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Data and Image Analysis Software from AccuSoft

AccuSoft Corp (Northborough, Mass) has released a native Windows version of its VisiQuest software product for image and data analysis. Version 4.0 of the software combines a visual programming environment-including advanced program constructs, faster-running work spaces, and an updated user interface with customizable organization-with a large set of industry-standard analysis tools. Other enhancements include the ability to create and export Active X programs direct from the programming work space, TWAIN interface support, and support for more than 75 file formats (including DICOM).

Web: ? www.accusoft.com
Phone: (800) 525-3577

Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Solution from Adesso Systems

A new installation, maintenance, and repair solution from Adesso Systems Inc (Boston) is designed specifically for the medical equipment industry. The solution, which can be deployed on any Windows-based device, manages the scheduling and assigning of work orders, the ordering of replacement parts, the recording of the maintenance performed, the obtaining of customer sign-off, and the generation of invoices for the work performed. The solution also provides technicians with background information about the customer, prior maintenance activity, and any documentation needed to meet safety and compliance regulations for the equipment being serviced.

Web: ? www.adessosystems.com
Phone: (617) 224-0870

High-Capacity Storage Media from Maxell

The Super DLTtape II media product from Maxell Corp of America (Fair Lawn, NJ), which was jointly developed with Quantum Corp (San Jose, Calif), supports the data recording requirements of Quantum’s SDLT 600 tape drive. The new media delivers a native capacity of 300 gigabytes (600 gigabytes with compression) and a native transfer rate of 36 megabytes per second (72 megabytes per second with compression). The improved durability of the Super DLTtape II allows for an average of 1 million head passes in most environments and a 30-year archival life. The product is backed by a lifetime limited warranty and 24-hour toll-free technical support.

Web: ? www.maxell-data.com
Phone: (800) 377-5887

Storage and Server Network Appliance from NeoPath Networks

NeoPath Networks Inc (Santa Clara, Calif) has released the NeoPath File Director, an intelligent appliance that seamlessly integrates with existing servers and storage to manage unstructured data and allow the creation of highly scalable, simple-to-manage, heterogeneous file server and network-attached server (NAS) infrastructures. The appliance allows facilities to virtualize all file servers and NAS devices in the enterprise, regardless of vendor or operating system, by decoupling the file’s physical location from the file’s name and path as seen by the application or user. This ability increases usage and decreases management costs.

Web: ? www.neopathnetworks.com
Phone: (408) 970-0300

In-Flight CME Program from ProCE

To help medical professionals use travel time most efficiently, ProCE (Bartlett, Ill) offers Inflight CE, a program that brings continuing medical education (CME) to professionals en route to major medical conferences and other destinations via airplane. Inflight CE materials are included in every seat-back pocket of major airlines, including American Airlines, United Airlines, and Delta. With the program, ProCE oversees the writing and publication of a continuing education monograph printed in the airline’s in-flight magazine.

Web: ? www.proce.com
Phone: (630) 540-2917

Enterprise Storage Server from Snap Appliance

Snap Appliance Inc (San Jose, Calif), a division of Adaptec, offers the Snap Server 18000, which provides high performance, a unified block and file storage architecture, centralized storage management, a comprehensive data-protection suite, advanced data availability, and instant scalability. Ideal for primary and secondary storage, the Snap Server 18000 simplifies the management of data distributed through the enterprise.

Web: ? www.snapappliance.com
Phone: (888) 310-SNAP

File-Sharing Software from Tiger Technology

Tiger Technology GmbH (Montreal) has released the MetaSAN 2.0 high-speed file-sharing software. This latest version offers new productivity enhancements, including cross-platform operating support, per-node bandwidth allocation, Avid Unity MediaNet storage virtualization, and 24/7 failover capability. MetaSAN 2.0 also provides a multi-point gateway for seamless integration between storage-area networks and local-area networks.

Web: ? www.tiger-technology.com
Phone: (514) 428-4137