Last week, the health information technology industry met at HIMSS 2013 in New Orleans. My company, Zephyr Technology, exhibited its solutions as part of the Qualcomm pavilion, to demonstrate how far we have come in bringing affordable patient monitoring to hospitals and into patients’ homes.

I attended Mobile World Congress for the first time this year, and the energy and enthusiasm was palpable. More than 72,000 attendees from 200-plus countries traveled to Barcelona to see inspiring and innovative advances in mobile technology.

Last week, Qualcomm Life kicked off the Wireless Walking Challenge with the American Heart Association at Mobile World Congress 2013 to encourage physical activity during the conference.

When it comes to wireless mobile networks, it is a heterogeneous world out there—there are a large number of small cells interspersed with macro cells. HSPA+ and LTE Advanced incorporate many techniques that effectively address the interference generated by such heterogeneous networks (HetNets), some of which are available today.

There are 1,440 minutes in every day. Why not spend at least 30 of them doing physical activity? This week Qualcomm Life, in collaboration with the American Heart Association, launched the Wireless Walking Challenge and offered participants the chance to become the ultimate #Walkstar!

You can’t go mobile if you’re stuck plugged into an outlet waiting for your smartphone or tablet to charge. Last year, over 70 devices launched with Qualcomm Quick Charge 1.0, an in-device solution that enables smartphones and tablets to charge up to 40% faster. Today we’re introducing the next generation.

Qualcomm unleashes the world's first integrated always-on, low-power listening feature.

These new Snapdragon 400 and 200 processors make many of the most coveted Snapdragon processing technologies available to more people.

Earlier this year, Qualcomm announced the new tiering structure for Snapdragon processors, including Snapdragon 800, 600, 400 and 200. While the Snapdragon 800 and 600 processors are clearly targeted at premier and high end smartphones, tablets and mobile computing devices, the Snapdragon 400 and Snapdragon 200 processors take Qualcomm’s technology leadership into the mid-tier and entry level smartphone segments. 

On February 13, 2013, Qualcomm mobile processors were the first to receive certification by the Khronos Group for conformance with the OpenGL ES 3.0 specifications.

Is your new phone charging much faster than your old one?  It’s not your imagination, it’s by design. Your new phone or tablet could have new Qualcomm technology that speeds up charging so you can pick up your mobile device and go.

Last month, I attended the Inaugural International Forum on Women, Information and Communication Technologies, and Development (WICTAD) in Washington, D.C., and had the chance to discuss Qualcomm’s dedication to closing the mobile phone gender gap.

Today is International Data Privacy Day!

Last month, I had the opportunity to attend the Vodafone Foundation and London Business School’s Mobile for Good Summit in London, which focused on the transformative power of mobile technology in communities around the globe. For me, the event solidified the notion that mobile is more than an enabler; it is a multiplier and game changer that cuts across all sectors, including healthcare, education, and entrepreneurship.

“The doctor told me that soon I will be able to see without my glasses!” said one of the children participating in the Mobile Vision Project who has amblyopia. Sometimes called “lazy eye,” amblyopia is the most common cause of vision impairment in childhood. Detected early, amblyopia is treatable. Left untreated, however, it can cause lifelong disability.

Did you miss Qualcomm Chairman and CEO Dr. Paul Jacob’s keynote opening the 2013 Consumer Electronics Show – or did you just want to watch it again?

We’ve collected some highlights from the presentation here, starting with a big surprise from a big name.  Microsoft CEO Steve Ballmer, who previously held the opening keynote slot, bounded on stage to join Paul and show off some impressive new Windows devices.