Cedara signs $5.4 million agreement with Cerner

Cedara Software Corp. has inked a supply and service agreement with Cerner Corp. valued at approximately $5.4 million.

 Cedara will supply certain medical imaging technologies and related support services to Kansas City, Mo.-based Cerner. The agreement is set to commence within the current fiscal year.

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