Interview with Jurgen De Klerck on 5G in healthcare
Published on 05/02/2025 in Webinars, keynotes and videos
During the yearly Think NXT event, Kanaal Z interviews Jurgen De Klerck, Business Development Manager at Proximus NXT, on healthcare innovations thanks to 5G
Jurgen discusses the rollout of the 5G mobile network in Belgium and its potential for companies. He explains that 5G technology integrates classic telecom with IT, offering solutions linked to AI and Cloud applications. Sectors like manufacturing, logistics, and healthcare are already running pilot projects.
In healthcare, 5G helps hospitals address challenges such as an ageing population and higher patient expectations. Examples include az groeninge’s private 5G network, which streams 3-D X-ray images for better diagnoses, and UZ Antwerp’s tele-health projects with 5G sensors for patient monitoring.
Proximus NXT promotes an open ecosystem, sharing knowledge through a 5G experience centre at az groeninge. Despite the challenges of managing tight IT budgets, hospitals can leverage existing infrastructure investments for 5G, making it a cost-effective solution.