Avreo inks West Coast marketing partner

RIS/PACS provider Avreo has partnered with San Diego-based sales and service organization Radiographic Equipment Services (RES) for the marketing of Avreo products in California.

As a channel partner, RES will offer sales support and on-site customer support for Avreo medical imaging equipment for hospitals, clinics and imaging centers, the Charleston, S.C.-based company said.

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