At Erlang Solutions, our support for the BEAM community is long-standing and built into everything we do. From contributing to open-source tools and sponsoring events to improving security and shaping ecosystem standards, we’re proud to play an active role in helping the BEAM ecosystem grow and thrive.

One way we’re putting that support into action is by offering free CI/CD-based security audits for open-source Erlang and Elixir projects. These audits help maintainers identify and fix vulnerabilities early, integrated directly into modern development workflows.

What the Free CI/CD Audits Offer

Our free CI/CD security audits for open source projects are powered by SAFE (Security Audit for Erlang/Elixir) , a dedicated solution built to detect vulnerabilities in Erlang and Elixir code that could leave systems exposed to cyber attacks.

The CI/CD version of SAFE integrates directly into your development pipeline (e.g. GitHub Actions, CircleCI, Jenkins), enabling you to scan for vulnerabilities automatically every time code is committed or updated. This helps projects:

• Detect issues early, before they reach production
  
• Maintain a more secure and resilient codebase
  
• Improve visibility of risks within day-to-day workflows
  

Results are delivered quickly– typically within a few minutes. For larger codebases, it may take up to 20–30 minutes. The feedback is designed to be clear, actionable, and minimally disruptive.

Open source maintainers can request a free license by emailing safe@erlang-solutions.com and including a link to their repository. Once approved, we provide a SAFE license for one month or up to a year, depending on the project’s needs, at no cost.

For more information, read our full terms and conditions .

Expert-Led Audits for Production BEAM Systems

SAFE is just one way we help teams build secure, resilient systems. We also offer hands-on audit services for production systems, including:

• Code reviews focused on clarity, maintainability, and best practices
  
• Architecture assessments to help ensure systems are scalable and fault-tolerant
  
• Performance audits to identify bottlenecks and optimise how systems behave under load

These services are delivered by our in-house experts and are a great fit for teams working on complex or business-critical systems. They also pair well with SAFE for a full picture of how systems are running and how they could be even better.

Of course, supporting the BEAM community goes beyond security and audits. Our involvement spans education, events, and long-term ecosystem development.

“We’re proud to support the BEAM ecosystem not just with code, but with the infrastructure and insights that help it grow stronger,” says Zoltan Literati, Business Unit Leader at Erlang Solutions Hungary.

“Our free audits offer real, practical value to maintainers working in open source. It’s one of the ways we’re giving back to the community.”

A Broader Commitment to the BEAM Community

The BEAM ecosystem continues to grow across languages like Erlang, Elixir and Gleam, driven by a global community of developers, maintainers, educators and advocates. Erlang Solutions is proud to contribute across multiple fronts, including:

• Sponsoring various conferences, including Code Sync
• Supporting the Erlang Ecosystem Foundation (EEF) , including participation in working groups focused on security, documentation, interoperability, and tooling
• Backing inclusion-focused initiatives such as Women in BEAM
• Sharing learning resources, contributing to open source libraries, and facilitating knowledge exchange through meetups, blogs and webinars
  

Our role is to support the ecosystem not only through expertise, but through action, and to help ensure that BEAM-based systems are not only scalable and reliable, but secure.

To learn more about our free CI/CD security audits or how we support the BEAM community, visit erlang-solutions.com .

The post Supporting the BEAM Community with Free CI/CD Security Audits appeared first on Erlang Solutions .

At Erlang Solutions, our support for the BEAM community is long-standing and built into everything we do. From contributing to open-source tools and sponsoring events to improving security and shaping ecosystem standards, we’re proud to play an active role in helping the BEAM ecosystem grow and thrive.

One way we’re putting that support into action is by offering free CI/CD-based security audits for open-source Erlang and Elixir projects. These audits help maintainers identify and fix vulnerabilities early, integrated directly into modern development workflows.

What the Free CI/CD Audits Offer

Our free CI/CD security audits for open source projects are powered by SAFE (Security Audit for Erlang/Elixir) , a dedicated solution built to detect vulnerabilities in Erlang and Elixir code that could leave systems exposed to cyber attacks.

The CI/CD version of SAFE integrates directly into your development pipeline (e.g. GitHub Actions, CircleCI, Jenkins), enabling you to scan for vulnerabilities automatically every time code is committed or updated. This helps projects:

• Detect issues early, before they reach production
  
• Maintain a more secure and resilient codebase
  
• Improve visibility of risks within day-to-day workflows
  

Results are delivered quickly– typically within a few minutes. For larger codebases, it may take up to 20–30 minutes. The feedback is designed to be clear, actionable, and minimally disruptive.

Open source maintainers can request a free license by emailing safe@erlang-solutions.com and including a link to their repository. Once approved, we provide a SAFE license for one month or up to a year, depending on the project’s needs, at no cost.

For more information, read our full terms and conditions .

Expert-Led Audits for Production BEAM Systems

SAFE is just one way we help teams build secure, resilient systems. We also offer hands-on audit services for production systems, including:

• Code reviews focused on clarity, maintainability, and best practices
  
• Architecture assessments to help ensure systems are scalable and fault-tolerant
  
• Performance audits to identify bottlenecks and optimise how systems behave under load

These services are delivered by our in-house experts and are a great fit for teams working on complex or business-critical systems. They also pair well with SAFE for a full picture of how systems are running and how they could be even better.

Of course, supporting the BEAM community goes beyond security and audits. Our involvement spans education, events, and long-term ecosystem development.

“We’re proud to support the BEAM ecosystem not just with code, but with the infrastructure and insights that help it grow stronger,” says Zoltan Literati, Business Unit Leader at Erlang Solutions Hungary.

