Long-term, chronic conditions like heart failure, cancer, dementia take 70 percent of the healthcare cost

According to one estimate by 2021, over 143 million population in the country will be above 60 years of age; close to 16 million households will fall in the category of high-income (annual income more than Rs 5,00,000); towns with million plus population will increase from 35 to 65; heart diseases, diabetes, and cancer will show a combined average decadal growth of 47 per cent; health insurance market will grow at an average 42 per cent CAGR.

Long-term, chronic conditions like heart failure, cancer, dementia take 70 percent of the healthcare cost pic.twitter.com/EZZjoCWe18

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@PhilipsBlore interesting to know emc2 deploying primary health care remote monitoring in vizag

— Sanjay Jayaraman (@krecsanjay) September 25, 2015

Philips has embarked to apply mobile, digital and cloud technologies to improve patient outcomes through care coordination and patient empowerment across the health continuum, from wellness, prevention, diagnosis, treatment and management in the hospital and further extending this to the home or primary care centers for chronic disease patients. Philips Innovation Campus (PIC) in Bangalore has deployed several such solutions (like Mobile Obstetrical Monitoring, Android based mobile application called  Mobility Sanjivini) to improve the technology adoption in the preventive healthcare segment.

#Philips appoints Harshavardhan Chitale as CEO of Philips Lighting Solutions South Asia

#Philips appoints Harshavardhan Chitale as CEO of Philips Lighting Solutions South Asia pic.twitter.com/2z41NF7rlR
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Philips announced the appointment of Mr Harshavardhan Chitale as CEO of Philips Lighting solutions, South Asia, effective from 1st January, 2015. In his new role, Harsh will be based in Gurgaon and will be responsible for driving and building the Lighting Solutions business for Philips in India. He will report to the Market Group Leader, Lighting Solutions, Philips Growth Markets.
Harsh brings with him extensive experience of leading successful organisations in the services and solutions space. He joins from HCL Infosystems, where he was the MD & CEO, leading a multiple set of businesses including IT Products, solutions & services and distribution of IT/telecom and Consumer Electronics products. He was also a member of the team that founded HCL's new venture in Healthcare delivery called HCL Healthcare Ltd and was a Director on the Board of that company.
 Commenting on his role at Philips Lighting, Harsh said, “I am indeed looking forward to this new role. Lighting is an exciting industry to be in and it’s even more exciting to work with Philips, which has shaped and led the industry over the years.The timing is just right as the company is in a great position to benefit from the fundamental changes taking place in the lighting industry, where value is shifting from individual products to systems and services.

Philips Monitor Wins 2014 COMPUTEX d&i Gold Award

The world’s first virtually seamless Philips Two-in-One Monitor received the 2014 COMPUTEX d&i Gold Award for outstanding innovation in the development. The Philips Two-in-One Monitor (model 19DP6QJNS) combines two 19-inch (48.3 cm) screens, providing a virtually seamless 38-inch (96.52 cm) display for increased productivity and a streamlined view. With a minimalist 3.5 mm narrow border and a panoramic IPS display, brilliant coloured images can be seen from any viewpoint.

The Philips Two-in-One Monitor is the optimum display for any environment. Perfect for expanding space at the office, the monitor allows side-by-side comparisons and more screen area for reviewing documents, helping to enhance efficiency and productivity. Ideal for designers using 3D graphics or requiring extremely detailed information for CAD-CAM solutions, the connected screens allow for more space to create and use multiple design tools. Plus gamers can immerse themselves in the action with dual-screen comparisons, perfect for two players on one screen.   

