PenRad forges alliance with GE

Mammography information system developer PenRad Technologies of Plymouth, MN, has signed an exclusive distribution agreement with GE Medical Systems of Waukesha, WI, to sell its PenRad Mammography Information System (MIS). The software is Windows NT-based and provides medical auditing, tracking, and scheduling. The alliance gives PenRad access to GE’s extensive distribution networks, according to Gary Miars, executive vice president, and increases PenRad’s existing stable of OEM firms, which also includes Summit Medical Technologies of Arlington Heights, IL (SCAN 5/27/98).