“Our free audits offer real, practical value to maintainers working in open source. It’s one of the ways we’re giving back to the community.”

A Broader Commitment to the BEAM Community

The BEAM ecosystem continues to grow across languages like Erlang, Elixir and Gleam, driven by a global community of developers, maintainers, educators and advocates. Erlang Solutions is proud to contribute across multiple fronts, including:

• Sponsoring various conferences, including Code Sync
• Supporting the Erlang Ecosystem Foundation (EEF) , including participation in working groups focused on security, documentation, interoperability, and tooling
• Backing inclusion-focused initiatives such as Women in BEAM
• Sharing learning resources, contributing to open source libraries, and facilitating knowledge exchange through meetups, blogs and webinars
  

Our role is to support the ecosystem not only through expertise, but through action, and to help ensure that BEAM-based systems are not only scalable and reliable, but secure.

To learn more about our free CI/CD security audits or how we support the BEAM community, visit erlang-solutions.com .

The post Supporting the BEAM Community with Free CI/CD Security Audits appeared first on Erlang Solutions .

At Erlang Solutions, our support for the BEAM community is long-standing and built into everything we do. From contributing to open-source tools and sponsoring events to improving security and shaping ecosystem standards, we’re proud to play an active role in helping the BEAM ecosystem grow and thrive.

One way we’re putting that support into action is by offering free CI/CD-based security audits for open-source Erlang and Elixir projects. These audits help maintainers identify and fix vulnerabilities early, integrated directly into modern development workflows.

What the Free CI/CD Audits Offer

Our free CI/CD security audits for open source projects are powered by SAFE (Security Audit for Erlang/Elixir) , a dedicated solution built to detect vulnerabilities in Erlang and Elixir code that could leave systems exposed to cyber attacks.

The CI/CD version of SAFE integrates directly into your development pipeline (e.g. GitHub Actions, CircleCI, Jenkins), enabling you to scan for vulnerabilities automatically every time code is committed or updated. This helps projects:

• Detect issues early, before they reach production
  
• Maintain a more secure and resilient codebase
  
• Improve visibility of risks within day-to-day workflows
  

Results are delivered quickly– typically within a few minutes. For larger codebases, it may take up to 20–30 minutes. The feedback is designed to be clear, actionable, and minimally disruptive.

Open source maintainers can request a free license by emailing safe@erlang-solutions.com and including a link to their repository. Once approved, we provide a SAFE license for one month or up to a year, depending on the project’s needs, at no cost.

For more information, read our full terms and conditions .

Expert-Led Audits for Production BEAM Systems

SAFE is just one way we help teams build secure, resilient systems. We also offer hands-on audit services for production systems, including:

• Code reviews focused on clarity, maintainability, and best practices
  
• Architecture assessments to help ensure systems are scalable and fault-tolerant
  
• Performance audits to identify bottlenecks and optimise how systems behave under load

These services are delivered by our in-house experts and are a great fit for teams working on complex or business-critical systems. They also pair well with SAFE for a full picture of how systems are running and how they could be even better.

Of course, supporting the BEAM community goes beyond security and audits. Our involvement spans education, events, and long-term ecosystem development.

“We’re proud to support the BEAM ecosystem not just with code, but with the infrastructure and insights that help it grow stronger,” says Zoltan Literati, Business Unit Leader at Erlang Solutions Hungary.

“Our free audits offer real, practical value to maintainers working in open source. It’s one of the ways we’re giving back to the community.”

A Broader Commitment to the BEAM Community

The BEAM ecosystem continues to grow across languages like Erlang, Elixir and Gleam, driven by a global community of developers, maintainers, educators and advocates. Erlang Solutions is proud to contribute across multiple fronts, including:

• Sponsoring various conferences, including Code Sync
• Supporting the Erlang Ecosystem Foundation (EEF) , including participation in working groups focused on security, documentation, interoperability, and tooling
• Backing inclusion-focused initiatives such as Women in BEAM
• Sharing learning resources, contributing to open source libraries, and facilitating knowledge exchange through meetups, blogs and webinars
  

Our role is to support the ecosystem not only through expertise, but through action, and to help ensure that BEAM-based systems are not only scalable and reliable, but secure.

To learn more about our free CI/CD security audits or how we support the BEAM community, visit erlang-solutions.com .

The post Supporting the BEAM Community with Free CI/CD Security Audits appeared first on Erlang Solutions .

After twenty-five years, XMPP (Extensible Messaging and Presence Protocol) is still here. Mature, proven, modular, and standardized, it may well be the most solid foundation available today to build the future of messaging.

And now, XMPP is more relevant than ever: its resurgence is driven by European digital sovereignty efforts, renewed focus on interoperability, and the growing need for long-term, vendor-independent infrastructure.

Against this backdrop, the recent funding round around XMTP (Extensible Message Transport Protocol) , a newly launched blockchain-based protocol marketed as a universal messaging layer, raises questions. The name clearly evokes XMPP, yet there is no technological or community connection. And while XMPP could easily serve as a transport layer for blockchain-integrated messaging, XMTP chooses to ignore this legacy and start anew .

So the real question is:
Why rebuild from scratch when a solid, extensible foundation already exists?

A Protocol That Never Went Away

XMPP is an open protocol for real-time messaging, designed from the start for federation and decentralization. Standardized by the IETF (RFC 6120, 6121, 7622…), it has powered mission-critical systems for decades: enterprise communication, mobile apps at scale, online games, IoT control platforms.

