Peggy Smedley talks about the GSMA’s manifesto which outlines how the European Union can further advance some of its key objectives through the use of mobile technology. Some of the main areas described in the report include healthcare, traffic management, and the smart grid. Smedley also talks about Best Buy’s recent announcement to add a new section to its stores which will offer connected consumer electronic devices.;

 

Mark Hanson, manager of wireless health initiatives, Alarm.com, and John Whitehead, president, CareLink Advantage, join Smedley to discuss the CareLink Advantage remote monitoring solution and how it is enabling elderly and disabled individuals to maintain their independence without jeopardizing their health.;

 

Mark Hanson, manager of wireless health initiatives, Alarm.com, and John Whitehead, president, CareLink Advantage, discuss some of the advanced capabilities of the solution in relation to remote monitoring, as well as what initially brought about the development of the solution. They also talk about some real-life examples of how the solution can benefit both caregivers and those being cared for.;

 

Peggy Smedley answers a question from the audience, along with Mike Carrozzo, chief editor, M2M magazine, about some of the ways that M2M can help the environment. Smedley and Carrozzo discuss an environmental monitoring solution which has the potential to predict forest fires before they happen based on factors such as humidity and wind speed.