Sectra launches new premium PACS service support

Sectra has announced that MidState Medical Center based in Meriden, Conn., is implementing the company's new PACS-Guard which provides real-time 24x7 monitoring of critical system performance and adds more remote service and support. The implementation is part of a five-year service, support and PACS upgrade agreement.

Sectra is offering this PACS service and support agreement to customers who have purchased the company's products directly or through partners.

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