A partnership between Tunstall, Fold Housing Association, Housing 21, DigiTV and the University of Sheffield will deliver an innovative research project to develop a Virtual Extra Care Service (VIRTEx) within local communities. 
Hospitals and other public institutions, just like private companies, feel the growing importance of optimizing their sourcing processes and organizing their procurement more efficiently due to financial reasons. "eVergabe", developed by the Hessian software provider Healy Hudson, is the first e-tendering solution for the European healthcare sector and is already in use by four procurement associations. 
ETIAM has released a new version (3.40) of DICOM Izer, a powerful solution for capturing, converting and distributing non DICOM images to PACS. Improved productivity and conformance to connectivity and interoperability standards are the prime enhancements of this new version. Article of the Month!
PharmaNews.eu, an advanced web based news project targeting the European pharmaceutical domain, has been launched. The project was developed to directly connect, promote and disseminate the European Industry and Research pharmaceutical achievements with additional focus on the European Commission (EC) and European Medicines Agency (EMEA) news. 
Dear Sir, I noted that De Tijd, and Bert Broens in particular, is continuing without abatement its 'damage Agfa-Gevaert' campaign. In recent months, we have noticed that this journalist continuously reports on Agfa-Gevaert in a one-sided negative manner and that he doesn't hesitate to publish inaccurate information.
Siemens Healthcare has announced the signing of an agreement with Hospital Clinic in Barcelona, Spain, to integrate the use of laboratory diagnostics, imaging and information technology systems with the intent to improve management of patient care from early detection and diagnosis of diseases or conditions to patient treatment. The London Borough of Newham and Milton Keynes Council have received prestigious European awards for their pioneering use of telehealthcare solutions to improve the quality of life for older people and those with long-term conditions.