{"id":86609,"date":"2026-07-08T09:00:16","date_gmt":"2026-07-08T13:00:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/news.samsung.com\/us\/?p=86609"},"modified":"2026-07-07T17:18:30","modified_gmt":"2026-07-07T21:18:30","slug":"samsung-technology-powers-the-health-security-operations-center-monitoring-for-infectious-disease-risks-during-2026-world-soccer-games","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/news.samsung.com\/us\/samsung-technology-powers-health-security-operations-center-monitoring-infectious-disease-risks-2026-world-soccer-games\/","title":{"rendered":"Samsung Technology Powers the Health Security Operations Center Monitoring for Infectious Disease Risks During 2026 World Soccer Games"},"content":{"rendered":"

Samsung Electronics America, Inc.,<\/strong> today announced its participation in a coalition to protect public health during the 2026 World Soccer Games. As part of this effort, Samsung has provided the pioneering Health Security Operations Center (HSOC) with display and mobile technology solutions, and AT&T has delivered the secure connectivity, wireless mobility, and networking infrastructure that helps power the HSOC ecosystem. Together, these solutions enable the movement of critical data and support near real-time collaboration among participating organizations.<\/p>\n

Samsung has equipped the HSOC with technologies from across its ecosystem, including smartphones<\/a>, tablets<\/a>, PCs, wearables, smart signage, interactive displays,<\/a> audio solutions and monitors, while AT&T provides the secure wireless and networking foundation that helps keep those devices and systems connected. This technology helps researchers and teams visualize data, stay organized, collaborate in real time, and support rapid responses.<\/p>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t

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\u201cPublic health teams need technology that provides them with visibility into what\u2019s happening, and allows them to share information quickly and coordinate with confidence,\u201d said Todd Maxwell, Director of Regulated Business Development, B2B at Samsung Electronics America. \u201cSamsung\u2019s contribution to the Health Security Operations Center reflects how connected devices, displays and the Knox security platform can support faster situational awareness and help experts act on complex information in high-stakes environments.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cIn environments where timely information can drive critical decisions, organizations depend on secure, resilient connectivity to keep people, devices and data connected,\u201d said Nazanin Hoglund, Assistant Vice President of Mobility Devices and Converged Products, AT&T Business. \u201cAT&T is proud to support the Health Security Operations Center with wireless connectivity and secure networking services that help researchers, healthcare organizations and public health experts collaborate, share information and respond more effectively in virtually real time.\u201d<\/p>\n

Equipping Health Security Teams with Connected Tools for Real-Time Collaboration<\/strong><\/h5>\n

The HSOC brings together data from wastewater monitoring, hospitalizations, real-time health reports, environmental monitoring, open-source intelligence and international health alerts. Based on Samsung\u2019s proven track record of providing mobile technology that bridges situational awareness gaps<\/a> in the public safety sector<\/a>, combined with AT&T connectivity, is helping to support the operational environment that teams rely on to assess information and coordinate action.<\/p>\n

The HSOC features a connected technology ecosystem that empowers HSOC analysts to monitor, analyze, report and coordinate throughout the 2026 World Soccer Games. Large-format displays and monitors allow teams to view dashboards, situational updates and emerging public health trends across the operations center, while Samsung smartphones, tablets, PCs, and wearables enable staff to stay connected and productive as they develop reports and support public health partners. HARMAN, a Samsung subsidiary, also provided audio solutions, including JBL speakers and headphones, to support audio needs and clear voice communication for collaboration across teams.<\/p>\n

Building on years of experience supporting control rooms and command centers, Samsung display technology empowers organizations to seamlessly collect data, collaborate and view information using crisp, high-detail visuals. From QMC Smart Signage and Interactive Displays to commercial monitors, Samsung displays provide response teams with the 24\/7 enhanced performance needed to streamline operations and maintain situational awareness. It is why organizations across industries \u2013 from government to healthcare \u2013 rely on Samsung end-to-end solutions to support mission-critical operations around the clock.<\/p>\n

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\u201cThe Health Security Operations Center depends on timely information, multidisciplinary coordination and the ability to translate complex data into actionable insights,\u201d said HSOC director Rebecca Katz, PhD, MPH, a professor at Georgetown University. \u201cTechnology, like that provided by Samsung, helps create the connected environment our teams need to execute our work.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cHaving built and scaled telehealth operations, I have seen firsthand how technology can drive agility, innovation, and collaboration,\u201d said Ethan Booker, MD, FACEP, vice president of care innovation at the MedStar Institute for Innovation and chief medical officer for telehealth at MedStar Health. \u201cThe Health Security Operations Center shows how a technology-forward initiative can help those gathering do so safely and securely.\u201d<\/p>\n

Supporting Secure, Data-Driven Health Operations<\/strong><\/h5>\n

Samsung Knox, Samsung\u2019s government-grade mobile security platform, supports a secure technology environment for participating teams working across connected devices. As the HSOC analyzes multiple sources of health-related information and distributes daily situation reports to over 350 public health-related organizations and 1,000 individuals, Knox helps organizations manage devices, protect sensitive workflows, and maintain confidence in the technology supporting mission-critical public health operations.<\/p>\n

Bridging Science, Public Policy and Innovation<\/strong><\/h5>\n

The HSOC brings together more than 40 organizations spanning academia, public health, technology, and communications. This includes Samsung\u2019s partner, Verily Health, which is testing wastewater samples for pathogens such as SARS-CoV-2, influenza, RSV, norovirus, and measles, and aggregating wastewater data from additional sources using its trusted research environment, Verily Workbench.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe future of public health readiness depends on the ability to bring people, data and technology together in practical ways,\u201d said Stephen Gillett, CEO of Verily Health. \u201cBy supporting Georgetown, MedStar Health, and the broader HSOC coalition, Samsung is helping provide the connected tools teams need to turn information and insight into coordinated action.\u201d<\/p>\n

This expands on Samsung\u2019s existing collaboration with Verily Health<\/a>. Earlier this year, the two companies announced that they would bring together Samsung\u2019s Galaxy Watch 8 with Verily Health\u2019s precision health platform, Pre, to provide an integrated solution. This joint offering aims to accelerate research for life sciences and government customers by combining advanced health analytics with consumer-grade wearable data.<\/p>\n

*The Health Security Operations Center is an independent initiative led by Georgetown University and MedStar Health <\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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