TUCSON, Ariz. - (Business Wire)
Sunquest Information Systems, Inc., a market leader in
laboratory information systems, today announced the opening of a new office in London, UK to serve as its international headquarters. Sunquest Vice President of International Sales David Allcock will manage the UK office and staff for all sales, business development, service, and support functions. Formerly operating as a business unit specializing in clinical data solutions for Misys Healthcare, Sunquest Information Systems, Inc. became a private corporation again in October 2007 after it was purchased by Vista Equity Partners in the U.S.A. The company has an established footprint in the UK with seventeen prominent hospitals and healthcare providers using its award winning Sunquest Laboratory Information System, CoPathPlus Anatomic Pathology System, and Radiology Information System. The company is pursuing an aggressive international growth strategy through increased sales and marketing activities, new distribution agreements, and industry partnerships.
“Dorset County Hospital has been a satisfied customer of Sunquest for thirteen years, using their laboratory, radiology and anatomic pathology software,” said Mark Hamblin, CSci FIBMS, Head Biomedical Scientist, Clinical Pathology, Dorset County Hospital NHS Foundation Trust.
“Their service and support staff exhibit a high level of professionalism and technical competence, which is what we require from a supplier of such key products. Our satisfaction is easily demonstrated by the fact that we continue to choose them to be our supplier after such a significant period of time with the company.”
“The Sunquest Laboratory Information System is a very powerful technology solution that enables us to effectively manage patient information throughout our different departments, and between our hospitals,” said Kristina Rasmussen, Lab Manager, Glostrup Hospital, Copenhagen Denmark. “We consider Sunquest, not only as our LIS supplier, but as a valued partner in our efforts to provide quality health care.”
“Sunquest has a very strong sales and support organization, excellent products and solutions, and an excellent track record and reputation in the industry,” said David Allcock, vice president of international sales for Sunquest Information Systems, Inc. “We plan to expand our global presence through targeted and well-managed marketing activities done through our corporate offices, and in conjunction with our new and existing partners. Our focus is to deliver the industry’s most advanced products and solutions combined with the highest level of service to our customers.”
About Sunquest Information Systems, Inc.
Sunquest Information Systems, Inc., is a global market leader in clinical data management solutions with more than 1,200 hospitals and commercial laboratories using its products worldwide. The company is dedicated to providing best-of-breed solutions that enable quality patient care, clinical safety, and operational efficiencies. Its experienced sales and technical service teams deliver 24x7 assistance to customers for their procurement, implementation, and customer care needs. The Sunquest Laboratory™ system achieved “Best in KLAS” in the Laboratory Segment for 2007, which was its fourth consecutive year, (KLAS Enterprises, LLC, www.healthcomputing.com.)
Sunquest’s professional services division provides a wide array of management and technical tools, including lab redesign and optimization, outreach and lab network program development, and operational business and implementation plans. For more information, call 800-748-0692 or visit: www.sunquestinfo.com.
Sunquest is a Trademark of Sunquest Information Systems, Inc. All other product or service names are the property of their respective owners.
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