Press Release
Alpharetta, GA—Jun 23, 2011—KORE Telematics, the world's largest wireless services group exclusively focused on the global machine-to-machine (M2M) communications market, today announced that it was honored as a part of Connected World magazine's Value Chain Awards for playing an integral role in the accomplishments of its partner and their customer. Powered by the KORE M2M network and the MedApps remote health monitoring solution, Meridian Health was honored with a Gold award in the Healthcare category for its innovations in the telehealth sector. The annual Value Chain Awards recognize the most successful adopters of M2M technology and the solution providers that make their successes possible.
"We congratulate KORE, MedApps and Meridian Health on their Gold Value Chain Award win," said Peggy Smedley, editorial director, Connected World magazine. "Meridian Health serves as an excellent example of how connected devices can help patients recover in the home environment."
The MedApps HealthPAL application relies on the KORE M2M network to deliver wireless health monitoring information from patients directly to healthcare providers. Patients discharged from Meridian Health are provided with the MedApps remote monitoring device, HealthPAL, which tracks their vital signs while an overseeing nurse remotely monitors their condition.
"One of the most significant and life-changing applications of M2M technology is currently taking place within the healthcare industry," said Alex Brisbourne, president and COO, KORE Telematics. "Working with MedApps, KORE is proud to play a vital role in helping Meridian Health improve patient care, increase efficiencies and reduce costs. Their recognition in the Value Chain Awards is well deserved."
About the KORE Telematics
KORE Telematics is the world's largest wireless network provider specializing exclusively on the rapidly expanding global machine-to-machine (M2M) communications market. Providing unified control and management for cellular and satellite network service delivery in more than 170 countries worldwide, KORE empowers its application, hardware and wireless operator partners to efficiently deliver M2M solutions for connected devices across the globe. M2M applications in industries as diverse as healthcare, utilities, enterprise IT, transaction processing and fleet management rely on the KORE network to deliver operational efficiencies and cost-savings. KORE offers a range of technologies — including GSM, HSPA, CDMA and EV-DO, as well as satellite services — that ensure the greatest possible reliability and coverage. For more information, please visit www.koretelematics.com.