What makes XMPP especially powerful is not just its architectural simplicity, but its modular extensibility . The protocol evolves through an ecosystem of open specifications (XEPs), covering:

• End-to-end encryption (OMEMO, OTR)
• Multi-device synchronization (Message Archive Management)
• Group chat with subscriptions (MUC and MUCSub)
• PubSub (XEP-0060) for real-time data and events
• Interoperability bridges (SIP, MQTT, Matrix)
• And more…

XMPP has never stopped evolving . Dozens of new extensions are proposed every year. It remains one of the most adaptable foundations for building secure, federated, and future-ready messaging systems.

XMTP: A New Protocol with a Familiar Name, but a Different Approach

XMTP is a blockchain-native messaging protocol developed by Ephemera. It aims to connect wallets and dApps, leveraging decentralized infrastructure (libp2p, IPFS-style storage) and cryptographic identities.

The ambition is clear: to build a censorship-resistant, peer-to-peer messaging layer for Web3, rooted in crypto-native identity and cryptography.

However, the naming is misleading. In an older interview , XMTP co-founder Matt Galligan said the name is a blend of SMTP and XMPP. It was chosen to evoke familiarity, perhaps even as a tribute. But the result is confusing : XMTP is not an extension, evolution, or even distant cousin of XMPP. There is no shared architecture, no interoperability, no community overlap.

Why This Matters Right Now

This naming issue would be minor if it weren’t happening at a critical time for protocol design . Governments, especially in Europe, are actively exploring how to regain control over digital infrastructure. Messaging is central to this effort, especially with upcoming interoperability mandates, data sovereignty requirements, and the need for long-term maintainability.

XMPP is uniquely well-positioned to meet these needs. It is mature, open, extensible, and governed through transparent standards. It has a community of engineers, operators, and developers actively maintaining and evolving it.

Instead of inventing closed messaging stacks around new ecosystems, the more pragmatic move would be to build on robust, extensible layers like XMPP :

• Need to integrate blockchain identities? XMPP can map public keys or wallet identifiers through custom namespaces or JIDs.
• Need cryptographic message-level guarantees? XMPP already supports message metadata, signatures, and encryption.
• Need better privacy ? XMPP can be run over privacy-preserving transports like Tor.

In short: XMPP can serve as a transport layer for Web3 communication without discarding two decades of protocol maturity.

I understand that the main focus of XMTP is to prevent censorship, by your own server, but this really a situation that can be mitigated efficiently with XMPP. You can for example run your own server or develop a fully decentralized approach, that you can leverage as needed (e.g. xmpp-overlay ).

Yes, there is still work to be done. For example, integrating MLS (Messaging Layer Security) into XMPP would provide a strong foundation for interoperable, end-to-end encrypted group messaging. But that only reinforces the point: Why ignore what’s already working and extensible?

Use What Works

New ideas are always welcome. Innovation matters. But messaging protocols are infrastructure. Reinventing them lightly, is not harmless, especially when it is done without acknowledging existing efforts.

Instead of multiplying disconnected stacks, we should double down on what works .

XMPP is here. It works. It evolves. It can be extended, adapted, and integrated, even into blockchain-native systems, without sacrificing openness or interoperability.

That may be its most valuable trait today: Still standing, while so many overengineered protocols have come and gone.

After twenty-five years, XMPP (Extensible Messaging and Presence Protocol) is still here. Mature, proven, modular, and standardized, it may well be the most solid foundation available today to build the future of messaging.

And now, XMPP is more relevant than ever: its resurgence is driven by European digital sovereignty efforts, renewed focus on interoperability, and the growing need for long-term, vendor-independent infrastructure.

Against this backdrop, the recent funding round around XMTP (Extensible Message Transport Protocol) , a newly launched blockchain-based protocol marketed as a universal messaging layer, raises questions. The name clearly evokes XMPP, yet there is no technological or community connection. And while XMPP could easily serve as a transport layer for blockchain-integrated messaging, XMTP chooses to ignore this legacy and start anew .

So the real question is:
Why rebuild from scratch when a solid, extensible foundation already exists?

A Protocol That Never Went Away

XMPP is an open protocol for real-time messaging, designed from the start for federation and decentralization. Standardized by the IETF (RFC 6120, 6121, 7622…), it has powered mission-critical systems for decades: enterprise communication, mobile apps at scale, online games, IoT control platforms.

What makes XMPP especially powerful is not just its architectural simplicity, but its modular extensibility . The protocol evolves through an ecosystem of open specifications (XEPs), covering:

• End-to-end encryption (OMEMO, OTR)
• Multi-device synchronization (Message Archive Management)
• Group chat with subscriptions (MUC and MUCSub)
• PubSub (XEP-0060) for real-time data and events
• Interoperability bridges (SIP, MQTT, Matrix)
• And more…

XMPP has never stopped evolving . Dozens of new extensions are proposed every year. It remains one of the most adaptable foundations for building secure, federated, and future-ready messaging systems.

XMTP: A New Protocol with a Familiar Name, but a Different Approach

XMTP is a blockchain-native messaging protocol developed by Ephemera. It aims to connect wallets and dApps, leveraging decentralized infrastructure (libp2p, IPFS-style storage) and cryptographic identities.

The ambition is clear: to build a censorship-resistant, peer-to-peer messaging layer for Web3, rooted in crypto-native identity and cryptography.

However, the naming is misleading. In an older interview , XMTP co-founder Matt Galligan said the name is a blend of SMTP and XMPP. It was chosen to evoke familiarity, perhaps even as a tribute. But the result is confusing : XMTP is not an extension, evolution, or even distant cousin of XMPP. There is no shared architecture, no interoperability, no community overlap.

