U.K., Jan. 4 -- Recent research by cloud computing company Nutanix has found that current healthcare IT systems are no longer conducive to today's work environment. Nutanix's 2020 Healthcare ECI survey uncovered that major IT overhauls are needed within healthcare facilities if they are to withstand the hybrid business model most industries now operate in.

The pandemic has accelerated the industry's digital transformation, but challenges remain. "The COVID-19 pandemic shifted daily operations within every industry, but healthcare organisations were especially burdened with having to offer first-class patient care while also ensuring the safety of their employees" says Cheryl Rodenfels, Healthcare Strategist at Nutanix.

"To keep up with d...