KLN signs Memorandum of Understanding with Advantech and eDoctor to support the digital transformation of Hong Kong's healthcare system
On July 13, 2026, KLN Logistics Group Limited (00636.HK) $KLN(00636.HK) announced that its healthcare business subsidiary, KLN Medical Limited (“KLN Medical”), has signed a tripartite memorandum of cooperation with Advantech Co., Ltd. (2395.TW), a global leader in IoT systems and embedded platforms, and YDCare (“YDCare”), a healthcare brand under New Frontier Group. According to the memorandum, KLN Medical will become the exclusive distributor of Advantech's iWard smart ward solution (“iWard”) in the Hong Kong market. This collaboration aims to combine the three parties' expertise in smart healthcare technology, clinical application, and medical supply chain management to support the digital transformation of Hong Kong's healthcare system and promote the application and development of smart healthcare technology.
KLN Medical will fully leverage its comprehensive advantages in medical supply chain management, professional technology, and after-sales support to provide Hong Kong medical institutions with one-stop services covering equipment distribution, after-sales technical support, maintenance services, and system implementation coordination, comprehensively supporting the smooth deployment and long-term development of iWard in the Hong Kong market. By integrating patient information, clinical workflows, and medical equipment through iWard, and seamlessly integrating with the existing information systems of medical institutions, while combining YDCare's professional capabilities in clinical application, the three parties will work together to help healthcare teams improve clinical collaboration efficiency and ward operation management, promote the construction of smart wards and the digitalization of clinical workflows, and create higher value for healthcare professionals and patients.
Liu Jianpei, President of KLN Integrated Logistics, said: "We are very pleased to establish a tripartite partnership with Advantech and YDCare. This cooperation is an important milestone in our expansion into the smart healthcare field. Relying on professional capabilities, a well-established medical logistics network, and a commitment to excellent service, we will provide Hong Kong medical institutions with efficient and reliable supply chain solutions."
Xu Quanqing, Head of Advantech's Smart Healthcare Solutions Business Unit, said: "The iWard smart ward solution has been applied and recognized in Asian healthcare markets such as Mainland China, Thailand, and Japan. We look forward to introducing mature and reliable technology to Hong Kong, working with KLN Medical and YDCare to promote the digitalization of healthcare, providing efficient work support for frontline healthcare professionals and bringing a better care experience to patients."
Xie Yunzhi, Co-founder and CEO of YDCare, said: "YDCare has been deeply involved in home care services for ten years and is one of the pioneers in home medical care in Hong Kong. From a clinical professional perspective, we will combine professional experience and care standards to integrate patient data with intelligent systems. We hope this tripartite cooperation will help more medical institutions optimize care processes and further improve the quality and safety of care."
Looking ahead, KLN Medical will continue to cooperate with industry leaders, introduce innovative medical technology, and promote a smarter healthcare ecosystem.
Liu Jianpei, President of KLN Integrated Logistics (center), Xu Quanqing, Head of Advantech's Smart Healthcare Solutions Business Unit (left), and Xie Yunzhi, Co-founder and CEO of YDCare (right) signed a tripartite memorandum of cooperation to support the digital transformation of Hong Kong's healthcare system and promote the application and development of smart healthcare technology.
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