Richard Porritt

DR Systems, Inc. is a leading provider of integrated PACS, RIS, dictation, voice recognition, transcription, advanced image processing, and Internet image/results distribution systems, as well as associated interfaces. DR Systems’ patented, automated, and comprehensive approach to image management delivers film-free efficiency in a highly flexible and logical manner. The unique methods of image and data input, display, printing, archiving, and telecommunications are seamlessly integrated to handle all current and future image management needs. Founded in 1992 by radiologists, DR Systems has developed into one of the preeminent vendors in the PACS industry. Each year, the company has grown in sales, profits, installed base, and product capability. As a privately held company with PACS as its sole product, DR Systems is able to focus exclusively on its primary mission: To improve the financial and professional success of its customers.

Acuson Corp. used to design, manufacture and market premium quality medical diagnostic ultrasound imaging systems and image management products. The company was headquartered in Mountain View, CA

Philips Healthcare is engaged in the manufacture and distribution of diagnostic imaging systems, healthcare information technology solutions, and patient monitoring and cardiac devices. Philips Healthcare is a division of Royal Philips Electronics of the Netherlands, which is a global company in healthcare, lighting and consumer lifestyle, delivering people-centric, innovative products, services and solutions. It classifies its business activities into six areas, namely, Home Healthcare, Professional Healthcare, Imaging Systems, Clinical Care Systems, Healthcare Informatics and Customer Services. The company holds manufacturing facilities in The Netherlands, Germany, the US, Finland, Israel and Brazil. Philips Healthcare is headquartered in Massachusetts, the US.