Avnet drives IoMT innovation in healthcare
The Internet of Medical Things (IoMT) is a system composed of multiple interconnected medical devices that exchange health data via the Internet, without the need for human-machine interaction. This technology enables remote patient monitoring and diagnostics while facilitating precise health condition tracking, thereby offering value-based care services. Avnet, as a world-leading solutions provider, plays a pivotal role in the IoMT field. With its innovative products and extensive resources, Avnet provides robust support for the digital transformation of the healthcare industry. This not only enhances medical workflows and optimizes diagnostic and treatment models but also creates a personalized health management experience for patients.
IoMT market maintains high growth momentum
The global IoMT market is projected to grow from US$175.61 billion in 2024 to US$822.54 billion by 2032, with a compound annual growth rate of 21.3% during the 2024–2032 period. (Source: IoMT market research report by Fortune Business Insights). Currently, several factors and trends serve as key drivers for the growth of the IoMT market. These include a growing willingness among users to adopt wearable medical devices, the effective integration of artificial intelligence with IoMT, IoMT’s ability to continuously enhance healthcare services and patient experiences, and further segmentation of the IoMT software market. The strengthening partnerships between key players and end-users, coupled with the continuous introduction of new technologies and products, are also pivotal in fueling market growth.
IoMT architecture becomes more refined
On the policy front, China’s National Health Commission has been actively promoting the application of IoMT in smart hospitals. Its previously released Standards and Regulations for Nationwide Hospital Informatization (Trial Implementation) explicitly highlighted the need to actively adopt IoT application frameworks to raise the standards of hospital informatization in areas such as data acquisition and patient safety, as well as asset and material management.
From an architectural perspective, IoMT should achieve layered decoupling of vertical application, platform, network, and terminal layers through unified top-level design, standardized network planning, and hierarchical architecture. The platform layer serves as the “nervous system” of IoMT, enabling comprehensive network management, control, and analysis. It also supports a wide range of application scenarios within the application layer, such as infant monitoring, vital sign tracking, infusion supervision, asset management, smart ICUs, and research-focused wards.
By providing advanced sensor technology, data analysis and processing platforms, embedded technologies, and system integration services, Avnet empowers healthcare institutions and device manufacturers to rapidly deploy and optimize IoMT solutions within an overarching application architecture. Future healthcare services are envisioned to enable multi-hospital IoMT business collaboration, extend clinical IoMT applications and services beyond hospital boundaries, and effectively establish a patient-centered, closed-loop system encompassing prevention, treatment, and rehabilitation.
IoMT drives medical device innovation and elevates diagnostic and treatment standards
Research shows that with the growing trend of population aging, in-hospital medical services face increasing challenges and pressure. As a result, the healthcare industry is shifting its focus beyond operating rooms and hospital environments. Many patients can now receive treatment in alternative settings – such as doctors’ offices, health centers, or even their homes. This is particularly important for patients requiring long-term care, where medical technology (MedTech) must deliver exceptional reliability outside hospital settings. This has fueled the development and demand for home-based medical care and wearable medical devices. Designers increasingly incorporate these potential needs into the latest iterations of their products, significantly improving the healthcare industry’s ability to remotely monitor and treat patients.
IoMT technology is advancing rapidly in areas such as personal healthcare, diagnostic analysis, and rehabilitation practices. These advancements significantly improve healthcare services’ ability to detect health issues early and offer personalized, efficient treatment options, fundamentally transforming how people manage healthcare in their daily lives.
Avnet is committed to meeting diverse customer needs in the healthcare sector through innovative IoMT solutions, spanning diagnostic and treatment equipment, medical imaging systems, medical devices, as well as wellness and health wearables. These state-of-the-art devices enable healthcare institutions to leverage IoMT technology, enhancing their capabilities in monitoring, analyzing, and treating patients’ health conditions.
In conclusion, the development of IoMT technology has brought revolutionary changes to the healthcare industry. The integration of wearable devices, big data, and smart medical systems enables more efficient and precise medical services, providing patients with healthier lives. As a leader in technological innovation, Avnet will continue to explore the limitless possibilities of IoMT, contributing to the creation of a smarter, more connected future for healthcare.