Why This Matters Right Now

This naming issue would be minor if it weren’t happening at a critical time for protocol design . Governments, especially in Europe, are actively exploring how to regain control over digital infrastructure. Messaging is central to this effort, especially with upcoming interoperability mandates, data sovereignty requirements, and the need for long-term maintainability.

XMPP is uniquely well-positioned to meet these needs. It is mature, open, extensible, and governed through transparent standards. It has a community of engineers, operators, and developers actively maintaining and evolving it.

Instead of inventing closed messaging stacks around new ecosystems, the more pragmatic move would be to build on robust, extensible layers like XMPP :

• Need to integrate blockchain identities? XMPP can map public keys or wallet identifiers through custom namespaces or JIDs.
• Need cryptographic message-level guarantees? XMPP already supports message metadata, signatures, and encryption.
• Need better privacy ? XMPP can be run over privacy-preserving transports like Tor.

In short: XMPP can serve as a transport layer for Web3 communication without discarding two decades of protocol maturity.

I understand that the main focus of XMTP is to prevent censorship, by your own server, but this really a situation that can be mitigated efficiently with XMPP. You can for example run your own server or develop a fully decentralized approach, that you can leverage as needed (e.g. xmpp-overlay ).

Yes, there is still work to be done. For example, integrating MLS (Messaging Layer Security) into XMPP would provide a strong foundation for interoperable, end-to-end encrypted group messaging. But that only reinforces the point: Why ignore what’s already working and extensible?

Use What Works

New ideas are always welcome. Innovation matters. But messaging protocols are infrastructure. Reinventing them lightly, is not harmless, especially when it is done without acknowledging existing efforts.

Instead of multiplying disconnected stacks, we should double down on what works .

XMPP is here. It works. It evolves. It can be extended, adapted, and integrated, even into blockchain-native systems, without sacrificing openness or interoperability.

That may be its most valuable trait today: Still standing, while so many overengineered protocols have come and gone.

After twenty-five years, XMPP (Extensible Messaging and Presence Protocol) is still here. Mature, proven, modular, and standardized, it may well be the most solid foundation available today to build the future of messaging.

And now, XMPP is more relevant than ever: its resurgence is driven by European digital sovereignty efforts, renewed focus on interoperability, and the growing need for long-term, vendor-independent infrastructure.

Against this backdrop, the recent funding round around XMTP (Extensible Message Transport Protocol) , a newly launched blockchain-based protocol marketed as a universal messaging layer, raises questions. The name clearly evokes XMPP, yet there is no technological or community connection. And while XMPP could easily serve as a transport layer for blockchain-integrated messaging, XMTP chooses to ignore this legacy and start anew .

So the real question is:
Why rebuild from scratch when a solid, extensible foundation already exists?

A Protocol That Never Went Away

XMPP is an open protocol for real-time messaging, designed from the start for federation and decentralization. Standardized by the IETF (RFC 6120, 6121, 7622…), it has powered mission-critical systems for decades: enterprise communication, mobile apps at scale, online games, IoT control platforms.

What makes XMPP especially powerful is not just its architectural simplicity, but its modular extensibility . The protocol evolves through an ecosystem of open specifications (XEPs), covering:

• End-to-end encryption (OMEMO, OTR)
• Multi-device synchronization (Message Archive Management)
• Group chat with subscriptions (MUC and MUCSub)
• PubSub (XEP-0060) for real-time data and events
• Interoperability bridges (SIP, MQTT, Matrix)
• And more…

XMPP has never stopped evolving . Dozens of new extensions are proposed every year. It remains one of the most adaptable foundations for building secure, federated, and future-ready messaging systems.

XMTP: A New Protocol with a Familiar Name, but a Different Approach

XMTP is a blockchain-native messaging protocol developed by Ephemera. It aims to connect wallets and dApps, leveraging decentralized infrastructure (libp2p, IPFS-style storage) and cryptographic identities.

The ambition is clear: to build a censorship-resistant, peer-to-peer messaging layer for Web3, rooted in crypto-native identity and cryptography.

However, the naming is misleading. In an older interview , XMTP co-founder Matt Galligan said the name is a blend of SMTP and XMPP. It was chosen to evoke familiarity, perhaps even as a tribute. But the result is confusing : XMTP is not an extension, evolution, or even distant cousin of XMPP. There is no shared architecture, no interoperability, no community overlap.

Why This Matters Right Now

This naming issue would be minor if it weren’t happening at a critical time for protocol design . Governments, especially in Europe, are actively exploring how to regain control over digital infrastructure. Messaging is central to this effort, especially with upcoming interoperability mandates, data sovereignty requirements, and the need for long-term maintainability.

XMPP is uniquely well-positioned to meet these needs. It is mature, open, extensible, and governed through transparent standards. It has a community of engineers, operators, and developers actively maintaining and evolving it.

Instead of inventing closed messaging stacks around new ecosystems, the more pragmatic move would be to build on robust, extensible layers like XMPP :

• Need to integrate blockchain identities? XMPP can map public keys or wallet identifiers through custom namespaces or JIDs.
• Need cryptographic message-level guarantees? XMPP already supports message metadata, signatures, and encryption.
• Need better privacy ? XMPP can be run over privacy-preserving transports like Tor.

In short: XMPP can serve as a transport layer for Web3 communication without discarding two decades of protocol maturity.

