Connect Imaging to Demonstrate Enhancements to Innovative PACS Solutions for Small Hospitals and Imaging Centers at 2005 RSNA.

CHICAGO -- Connect Imaging, Inc., a leading provider of easy-to-use, affordable picture archiving and communication systems (PACS) for small- and medium-sized hospitals and imaging centers, today announced that it is displaying two key product enhancements at the 91st Scientific Assembly and Annual Meeting of the Radiological Society of North America (RSNA), Nov. 27-Dec. 1, 2005, at McCormick Place in Chicago. Connect Imaging's booth is located in the South Building, Hall A, Number 4978.

Connect Imaging's upgraded Distribution Manager module forwards studies to radiologists according to flexible and comprehensive rules, whether the radiologists are on site or logged in remotely via DSL or cable modem. The Distribution Manager includes a monitor panel that displays the current status of all routing connections and allows other staff to quickly determine whether the radiologist has received all images in the study.

The company's new ViewBox features several key upgrades such as a background study preloading thread that allows the user to display and manipulate large studies with more than 1,000 slices from the new multislice CT scanners almost as quickly as two-view chest X-rays. The ViewBox user interface also has been enhanced to allow users to reorder images and series on the display, link multiple series (including prior studies) for simultaneous scrolling, and perform normal image manipulation without having to look away from the image.

According to Philip J. Manly, CHP, DABR, chief executive officer of Connect Imaging, these product enhancements reflect the company's commitment to meeting customer needs for increased departmental efficiency and flexibility. "Though small hospitals and imaging centers often have limited budgets, they have many of the same needs as larger facilities and don't want to sacrifice features, customer support, or flexibility in a PACS," Manly said. "PACS is an integral part of our clients' businesses, and over the years we have allowed our customers to handle growing workloads while increasing efficiency. Many of our customers say that choosing a PACS from Connect Imaging is one of the best business decisions they have made, and we're very proud of that."

Connect Imaging offers comprehensive PACS systems designed to fit the workplace needs and budgets of community hospitals and free-standing imaging centers. Customers can choose from more than fifteen different software modules to meet specific facility requirements. Installation and applications training are provided, along with 24/7 live support. Connect Imaging is based in Honolulu and maintains its assembly, testing, and technical support facilities in Pennsylvania. For more information, visit www.connectimaging.com.