearable technology , robotics , security and Virtual Reality .
I hope you enjoy this issue and if you would like to contribute to any future editions then please do not hesitate to contact me .
Catherine Darwen , Editor
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