MINNEAPOLIS and SAN JOSE, Calif., Nov. 9, 2009 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Vital Images, Inc. (Nasdaq:VTAL), a leading provider of advanced visualization and analysis solutions and Intel, the world leader in silicon innovation, have leveraged their signature technologies to enable significant decreases in clinical dataset load times compared to previous capabilities. As datasets continue to increase in size, which is particularly prevalent in cardiovascular and neurological cases, the need for quick clinical information becomes critical. The result of combining technologies is more efficient workflows, improved performance, reduced costs and a positive impact on patient care.
Vital Images volumetric compression was specifically designed to take advantage of the latest microprocessor technology from Intel called Xeon 5500 processor series. For example, the processing of a 4D brain perfusion study in Vital Images' Vitrea(R) fX software -- with no changes to the algorithm code -- is 34 percent faster on an Intel Xeon 5500 processor series than on an identically clocked Intel(R) Xeon(R) processor 5482 series. The improved processing speed provides cost savings and increased efficiency by decreasing the time to read studies, enabling more studies to be read in a the same amount of time.
"Time to first diagnostic image is particularly important and a key measurement of success in medical imaging," said Vikram Simha, chief technology officer for Vital Images. "Using Intel's Xeon 5500 processor series combined with our advanced visualization solution suite allows us to fully minimize processing times, which enables physicians to treat critical care and other patients more efficiently and effectively, which is our number one priority."
"Seeing Intel's Xeon 5500 processor series integrated into Vital Images' powerful advanced visualization solution demonstrates the true impact that processing technology can make," said Tim W. Collins, strategic relationship manager at Intel. "We take great pride in making a difference and partnering with the best industry leaders, like Vital Images."
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About Intel
Intel, the world leader in silicon innovation, develops technologies, products and initiatives to continually advance how people work and live. Additional information about Intel is available at www.intel.com/pressroom.
About Vital Images, Inc.
Vital Images, Inc., established in 1988 and headquartered in Minneapolis, is a leading provider of advanced visualization software solutions. The company's technology gives radiologists, cardiologists, oncologists and other medical specialists, time-saving productivity and communications tools that can be accessed throughout the enterprise and via the Web for easy use in the day-to-day practice of medicine. Vital Images also has offices in Europe and Asia. For more information, visit www.vitalimages.com.
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