Philips announced the launch of Image Management 15, a web‑based diagnostic viewer, on November 24, 2025. The new viewer delivers the full clinical power of a desktop workstation through a standard web browser, enabling radiologists to read, report, and collaborate from any location without installing local software.
The viewer uses high‑performance server‑side rendering, workflow automation, and integration with Philips’ AI tools and the Advanced Visualization Workspace. It is offered as a Software‑as‑a‑Service solution on Philips HealthSuite via AWS, eliminating the need for on‑premise hardware and reducing IT complexity for health systems.
This launch is a key milestone in Philips’ cloud‑enabled, AI‑integrated imaging strategy. By providing fast, high‑performance image access from any browser, the viewer addresses the pressure on radiology departments to increase productivity while streamlining IT operations and supporting remote collaboration.
Philips’ Q3 2025 earnings showed an 8% increase in equipment order intake and 3% sequential comparable sales growth, with an adjusted EBITDA margin of 12.3%. The new viewer is positioned to capture a share of the projected $81.4 billion diagnostic imaging market by 2034, reinforcing the company’s focus on AI and cloud solutions.
Management highlighted the strategic importance of the launch: “Health systems are under intense pressure to do more with less. The web diagnostic viewer is a milestone in our journey toward cloud‑enabled, AI‑integrated diagnostic imaging,” said Madhuri Sebastian, Business Leader Imaging Informatics. The viewer’s ability to run in any browser and streamline IT operations aligns with Philips’ goal of reducing upfront costs and simplifying maintenance for health systems.
Early user feedback from AZ West Hospital praised the viewer’s speed and intuitive interface, noting that it “loads studies quickly and runs smoothly, even with large datasets,” underscoring the performance gains that can translate into higher throughput for radiology departments.
The launch follows GE HealthCare’s acquisition of Intelerad, highlighting competitive pressure in remote image viewing. Philips’ focus on cloud and AI positions it to compete in a market where tele‑radiology and remote care are expanding.
While the announcement does not directly affect Philips’ quarterly financials, it signals a strategic shift toward subscription‑based, cloud‑delivered solutions that could drive future revenue growth and margin expansion as the company scales its AI platform.
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