Canon Medical Informatics

History

2021: Canon Creates Medical IT Solutions Division

At the end of July 2021 Canon Medical Systems , it announced the creation of a new development unit information technology in the field. health care As part of the reorganization, a subsidiary of Vital Images was transferred to the Canon Medical brand.

According to the reorganization plan, the medical IT solutions division is called Canon Medical Informatics, and it will cover the company's various enterprises, developments related to artificial intelligence (AI), and imaging activities carried out with partners. The division is also expected to gain access to Canon Medical's global infrastructure.

Canon Forms Medical IT Solutions Division

According to the company, these changes will help Canon strengthen the health IT division as a key pillar of the company's growth. As part of the reform, Vital Images will become Canon Medical, supporting a more unified business approach. Vital Images was purchased by Toshiba Medical Systems in 2011, which Canon subsequently acquired.

This development represents a new future for our company, our partners and our customers, "said Toshio Takiguchi, CEO and President of Canon Medical. - Improving our IT solutions and expanding service delivery is a vital step in a world that requires accurate and immediate results.

Vital Images President and Chief Executive Officer Jim Litterer also spoke positively about the reform, noting that Canon Medical management has an excellent reputation as a supplier of advanced IT solutions and the transition to this brand will allow Vital Images to significantly expand its customer base.

All changes will enter into force on October 1, 2021.^[1]

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