Philips expands cloud-based enterprise imaging services to Europe for better access to AI-enabled workflows and innovation
Philips (NYSE: PHG) announced the expansion of its cloud-based radiology informatics solutions to Europe, following successful deployment in over 150 sites across the Americas. The HealthSuite Imaging platform, hosted on Amazon Web Services (AWS), offers a software-as-a-service model with regular upgrades and security features.
The cloud service will be available in 13 European countries, pending regulatory approval from DEKRA. The platform enables secure, remote access to radiology exams, AI-enabled workflows, and integrated reporting capabilities. Philips is also exploring generative AI applications through Amazon Bedrock for conversational reporting to address clinical demands and workforce shortages.
According to industry data, 95% of healthcare providers plan to migrate over half of their applications to the cloud within three years. The solution aims to enhance collaboration, accelerate clinical decisions, and improve operational efficiency while reducing IT management burdens.
Philips (NYSE: PHG) ha annunciato l'espansione delle sue soluzioni informatiche per la radiologia basate su cloud in Europa, dopo un'implementazione di successo in oltre 150 siti nelle Americhe. La piattaforma HealthSuite Imaging, ospitata su Amazon Web Services (AWS), offre un modello software-as-a-service con aggiornamenti regolari e funzionalità di sicurezza.
Il servizio cloud sarà disponibile in 13 paesi europei, in attesa di approvazione normativa da parte di DEKRA. La piattaforma consente un accesso sicuro e remoto agli esami radiologici, flussi di lavoro abilitati all'IA e capacità di reporting integrate. Philips sta anche esplorando applicazioni di intelligenza artificiale generativa tramite Amazon Bedrock per il reporting conversazionale, per rispondere alle esigenze cliniche e alle carenze di personale.
Secondo i dati del settore, il 95% dei fornitori di assistenza sanitaria prevede di migrare oltre la metà delle proprie applicazioni nel cloud entro tre anni. La soluzione mira a migliorare la collaborazione, accelerare le decisioni cliniche e migliorare l'efficienza operativa, riducendo al contempo i carichi di gestione IT.
Philips (NYSE: PHG) anunció la expansión de sus soluciones informáticas de radiología basadas en la nube a Europa, tras un despliegue exitoso en más de 150 sitios en las Américas. La plataforma HealthSuite Imaging, alojada en Amazon Web Services (AWS), ofrece un modelo de software como servicio con actualizaciones regulares y características de seguridad.
El servicio en la nube estará disponible en 13 países europeos, a la espera de la aprobación regulatoria de DEKRA. La plataforma permite el acceso seguro y remoto a exámenes radiológicos, flujos de trabajo habilitados por IA y capacidades de informes integrados. Philips también está explorando aplicaciones de IA generativa a través de Amazon Bedrock para informes conversacionales, para abordar las demandas clínicas y la escasez de mano de obra.
Según datos de la industria, el 95% de los proveedores de atención médica planean migrar más de la mitad de sus aplicaciones a la nube en un plazo de tres años. La solución tiene como objetivo mejorar la colaboración, acelerar las decisiones clínicas y mejorar la eficiencia operativa, al tiempo que reduce la carga de gestión de TI.
필립스 (NYSE: PHG)는 아메리카 전역의 150개 이상의 사이트에서 성공적으로 배포된 후 유럽으로 클라우드 기반 방사선 정보 솔루션을 확장한다고 발표했습니다. HealthSuite Imaging 플랫폼은 아마존 웹 서비스(AWS)에서 호스팅되며, 정기적인 업그레이드와 보안 기능을 갖춘 서비스형 소프트웨어 모델을 제공합니다.
이 클라우드 서비스는 DEKRA의 규제 승인을 기다리며 13개 유럽 국가에서 이용 가능할 예정입니다. 이 플랫폼은 방사선 검사에 대한 안전하고 원격 접근을 가능하게 하고, AI 지원 워크플로우와 통합 보고 기능을 제공합니다. 필립스는 또한 임상 요구와 인력 부족 문제를 해결하기 위해 아마존 베드락을 통해 대화형 보고를 위한 생성적 AI 응용 프로그램을 탐색하고 있습니다.