I understand that the main focus of XMTP is to prevent censorship, by your own server, but this really a situation that can be mitigated efficiently with XMPP. You can for example run your own server or develop a fully decentralized approach, that you can leverage as needed (e.g. xmpp-overlay ).

Yes, there is still work to be done. For example, integrating MLS (Messaging Layer Security) into XMPP would provide a strong foundation for interoperable, end-to-end encrypted group messaging. But that only reinforces the point: Why ignore what’s already working and extensible?

Use What Works

New ideas are always welcome. Innovation matters. But messaging protocols are infrastructure. Reinventing them lightly, is not harmless, especially when it is done without acknowledging existing efforts.

Instead of multiplying disconnected stacks, we should double down on what works .

XMPP is here. It works. It evolves. It can be extended, adapted, and integrated, even into blockchain-native systems, without sacrificing openness or interoperability.

That may be its most valuable trait today: Still standing, while so many overengineered protocols have come and gone.

Remote Patient Monitoring (RPM) is changing how care is delivered. By tracking health data through connected devices outside traditional settings, it helps clinicians act sooner, reduce readmissions, and focus resources where they’re most needed. With rising NHS pressures and growing demand for digital care, RPM is becoming central to how both public and private providers support long-term conditions, recovery, and hospital-at-home models. This guide explores how RPM works, where it’s gaining ground, and why healthcare leaders are paying attention.

What is Remote Patient Monitoring?

RPM refers to systems that collect patient data remotely using at-home or mobile devices, which clinicians then review. These systems can work in real time or at scheduled intervals and are often integrated with a patient’s electronic medical record (eMR) or practice management system (PAS). The goal is to monitor patients without needing in-person visits, while still keeping clinical oversight.

Devices Commonly Used in RPM

The success of any RPM programme depends on the devices that power it. These tools collect, track, and transmit key health data- either in real time or at regular intervals. Whether issued by clinicians or connected through a patient’s tech, they underpin the delivery of safe, responsive remote care.

These devices support the management of a wide range of conditions, including diabetes, heart disease, COPD, asthma, sleep disorders, high-risk pregnancies, and post-operative recovery.

Device Type	Primary Function
Blood pressure monitors	Measure systolic/diastolic pressure for hypertension monitoring
Glucometers	Track blood glucose levels for diabetes management
Pulse oximeters	Monitor oxygen saturation (SpO2) and heart rate
ECG monitors	Detect heart rhythm abnormalities such as arrhythmias
Smart inhalers	Track usage and technique for asthma or COPD
Wearable sensors	Monitor movement, sleep, temperature and heart rate
Smart scales	Measure weight trends, often linked to fluid retention or post-op care
Sleep apnoea monitors	Detect interrupted breathing patterns during sleep
Maternity tracking devices	Monitor fetal heart rate, maternal blood pressure, or contractions

These tools can either be prescribed by clinicians or integrated with consumer health tech like smartphones or smartwatches.

For example, a cardiologist may use a mobile ECG app paired with a sensor to track arrhythmias from home.

Safety and Regulation

The boundary between wellness wearables and clinical devices is still being defined. While some tools simply gather data, others have therapeutic applications, such as managing pain or respiratory issues. This matters for compliance. Devices that influence treatment decisions must meet higher regulatory standards, particularly around safety, accuracy, and data security. Developers and suppliers need to stay aligned with MHRA or equivalent guidance to avoid risk to both patients and business continuity.

How Remote Patient Monitoring Works

RPM follows a structured process:

1. Data collection from connected medical devices
   
2. Secure transmission to a clinical platform
   
3. Integration with existing systems
   
4. Analysis and alerting via algorithms or clinician review
   
5. Intervention where thresholds are breached
   
6. Feedback to patients through apps or direct communication

RPM Adoption is Accelerating

Globally, the uptake of RPM is increasing. In the US, patient usage rose from 23 million in 2020 to 30 million in 2024 and is forecast to reach over 70 million by the end of 2025 ( HealthArc ). The NHS is also scaling digital pathways. Over 100,000 patients have been supported by virtual wards in England , with NHS England increasing capacity to 50,000 patients per month by winter 2024. RPM is central to this shift.

Core Technologies in RPM

These technologies work behind the scenes to capture, transfer, and make sense of patient data, so that clinicians have timely, accurate insights to act on.

Wearables and sensors
Track vital signs like heart rate, oxygen levels, and movement patterns.

Mobile health apps
Used by patients to report symptoms, manage medications, and receive support.

Telemedicine platforms
Enable direct communication between patients and clinicians through chat, phone, or video.

Analytics engines
Help identify risk trends or changes in condition using automated flagging systems.

Why RPM Matters for Healthcare Leaders

The NHS is under sustained pressure. According to the NHS Confederation , over 7.6 million people are currently on elective care waiting lists, while ambulance delays and A&E overcrowding persist. RPM supports care outside the hospital by freeing up beds, reducing readmissions, and improving patient flow. At a system level, RPM:

• Cuts avoidable admissions
  
• Shortens hospital stays
  
• Reduces time-to-intervention
  
• Frees up staff capacity
  
• Lowers infection risk
  

Cost savings are also significant. Some estimates suggest RPM can reduce total healthcare expenditure by 20–40%, particularly for chronic conditions.

RPM in Action: Key Use Cases

The real impact of RPM is seen in the way it supports different stages of the care journey. Here are some of the most common and most effective use cases.

Chronic Disease Management

RPM allows patients with diabetes, COPD, or hypertension to track metrics like blood pressure, oxygen levels or glucose and share results with care teams. Interventions can be made earlier, reducing the chance of deterioration or escalation.