#Philips Mobile launches new range of smartphones in #India

Philips Mobile, today announced its foray into the Indian mobile market with its new range of smartphones W6610, W3500, S308 and also a feature phone E130 targeting at business professionals, technology enthusiasts and durability segment. CEC sees a huge opportunity in the Indian smartphone market and aggressively aiming to provide innovative and stylish phones to the wide segment of consumers, where patterns and preferences are constantly evolving. The products are priced between INR 1, 960 - INR 35,000.
The company is looking to create maximum value for partners and consumers by providing best in class products and after sales services. Philips mobile phones are designed with best-in-class battery performance, advanced yet user-friendly features and an elegant form factor, so customers can stay connected with what matters most - always.
While opportunities exist in the top metros, CEC sees volumes coming from Tier II, III & IV towns as well, and is putting in place a strong distribution network to address these markets and ensure their products are available to customers across the country.
W6610
Featuring a best-in-class 5300mAh built-in battery, the Philips Xenium W6610 enables you to explore each day with amazing power. Talk for as long as you want. Do the stuff you love on the web at any time. The W6610 is a phone for truly continuous connection. In addition to an epic talk time of up to 33hours* and web browsing time of up to 16 hours* made possible by its 5300mAh battery, the Philips Xenium W6610 comes with an ingenious Power-saving switch. Even better, its fast-charging feature injects a jolt of energy to your phone when you need it most. Thanks to the W6610’s multi-faceted power management solution, you can deep dive into many mobile adventures and get to all the things you want. The Philips Xenium W6610’s 1.3GHz quad core processor delivers speed and exceptional power for multitasking. For those who love to live life in stunning graphics, photos and videos, the W6610’s huge 5” qHD IPS display delivers panoramic views in vivid colors.
W3500
Step up the game with the new Philips W3500. This smartphone equips you with a 1.3GHz quad core processor, a 5.0” FWVGA TFT touch screen, Android 4.2 and dual mode network coverage for heightened mobile experiences. The Philips W3500’s 1.3GHz quad core processor delivers speed and power for the most demanding multitasking environments. Whether you are surfing the internet, downloading a photo album, streaming a high definition video or enjoying a graphic-rich online game, the Philips W3500 ramps up your user experience. A built-in 5 megapixel camera helps you capture life at its best. To sync content across a few Wi-Fi-enabled devices, simply activate WLAN connectivity and set up a personal mobile hotspot on your W3500.
S308
The right touch in the right place is how you make a style statement. Cast your eye over the Philips S308, the newest addition to the Philips mobile family and its beautiful curved design steals your attention right away. But more than that, the Philips S Series’ unique ergonomics means it feels as gorgeous as it looks. Along with its 4” touch screen, a powerful processor and Android 4.2, the S308 promises an outstanding smartphone experience. The S308 aims at targeting the stylish phone consumer with a variety of colors. The phone supports dual sim options and a 5 megapixel camera and memory cards up to 32 GB.

E130
Connect the easy way. Count on the Philips E130 to put work and social life in one place. With its dual SIM standby feature, you can now organize work and family contacts on two separate numbers without carrying two phones around. Better still, switching between two tariffs plans to get the best deals is as easy as ABC. Calls and texts can be sent from both phone numbers at the same time on the E130, making it super convenient to arrange contacts in two groups for easy access or switch Sims for another to maximize air time and reap promotional offers. When you are snowed under with work, the Philips E130’s MP3 and FM Radio features deliver instant access to great tunes and DJ chatters. Its Bluetooth connectivity and 3.5mm audio jack are perfect for enjoying loud music without disturbing others. This phone also doubles as your torch when there is need for torchlight. The Philips E130 supports MicroSD cards of up to 32GB capacity*.
Quotes:
On the occasion of the launch, Mr. SS Bassi, Country Manager, SAARC Sangfei said, “We are glad to enter the Indian market with the latest models of Philips mobiles that are designed to suit the requirements of Indian consumers. India is at the forefront of global technology and is a growing market. With the launch of Philips mobile in India, we aim to offer best-in-class mobile experience at an affordable price. Philips Mobile are positioned at the cutting edge to meet and exceed the demands of the future by leveraging Philip’ s 123years of success and innovation with developing award-winning products and offering superior service.”
Pricing
•W3500 - Currently available at Rs. 16, 195
•W6610 - Currently available at Rs. 20, 650
•S308 - Currently available at Rs. 8,290
•E130 - Currently available at Rs. 1,960
Availability
Philips Mobile will partner with Redington as their distribution partner to market their products across all markets in India.

Philips to establish Research & Innovation Hub in Africa

Royal Philips (http://www.philips.com) (AEX: PHI, NYSE: PHG) today announced the establishment of its Africa Innovation Hub in Nairobi, Kenya, which underlines the company’s commitment to invest in Africa. The Philips Africa Innovation Hub will work both on the creation of new inventions, as well as bringing these inventions to the market.
The Philips Africa Innovation Hub will do application-focused scientific and user studies to address key challenges like improving access to lighting and affordable healthcare as well as developing innovations to meet the aspirational needs of the rising middle class in Africa.

