Extra Horizon: 2021 end-of-year recap!
In 2021, Extra Horizon’s activities have continued to expand rapidly. With our list of reputable customers and partners increasing, and with Extra Horizon achieving more regulatory certifications, we are asserting ourselves as a leading figure in the digital health sector.
Revolutionising COVID-19 testing
Extra Horizon’s backend cloud infrastructure was chosen by ams OSRAM, a leading worldwide supplier of high-performance sensor solutions, to power a range of innovative point-of-care spectral sensor-based solutions. In particular, for their spectral sensor-enhanced lateral flow test; an easy-to-use, lab-free COVID-19 testing solution which produces highly reliable results in only 15 minutes. The collaboration between ams OSRAM and Extra Horizon in response to the COVID-19 pandemic was instrumental in providing fast and accurate testing in the interest of safeguarding public health.
Further expanding our regulatory framework
We have also considerably expanded our regulatory certifications, by achieving 4 additional certifications: ISO 13485:2016, ISO 27001:2017, ISO 27701:2019, and the Cyber essentials certification. With regulatory compliance being a fundamental part of any digital health solution, achieving these certifications allows us to fast-track our customers with achieving their own regulatory compliance, saving them time and money in the process.
Moreover, we enhanced our position as a trusted name in the cloud industry by becoming a member of The EU Cloud Code of Conduct’s General Assembly. Being part of this important initiative gives us the opportunity to contribute to the international alignment of cloud-related data protection standards.
Jo Van der Auwera, Chief Compliance Officer, Extra Horizon:
“Extra Horizon’s mission is to drive the digital transition of the healthcare industry and reshape the future of healthcare. Being part of the EU Cloud CoC’s initiative brings us closer to accomplishing our mission and further enhances customer’s trust.”
Supporting the fight against COVID-19
In collaboration with the leading in-vitro diagnostics manufacturer Senova, Extra Horizon’s secure and compliant medical BaaS was chosen for use in Senova Greenlight; a groundbreaking new user-friendly digital COVID-19 rapid test. Senova Greenlight takes lateral flow test results and processes and analyses them in real time, providing much-needed fast and accurate test results.
Our proven medical backend was pivotal in accelerating the time it took to get this innovative solution to market. This powerful weapon in the global fight against COVID-19 has enabled quick and accurate testing, complete with the secure and reliable processing of information.
New collaboration with Henkel Printed Electronics
We also joined the ecosystem of partners of Henkel Printed Electronics, to provide the certified backend platform for advanced healthcare applications in printed electronics. With Henkel’s high expertise in medical-grade wearable solutions and smart patches, this new partnership sees Extra Horizon help accelerate the growth and innovation of digitisation in healthcare. Our tested and proven medical BaaS helps Henkel to adhere to strict medical device regulations in both Europe and the US, and enables fast launches and easy upscaling.
Lars Grieten, CEO, Extra Horizon:
“A collaboration with a leading global player such as Henkel will broaden our international growth and network. Combining our strengths, we cover critical elements in the value chain for MedTech and digital health companies and are able to support end-to-end solutions. Together, we’re well positioned to support and accelerate the rapid growth MedTech/Digital Health solutions are undergoing.”
With our tested and proven medical BaaS being the ideal solution for the ever-evolving digital health space, we persist to become more and more renowned in this dynamic and exciting sector, with high aspirations for 2022.