Mental Health Monitoring

Wearables can capture signs of stress or low mood by tracking heart rate variability, sleep patterns, and daily activity. RPM helps clinicians spot early signs of relapse in conditions like anxiety and depression, particularly when patients are less likely to reach out themselves.

Post-Operative Recovery

Patients recovering from surgery can be monitored for wound healing, temperature spikes, or pain trends. A 2023 BMC Health Services Research study showed RPM helped reduce six-month mortality rates in patients discharged after heart failure or COPD treatment.

Elderly Care

For older adults, RPM supports safety without constant in-person contact. Devices with fall detection, medication reminders, and routine tracking can help carers respond quickly to changes, reducing emergency visits and supporting independent living.

Clinical Trials

RPM speeds up trials by reducing the need for travel, offering more continuous data, and improving patient adherence.

Pandemic and Emergency Response

During COVID-19, RPM enabled safe monitoring of symptoms like oxygen saturation or fever, supporting triage and resource allocation when systems were overwhelmed.

Benefits Across the System

RPM not only benefit patients, but it also improves outcomes and operations across every part of the health and care system. Here’s how you can gain from its use.

	Key Benefits
Patients	Greater independence, faster recovery, fewer hospital visits
Clinicians	Real-time data visibility, increased capacity, and better focus on complex cases
Carers	Peace of mind, early alerts, and less reliance on manual checks
ICBs & Providers	Lower readmissions, improved resource use, and more coordinated care

Where Tech Comes In

Behind every reliable RPM system is a reliable tech stack. In high-risk, high-volume environments like healthcare, platforms need to be built for stability, security and scalability.

That’s why some platforms use programming languages such as Erlang and Elixir, trusted across the healthcare sector for their ability to manage high volumes and maintain uptime. These technologies are being adopted in healthcare systems that prioritise performance, security, and scalability.

When built correctly, RPM infrastructure allows providers to:

• Maintain continuous monitoring across patient groups
  
• Respond quickly to emerging clinical risks
  
• Scale services confidently as demand increases
  
• Minimise risk from tech failure or data breach

To conclude

Patients recover better when they’re in a familiar place, supported by the right tools and professionals. Hospitals function best when their time and space are reserved for those who truly need them. Remote Patient Monitoring is not just a digital upgrade. It’s a strategic shift, towards smarter, more responsive care.

Ready to explore how RPM could support your digital care strategy? Get in touch .

The post What is Remote Patient Monitoring? appeared first on Erlang Solutions .

Remote Patient Monitoring (RPM) is changing how care is delivered. By tracking health data through connected devices outside traditional settings, it helps clinicians act sooner, reduce readmissions, and focus resources where they’re most needed. With rising NHS pressures and growing demand for digital care, RPM is becoming central to how both public and private providers support long-term conditions, recovery, and hospital-at-home models. This guide explores how RPM works, where it’s gaining ground, and why healthcare leaders are paying attention.

What is Remote Patient Monitoring?

RPM refers to systems that collect patient data remotely using at-home or mobile devices, which clinicians then review. These systems can work in real time or at scheduled intervals and are often integrated with a patient’s electronic medical record (eMR) or practice management system (PAS). The goal is to monitor patients without needing in-person visits, while still keeping clinical oversight.

Devices Commonly Used in RPM

The success of any RPM programme depends on the devices that power it. These tools collect, track, and transmit key health data- either in real time or at regular intervals. Whether issued by clinicians or connected through a patient’s tech, they underpin the delivery of safe, responsive remote care.

These devices support the management of a wide range of conditions, including diabetes, heart disease, COPD, asthma, sleep disorders, high-risk pregnancies, and post-operative recovery.

Device Type	Primary Function
Blood pressure monitors	Measure systolic/diastolic pressure for hypertension monitoring
Glucometers	Track blood glucose levels for diabetes management
Pulse oximeters	Monitor oxygen saturation (SpO2) and heart rate
ECG monitors	Detect heart rhythm abnormalities such as arrhythmias
Smart inhalers	Track usage and technique for asthma or COPD
Wearable sensors	Monitor movement, sleep, temperature and heart rate
Smart scales	Measure weight trends, often linked to fluid retention or post-op care
Sleep apnoea monitors	Detect interrupted breathing patterns during sleep
Maternity tracking devices	Monitor fetal heart rate, maternal blood pressure, or contractions

These tools can either be prescribed by clinicians or integrated with consumer health tech like smartphones or smartwatches.

For example, a cardiologist may use a mobile ECG app paired with a sensor to track arrhythmias from home.

Safety and Regulation

The boundary between wellness wearables and clinical devices is still being defined. While some tools simply gather data, others have therapeutic applications, such as managing pain or respiratory issues. This matters for compliance. Devices that influence treatment decisions must meet higher regulatory standards, particularly around safety, accuracy, and data security. Developers and suppliers need to stay aligned with MHRA or equivalent guidance to avoid risk to both patients and business continuity.

How Remote Patient Monitoring Works

RPM follows a structured process:

1. Data collection from connected medical devices
   
2. Secure transmission to a clinical platform
   
3. Integration with existing systems
   
4. Analysis and alerting via algorithms or clinician review
   
5. Intervention where thresholds are breached
   
6. Feedback to patients through apps or direct communication

RPM Adoption is Accelerating

Globally, the uptake of RPM is increasing. In the US, patient usage rose from 23 million in 2020 to 30 million in 2024 and is forecast to reach over 70 million by the end of 2025 ( HealthArc ). The NHS is also scaling digital pathways. Over 100,000 patients have been supported by virtual wards in England , with NHS England increasing capacity to 50,000 patients per month by winter 2024. RPM is central to this shift.