 The Philips Africa Innovation Hub will be located at the Philips East African Headquarters in Nairobi, where African talents and international researchers will operate on the concept of “open innovation” and will work in close collaboration with the R&D ecosystem of Kenya and Africa. Philips is in discussions with local organizations and Universities on R&D collaborations to co-create meaningful solutions for Africa.

 “We welcome the establishment of Philips’ Innovation Hub in Kenya; Philips is a globally recognized innovation powerhouse and their selection of Nairobi as the site to establish their African Innovation hub is a testament to the Kenyan government’s commitment to nurture the drive for research and innovation in the region”, says, Hon’ble Adan Mohammed, Cabinet Secretary for Industrialization and Enterprise Development. “We lend our full support to the investment being made by Philips and look forward to the outcomes of their Africa-specific research and projects that can contribute to transforming society, business and government across the continent”.

 JJ van Dongen, Senior Vice President & CEO Philips Africa states: “Philips is passionate to invent, apply technology and partner to help people succeed. Our ambition is to create impactful innovations that matter to people and address the key challenges that confront society. With Kenya as a leader in the continent in science and entrepreneurship as well as a hub of collaboration on technology and innovation, Nairobi, is the ideal location to establish Philips’ African research presence. We want to tap into the city’s vibrant R&D eco-system and contribute to the process of co-creating new solutions, new business models and meaningful partnerships to provide innovations that make an impact.”

 Enhancing people’s lives in Africa though meaningful innovations

Some innovations that Philips was already working on have now become part of the Innovation Hub, hence, the Philips Africa Innovation Hub will kick-off with ventures that are under development as well as in the pilot phase; these include:

 Respiratory rate monitor to support pneumonia diagnosis: Pneumonia is the leading cause of death among children under the age of five, resulting in 1.1 million deaths worldwide annually (1). Of these, 99% of deaths occur in developing countries in low-resource settings, which typically entail rural areas with very limited or poor healthcare facilities or with low-skilled health workers. The current diagnostic tools in such settings are not easy to use, can easily distract the workers from an accurate conclusion, and thus lead to a poor diagnosis.

 The Innovation hub is working on the development and clinical testing of a robust and affordable Automated Respiratory Rate Monitor that aims to support the diagnosis of pneumonia among infants and children, using smart sensing technology on the body which is intended to be more accurate and reliable compared to manual processes being currently observed. This device will be specially designed for use by community health workers and nurses in rural areas. In Kenya, discussions are on with the Kenya Medical Research Institute (KEMRI) to further develop this project and co-create an effective solution tailored to circumstances in rural Africa.

 Community care services: The development and testing of a work-flow innovation designed to reduce the number of avoidable maternal and child deaths. The purpose of the workflow is to enable remote area health centers to diagnose, triage, treat, stabilize and (prepare for) transport expectant mothers that come in for a check-up and treatment.

 Smokeless cook stove: Philips has designed and is manufacturing this innovative stove to improve the lives of those who rely on wood or biomass for their daily cooking. These specially designed stoves are extremely efficient and significantly reduce the use of wood as fuel. The cook stove can reduce smoke and carbon monoxide emissions by more than 90% compared to an open fire (2)  thus reducing the health risks of indoor cooking. The contribution of the innovation hub is to create new go-to-market models for these stoves.

 Consumer solar solutions: Today an estimated 560 million Africans live without electricity; Philips is committed to improving access to lighting in Africa, for the majority of the population that lives in off-grid communities. The Innovation hub is designing and developing new consumer products using the combination of solar power and energy efficient LED technology. New go-to-market models are also being established to ensure these solutions become accessible to people that would not be able to afford them otherwise.

 The Philips Africa Innovation Hub while headquartered in Kenya, will be responsible for pan-African research and projects and will have operations across Africa, linked to the Philips regional offices across the continent; the hub will be headed by Dr. Maarten van Herpen and will work in close collaboration with the Philips research labs in Bangalore, Shanghai and Eindhoven.

