A consortium of leading technology companies and academic institutions has received €1.77 million in funding from the European Union’s Connecting Europe Facility (CEF) for the deployment of advanced 5G infrastructure and services at the University Hospital “Aretaeio” of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens in Athens.
The 36-month project, entitled “Design of Surgical Procedures with Holograms and Educational Flow through 5G for Aretaeio Hospital NKUA” (5G-SHEAL), aims to provide high quality 5G connectivity, VR and 3D hologram capabilities from various imaging methods such as MRI, CT etc. This will enable the implementation of state-of-the-art health and education services as part of the European strategy for the Gigabit Society, providing a powerful digital platform for surgical preparation and medical education.
“This project is an example of digital transformation based on 5G technology and artificial intelligence in critical sectors such as health. By providing reliable connectivity to Aretaeio Hospital, we aim to significantly upgrade patient care, increase operational efficiency and provide innovative education for medical students. We would like to thank our investor “Phaistos Investment Fund” for his contribution to the formation of this high-level joint venture” said Mr. Panagiotis Demestichas, Co-founder and President of the Board of Directors of WINGS ICT Solutions.
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