Sectra launches radiology information system on the British market: Sectra receives first British order for complete rad

Sectra launches radiology information system on the British market: Sectra receives first British order for complete radiology IT-system from Scottish hospital Sectra, the Swedish IT and medical company, has signed a seven-year contract with Dr. Gray's Hospital Elgin, Scotland, for an integrated radiology IT solution comprising Sectra's image management system (PACS) and radiology information system (RIS). "By introducing Sectra's radiology information system into the British market, we are now able to meet the British customers' demand for a fully integrated radiology IT-solution, comprising both RIS and PACS," says Dr. Torbjörn Kronander, President of Sectra Imtec AB. "The UK and Scandinavian healthcare structures, and therefore the product demands put on a radiology information system, are very similar. This enables us to widen our offer to the British market in this way, and be confident that it will be an effective solution to the workflow and administration needs of UK Radiology Departments" Dr. Kronander concludes. Due to the major differences in the healthcare structures in various countries, Sectra RIS is only available on selected markets. On other markets Sectra cooperates with local RIS companies. Sectra PACS is sold on a worldwide basis. Dr. Gray's Hospital Elgin in Scotland is a district general hospital currently performing approximately 35,000 radiology examinations per year. Sectra will provide a complete radiology IT-solution, comprising the radiology information system (RIS) and the picture archiving and communication system (PACS) including Sectra's solution for orthopedic pre-operative planning. The order is valued to approximately £900,000. "We believe Sectra to be a long term partner as they have an extensive experience in digital radiology," says Mr George Simpson, Radiology manager at Dr. Gray's Hospital Elgin. "Sectra provides a well proven, tightly integrated total solution for digital radiology and we trust that Sectra's system gives us the possibility of enhancing the efficiency of our radiology operations," he adds. The Sectra solution will enable the radiology department at Dr. Gray's Hospital Elgin to work in an entirely film-free environment, and supports the move to a fully paper-free environment when the organisation makes the move to electronic requesting. The digital management of patient data and radiology images creates a more efficient workflow. This not only helps cut costs, but also enhances patient care, as referring physicians are able to obtain images and reports more quickly. The high level of security built into the system means the transition to digital radiology can take place without compromising patient integrity and security. For further information, please contact: Dr. Jan-Olof Brüer, President and CEO Sectra AB, +46 13 23 52 09, janolof.bruer@sectra.se Visit our website http://www.sectra.com About Sectra Imtec Sectra's medical business is conducted in Sectra Imtec AB, which is a wholly owned subsidiary of Sectra AB. Sectra, selected as the recipient of the 2004 Frost & Sullivan Medical Imaging Company of the Year Award, is one of today's major diagnostic imaging providers with more than 500 installations worldwide. Sectra's core business is to deliver top-of-the-line, high-availability, robust enterprise diagnostic imaging for 24/7 operation. In Scandinavia Sectra is the market leader with more than 50 percent of all film-free installations. The company also has a large number of systems installed in most major countries in Europe, the Far East and North America, in co-operation with partners. Internationally, Sectra PACS is marketed and sold through different partners. Sectra's operations Sectra has its roots in Linköping Institute of Technology and is one of Sweden's fastest growing high-tech companies in IT. Since the mid-1980s, Sectra has successfully conducted development and sales of advanced medical IT and telecommunications products. Today, the business includes products in medical systems and secure communication systems. Business is conducted in eight countries with a total of approximately 350 employees. Sales for fiscal year 2003/2004 amounted to SEK 495 million. Since March 1999, Sectra's shares have been quoted on the O list of the Stockholm Exchange. ------------------------------------------------------------ This information was brought to you by Waymaker http://www.waymaker.net The following files are available for download: http://www.waymaker.net/bitonline/2004/07/06/20040706BIT20220/wkr0001.pdf Sectra press release pdf document