Wireless Technologies

It is interesting to note some of the elements included in Deutsche Telekom’s recently announced collaboration with equipment vendor Telit for M2M (Machine to Machine) applications. A press release from the two companies on February 4 alludes to an international focus, identifies the need for simplified and standardised products, and identifies specific target markets- notably [...]

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At least four companies, led by heavy-weights Microsoft and Google, have set up services to offer Personal Health Records (PHRs) in the last few years in the US. PHRs store  patients’ medical records so that they can be accessible by patients and health officials as and when needed. Microsoft’s HealthVault was started in October [...]

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That the iPhone is a game changer is a bit of a given nowadays, but yet another area where it is likely to make its presence felt is in the nascent m-health industry. One thing that is missing in m-health is conformity of devices- a fragmented device market can mean that costs remain high, that [...]

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As the mobile mobile market reaches (or exceeds) saturation in developed regions, another mobile market that is only just starting is recieving more and more attention from mobile players.

A forthcoming report from Juniper Research anticipates that the number of mobile connected M2M (machine to machine) and embedded devices will rise to almost 412 [...]

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In a show as large and diverse as CES it can be difficult to see the big picture and pick out the main trends . . . well here is one opinion . . . 
1. 3D TV - 3D TV was big news at CES with product announcements coming thick and fast throughout the show from [...]

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