What Healthcare Organizations Must Know to Reduce Costs & Improve Patient Outcomes

M2M WEBINAR – Date: 9 JULY, 2013 –  Time: 9 AM PT/5 PM UT.

Who Should Attend

If you organization has already determined that it will deploy telehealth devices — for cardiac rhythm management, sleep therapy, medication adherence, ambulatory ECG, blood, glucose monitoring and more – this advanced session will help you make that deployment more successful.

Please join us if you are an executive or manager in the healthcare profession responsible for organizational planning or technical deployment of a telehealth solution. In particular, those organizations that have already identified the need and usage for a telehealth solution that must now determine how to accomplish this complex undertaking most effectively and cost efficiently will benefit from this session.

You will hear from experts on:

What difficulties you should anticipate when deploying a mobile telehealth device and how do you minimize those issues, including certifications and device approvals?

According to HIT research, big data could save the US healthcare system more than $3B annually. What kinds of data   should companies be tracking and how should they leverage it to manage risk, reduce errors, lower costs, improve customer service and patient outcomes?

How to reduce the time to treatment for emergent patients.

The growing importance of smartphones and smartphone applications and the latest methods for building compliant apps more quickly and easily.

Speakers

Mr. Hosain is responsible for the architecture and future direction of Aeris’ networks, development programs and technology strategy. He joined Aeris in 1996 as Vice President, Engineering and member of the founding executive team of Aeris. Mr. Hosain has over 32 years’ experience in the semiconductor, computer and telecommunications industries, including product development, architecture design and technical management. Prior to joining Aeris, he held senior engineering and management positions at Analog Devices, Cypress Semiconductor, CAD National and ESS Technology. Mr. Hosain is Chairman of the International Forum on ANSI‐41 Standards Technology (IFAST) and represents Aeris at the CDMA Development Group (CDG). He holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Computer Science and Engineering from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Cambridge, MA.

Don Miller brings 25 years of engineering and marketing experience to his role as Senior Product Marketing Manager of the entire Multi-Tech Systems’ external M2M (machine to machine communications) device line and the healthcare vertical market. He started his career as an engineer at Honeywell, where he gained a deep technical expertise as well as the ability to understand market demand to drive the development of product innovations that best meet the need. Miller has a degree in Industrial Engineering from North Dakota State University and he earned his MBA from the University of Minnesota’s Carlson School of Management. He enjoys leveraging both his technical and business expertise to work with customers and help them simplify the process of adding M2M to their solutions.

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Big data analytics saves utility customers millions of dollars

AMSTERDAM–(BUSINESS WIRE)–SAS Energy Forecasting, new from the business analytics leader, helps utilities operate more efficiently by capitalizing on new interval data from smart meters. Unlike other load forecasting software, SAS Energy Forecasting supports multiple planning horizons – from the next hour to the next 50 years.

“We needed a forecasting solution that was more flexible and responsive to deal with variations in demand caused by a number of factors, including the general economic downturn, changes in market conditions and the unpredictable weather we’ve seen”

Faced with volatile wholesale energy markets and increasingly complex asset portfolios, utilities need robust load forecasting to improve planning and operations while ensuring that lights come on when customers flip the switch. Without analytics, the increasing volume and variety of data can easily overwhelm traditional forecasting systems and processes.

“We saved utility customers millions of dollars in our first year using SAS,” said David Hamilton, Manager of Load Forecasting for Old Dominion Electric Cooperative, which provides wholesale power to 11 not-for-profit distribution cooperatives. “With SAS, we can capitalize on massive volumes of new data and quickly adjust to changing conditions. We needed to understand how our customers are likely to buy energy in the future. We couldn’t answer that question for the organization if we didn’t have SAS.”

Utilities can use big data from smart meters, power plants and other sources to produce accurate and timely forecasts of short- and long-term load and demand. This helps the utilities better trade energy on the open market, while optimally managing power plants, generators and other assets. To learn more, read the free white paper When One Size Doesn’t Fit All: Electric Load Forecasting with a Geographic Hierarchy.