 (1) Source: Unicef http://www.unicef.org/media/media_70890.html

 (2) Reference source: Water boiling test version 4.2.2 done at accredit

Philips Monitors Reaches Out to its Channel Partners in Egypt

MMD, the leading technology company and brand license partner for Philips Monitors, today announced the successful conclusion of its roadshow in Cairo, Egypt. The event was recently held at Grand Nile Tower Hotel, Cairo in association with Philips monitors in-country distributor QDS (part of Gulf Shadows Computer Systems group).
The event was held in order to showcase Philips display products and solutions for the Egyptian market. “This was our first-ever event in Egypt. The event was held to showcase the depth of our product line and a chance to get closer to the Egyptian market and to connect with local distributors and resellers,” explained Vineeth Sebastian, Regional Sales Director-MEA at MMD. “The event provided us with a platform to showcase our strength in terms of solutions and innovations to meet the requirements of the market based on local and global technology trends.”
Speakers at the event included Sharief Abdel Azim, the Managing Director at QDS; Vineeth Sebastian, the Regional Sales Director-MEA at MMD and Sameh Gamal, Business Development Manager-MENA at MMD.
QDS, Philips monitors local partner in Egypt, kicked-off the roadshow by introducing themselves which was followed by MMD corporate presentation, the company’s marketing strategies, and the company’s position in the Europe, Middle East and Africa (EMEA) region.
During the event top executives from MMD made presentation about industry and market trends, completive analysis, and also shared their product and technology roadmap with the channel partners. A gala dinner and raffle draw wrapped up the event. Over 100 channel partners and resellers attended the roadshow in Cairo.
Sharief Abdel Azim, the MD at QDS said, “We are happy to partner with MMD in the Egyptian market and we are certain with our efforts and support of Philips monitors, we will be able to corner a big size of the market. This event has helped us to deliver the key messaging from MMD and in same time we were also able to showcase wide array of Philips display products and solutions.”
“Our products and solutions, not only deliver a host of business and customer enhancements, but also improve user experiences, and drives cost savings. Our customers see the return on investment (ROI) in a very short span of time with Philips’s display products and solutions,” concluded Sebastian.
Pleased with the high turnout, MMD now plans to take this roadshow beyond Egypt and hold such partner events in various countries across the Middle East region.

Thrilling New 144 Hz Philips Gaming Monitor

The display expert MMD, a leading provider of state-of-the-art displays and the brand license partner for Philips Monitors, unveiled its exciting new 61 cm (24″) Full HD monitor for the ultimate viewing experience in gaming. The 144 Hz Gaming Monitor boasts an incredibly fast 144 Hz refresh rate and ultra-short pixel response time of only one millisecond for lag-free, real-time gaming experiences. Discerning gamers will also find plenty of useful auxiliary equipment to choose from like connectors, for instance.
What makes the 144 Hz Gaming Monitor so unique, besides its extremely attractive appearance, is that it has been designed especially for gamers. This top-notch display builds on a wealth of feedback that its developers have received from partners and e-sports enthusiasts over the years. Furthermore, it comes with a state-of-the-art TN panel that ensures extremely short response times of only one millisecond for richly detailed, extra-clear and crisp images without ghosting effects. In addition, this advanced gaming display redraws the screen up to 144 times per second, 2.4 x faster than a normal display, to deliver super-smooth, brilliant pictures. The 144 Hz refresh rate not only minimizes eye fatigue, but also offers other key benefits like reduced input lag and more frames per second. This is particularly important when playing first-person shooters because enemy movements can be detected more quickly and more clearly. And to further enhance the performance with different types of games, MMD has even equipped the 144 Hz Gaming Monitor with a specialized, customizable on-screen display.

Plenty of smart features                                     
The new, premium-quality Gaming Monitor that features a high-quality finish also comes with a variety of great functionalities users will love:
•    SmartKeypad - This specially designed remote control provides quicker access to gaming pre-sets. Additional up and down function keys allow you to navigate in the OSD menu quite easily.
•    SmartFrame – Highlights areas in which you can spot your opponents more easily by boosting the gain level of RGB in the selected area.
•    SmartSize – Lets you change the screen view of the gaming display to suit your own personal preference.
Last, but certainly not least, an optional MHL cable lets you play back HD video and audio or even use your mobile phone.
Full set of connectors
The Full HD model displays signals via a full set of connectors (VGA, Dual Link DVI, DisplayPort and universal HDMI). The display also accommodates a USB 3.0 hub that supports not only superfast data transfers, but also offers fast charging of mobile devices.
Perfect ergonomics and robustness
Next to 130 mm height adjustability, the tiltable monitor also features a swivel and pivot function that allows you to turn the panel by 90° and bring it into portrait format within only seconds. This enjoyable ergonomic flexibility is complemented by the possibility of mounting the monitor on the wall.
Green tech
The 144 Hz Gaming Monitor is extremely energy-efficient too by using the latest LED backlights. With consumption of only 18.58 watts in on mode (and only half a watt in stand-by), it meets key regulations like Energy Star 6.0. The new display is also manufactured without using any lead or mercury and thus qualifies for many important certificates.

