Novarad introduces NovaGlass at SIIM 2014 - improving speed, performance, and availability of imaging software

American Fork, Utah, May 14, 2014 – Novarad Corporation, a leader in enterprise medical imaging solutions, will introduce and demonstrate NovaGlass, at the SIIM Conference (Booth 317) in Long Beach, California, May 15-17 2014.

Designed to leverage Novarad PACS and RIS solutions, NovaGlass resides on enterprise grade appliances and provides users with access to full imaging features while significantly enhancing operating speeds and choice of workstations.

Utilizing virtual application and desktop technology from Sphere 3D Inc., NovaGlass delivers Novarad software and Vendor Neutral Archive solution, MARZ, on a variety of end point computing devices; including PC, Mac, iPad, laptops, Android tablets, and Google Chromebooks. 

“This latest offering once again demonstrates our commitment to deliver industry leading solutions to our customers. This new platform will allow users to have access to a variety of new features, and deployment choices that were not previously available from imaging software,” said Tim Law, President of Novarad. 

Peter Tassiopoulos, CEO of Sphere 3D says, “Novarad has been at the forefront of innovation in imaging for years. We are very excited to be able to contribute to this latest innovation which sets a new standard for speed, performance, and virtual computing.”

About Novarad:

With more than 850 installations worldwide, Novarad is the healthcare community's trusted provider of radiology technologies. Novarad's full diagnostic suite of PACS, RIS, cardiology, orthopedic and mammography systems increase radiology efficiency and deliver unmatched value. Images and reports are available anytime, anywhere via the full diagnostic viewer, iPad or any mobile device with web access. Novarad also offers the MARZ Vendor Neutral Archive, a leading VNA solution created through a partnership between Dell and Novarad. Novarad has been ISO certified since 2006 and holds FDA 510(k) certification. Please visit: www.novarad.net

About Sphere 3D Corporation:

Sphere 3D Corporation (TSX-V:ANY) (OTCQX:SPIHF) is a Mississauga, Ontario based virtualization technology solution provider. Sphere 3D's Glassware 2.0™ platform delivers virtualization of many of the most demanding applications in the marketplace today; making it easy to move applications from a physical PC or workstation to a virtual environment either on premise and/or from the cloud.  Sphere 3D’s V3 Systems division supplies the industry’s first purpose built appliance for virtualization as well as the Desktop Cloud Orchestrator™ management software for VDI. Sphere 3D maintains offices in Mississauga, Ontario, Canada and in Salt Lake City, Utah, U.S. For additional information visit www.sphere3d.com, www.v3sys.com or access the Company's public filings at www.sedar.com.

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