CMS and Siemens Announce Sales and Development Agreement.ST. LOUIS -- CMS (1) See content management system and color management system. (2) (Conversational Monitor System) Software that provides interactive communications for IBM's VM operating system. , Inc. of St. Louis, Missouri, and Siemens Medical Solutions Siemens Medical Solutions (Siemens Med) is a supplier to the healthcare industry, and is headquartered in Erlangen, Germany. Its U.S. division, Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc., is a Delaware corporation, with headquarters in Malvern, Pennsylvania. of Malvern, Pennsylvania Malvern is a borough in Chester County, Pennsylvania, United States. The population was 3,059 at the 2000 census. Geography Malvern is located at (40.034557, -75.514396). have strengthened their relationship by entering into a sales and development agreement for treatment planning software for radiation oncology radiation oncology n. The branch of radiology that deals with the use of ionizing radiation to treat cancers. radiation oncology . As part of the agreement, CMS will become a global, preferred provider of treatment planning software to Siemens. Treatment planning software is commonly sold together with cancer treatment delivery equipment, such as Siemens ONCOR(TM) Linear Accelerators, in facilities around the world. In addition, CMS will enhance the functionality of XiO(R) Treatment Planning System to provide seamless integration with the Siemens COHERENCE(TM) Oncology Workspaces. The agreement is initially for three years with the option of renewing annually thereafter. "This agreement formalizes a relationship that has been growing between the companies over the past several years," according to Mr. Douglas Sprague, President and CEO (1) (Chief Executive Officer) The highest individual in command of an organization. Typically the president of the company, the CEO reports to the Chairman of the Board. of CMS. "This agreement is especially important to both our companies in the distribution of our joint applications worldwide and an enhanced relationship between our development groups." "Development work of this magnitude, and with a partner such as CMS, will help to bring Siemens COHERENCE-based Oncology Workflow Solutions(TM) to more radiation therapy centers around the world," said Ajit Singh, Ph.D., president of Siemens Oncology Care. About CMS CMS, Inc. is a world leader in the development and support of radiation treatment software. With more than 1,500 treatment planning systems installed worldwide, CMS is a global resource to radiation oncology departments for treatment planning software and prostate brachytherapy systems. A privately-held corporation, CMS employs 250 professionals in its headquarters located in St. Louis, Missouri and regional offices in Freiburg, Germany; Shanghai, China; and Tokyo, Japan. About Siemens Siemens Medical Solutions of Siemens AG (NYSE NYSE See: New York Stock Exchange : SI) with headquarters in Malvern, Pennsylvania and Erlangen, Germany, is one of the largest suppliers to the healthcare industry in the world. The company is known for bringing together innovative medical technologies, healthcare information systems, management consulting, and support services support services Psychology Non-health care-related ancillary services–eg, transportation, financial aid, support groups, homemaker services, respite services, and other services , to help customers achieve tangible, sustainable, clinical and financial outcomes. Employing approximately 31,000 people worldwide and operating in more than 120 countries, Siemens Medical Solutions reported sales of 7.4 billion EUR EUR In currencies, this is the abbreviation for the Euro. Notes: The currency market, also known as the Foreign Exchange market, is the largest financial market in the world, with a daily average volume of over US $1 trillion. , orders of 7.8 billion EUR and group profit of 1.1 billion EUR for fiscal 2003. More information can be obtained by visiting ww.usa.siemens.com/medical-pressroom. |
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