업계 데이터에 따르면, 95%의 의료 제공자가 향후 3년 이내에 절반 이상의 애플리케이션을 클라우드로 이전할 계획입니다. 이 솔루션은 협업을 개선하고, 임상 결정을 가속화하며, 운영 효율성을 향상시키는 동시에 IT 관리 부담을 줄이는 것을 목표로 합니다.
Philips (NYSE: PHG) a annoncé l'expansion de ses solutions informatiques de radiologie basées sur le cloud en Europe, après un déploiement réussi dans plus de 150 sites en Amérique. La plateforme HealthSuite Imaging, hébergée sur Amazon Web Services (AWS), propose un modèle de logiciel en tant que service avec des mises à jour régulières et des fonctionnalités de sécurité.
Le service cloud sera disponible dans 13 pays européens, sous réserve de l'approbation réglementaire de DEKRA. La plateforme permet un accès sécurisé et à distance aux examens de radiologie, des flux de travail alimentés par l'IA et des capacités de reporting intégrées. Philips explore également des applications d'IA générative via Amazon Bedrock pour des rapports conversationnels afin de répondre aux exigences cliniques et aux pénuries de main-d'œuvre.
Selon les données du secteur, 95 % des prestataires de soins de santé prévoient de migrer plus de la moitié de leurs applications vers le cloud dans les trois ans. La solution vise à améliorer la collaboration, à accélérer les décisions cliniques et à améliorer l'efficacité opérationnelle tout en réduisant les charges de gestion informatique.
Philips (NYSE: PHG) hat die Expansion seiner cloudbasierten radiologischen Informatiklösungen nach Europa angekündigt, nachdem die Bereitstellung in über 150 Standorten in Amerika erfolgreich war. Die HealthSuite Imaging-Plattform, die auf Amazon Web Services (AWS) gehostet wird, bietet ein Software-as-a-Service-Modell mit regelmäßigen Updates und Sicherheitsfunktionen.
Der Cloud-Service wird in 13 europäischen Ländern verfügbar sein, vorbehaltlich der regulatorischen Genehmigung durch DEKRA. Die Plattform ermöglicht einen sicheren, remote Zugang zu radiologischen Untersuchungen, KI-gestützten Arbeitsabläufen und integrierten Berichtsfunktionen. Philips untersucht auch generative KI-Anwendungen über Amazon Bedrock für konversationelles Reporting, um klinischen Anforderungen und Arbeitskräftemangel zu begegnen.
Laut Branchendaten planen 95 % der Gesundheitsdienstleister, innerhalb von drei Jahren mehr als die Hälfte ihrer Anwendungen in die Cloud zu migrieren. Die Lösung zielt darauf ab, die Zusammenarbeit zu verbessern, klinische Entscheidungen zu beschleunigen und die Betriebseffizienz zu steigern, während die IT-Managementbelastungen verringert werden.
- Expansion into 13 new European markets broadens revenue potential
- Successful track record with 150+ site deployments in Americas
- Partnership with AWS strengthens technological capabilities
- AI integration potential to improve operational efficiency
- European launch pending regulatory approval
- Significant investment required for cloud infrastructure
- Faces competition in growing healthcare cloud market
Insights
Philips' expansion of its cloud-based HealthSuite Imaging platform to 13 European countries represents a strategic advancement in the company's healthcare technology portfolio. This move follows successful deployment at over 150 sites across the Americas and positions Philips to capitalize on the significant cloud migration trend in healthcare, where 95% of providers plan to shift majority of applications to cloud environments within three years.
The AWS-hosted SaaS model transforms Philips' revenue structure from traditional one-time hardware/software sales toward predictable recurring revenue streams. While this transition may create short-term revenue recognition challenges, it establishes more stable long-term financial forecasting and potentially higher customer lifetime values through reduced churn.
The integration of generative AI capabilities, particularly conversational reporting tools leveraging Amazon Bedrock's foundation models, addresses critical market pain points: radiologist shortages and workflow inefficiencies. As Dr. Visser from Erasmus Medical Center noted, these tools allow radiologists to focus more on clinical analysis rather than documentation, potentially improving both productivity and diagnostic quality.
