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IDC finds almost 75 % of APAC healthcare providers plan to increase spending on patient-centric apps
Spending ( FERS ) Survey , corresponding IDC predictions and case examples from Asia Pacific countries .
A Redefining Patient-Centric Care , found that almost 75 % of healthcare providers in Asia Pacific will increase spending on customer engagement apps to better cater to the shift of care delivery from in-person to care anywhere .
This IDC report portrays the patient- centric care trends into three care areas such as care anywhere , Artificial Intelligence ( AI ) -driven predictive care and personalized care , strongly supported by technology and patient and consumercentric ecosystems .
The three care areas are demonstrated in the report by merging regional trends captured through data from IDC ’ s 2021 – 2022 Future Enterprise Resiliency and
Manoj Vallikkat , Senior Research Manager , Healthcare Insights , IDC Asia Pacific , said : “ As patient-centric care takes precedence across Asia Pacific , the healthcare system , workplace and workforce need to be redefined moving forward . Although structured data capture , data governance and AI adoption play vital roles in this redefining process , healthcare organizations also need to plan for intelligent digital workspaces and physical workplaces to ensure inclusive patientcentric care .”
Singapore Airlines deploys SITA OptiClimb to reduce aircraft carbon emissions
SITA OptiClimb , a digital inflight prescriptive analytics tool for fuel optimization , has been selected by Singapore Airlines to support the carrier ’ s goal of achieving net-zero carbon emissions by 2050 .
By deploying SITA OptiClimb , the airline can optimize fuel utilization during the aircraft ’ s climb-out phase . The unique solution combines aircraft tail-specific Machine Learning models with 4D weather forecasts to recommend customized climb speeds at different altitudes . It leverages historical flight data to predict fuel burn in different flight scenarios and recommends optimized climb profiles on a user-friendly interface for pilots .
Following a successful test period and validation of SITA OptiClimb outcomes , the tool has been used on Singapore Airlines ’ Airbus A350 fleet since August 2022 . SITA has calculated that the solution will help the carrier cut aircraft carbon emissions by up to 15,000 tons annually .
Captain Quay Chew Eng , Senior Vice President of Flight Operations , Singapore Airlines , said : “ Singapore Airlines uses multiple levers to achieve our sustainability goals , including the latest technologies to optimize fuel efficiency in a bid to reduce carbon emissions . SITA OptiClimb utilizes advanced analytics to support this outcome . We will continue to look for innovative solutions to reduce our carbon footprint and achieve net-zero carbon emissions by 2050 .”
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