Generating a return on smart grid investments

Investor-owned utilities are charged with delivering safe and reliable power that meets customer expectations while delivering shareholder value. The ability to predict the volume, variability and location of energy demand brings significant financial rewards.

“SAS recognized the opportunity for utilities to use big data to make a marked improvement in forecasting effectiveness,” said Alyssa Farrell, SAS Global Marketing Manager for Energy and Utilities. “Working with our customers, we developed SAS Energy Forecasting to go beyond what any forecaster has had access to before. We include utility-specific forecasting models and a comprehensive forecasting toolset for further refinement or custom configuration. Data mining and other analytical methods produce forecasts that more accurately reflect business realities and better guide decision makers ranging from load forecasters to senior executives.”

Utilities harness big data

“Forecasting technologies can help utilities optimize processes across the value chain, from energy trading to demand-side management,” said Stuart Ravens, Principal Analyst at Ovum Energy and Sustainability. “SAS Energy Forecasting positions this company at the forefront of the development of analytics products specifically for the utilities industry.”

Utilities have successfully used forecasting in the past. Today’s new challenges, including the added complexity of wind- and solar-power generation, require even greater attention to the data sets and models that feed those forecasts.

“We needed a forecasting solution that was more flexible and responsive to deal with variations in demand caused by a number of factors, including the general economic downturn, changes in market conditions and the unpredictable weather we’ve seen,” said Andrew Mortimer, Forecasting Optimization Manager at RWE npower, a leading integrated UK energy company. “Since adopting the SAS solution, we’ve seen a significant reduction in the error rate for commodity forecasting, driving considerable cost savings. We can now interrogate large data sets in a more efficient and effective way than previously, so I’d expect to see these cost savings sustained over the coming years.”

Energy and utility leaders around the world rely on the power of SAS to deliver the analysis, forecasts, and energy trading and risk management systems for effective decision making across the enterprise. With SAS Analytics, utilities track and manage resources by geography, weather sensitivity and customer load characteristics. No other forecasting solution provides the automation, scalability, statistical sophistication and transparency of SAS Energy Forecasting.

Today’s announcement came at The Premier Business Leadership Series event in Amsterdam, a business conference presented by SAS that brings together more than 700 attendees from the public and private sectors to share ideas on critical business issues.

About SAS

SAS is the leader in business analytics software and services, and the largest independent vendor in the business intelligence market. Through innovative solutions, SAS helps customers at more than 65,000 sites improve performance and deliver value by making better decisions faster. Since 1976 SAS has been giving customers around the world THE POWER TO KNOW^®.

SAS and all other SAS Institute Inc. product or service names are registered trademarks or trademarks of SAS Institute Inc. in the USA and other countries. ® indicates USA registration. Other brand and product names are trademarks of their respective companies. Copyright © 2013 SAS Institute Inc. All rights reserved.

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ZARAGOZA, Spain & REDWOOD CITY, Calif.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Libelium today released a new communications module capable of over-the-air programming (OTAP) via 3G and Wi-Fi for remote management of its wireless sensor platform Waspmote. As a result, firmware updates to Waspmote sensor nodes deployed in any Smart Cities or M2M project can be performed automatically from the Cloud, without the need for physical access to the device.

“Cellular M2M Connections: An Analysis of Growth Drivers, Market Segments and Operator Approaches”

With the volume of cellular M2M subscriptions forecast by Pyramid Research to increase fourfold from 2010 through this year, and global M2M and telematics market opportunities slated to reach $35 Billion by 2016 according to ABI Research, value-added 3G connectivity services are seen as crucial for carriers and operators to tap into Smart Cities and M2M markets.

Wireless programming is commonly used in the mobile phone industry to provide dynamic software upgrades and services to thousands of devices at once; its use in wireless sensor networks reduces operation costs for large-scale deployments.

