Abu Dhabi-based M42 partners with Rhapsody to enhance global health outcomes with Microsoft Azure

The collaboration, powered by Microsoft Azure, aims to redefine healthcare data integration and enhance global health outcomes by delivering cutting-edge solutions for seamless and scalable interoperability.

The announcement was made on day one of Arab Health 2025.

By addressing the demand for streamlined and interoperable systems, the new partnership – Rhapsody Envoy Edge by M42 – will leverage the robust infrastructure of Microsoft Azure, enabling broader access and scalability for healthcare organisations worldwide.

Its innovative solutions will empower healthcare providers to exchange data effortlessly, enhance patient outcomes and drive operational efficiency.

The platform will soon be available on the Microsoft Azure Marketplace, the company said.

Khalid Al Amadi, Chief Information Officer, Global Patient Care, M42, said ‘Rhapsody Envoy Edge by M42’ marks a pivotal moment in the company’s push to expand the boundaries of healthcare innovation.

“By leveraging the powerful capabilities of Microsoft Azure and combining technological innovation, interoperability expertise and a commitment to patient-centric solutions, the collaboration has the potential to transform how healthcare providers operate.

“Our combined expertise will drive significant improvements in data exchange and integration, operational efficiency, and ultimately patient outcomes, to create an efficient global healthcare ecosystem,” he said.

Stuart Heavyside, Chief Revenue Officer of Rhapsody, said the company has built a strong partnership with both M42 and Microsoft, aligning with its shared vision of accelerating the adoption of digital health innovation.

“Rhapsody Envoy Edge by M42will make it easier, more efficient, and more effective for healthcare providers to access usable data that is needed to deliver better, more informed patient care,” he said.