Sectra signs strategic cooperation agreement with leading RIS company in Australia

The Swedish IT and medical technology company Sectra has announced the formation of a long-term strategic alliance with Australian-based Kestral Computing Pty Ltd.

Through this alliance, Sectra and Kestral will provide the Australian healthcare market with a highly competitive offering of a fully integrated solution for RIS (Radiology Information System) and PACS (Picture Archiving and Communication System). “By combining our market leading products we have a comprehensive solution that strengthens our offering to the Australian healthcare market," says Henk Scholte, Managing Director of Sectra ANZ. “This cooperation is in line with our strategy of offering state-of-the-art solutions to radiologists and clinicians through long-term strategic alliances,” he continues. The integrated solution makes images, patient, and examination information easily available to radiologists and clinical staff with a single point of access. “Our customers ask for integrated solutions,” says Bob Hall, Director Kestral Computing. “The tightly integrated solution will enhance our customer’s ability to improve patient care and the service they provide to referring physicians”, he continues. About Kestral Computing Pty Ltd. Kestral Computing is an Australian company founded in 1989 with offices in Melbourne and Perth. Kestral Computing Pty Ltd provides Radiology Information Systems as well as Clinical Integration Systems, Pathology Laboratory Systems, and Health Messaging Gateways. For more information about Kestral, visit www.kestral.com.au.