There should, therefore, be hardly any doubt that we cab bea worldclass provider for Healthcare Informtics andNetworking solutions, This issue of IMAGES is devotedexclusively to Integrated Imaging Solutions (IIS), one of the fastest growing businesses of GE Medical System worldwide.

Our global investments in the recent past have all beentowards building and colsolidating GE Medical Systems'leadership position in the networked world of Healthcare.The Internet ranks alongside Six Sigma as one of the globalfocus area for Ge. In South Asia, we have already taken the lead with Key IIS installations in the Manipal Group, as well asother reputed instituions featured in the `IIS Wins' sectionof this issue.

Some of the key differentiators in our IIS offerings are:
* open DICOM standards
* scaleable architecture to suit your current budget and future growth plans
* significant value addition from our software and support teams
* a total solution including Imaging and other Diagnostic Equipment.

We recognise that IIS will initially attract high technologyhospitals and speciality medical centres. But there are a numberof cost benefits to Healthcare providers even at the secondaryand primary levels, particularly Government hospitals. We shallbe happy to address your specific needs. Please do send in your response from.

We once again invite you to visit ourwebsite "www.wipro-ge.com" and talk tous through Customer Compass

Yours Sincerely,

GEMS Asia rolls out 10,000th CT

GE Medical System Asia achieved a significiant milestone when its 10,000th CT rolled out on March 31, 1999. A pioneer in establishing CT technology in South Asia, Wipro Ge now leads with 250 Ct'sin this region. The event was markedby a live tele-conferencebetween India, Japan, China and Korea.

GE also manufactures high quality CT X-raytubes at GE BEL, itsglobal manufacturing unitin Bangalore- the firstin Asia and the third in the world.

Mr.A. Shanker appointedVice President-sales forall-India wipro GEoperations

Wipro GE's Sales and customer relations will now enjoy the inspiring leadership of Mr.A. Shanker. He will extend his clear customerperpective and vision to consolidate ourNo.1 position. Mr. Shanker's sparkling career isdistinguished by the 1998 `Best CustomerBusiness Unit (CBU) Award' won during histenure as the Vice President, CBU South.