--- title: Thoughts Over the Wire | ThoughtWire (5) description: Blog posts at ThoughtWire about creating smart built environments through Digital Twin Technology. (5) --- [![ThoughtWire](https://blog.thoughtwire.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Asset-19/ThoughtWire.png?width=585&name=ThoughtWire.png "ThoughtWire")](https://www.thoughtwire.com/) - [Smart Hospitals](https://thoughtwire.com/smart-hospital-products/) - [Smart Buildings](https://thoughtwire.com/smart-building-products/) - [Technology](https://thoughtwire.com/technology/) - [About](https://thoughtwire.com/about/) - [Resources](https://www.thoughtwire.com/smart-built-environment-resource/) - [Smart Resources](https://www.thoughtwire.com/smart-built-environment-resource/) - [Blog](https://blog.thoughtwire.com) - [News Center](https://blog.thoughtwire.com/news) - [Request a Demo](https://info.thoughtwire.com/demo) #### OverView Our HighIQ Smart Healthcare solution helps optimize the day-to-day lives of doctors, nurses, and clinicians at work. 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