Core Technologies in RPM

These technologies work behind the scenes to capture, transfer, and make sense of patient data, so that clinicians have timely, accurate insights to act on.

Wearables and sensors
Track vital signs like heart rate, oxygen levels, and movement patterns.

Mobile health apps
Used by patients to report symptoms, manage medications, and receive support.

Telemedicine platforms
Enable direct communication between patients and clinicians through chat, phone, or video.

Analytics engines
Help identify risk trends or changes in condition using automated flagging systems.

Why RPM Matters for Healthcare Leaders

The NHS is under sustained pressure. According to the NHS Confederation , over 7.6 million people are currently on elective care waiting lists, while ambulance delays and A&E overcrowding persist. RPM supports care outside the hospital by freeing up beds, reducing readmissions, and improving patient flow. At a system level, RPM:

• Cuts avoidable admissions
  
• Shortens hospital stays
  
• Reduces time-to-intervention
  
• Frees up staff capacity
  
• Lowers infection risk
  

Cost savings are also significant. Some estimates suggest RPM can reduce total healthcare expenditure by 20–40%, particularly for chronic conditions.

RPM in Action: Key Use Cases

The real impact of RPM is seen in the way it supports different stages of the care journey. Here are some of the most common and most effective use cases.

Chronic Disease Management

RPM allows patients with diabetes, COPD, or hypertension to track metrics like blood pressure, oxygen levels or glucose and share results with care teams. Interventions can be made earlier, reducing the chance of deterioration or escalation.

Mental Health Monitoring

Wearables can capture signs of stress or low mood by tracking heart rate variability, sleep patterns, and daily activity. RPM helps clinicians spot early signs of relapse in conditions like anxiety and depression, particularly when patients are less likely to reach out themselves.

Post-Operative Recovery

Patients recovering from surgery can be monitored for wound healing, temperature spikes, or pain trends. A 2023 BMC Health Services Research study showed RPM helped reduce six-month mortality rates in patients discharged after heart failure or COPD treatment.

Elderly Care

For older adults, RPM supports safety without constant in-person contact. Devices with fall detection, medication reminders, and routine tracking can help carers respond quickly to changes, reducing emergency visits and supporting independent living.

Clinical Trials

RPM speeds up trials by reducing the need for travel, offering more continuous data, and improving patient adherence.

Pandemic and Emergency Response

During COVID-19, RPM enabled safe monitoring of symptoms like oxygen saturation or fever, supporting triage and resource allocation when systems were overwhelmed.

Benefits Across the System

RPM not only benefit patients, but it also improves outcomes and operations across every part of the health and care system. Here’s how you can gain from its use.

	Key Benefits
Patients	Greater independence, faster recovery, fewer hospital visits
Clinicians	Real-time data visibility, increased capacity, and better focus on complex cases
Carers	Peace of mind, early alerts, and less reliance on manual checks
ICBs & Providers	Lower readmissions, improved resource use, and more coordinated care

Where Tech Comes In

Behind every reliable RPM system is a reliable tech stack. In high-risk, high-volume environments like healthcare, platforms need to be built for stability, security and scalability.

That’s why some platforms use programming languages such as Erlang and Elixir, trusted across the healthcare sector for their ability to manage high volumes and maintain uptime. These technologies are being adopted in healthcare systems that prioritise performance, security, and scalability.

When built correctly, RPM infrastructure allows providers to:

• Maintain continuous monitoring across patient groups
  
• Respond quickly to emerging clinical risks
  
• Scale services confidently as demand increases
  
• Minimise risk from tech failure or data breach

To conclude

Patients recover better when they’re in a familiar place, supported by the right tools and professionals. Hospitals function best when their time and space are reserved for those who truly need them. Remote Patient Monitoring is not just a digital upgrade. It’s a strategic shift, towards smarter, more responsive care.

Ready to explore how RPM could support your digital care strategy? Get in touch .

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Remote Patient Monitoring (RPM) is changing how care is delivered. By tracking health data through connected devices outside traditional settings, it helps clinicians act sooner, reduce readmissions, and focus resources where they’re most needed. With rising NHS pressures and growing demand for digital care, RPM is becoming central to how both public and private providers support long-term conditions, recovery, and hospital-at-home models. This guide explores how RPM works, where it’s gaining ground, and why healthcare leaders are paying attention.

What is Remote Patient Monitoring?

RPM refers to systems that collect patient data remotely using at-home or mobile devices, which clinicians then review. These systems can work in real time or at scheduled intervals and are often integrated with a patient’s electronic medical record (eMR) or practice management system (PAS). The goal is to monitor patients without needing in-person visits, while still keeping clinical oversight.

Devices Commonly Used in RPM

The success of any RPM programme depends on the devices that power it. These tools collect, track, and transmit key health data- either in real time or at regular intervals. Whether issued by clinicians or connected through a patient’s tech, they underpin the delivery of safe, responsive remote care.

These devices support the management of a wide range of conditions, including diabetes, heart disease, COPD, asthma, sleep disorders, high-risk pregnancies, and post-operative recovery.

