| | Dec 18-Jan 19 6EDITOR'S DESKThe rapid evolution of wearable technology is evident from the increasing use of devices for tracking total steps walked to taking selfies using voice commands. As per a study by Statista, the number of connected wearable devices will reach 929 million by 2021. These devices and apps have not only proven beneficial to individuals but also to businesses. Wearable devices such as smart watches can monitor health enabling businesses to create wellness programs to boost their fitness and manage health. This in turn increases productivity and cuts down costs for businesses. In the healthcare sector, wearable apps and devices allow physicians to easily track a patient's condition and gain critical insights for a more advanced diagnosis process. In fact, some advanced devices can quickly send an alert to the doctor to promote a more intensive care. Similarly, in the retail space, businesses can gather valuable customer data such as purchase patterns and demands. This way retailers can not only cater their products to the target audience but also find out how to best reach them by spotting the upcoming market trends. Tech startups across the world have started developing wearable products to leverage the benefits of this rapidly growing market. Considering the explosive growth of internet-enabled devices, startups are constantly developing new applications that monitor body activities through sensors and offer notifications and alerts of any important changes.To visualize the wearable technology startups ecosystem in a better way, this special edition brings insights into innovative startups, changing trends, needs of the hour, and a glimpse into the future. We hope the valuable insights from industry thought-leaders and the innovative solutions from startups featured in this edition will help you in making informed decisions for your wearable devices.Let us know your thoughts.Taking Over Businesses with WearablesKenneth Thomas Managing Editoreditor@startupcity.comCopyright © 2018 SiliconMedia, Inc. All rights reserved. Reproduction in whole or part of any text, photography or illustrations without written permission from the publisher is prohibited. The publisher assumes no responsibility for unsolicited manuscripts, photographs or illustrations. Views and opinions expressed in this publication are not necessarily those of the magazine and accordingly, no liability is assumed by the publisher thereof.Phone:510.972.5010Fax:510-894-8405 Published by SiliconMedia, Inc. To subscribe to Startup CityVisit www.startupcity.com Editorial StaffAaron Pierce Ava Garcia Mia WilliamsDanny RobinsonJoshua ParkerVian IsaacManaging EditorKenneth Thomas*Some of the Insights are based on the interviews with respective CIOs and CXOs to our editorial staffDEC 18-JAN 19 SalesRich Gonsalvessales@startupcity.comVOL - 01 SE - 16VisualizersJohn GautamWEARABLE TECHNOLOGY STARTUPS SPECIAL
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