HONG KONG, Jan 13, 2025 – (ACN Newswire) – As the wave of digital and intelligent transformation sweeps the world, Artificial Intelligence (AI) technology, as a core driving force behind the new round of technological innovation, is gradually becoming the focus of the healthcare industry.
Recently, Microware Group Limited (“Microware”, HKEX: 1985.HK,) and GAREA TECH announced the establishment of a strategic partnership. Both parties will work together, leverage their extensive expertise in healthcare and technology to advance the application of AI in medical practice. Together, they are committed to elevating the precision and quality of healthcare services to new heights, benefiting patients worldwide.
As one of the leaders in Hong Kong’s IT industry, Microware has been established for 40 years, serving 2,000 + clients per annum; 60% of the top 100 listed companies in Hong Kong; and providing services to 80 government units. In recent years, Microware has continuously increased its investment in AI solutions and infrastructure research and development. It has independently developed a new generation of enterprise AI productivity platform, dedicating itself to the deep integration of AI, 5G, big data and Internet of Things technologies, and innovatively applying to smart education, smart medical care, smart government and smart manufacturing.
GAREA TECH, on the other hand, is a global leader in providing comprehensive digital healthcare solutions, dedicated to the digital transformation of primary healthcare and the innovation of smart health services. The company has launched the first intelligent general practitioner equipment and has promoted the “Primary Healthcare Service System” in multiple countries and regions worldwide. The collaboration between the two parties will focus on achieving the deep integration of AI and healthcare, offering an integrated smart healthcare solution for the Hong Kong medical market. This solution includes an all-in-one general practitioner workstation, case translation, multilingual real-time speech transcription, multilingual real-time translation, medical record generation, personalized medical databases, and efficient AI consultation tools. In the future, these products will be fully implemented in multiple hospitals and clinics in Hong Kong. Through this collaboration, Microware and GAREA TECH will leverage their cutting-edge technology resources and innovation capabilities to provide more convenient, efficient, and personalized medical services, jointly building a new AI healthcare ecosystem in Hong Kong.
AI + Healthcare: Collaborative Innovation to Meet the Urgent Needs of Healthcare Service Reform
Hong Kong’s healthcare system enjoys a global reputation for high efficiency. The average life expectancy of its residents ranks among the highest in the world – 80 years old for men and 86 years old for women. In terms of economic investment, Hong Kong allocates about 6% of its GDP in healthcare, which is relatively low by global standard. Despite this, it can maintain a high level of healthcare service quality and residents’ health indicators, showing the efficiency and cost-effectiveness of its medical system.
However, in-depth analysis shows that with the acceleration of population aging and the surge in the number of patients with chronic diseases, Hong Kong’s current medical system is facing unprecedented challenges.