Carestream was named the world's second largest supplier of vendor-neutral archiving (VNA) solutions in a report just issued by InMedica, a division of IMS Research. Vendor-neutral archiving refers to standards-based platforms used in the healthcare industry to store patient data and medical images in non-proprietary formats that facilitate information access and exchange. 
Apotekens Service AB, which is responsible for IT deliveries to all players in the deregulated pharmacy market, is extending its partnership with Tieto as supplier of IT services. The original agreement was signed in 2009 and includes operational services and consultancy support. The one year extension represents an order value of around SEK 56 million. 
Anoto, creator of the digital pen and paper technology, announces that two of its Platinum partners, DevelopIQ and Destiny Wireless, have been selected for the Digital Pen Framework for the UK. The Digital Pen Framework was set up by Solent Supplies Team (SST), an NHS procurement organisation. Carestream has begun shipping its much anticipated DRX- Revolution Mobile X-Ray System. Dozens of healthcare facilities around the world have already placed orders for this versatile new system that features customer-driven innovations. 
Royal Philips Electronics (NYSE:PHG, AEX:PHI) has embarked on a five-year joint research and development program with the Saint Petersburg State Polytechnical University, the Vavilov State Optical Institute and the Ioffe Physical Technical Institute in the field of medical imaging technologies. Philips will be investing up to EUR 2.5 million in the program, comprising direct funding and 'in-kind' support, including research staff. 
A study of the effects of telehealth on mortality and the use of secondary care, published in the British Medical Journal (BMJ)*, further confirms telehealth's effectiveness in improving outcomes and avoiding the need for emergency hospital care for patients with long-term conditions, according to Tunstall. Carestream Health showcased innovative works-in-progress lesion management 3D tools on its CARESTREAM Vue PACS workstation at the annual "Workstation Face-Off," which is part of the annual International Symposium on Multidetector-Row CT.