Radiology Cloud and Archive Storage

Radiology imaging studies require massive amounts of data storage either in on-premise server farms, or using cloud data storage via an internet connection. There was progress toward cloud adoption prior to the COVID pandemic, but the pandemic made many healthcare institutions realize the benefits of having their data internet accessible for clinicians outside the traditional hospital environment, including mobile computing, remote radiology reading and easier image and data access for referring physicians. Cloud allows the liberation of physical space previously occupied by on-premises servers and the potential cost savings in areas like air conditioning and electrical usage. Cloud also enables the ability to redirect IT staff to more strategic initiatives. Outsourcing data storage can also help alleviate issues with short staff IT departments, and offer better cybersecurity by vendors that have specialized teams monitoring their servers 24-7.
 

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Capitalizing on the Cloud: Making the Most of CD Burners

As image exchange transitions to the cloud, PACS peripherals such as CD burners are incorporating this innovation into their designs.

Multi-State Imaging Center Group Purchases Carestream’s Vue RIS, Vue Cloud PACS, Vue Cloud Archive to Enhance Imaging Workflow

Diagnostic Health (Hilton Head, S.C.), purchased CARESTREAM Vue RIS<http://www.carestream.com/vue-ris.html>, CARESTREAM Vue Cloud PACS<http://www.carestream.com/vue-cloud-based-services.html> and CARESTREAM Vue Cloud Archive<http://www.carestream.com/vue-cloud-based-services.html> to serve its five multi-modality imaging centers in Texas and Pennsylvania. The company, which is owned and operated by SDI, Inc., evaluated five suppliers prior to selecting Carestream.

RSNA: Networking, privacy issues top list of cloud concerns

CHICAGO—Cloud computing can offer many advantages to radiology, but only if certain challenges—namely networking and privacy issues—can be managed effectively, according to a Nov. 25 session at the Radiological Society of North America (RSNA) conference.

Weathering the Storm: Cloud Technology & Disaster Recovery

More facilities have turned to virtualization and cloud data storage as part of the comprehensive disaster recovery plan.

Imaging Reaches for the Cloud

The surge in imaging study volume and pursuit of quality has yielded both tremendous benefits and contentious repercussions for patients, providers and payors. But behind the scenes, IT leadership is working on a cardinal issuewhere to store the ballooning number of studies and allow quick recall when needed.

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The Next Frontier: Cloud Storage

Data are growing in size and scope. Radiology departments and imaging centers face unprecedented bandwidth challenges that stem from the need to store exponentially growing datasets. With bandwidth costs increasing and servers consuming valuable square footage, radiology is on the lookout for a new solution. Cloud storage may fit the bill.

Cloud Computing: The Forecast for Image Management

Cloud computing technology—a market that Merrill Lynch values at $95 billion over the next five years—has recently begun to move  into healthcare. However, questions remain about how facilities and departments, including radiology, will fully take advantage of these zero footprint solutions.

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