“Performing OTAP with 3G technology is an ideal solution for Smart Cities sensor applications such as Smart Parking or Environmental Monitoring where sensor nodes are located underground or attached to streetlights, places that are difficult to access,” said David Gascón, CTO of Libelium.

Over-the-air programming simplifies the management of sensor networks for Smart Cities applications and Internet of Things devices that can remain in the field for up to 10 years. Designed by Libelium for such applications, Waspmote is an open source sensor network platform that integrates more than 60 sensors and features a low power consumption mode of 0.07uA for years of battery life.

Over-the-Air Programming (OTAP) via 3G and Wi-Fi for Waspmote

For more information on Waspmote OTAP via 3G and Wi-Fi click here: http://www.libelium.com/products/waspmote/ota/

About Libelium

Libelium (established in 2006) designs and manufactures hardware for the implementation of wireless sensor networks so that system integrators, engineering and consultancy companies can deliver reliable Smart Cities solutions with minimum time to market. All Libelium’s products are modular, easy to deploy and include extensive documentation and support through a global community of developers. Libelium’s customers range from startups to large international corporations implementing Smart Cities projects in North America, Asia and Europe. Libelium is privately held and has headquarters in Zaragoza, Spain. www.libelium.com

Adds innovative end-to-end solutions to existing OEM offerings

ROCHELLE PARK, N.J.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–ORBCOMM Inc. (Nasdaq: ORBC), a global provider of Machine-to-Machine (M2M) solutions, today announced the availability of a complete end-to-end telematics solution for the heavy equipment industry. Leveraging the strategic acquisition of MobileNet, Inc. as well as long-time partnerships with Quake Global, Inc. (Quake) and Tier One wireless carriers, AT&T, Rogers, T-Mobile, and Vodafone, ORBCOMM is delivering a best-of-breed dual-mode solution. This comprehensive offering combines ORBCOMM’s global satellite and cellular connectivity with a robust web-based analytics platform in a single, low-cost monthly subscription as well as state-of-the-art hardware designed for the rigorous requirements of the heavy equipment market.

“With hundreds of thousands of active OEM devices fielded and more than 14 years of proven success in heavy equipment telematics, we have established ourselves as the undisputed leader in this market”

Targeted for Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs), dealers, rental companies and fleet owners, ORBCOMM’s advanced solution delivers timely and reliable asset utilization and operational information. Customers can receive powerful data insights such as engine hours, RPM activity, fuel level, and asset location anywhere in the world. In addition, this solution can read and analyze engine CAN bus data for preventive maintenance and offers geofencing capabilities to send alerts for unauthorized use outside of pre-designated work sites. This solution’s web portal also integrates seamlessly with OEM and dealer back-office platforms, enabling customers to gain visibility over their fleet, while increasing asset utilization, productivity and customer service.

Powered by ORBCOMM’s global dual-mode communications service, customers can utilize this cost-effective solution to connect to assets even in the most remote locations. By blending ORBCOMM’s satellite and cellular services in a single price, customers can maximize coverage and flexibility while taking advantage of least cost routing. To ensure extended service in the field for long-life assets, this solution works with ORBCOMM’s current OG1 and next generation OG2 satellites and 3G cellular, which together provide complete global coverage and reliable connectivity.

A key portion of the hardware will be Quake’s Q4000 and QPRO dual-mode asset tracking and monitoring devices, which are tailored for ORBCOMM’s heavy equipment solution. These ruggedized, environmentally sealed devices offer a universal protocol that enables M2M communications across ORBCOMM’s current OG1 and next generation OG2 satellite constellation and cellular networks.

“With hundreds of thousands of active OEM devices fielded and more than 14 years of proven success in heavy equipment telematics, we have established ourselves as the undisputed leader in this market,” said Marc Eisenberg, ORBCOMM’s Chief Executive Officer. “Our new end-to-end telematics solution is ideal for any OEM, dealer, rental company, and fleet owner. ORBCOMM and our longstanding partner, Quake Global, are helping leaders in the heavy equipment industry take advantage of next generation telematics and drive their business to an even higher level of efficiency and productivity, while reducing time to market.”

