An interesting comment below:
"our Vitrea 2 software that has been optimized for the second generation of the Intel(R) Pentium 4 processor"
Does this mean the second generation will have features not yet seen on the P4?
MINNEAPOLIS, Aug 15, 2001 /PRNewswire via COMTEX/ Vital Images Inc. (Nasdaq: VTAL), a medical imaging software company, announced today that Intel Corp. will be showcasing the latest version of Vital Images' Vitrea 2 imaging software at SIGGRAPH 2001, the foremost international conference for the computer graphics and interactive media industry. The industryleading medical imaging software will be featured as part of Intel's exhibit of highspeed, nextgeneration computer processors.
"We are excited to be able to demonstrate a version of our Vitrea 2 software that has been optimized for the second generation of the Intel(R) Pentium 4 processor," says Dr. Vincent Argiro, founder and CTO of Vital Images. "Intel's Pentium 4 and Xeon(TM) processors provide increased performance for computation and graphical intensive workloads, which translates into even higher productivity for our customers."
Vital Images is one of a select few companies invited to display software in Intel's Early Access Program exhibit at SIGGRAPH 2001. Intel's selection of Vital Images recognizes the company's position as an expert provider of leading 3D medical imaging software.
The Intel Early Access Program extends unique development, timetomarket and comarketing opportunities to member companies producing CPUintensive applications for the next generation of Intel(R) processors. As a member company of the Intel Early Access Program, Vital Images is entitled to receive early possession and physical access to unreleased, nextgeneration Intel processors, allowing Vital Images to ensure Vitrea 2 software is optimized for maximum speed on even the newest Intel processors.
See Vital Images' Vitrea 2 software on display Aug. 1416 at SIGGRAPH 2001, Booth #1725, in the South Hall of the Los Angeles Convention Center.
About Vitrea 2
Vitrea 2 is Vital Images' advanced medical imaging software for diagnostic evaluation of computed tomography (CT) and magnetic resonance (MR) image data. Vitrea 2 features realtime navigation of 3D volume data, permitting the user to create two and threedimensional 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 utilizes an intuitive clinical workflow and automatic settings to improve speed and simplicity over other visualization techniques.
About Vital Images Inc.
Vital Images is a leading provider of 3D imaging software for use in clinical diagnosis, disease screening applications and surgical planning. The company's technology utilizes highspeed volume visualization and analysis, as well as network communications based on DICOM and Internet protocols. Vital Images cost effectively brings 3D visualization and analysis into the daytoday practice of medicine. The company markets its products to health care providers and to manufacturers of diagnostic imaging equipment through a direct sales force in the United States and independent resellers in international markets. Press releases, examples of 3D medical imaging and other corporate information are available on Vital Images' Web site at vitalimages.com
Except for the historical information contained herein, the matters discussed in this news release are forwardlooking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 that involve risks and uncertainties which could cause results to differ materially from those projected, including dependence on market growth, the timely availability and acceptance of new products, the impact of competitive products and pricing, dependence on major customers, fluctuations in quarterly results, thirdparty reimbursement, the availability of capital and other risks detailed from time to time in the company's SEC reports, including the company's most recent report on Form 10K for the year ended December 31, 2000 and most recent form 10Q for the quarter ended June 30, 2000.
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