San Francisco, CA (PRWEB) September 28, 2010
Arvani Group, today announced that Azita Arvani, mobile industry expert and founder, has been selected to chair the CTIA Enterprise & Applications mHealth Device Review session. The panel's discussion will focus on the opportunities, drivers and the latest developments in the adoption and utilization of mHealth devices and examine the key challenges moving forward. The panel is comprised of high-level mobile health industry executives and influencers: Eleanor Chye, Executive Director, mHealth for AT&T; Jim Pursley, GM Sales & Marketing, GE Healthcare-Aging Services; Clint McClellan, Senior Director of Business Development, Health & Life Sciences for Qualcomm Incorporated; Vivian Funkhouser, Principal, Global Healthcare Solutions for Motorola Solutions; and, Alex Brisbourne, President and COO of KORE Telematics.
As panel chair, Arvani will be tapping the session's distinguished panel of industry leaders for their viewpoints on business models, liability issues, regulatory requirements, privacy concerns, and provider reimbursement limitations. The speakers' discussion will also examine the need for integrated platforms that enable healthcare enterprises to more easily develop, deploy and manage their mobile applications and devices. The educational session will be held on October 7, 2010 from 1 - 2:15 PM in the Moscone Center West, Room 2008.
"I am honored to chair the meeting of the minds of this stellar panel of mHealth leaders," said Arvani. "Important recent developments, like the FDA approval of several mHealth devices, are moving the mHealth market forward. Attendees will be treated to a timely discussion of these developments by speakers with knowledge, experience and insight into the marketplace."
"Azita Arvani will certainly contribute insight and expertise to our discussions on the critical technical, business and policy issues facing the wireless industry," said Robert Mesirow, CTIA vice president and show director. "CTIA Educational Sessions are designed to present attendees with best practices and actionable intelligence from market segments that have successfully implemented mobile strategies to improve business performance."
This is Arvani's third consecutive CTIA panel on the mHealth industry. She is also one of CTIA's Hot for the Holidays official judges.
About Arvani Group
Arvani Group is a boutique management consulting firm serving international clients in mobile and wireless markets. The firm helps clients looking for expansion opportunities in emerging technology markets; those trying to establish profitable new partnerships and business alliances; aligning research and development efforts with future market needs. Clients range from major multinationals to young start-up ventures including DOCOMO, Microsoft, Otto Group, PalmSource/Access, GoTV, Casio, Shamrock Holdings, FBR Capital and Swedish Trade Council. For more information, visit http://www.arvanigroup.com.
About Azita Arvani
Azita Arvani, principal and founder of the Arvani Group, brings more than two decades of experience to the field. Her previously held senior positions include those with the Xerox Corporation, working with the renowned Palo Alto Research Center (PARC), as well as pioneering start-ups in wireless and software industries. Azita holds an MS in Management from Stanford University (Sloan Fellow), an MS in Computer Science (Honors) from the University of Southern California and a BS in Math/Computer Science (Magna cum Laude) from UCLA. Azita Arvani is a frequent speaker at mobile and wireless industry events covering emerging mobile media, devices, applications and services. Arvani is also author of the triennial Arvani Report http://www.arvanigroup.com./report.
About CTIA Shows
CTIA shows bring together all industries advanced by wireless technology for intense business, learning and networking. CTIA ENTERPRISE & APPLICATIONS™ 2010 takes place in San Francisco, October 6-8. International CTIA WIRELESS® 2011 takes place at the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, Florida March 22-24. Visit http://www.ctiashow.com.
CTIA-The Wireless Association® is an international organization representing the wireless communications industry. Membership in the association includes wireless carriers and their suppliers, as well as providers and manufacturers of wireless data services and products. CTIA advocates on behalf of its members at all levels of government. The association also coordinates the industry's voluntary best practices and initiatives, and produces the industry's leading tradeshows. CTIA was founded in 1984 and is based in Washington, D.C
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