About ORBCOMM Inc.

ORBCOMM is a global provider of Machine-to-Machine (M2M) solutions. Its customers include Caterpillar Inc., Doosan Infracore America, Hitachi Construction Machinery, Hyundai Heavy Industries, I.D. Systems, Inc., Komatsu Ltd., Cartrack (Pty.) Ltd., and Volvo Construction Equipment, among other industry leaders. By means of a global network of low-earth orbit (LEO) satellites and accompanying ground infrastructure as well as our Tier One cellular partners, ORBCOMM’s low-cost and reliable two-way data communication services track, monitor and control mobile and fixed assets in our core markets: commercial transportation; heavy equipment; industrial fixed assets; marine; and homeland security.

ORBCOMM is an innovator and leading provider of tracking, monitoring and control services for the transportation market. Under its ReeferTrak^®, GenTrak^TM, GlobalTrak, and CargoWatch^TM brands, the company provides customers with the ability to proactively monitor, manage and remotely control their cold chain and dry transport assets. Additionally, ORBCOMM provides Automatic Identification System (AIS) data services for vessel tracking and to improve maritime safety to government and commercial customers worldwide. ORBCOMM is headquartered in Rochelle Park, New Jersey and has its network control center in Dulles, Virginia. For more information, visit www.orbcomm.com.

Forward-Looking Statements

Certain statements discussed in this press release constitute forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These forward-looking statements generally relate to our plans, objectives and expectations for future events and include statements about our expectations, beliefs, plans, objectives, intentions, assumptions and other statements that are not historical facts. Such forward-looking statements, including those concerning the Company’s expectations, are subject to known and unknown risks and uncertainties, which could cause actual results to differ materially from the results, projected, expected or implied by the forward-looking statements, some of which are beyond the Company’s control, that may cause the Company’s actual results, performance or achievements, or industry results, to be materially different from any future results, performance or achievements expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements. In addition, specific consideration should be given to various factors described in Part I, Item 1A. “Risk Factors” and Part II, Item 7. “Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations,” and elsewhere in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2012, and other documents, on file with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The Company undertakes no obligation to publicly revise any forward-looking statements or cautionary factors, except as required by law.

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DUBLIN–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Research and Markets has announced the addition of the “Brazil Smart Grid: Market Forecast (2012 – 2022)” report to their offering.

“Brazil Smart Grid: Market Forecast (2012 – 2022)”

Northeast Group has published the second volume of its Brazil Smart Grid: Market Forecast (2012-2022) following the recent changes to Brazil’s smart metering regulatory framework announced in August 2012. In particular, this volume updates the smart metering (AMI) and home energy management (HEM) market forecasts, analysis of the country’s regulatory framework and information on the role and prospects of leading vendors given a wave of recent merger and acquisition activity.

Brazil is already one of the leading emerging market countries in terms of smart grid development. With the fifth largest population in the world and a government that is eager to modernize the country’s infrastructure, Brazil will become one of the largest smart grid markets in the world by the end of the decade.

Brazil’s smart grid development is the product of strong underlying market conditions and positive government action. Like many emerging market countries, Brazil has high rates of non-technical distribution losses, implying that utilities will reap immediate revenue protection benefits through smart meter deployments. Brazil also has a rapidly growing economy, which is beginning to strain existing infrastructure. As the country continues to grow, the reliability and energy savings benefits of smart grid will become increasingly important.

