Stryker Expands Digital Healthcare Push with New SmartHospital Platform Stryker Corporation (NYSE: SYK) announced the launch of its SmartHospital Platform, a system designed to integrate hospital devices, data, and care teams into a unified ecosystem. The platform was introduced ahead of the HIMSS Global Conference & Exhibition 2026, marking an expansion of the company’s digital healthcare initiatives. The initiative is being developed through Stryker’s newly formed Smart Care business unit, which focuses on supporting hospitals in their digital transformation efforts. The SmartHospital Platform aims to address challenges such as fragmented systems, staffing shortages, and rising patient volumes. By connecting medical devices and data, the system enables care teams to coordinate more efficiently across patient transport, treatment, and recovery. It also incorporates voice-activated communication tools like the Sync Badge, which facilitates faster information sharing and alert responses. The platform utilizes the Engage middleware engine to prioritize alarms and notifications, reducing communication silos within hospitals. It also supports virtual nursing and monitoring features, which can decrease administrative tasks for bedside staff. Additional technologies, including ambient sensors, computer vision, AI, and contextual data, are integrated to create a more responsive and intelligent care environment. Stryker Corporation develops medical technology products and services used across healthcare systems. The company operates through two segments: MedSurg and Neurotechnology, and Orthopaedics. Its offerings are designed to enhance patient care and healthcare outcomes.#stryker_corporation #smart_hospital_platform #himss_global_conference_exhibition_2026 #smart_care #engage_middleware_engine
