Kodak and RAID Sign Information Storage Agreement
Customers Purchasing KODAK CARESTREAM Radiology
Solutions Can Now Choose Cost Effective IT Storage Products From RAID
Release Date: June 6, 2006
LAWRENCE, MA & ROCHESTER, NY (June 6, 2006) – RAID, Inc.,
a leading storage technology provider, has entered into a supply agreement
with Eastman Kodak Company that enables Kodak customers to select RAID’s
value-priced storage options when purchasing Kodak’s healthcare
IT systems.
"As a result of our collaboration, Kodak can offer a low-cost storage
component that facilitates easy storage and retrieval of a patient's entire
set of records,” said Marc DiZoglio, Executive Vice President, RAID.
Kodak’s CARESTREAM Radiology Solutions deliver improved workflow
and information sharing that can help enhance communication of patient
data across the continuum of care. These scalable healthcare IT solutions
include KODAK CARESTREAM PACS (picture archiving and communications system)
and KODAK CARESTREAM RIS (radiology information system).
Kodak's RIS and PACS represent a fully integrated solution that provides
integral 3D imaging and automates the patient diagnostic process from
exam scheduling, diagnostic reading, transcription—to reporting,
distribution and billing in radiology departments.
These powerful Kodak systems provide a comprehensive architecture that
addresses the diverse operational needs of clinics, imaging centers, hospitals,
and healthcare networks. Together with RAID Inc., Kodak also can provide
cost-effective healthcare information storage solutions to clinics and
smaller imaging centers.
About RAID Incorporated
Headquartered in Lawrence, MA, RAID Incorporated is a managed storage
services provider (MSSP) and designs customized storage systems and solutions.
RAID's flagship service StorageWatch® is the industry's only real-time
monitoring and managed storage service which reduces customers' total
cost of ownership by reducing operational costs associated with maintaining
and administering storage systems while increasing data availability.
Since 1994, RAID has been devoted to researching and developing leading
edge technologies while providing twenty-four hour support services to
become one of the industry leaders. RAID specializes in solving compute,
application, and disaster recovery needs with a unique platform combining
hardware, software, and services. www.raidinc.com
About Kodak’s Health Group
Kodak’s Health Group, with 2005 revenues of $2.65 billion, is a
world leader in supplying the medical and dental professions with advanced
healthcare products, services and information technology solutions. Its
broad portfolio includes picture archiving and communications systems
(PACS), radiology information systems (RIS), healthcare information systems,
computed radiography (CR) and digital radiography (DR) systems, laser
imagers, mammography and oncology systems, x-ray film systems, dental
imaging products, and a range of consulting—as well as repair and
maintenance—services. Kodak is the world’s foremost imaging
innovator, providing leading products and services to not only healthcare
customers, but to the photographic and graphic communications markets.
With sales of $14.3 billion in 2005, the company is committed to a digitally
oriented growth strategy focused on helping people better use meaningful
images and information in their life and work. Consumers use Kodak’s
system of digital and traditional image capture products and services
to take, print and share their pictures anytime, anywhere; Businesses
effectively communicate with customers worldwide using Kodak solutions
for prepress, conventional and digital printing and document imaging;
and Creative Professionals rely on Kodak technology to uniquely tell their
story through moving or still images.
For more information about Kodak’s Health Group, contact your Kodak
representative or visit www.kodak.com/go/health
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