Device Type	Primary Function
Blood pressure monitors	Measure systolic/diastolic pressure for hypertension monitoring
Glucometers	Track blood glucose levels for diabetes management
Pulse oximeters	Monitor oxygen saturation (SpO2) and heart rate
ECG monitors	Detect heart rhythm abnormalities such as arrhythmias
Smart inhalers	Track usage and technique for asthma or COPD
Wearable sensors	Monitor movement, sleep, temperature and heart rate
Smart scales	Measure weight trends, often linked to fluid retention or post-op care
Sleep apnoea monitors	Detect interrupted breathing patterns during sleep
Maternity tracking devices	Monitor fetal heart rate, maternal blood pressure, or contractions

These tools can either be prescribed by clinicians or integrated with consumer health tech like smartphones or smartwatches.

For example, a cardiologist may use a mobile ECG app paired with a sensor to track arrhythmias from home.

Safety and Regulation

The boundary between wellness wearables and clinical devices is still being defined. While some tools simply gather data, others have therapeutic applications, such as managing pain or respiratory issues. This matters for compliance. Devices that influence treatment decisions must meet higher regulatory standards, particularly around safety, accuracy, and data security. Developers and suppliers need to stay aligned with MHRA or equivalent guidance to avoid risk to both patients and business continuity.

How Remote Patient Monitoring Works

RPM follows a structured process:

1. Data collection from connected medical devices
   
2. Secure transmission to a clinical platform
   
3. Integration with existing systems
   
4. Analysis and alerting via algorithms or clinician review
   
5. Intervention where thresholds are breached
   
6. Feedback to patients through apps or direct communication

RPM Adoption is Accelerating

Globally, the uptake of RPM is increasing. In the US, patient usage rose from 23 million in 2020 to 30 million in 2024 and is forecast to reach over 70 million by the end of 2025 ( HealthArc ). The NHS is also scaling digital pathways. Over 100,000 patients have been supported by virtual wards in England , with NHS England increasing capacity to 50,000 patients per month by winter 2024. RPM is central to this shift.

Core Technologies in RPM

These technologies work behind the scenes to capture, transfer, and make sense of patient data, so that clinicians have timely, accurate insights to act on.

Wearables and sensors
Track vital signs like heart rate, oxygen levels, and movement patterns.

Mobile health apps
Used by patients to report symptoms, manage medications, and receive support.

Telemedicine platforms
Enable direct communication between patients and clinicians through chat, phone, or video.

Analytics engines
Help identify risk trends or changes in condition using automated flagging systems.

Why RPM Matters for Healthcare Leaders

The NHS is under sustained pressure. According to the NHS Confederation , over 7.6 million people are currently on elective care waiting lists, while ambulance delays and A&E overcrowding persist. RPM supports care outside the hospital by freeing up beds, reducing readmissions, and improving patient flow. At a system level, RPM:

• Cuts avoidable admissions
  
• Shortens hospital stays
  
• Reduces time-to-intervention
  
• Frees up staff capacity
  
• Lowers infection risk
  

Cost savings are also significant. Some estimates suggest RPM can reduce total healthcare expenditure by 20–40%, particularly for chronic conditions.

RPM in Action: Key Use Cases

The real impact of RPM is seen in the way it supports different stages of the care journey. Here are some of the most common and most effective use cases.

Chronic Disease Management

RPM allows patients with diabetes, COPD, or hypertension to track metrics like blood pressure, oxygen levels or glucose and share results with care teams. Interventions can be made earlier, reducing the chance of deterioration or escalation.

Mental Health Monitoring

Wearables can capture signs of stress or low mood by tracking heart rate variability, sleep patterns, and daily activity. RPM helps clinicians spot early signs of relapse in conditions like anxiety and depression, particularly when patients are less likely to reach out themselves.

Post-Operative Recovery

Patients recovering from surgery can be monitored for wound healing, temperature spikes, or pain trends. A 2023 BMC Health Services Research study showed RPM helped reduce six-month mortality rates in patients discharged after heart failure or COPD treatment.

Elderly Care

For older adults, RPM supports safety without constant in-person contact. Devices with fall detection, medication reminders, and routine tracking can help carers respond quickly to changes, reducing emergency visits and supporting independent living.

Clinical Trials

RPM speeds up trials by reducing the need for travel, offering more continuous data, and improving patient adherence.

Pandemic and Emergency Response

During COVID-19, RPM enabled safe monitoring of symptoms like oxygen saturation or fever, supporting triage and resource allocation when systems were overwhelmed.

Benefits Across the System

RPM not only benefit patients, but it also improves outcomes and operations across every part of the health and care system. Here’s how you can gain from its use.

	Key Benefits
Patients	Greater independence, faster recovery, fewer hospital visits
Clinicians	Real-time data visibility, increased capacity, and better focus on complex cases
Carers	Peace of mind, early alerts, and less reliance on manual checks
ICBs & Providers	Lower readmissions, improved resource use, and more coordinated care

Where Tech Comes In

Behind every reliable RPM system is a reliable tech stack. In high-risk, high-volume environments like healthcare, platforms need to be built for stability, security and scalability.

That’s why some platforms use programming languages such as Erlang and Elixir, trusted across the healthcare sector for their ability to manage high volumes and maintain uptime. These technologies are being adopted in healthcare systems that prioritise performance, security, and scalability.

When built correctly, RPM infrastructure allows providers to:

• Maintain continuous monitoring across patient groups
  
• Respond quickly to emerging clinical risks
  
• Scale services confidently as demand increases
  
• Minimise risk from tech failure or data breach

To conclude

Patients recover better when they’re in a familiar place, supported by the right tools and professionals. Hospitals function best when their time and space are reserved for those who truly need them. Remote Patient Monitoring is not just a digital upgrade. It’s a strategic shift, towards smarter, more responsive care.

Ready to explore how RPM could support your digital care strategy? Get in touch .

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