Merge eyes India facility

PACS developer Merge will form a global software engineering and customer support center in Pune, India, employing 150 software development and customer support engineers by the end of February. The center, which will complement existing operations in North America and China, is expected to grow to house a staff of more than 200 by midyear. The new facility will provide around-the-clock on-demand engineering support and development. The center, which will be established as an operating company in India, will be called Cedara Software Services (India). Incorporation will be completed by mid-December. Its managing director, Avinash C. Agrawal, founded Paragon Solutions India, now the India-based software development division of First Consulting Group.

USAF finds Fuji "net worthy"

FujiFilm Medical Systems USA has received the Certificate of Networthiness from the U.S. Air Force Communications Agency for its Synapse PACS. This certification is required for information systems operating on the Air Force Network to ensure network security.

ContextVision releases software to enhance DR

Software developer ContextVision has released GOPView XR2, a next-generation image-enhancement system for digital radiography. The software, which is compatible with a wide range of DR systems, relies on adaptive technology to suppress noise, enhance edges and contrast, and compress dynamic range. An advanced algorithm not found on the previous version, GOPView XR, improves clarity in tissue with metal implants.

Medical robotics firm announces IPO

Hansen Medical, a developer of medical robotics used to position, manipulate, and control catheters, has begun trading on the Nasdaq, following an initial public offering Nov. 16 of 6.25 million shares. The stock, priced at $12 per share, finished its first day up 20¢.