Healthcare organisations (HCOs) and pharmaceutical companies have not always been first to the chase when it comes to embracing new technologies. However, in the UK this is changing, with a growing realisation that digital platforms can streamline processes, improve collaboration, reduce costs and empower patients. That’s led to an ambitious strategy to make the NHS paperless by 2020. But HCOs and pharma firms must also contend with a growing cyber-threat to the highly lucrative patient data and IP they hold, as well as damaging ransomware-driven service interruptions. The key to unlocking value from digital transformation whilst protecting vital systems and data is Identity as a Service (IDaaS). It’s the only way organisations in the sector can maximise protection whilst supporting the flexibility and IT efficiency promised by new platforms. Digital challenges Cloud and app-based platforms are already being favoured by HCOs to support content management, medical record systems, portals and.