New 144 Hz Philips Gaming Monitor will be showcased during GITEX Technology Week 2013. Philips displays can be found at stand C25 at Sheikh Saeed Hall, Dubai World Trade Center, Dubai, UAE.

About MMD
MMD is a wholly owned company of TPV that was established in 2009 through a brand license agreement with Philips. MMD exclusively markets and sells Philips branded LCD displays worldwide. By combining the Philips brand promise with TPV’s manufacturing expertise in displays, MMD uses a fast and focused approach to bringing innovative products to market. MMD operates internationally with its European headquarters in Amsterdam and a local office in Prague that serves the Eastern European market. Through its network of local sales agents, MMD works with all major European IT distributors and resellers. The company’s design and development center is located in Taiwan. www.mmd-p.com

New Philips products to be rolled out at the Hotel Show 2013

MMD (Multimedia Displays) a wholly-owned company of TPV established in 2009 through a brand license agreement with Philips, has announced that it will participate at The Hotel Show, to be held from 28th September to 30th September, 2013, at Dubai World Trade Centre, Dubai, UAE. MMD will announce the official entry of the new Philips Signage Solutions into the Middle East market, as well as showcase its latest products at the event.
“We as Philips Signage Solutions will be participating at The Hotel Show with the aim of reinforcing our leadership position in providing premium display products for the hotel and hospitality industry,” explained Wilfred de Man, General Manager EMEA at Philips Signage Solutions. “Through our participation at The Hotel Show, we will be strengthening our existing relationships and building new partnerships in the fast-growing hospitality sector.”
At The Hotel Show, which will be held from 28th to 30th September 2013, Philips Signage Solution will show case its Philips E-line displays (professional displays) and videowall. Philips’ E-Line range of products allow you to enjoy stunning full HD images and 24/7 reliability. With a wide array of connectivity options and 400–500 nit brightness throughout the range, the E-Line offers the unique combination of high performance and exceptional value. With several models also offering an OPS slot, the E-Line gives you all the flexibility you need to create a best in class signage solutions.
Philips’ zero bezel range of Video Walls meanwhile allows you to create the most visually stunning video walls. Available in 46-inch and 55-inch sizes, these displays create a memorable visual experience for you to get your marketing messages across in style. A new range of low-end, edge-lit commercial digital signage displays, the Q-Line, will also be launched at The Hotel Show. The new 32-inch, 42-inch and 46-inch screens are designed for basic applications requiring uncomplicated playback functionality.
According to a new report by Global Industry Analysts Inc. the global digital signage systems market is expected to reach $13.8 Billion by 2017. In the advent of new technologies, the digital signage industry is expected to grow exponentially in 2013. A switch to larger screen sizes, interactive interfaces and Android-based solutions, the digital signage industry will only get a boost.
“Post the exit and acquisition of Royal Dutch Philips’ consumer electronics division (TVs, Monitors and Signage Products only) in 2009, by MMD, we have seen that consumers in this region have a liking for Philips’ products,” added Wilfred de Man. “They love the brand, which evokes a good feeling and reliability and of course because Philips has quality. Hence the decision to enter the Middle East market with full strength of our outstanding product portfolio. We strongly believe that the digital signage industry is set to grow at a very rapid pace in the UAE and across the Middle East region. Digital signage will no more be just an option but an important necessity as the industry unveils innovative offerings.”
Philips product portfolio, including Philips Hospitality TV and Philips Monitors will be present at The Hotel Show and will exhibit at stand 8C240, at Dubai World Trade Centre
About MMD
MMD is a wholly owned company of TPV established in 2009 through a brand license agreement with Philips. MMD exclusively markets and sells Philips branded LCD displays worldwide. By combining the Philips brand promise with TPV’s manufacturing expertise in displays, MMD uses a fast and focused approach to bringing innovative products to market. MMD serves the Western European, Middle East and African markets from its headquarters in Amsterdam. The Eastern European and CIS markets are served by a local office in Prague. Through its network of local sales teams MMD works with all major IT distributors and resellers. The company’s design and development center is located in Taiwan. www.lcdmonitors.philips.com