Viztek to Demonstrate End-to-End Digital Solutions for Hospitals During AHRA

RALEIGH, NC--(Marketwired - Jul 17, 2013) - (AHRA Booth 125) -- Viztek, a leading provider of complete digital software and hardware diagnostic imaging solutions, announces attendance at the upcoming Association for Medical Imaging Management (AHRA) meeting & exposition in Minneapolis, July 28 - 31, 2013. Conference attendees will have hands-on interaction and can learn about the complete portfolio of products available for hospital imaging departments at the Viztek booth, including the Opal-RAD PACS, Opal CLOUD available for demonstration on tablets, ViZion Straight Arm DR and Opal-CR II.

"Over the last few years the Viztek product portfolio has expanded considerably and we look forward to demonstrating our end-to-end imaging solutions for hospitals during the AHRA," said Steve Deaton, Vice President, Viztek. "As the imaging and healthcare market has been continuously evolving, so too has Viztek, expanding our portfolio to add high throughput, high quality systems to streamline radiology processes and enable radiology administrators to meet their goals. We expect this to be the first of many AHRAs for Viztek, and look forward to meeting with attendees and demonstrating our full imaging system portfolio."

Featured Viztek products to be on display at AHRA include:

Opal-RAD PACS - The Opal-RAD PACS encompasses a powerful suite of digital radiology tools to achieve the most fully integrated patient database, imaging and communications system on the market today. Some of the functionalities included in the web-based PACS are integrated dictation/transcription & reporting module, diagnostic viewer, mammography viewer, echocardiology viewer and turnaround time (TAT) tracking. Opal-RAD does not require dedicated workstations for different departments of viewers as the software runs on a small footprint, web-based system. In addition, the professional workstation can be customized to meet each department's specific needs.

Opal CLOUD - Available on various platforms, Opal CLOUD will be demonstrated on tablets at the Viztek booth. Offering the same great features and functionalities as the Opal-RAD but in a browser-based viewer for reviewing images on MAC, Windows, mobile devices, tablets and smartphones including iPad, iPhone, Android and BlackBerry.

ViZion Straight Arm DR - The ViZion Straight Arm DR was introduced to the market in 2012 and is a compact digital imaging system ideal for various settings that require a low cost and space saving solution with superior image quality. The DR system frees the technologist to be able to position the system around the patient, reducing time spent in the exam room. The complete package includes 17x17 flat panel detector running on Opal-Acquire workstation software. The Straight Arm DR system design with Opal-Acquire makes for easy operation for outpatient, urgent care, and imaging center facilities, among others.

Leggera Wireless DR Panels - The 24x30 and 14x17 Leggera Wireless panels are ideal for use in any new or retrofit system. They use passive trigger technology for ease of integration and flexible usage.

Opal-CR II - The Opal-CR II is the ideal solution for converting analog rooms to digital. As facility volume grows, Opal-CR II offers an easy-to-install, in-field upgrade to transition from 20 plates per hour to 73 plates per hour. Supported by Symphony III post processing software complete with enhanced grid suppression, Opal-CR II can grow with Opal PACS. In addition, the CR system offers multiple installation options, weighing only 65lbs the system can be mounted vertically or horizontally allowing it to be used virtually anywhere.

In addition to the products listed above, Viztek offers a full line of state-of-the-art hospital solutions including the recently introduced Leggera Wireless DR. For more information, visit Viztek at AHRA booth 125, call 1-800-366-5343 or visit Viztek.net.

About Viztek

Viztek is a leading provider of complete digital software and hardware imaging solutions, backed by comprehensive training and support for the hospital and private practice markets. The company provides state-of-the-art, web-based Opal-RAD PACS and RIS, delivering advanced connectivity and functionality at an affordable price. The PACS and RIS solutions are complimented by Viztek's comprehensive line of CR and DR solutions, with DR panels that come in multiple configurations ranging from retrofit packages to complete new radiology rooms and mobile solutions. For more information, visit www.viztek.net.