Remote software management capabilities reduce distribution costs
Foxboro, MA - March 30, 2006 - Axeda Corporation, a leading provider of enterprise software that enables manufacturers to offer high-value remote services for their products, today announced that R2 Technology Inc., has licensed Axeda® software for remote access and support of their computer aided detection (CAD) systems. R2 is the recognized leader in CAD technology for the earlier detection of cancer and other medical conditions.
"R2 chose Axeda as our remote service solutions provider to gain the benefits of using Axeda's extraordinary remote access and software distribution capabilities," said Colleen Clark, Director of Supply Chain, R2 Technology. "R2 selected Axeda's product in part due to Axeda's numerous medical modality customers with active agent installations in the field. After carefully reviewing many of these installations and speaking directly with Axeda's customers, R2 concluded that based on Axeda's customer satisfaction, user testimonials, and out-of-the-box ease-of-use, their product was superior to any other product currently available on the market."
The Axeda® Access application enables R2 to provide over-the-shoulder support for their customers; reducing the time it takes to resolve operational issues. With Axeda® Software Management, R2 can perform remote software updates to their global installations from a central location. These capabilities enable R2 to reduce costs while increasing customer satisfaction.
"We are very excited to welcome an innovative company like R2 as a customer and partner," said Dale Calder, president and chief executive officer, Axeda Corporation. "Their important solutions provide patients with a better chance at beating life-threatening illnesses and we are very pleased to enable their next generation remote services."
About R2
R2 Technology, Inc., headquartered in Sunnyvale, CA, is the recognized leader in the development and commercialization of computer aided detection (CAD), an innovative technology that assists physicians in the earlier detection of breast cancer, actionable lung nodules and other lung abnormalities. As a medical imaging company dedicated to diagnostic decision support, increasing physician productivity and preventing medical errors, R2 Technology is developing CAD systems for a variety of imaging modalities and disease states. For more information, visit www.r2tech.com or call 866-243-2533.
About Axeda Corporation
Axeda enterprise software enables a new generation of high-value remote services that maximize the value of the products you sell. Customers benefit from increased uptime and a superior product experience, while manufacturers generate increased revenue and higher customer satisfaction ratings with reduced cost of service delivery. Leading organizations such as Abbott Laboratories, Cardinal Health, EMC, Kodak Versamark, and Quantum are using Axeda solutions today to grow revenue, reduce service and support costs, increase customer satisfaction, and manage risk. For more information, please visit www.axeda.com.
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