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Germany’s gematik invites tenders for healthcard telematics applications
Berlin, Germany. August 28, 2012 — Berlin-based gematik GmbH, a provider of health card telematics applications, is inviting international competitive bids for provision of an electronic health card in Germany. gematik is looking for IT services including consulting, software development, internet support, and computer network services.
Read moreCity puts telehealth and telecare contract for elderly out to international competitive bid
Sunderland, UK. August 28, 2012 — Tenders are being invited for a contract to supply assistive technologies, a contact centre software system and associated services to support telehealth and telecare provisions for a city council in northern England.
Read moreWider telehealth user engagement will drive demand for managed services, says new report
The lack of consistently demonstrable positive outcomes, both clinical and economic, has traditionally served as a central barrier to telehealth adoption. Doubts as to whether telehealth works in delivering positive, significant returns on investment hinder reimbursement, says one research firm.
Read moreNew mobile app gives users a simple way to monitor their weight, exercise, sleep and cardiac health
Paris, France — Withings has launched a new iOS mobile application named Withings Health Companion. This free application is designed to enable anyone to store, access and manage their weight, physical activity, heart and sleep data on a single user-friendly dashboard.
Read moreVIDEO: Nigel Chadwick of Stream talks on M2M at London's ICT Summit 2012
M2M has been under discussion at the ‘Business Embassy’ in London that is operating throughout the Olympic and the Paralympic Games. Lancaster House is the location for the British Business Embassy during the Games.
Read moreRise of health apps ensures that healthcare is going mobile, says GlobalData research
London, UK. August 6, 2012 — Mobile health (mHealth) solutions that allow patient consultation and monitoring, among other benefits, are surging in popularity worldwide as the use of smartphones and tablets expands, say healthcare industry analysts at GlobalData.
Read moreThe slow road from Classic Bluetooth to Bluetooth Smart in consumer medical devices
IMS Research, recently acquired by IHS Inc. (NYSE:IHS), projects that the transition from Classic Bluetooth to Bluetooth Smart in consumer medical devices will be slow,
Read moreM2M Now Magazine Jun-July 2012 Edition
M2M Now magazine explores the evolving opportunities and challenges facing CSPs across this sector. And in our exclusive interviews will pass on some of the lessons learned by those who have taken the first steps in next gen M2M services.
Read morePatients benefit from wireless revolution at Colchester General Hospital
Networks First and Ekahau Inc. implement technology that allows staff to track equipment in the hospital to drive work-flow efficiencies and increase patient safety and satisfaction.
Read moreOrlando Health uses Polycom® RealPresence® Mobile 1.3 video collaboration to allow neurologists to speed stroke assessment and treat stroke victims faster
Polycom, Inc. (Nasdaq: PLCM), global participant in open standards-based unified communications, announced that Orlando Health is responding much more quickly to stroke alerts by using Polycom® RealPresence® Mobile and other Polycom video collaboration solutions.
Read moreCinterion honoured as part of 2012 gold value chain award for enabling m-health solution
Cinterion, Gemalto’s machine-to-machine (M2M) business segment and provider in cellular M2M communication technology, and TZ Medical, a manufacturer of medical products, announced jointly winning a gold value chain award for Aera CT, a lightweight and cost-effective m-health heart arrhythmia monitoring device.
Read moreBluetooth smart to be the wireless technology most used in consumer medical devices by 2016
IMS Research (recently acquired by IHS Inc. (NYSE:IHS)) projects that by 2016, wireless-enabled consumer medical devices will use Bluetooth Smart technology the most.
Read moreMicroMed Cardiovascular's HeartAssist 5 goes wireless
Houston, Texas, USA. June 21, 2012 — MicroMed Cardiovascular Inc., manufacturer of the HeartAssist 5(TM) left ventricular assist device (LVAD), recently integrated the capacity for wireless monitoring into its Conquest Controller. The Conquest Controller release is pending approval by regulatory agencies.
Read moreUS government puts $14m into 52 new telemedicine and distance learning projects
Washington, DC, USA — The US Department of Agriculture (USDA) has announced funding for 52 telemedicine and distance learning projects designed to improve access to healthcare and educational opportunities in 29 US states.
Read moreSorin Group and Orange Business Services confirm launch of remote cardiac monitoring in Europe
SMARTVIEW(TM) remote monitoring combines intelligent cardiac device features and secure e-health technology to improve cardiac patients’ care and service to healthcare professionals
Read moreVerizon to expand into mHealth, cars and home automation as it buys Hughes Telematics for US$612m
New York and Atlanta, USA. June 1, 2012 – Verizon Communications Inc. and Hughes Telematics, Inc. today announced a definitive merger agreement under which Verizon will acquire Hughes Telematics, Inc. (HTI) for $12.00 per share in cash, or a total of $612 million. The transaction will expand Verizon’s capabilities in the automotive and fleet telematics
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