How many opportunities do you have to learn something that helps your professional career and know at the same time you are contributing to a worthwhile charity?
For a limited time, the organizers of an Telematics event in Sao Paulo, Brazil will send US$ 200 from event registration towards a charity that helps victims of cancer. The event is Telematics Brazil & LATAM 2011 being held 19th-20th September 2011, at the Intercontinental Hotel, Sao Paulo, Brazil ( www.telematicsupdate.com/latam ) . The charity is Instituto Brasileiro de Controle do Câncer (IBCC) (www.ibcc.org.br <http://www.ibcc.org.br/> ) . To register for this event and send a donation simply use DISCOUNT CODE: 1962deal on the online registration page: https://secure.telematicsupdate.com/latam/register.shtml If you like, contact me and I can assist you in registering and making this donation. If you can not attend, possibly you could forward this to someone you know who might be interested? Thank you very much for your interest and attention in this important subject. If you wish to learn more, see below. About TELEMATICS UPDATE At this event you can expect to learn: * Resolution 245 and the Resulting Opportunities: First-hand information about CONTRAN 245’s phase-by phase-implementation to establish how it will shape automakers’ investment decisions and ensuing R&D plans for the value-chain * Driver Safety Management - The Next Step towards Safer Roads: Evaluate the most effective techniques for monitoring driver behaviour and utilize the resulting data to help monitor fuel usage and manage insurance premiums * Ride the LATAM Telematics Wave: Get up-to-speed with the advancements that have been made to improve safety, security and tracking-based solutions across LATAM to enhance your solutions portfolio * The Volvo Strategy Unveiled: Understand the methods being adopted by OEMs to customize services and strategies for LATAM markets. We explore the inclusion of ‘soft products’ as part of business cycles amongst others * Uncover the Opportunities in Insurance Telematics: Discuss the benefits of PAYD ( pay-as-you-drive) schemes to build driver profiles to minimize costs and create longer term benefits * And many more sessions on topics such as connectivity, infotainment, SVR (stolen vehicle recovery) and exclusive case studies from BMW and Telefonica Telematics typically is any integrated use of telecommunications and informatics, also known as ICT (Information and Communications Technology). Hence the application of telematics is with any of the following: * The technology of sending, receiving and storing information via telecommunication devices in conjunction with effecting control on remote objects. * The integrated use of telecommunications and informatics, for application in vehicles and with control of vehicles on the move. * Telematics includes but is not limited to Global Positioning System technology integrated with computers and mobile communications technology in automotive navigation systems. * Most narrowly, the term has evolved to refer to the use of such systems within road vehicles, in which case the term vehicle telematics may be used. About Brazilian Institute for Cancer Control (IBCC) The Brazilian Institute for Cancer Control (IBCC), a reference in Oncology in the state of São Paulo, has been consolidating its growth by investing in technology, expanding its space and now with the spread of knowledge. All these efforts brought significant numbers of the IBCC care. Em 2010, foram realizadas 76.166 consultas, 4.516 cirurgias e 3.785 internações. In 2010, there were 76,166 visits, 4,516 surgeries and 3,785 hospitalizations. Entre os exames-diagnósticos foram realizados 12.447 mamografias, 19.273 ultrassonografias e 8.165 tomografias computadorizadas. Between-diagnostic tests were performed 12,447 mammograms, ultrasounds and 19,273 8,165 CT scans. Foram contabilizadas ainda 17.450 aplicações de Quimioterapias e 40.359 sessões de Radioterapia. Accounted for 17,450 applications were still 40,359 of chemotherapy and radiotherapy sessions Currently, IBCC offers 75 beds, 10 ICU (Intensive Care Unit). Os atendimentos pelo SUS (Sistema Único de Saúde) correspondem a 67% dos atendimentos do hospital. 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