Schneider Electric launches IoT-based solution ‘EcoStruxure’ for healthcare

Schneider Electric, a digital automation and energy management company, has launched EcoStruxure for Healthcare, an Internet of Things (IoT)-powered solution designed to enhance the resilience of India's healthcare ecosystem. 

Their objective is to revolutionise the healthcare landscape in the country by ensuring an uninterrupted power supply to hospitals and healthcare providers. This solution aligns with the Ayushman Bharat Mission's goals, which focus on establishing a wide network of primary health centres across India to democratise healthcare and provide continuous care. 

Highlighting the need for the digital transformation of healthcare, Dhan Singh Rawat, Minister of Health & Education, Govt of Uttarakhand said, “Ayushman Bharat has been revolutionary for the people of India. Leveraging technology is key to enabling Ayushman Bharat Mission. We are constantly deliberating on the different technology solutions that can be implemented for healthcare resilience.” 

As per the company, the EcoStruxure IoT Solution for Healthcare ensures a smooth digital flow across hospital assets, offering decision-makers a clear view of daily operations. It provides a strong system to handle peak patient and energy demands, ensuring 24/7 operations even in remote areas. The IoT features enable data access across hospitals and with healthcare providers, allowing continuous monitoring and intervention without downtime. 

Deepak Sharma, Zone President - Greater India, MD & CEO Schneider Electric India said, “The global healthcare industry faces an array of challenges. Hospitals create significant environmental health impacts, both in upstream and downstream, from their service delivery. The government is focused on improving the healthcare infrastructure in the country, we believe sustainability should be at the core of this effort.   

According to a study by Precedence Research on January 12, the global IoT in the healthcare market reached a substantial value of $217.34 billion in 2022, with the Asia Pacific region projected to experience significant growth with a Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) of 18.50% from 2022 to 2030. 

The report attributes the market's growth to the rise of advanced IoT medical devices, which continue to be adopted by medical fields globally. Market players are actively involved in research and development, introducing new innovations in medical devices to meet the growing demand for IoT medical solutions.