Guardian appoints Borrelli

Guardian Technologies International Inc. has named Richard Borrelli the VP of business development of its Healthcare Systems division.

According to Guardian, Borrelli will be responsible for building the company's radiology informatics business and managing strategic alliance and partnerships in the United States and Europe. In addition, Guardian said Borrelli will be instrumental in developing and executing the marketing strategy for Guardian's recently acquired Wise Systems Ltd. integrated RIS/PACS product line.

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