Vital Images, Inc, a provider of advanced visualization software, has signed a technical integration agreement with Stentor Corporation, a leader in the distribution, management and storage of digital medical images.

Under this agreement, Vital Images' Vitrea 2 software will be integrated with Stentor's iSite PACS (picture archiving and communication systems). Current and future Stentor PACS customers will have the ability to access Vitrea's advanced visualization tools at their Stentor workstations. The companies will demonstrate the integration at this year's Radiological Society of North America (RSNA) meeting, which runs from November 28 to December 3.

Vitrea 2 is Vital Images' advanced medical imaging software for diagnostic evaluation of computed tomography (CT) and magnetic resonance (MR) image data. Vitrea 2 software features real-time navigation of 3D volume data, permitting the user to create two- and three-dimensional views of human anatomy, and to interactively navigate within these images to better visualize and understand internal structures and disease conditions. In addition, Vitrea 2 software utilizes an intuitive clinical workflow and automatic settings to improve speed and simplicity over other visualization techniques.

"Stentor offers unique technology for distributing and managing images over the Web," Jay D. Miller, Vital Images president and chief executive officer said adding, "Our agreement with Stentor supports our vision to broaden physicians' access to visualization software, wherever and whenever needed, through PACS and Web-based solutions. This alliance will significantly expand our presence in the PACS market."

Stentor has developed iSite PACS, the first image and information management solution to deliver on-demand diagnostic-quality images over existing hospital networks, advanced radiology reading stations and "always online" long-term storage. iSite is based on Stentor's patented iSyntax technology which matches the delivery of image data to the speed of human perception.

"Stentor and Vital Images are both committed to advancing patient care by focusing on innovation and high-performance solutions," said Oran Muduroglu, Stentor president and chief operating officer. "We are pleased to launch this partnership with Vital Images and look forward to a collaboration that will benefit our customers and our companies."

Vital Images, headquartered in Minneapolis, Minnesota, is a leading provider of advanced medical imaging software for use in disease screening applications, clinical diagnosis and therapy planning.