Key Topics Covered:

1. Introduction

2. Brazil smart grid snapshot

3. Smart grid market forecast

4. Detailed smart grid market forecast and technology outlook

5. Utilities

6. Vendor activity

7. Conclusion

8. Appendix

Companies Mentioned - Please click the link below to view a full list

- Alstom (Fra)

- Celesc (Bra)

- Cemar (Bra)

- Choice (Bra)

- CTEEP (Bra)

- Echelon (US)

- Ecil (Bra)

- ELO (Bra)

- Elster (Ger)

- Endesa (Esp)

- EDP (Por)

- Gamesa (Esp)

- Iberdrola (Esp)

- IBM (US)

- ISA (Col)

- Itron (US)

- Logica (Ned)

- Nansen (Bra)

- SEL (Ger)

- Sensus (US)

- Telvent (Esp)

- Terna (Ita)

- TIM (Ita)

- Trilliant (US)

- V2Com (Bra)

- Wobben (Ger)

For more information visit http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/zczdjw/brazil_smart

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IDC study finds that billions of new users and billions more machines will drive the intelligent systems market to over 5 billion units and nearly $2.4 trillion in revenue by 2017

SAN MATEO, Calif.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Among the billions of user-driven and machine-driven systems that will connect to the Internet and conduct transactions in the Internet of Everything market over the next five years, the real value will be captured primarily by intelligent systems, according to a new International Data Corporation (IDC) study, The Rise of Intelligent Systems: 2013–2017 Market Forecast and Analysis.

“Among the systems in the Internet of Everything and between the systems communicating in M2M communications, intelligent systems are the main drivers of value across the Internet and the dominant electronic systems on the IoE roadmap and in machine-to-machine (M2M) interactions”

IDC launched the new report at the third annual SMART TECHnology World conference taking place in Menlo Park, California today and tomorrow. SMART TECH is the only executive-level conference focused on intelligent systems and so it provides a unique venue for decision makers from various industries to network, collaborate, and share their perspectives on the opportunity for technology suppliers and vendors in the intelligent ecosystem.

The market for intelligent systems – those enabled with high-performance microprocessors, IP connectivity, and high level operating systems – will grow from 3.5 billion units and $1.7 trillion in revenue this year to more than 5 billion units and nearly $2.4 trillion in revenue by 2017, according to IDC’s report.

“Among the systems in the Internet of Everything and between the systems communicating in M2M communications, intelligent systems are the main drivers of value across the Internet and the dominant electronic systems on the IoE roadmap and in machine-to-machine (M2M) interactions,” said IDC Research Vice President Shane Rau. “They drive a richer user experience and provide the user with relevant data to optimize the value of a transaction or workload.”

In 2013, of 9.1 billion total Intelligent System and Traditional Embedded systems, intelligent systems will represent nearly 39% of units but nearly 73% of $2.3 trillion in revenue. In 2017, intelligent systems will represent 46% of nearly 11 billion total units and over 87% of $2.7 trillion in revenue.

“Our findings clearly show that intelligent systems bring back more ROI for OEMs and supply chain vendors who invest in them,” saidMario Morales, vice president of IDC’s Semiconductors and Enabling Technologies research group. “The evolution of intelligent systems embodies a vision of computing that surrounds us and is adaptable and autonomous. Vendors in the intelligent ecosystem see that an inflection point is coming for this market.”

IDC’s report, The Rise of Intelligent Systems: 2013–2017 Market Forecast and Analysis (IDC #241359) centers on the transformation of major segments of the traditional embedded systems market into major segments of the Intelligent Systems market. This study sizes and forecasts the traditional embedded systems and intelligent systems markets segmented across eight major industries. It also identifies key steps that companies must take to capture the growth of the intelligent systems market.

The study also puts the Intelligent Systems market in context with machine-to-machine (M2M) communications and the broader vision of the Internet of Everything (IoE), which includes the Internet of People (IoP) and the Internet of Things (IoT).

About IDC

International Data Corporation (IDC) is the premier global provider of market intelligence, advisory services, and events for the information technology, telecommunications, and consumer technology markets. IDC helps IT professionals, business executives, and the investment community to make fact-based decisions on technology purchases and business strategy. More than 1,000 IDC analysts provide global, regional, and local expertise on technology and industry opportunities and trends in over 110 countries worldwide. For more than 49 years, IDC has provided strategic insights to help our clients achieve their key business objectives. IDC is a subsidiary of IDG, the world’s leading technology media, research, and events company. You can learn more about IDC by visiting www.idc.com.

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