From a competitive standpoint, this cloud strategy strengthens Philips' position against both traditional medical imaging competitors and emerging health-tech disruptors. The AWS partnership provides Philips with infrastructure scalability while allowing the company to focus on its core competency of healthcare-specific applications and AI development.
Investors should note that European regulatory approval (pending from DEKRA) remains a gating factor for full deployment. Additionally, healthcare providers' concerns regarding data sovereignty, security, and integration with existing systems could affect adoption rates. Nevertheless, this expansion aligns with Philips' strategic refocus on health technology following divestitures of non-core businesses and positions the company to capture value from the accelerating digitization of healthcare delivery systems.
February 27, 2025
Accelerating cloud adoption across Europe with Philips HealthSuite Imaging cloud services on Amazon Web Services
Amsterdam, The Netherlands – Royal Philips (NYSE: PHG, AEX: PHIA), a global leader in health technology, announced today the expansion of its cloud-based radiology informatics solutions to Europe, including exploring the use of generative AI to enhance radiology reporting. After the successful migration of over 150 sites in North and Latin America to HealthSuite Imaging on Amazon Web Services (AWS), Philips will offer these innovative cloud services across Europe [1, 2].
Philips HealthSuite Imaging is a comprehensive cloud-based solution for radiology departments, managed by Philips and hosted on AWS. As a pure software-as-a-service model (SaaS), it includes regular upgrades, security patches and compliance checks, enabling healthcare institutions to secure their data, while allowing clinicians to access the latest innovations from any location.
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“The availability of Philips’ cloud-based radiology solutions in Europe will be a game changer for healthcare providers, helping them to manage staff shortages, optimize workflows and drive better outcomes”, said Shez Partovi, Business Leader Enterprise Informatics at Philips. “The scalability and security of enterprise imaging in the cloud will enable radiology departments to benefit from the transformative power of generative AI and allow clinicians to focus on the most important aspect, bringing better care to more people.”
AI Innovations and Future Prospects
One of the key benefits of cloud-based services is faster access to future innovations. Philips is exploring generative AI capabilities as part of its innovation strategy, focusing, for example, on conversational reporting to help healthcare providers face increased clinical demands and workforce shortages. These AI applications may reduce administrative burdens and time-consuming repetitive tasks, helping clinicians focus their expertise where it matters most – in critical decision-making. Philips aims to create robust and scalable generative AI applications that leverage state-of-the-art foundation models from Amazon Bedrock and seamlessly integrate into clinical workflows.
"Ambient reporting in radiology is just the beginning of using large language models in reporting”, said Dr. J.J. Visser, Radiologist and CMIO at Erasmus Medical Center. “It’s not only about speed; with fewer distractions from the reporting tool, I can focus more on image details and produce higher-quality reports in less time. I anticipate even greater advancements in the coming years.”
Find out more about Philips’ full radiology informatics portfolio at Philips at ECR 2025 and in person from February 26 – March 1 at the European Congress of Radiology in Vienna, Austria.
[1] The following countries are currently included: Italy, UK, Belgium, Netherlands, France, Austria, Denmark, Ireland, Norway, Portugal, Spain, Sweden, Finland.
[2] Cloud services (Philips HealthSuite Imaging) in EU are pending the approval of the notified body (DEKRA)
[3] Leonard. Michael. Accelerate healthcare transformation with cloud solutions | AWS Marketplace (amazon.com)
For further information, please contact:
Anna Hogrebe
Philips Global External Relations
Tel.: +1 416 270 6757
E-mail: anna.hogrebe@philips.com
About Royal Philips
Royal Philips (NYSE: PHG, AEX: PHIA) is a leading health technology company focused on improving people’s health and well-being through meaningful innovation. Philips’ patient- and people-centric innovation leverages advanced technology and deep clinical and consumer insights to deliver personal health solutions for consumers and professional health solutions for healthcare providers and their patients in the hospital and the home.
Headquartered in the Netherlands, the company is a leader in diagnostic imaging, ultrasound, image-guided therapy, monitoring and enterprise informatics, as well as in personal health. Philips generated 2024 sales of EUR 18 billion and employs approximately 67,800 employees with sales and services in more than 100 countries. News about Philips can be found at www.philips.com/newscenter.
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