Novarad Updates Global Imaging Software to Version 9.1
The release adds AI-driven segmentation tools and upgraded security protocols to more than 1,000 facilities worldwide.
Updated on Oct. 23, 2026 in Software
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Novarad has completed a global rollout of its NovaPACS 9.1 software update across more than 1,000 imaging facilities. The release introduces new authentication and security protocols alongside expanded AI-driven analysis tools for medical imaging.
Why it matters
As healthcare systems grow more interconnected, managing security and software complexity without onsite technicians is essential for enterprise-level operations. This remote deployment capability allows global health facilities to standardize clinical tools while maintaining strict access controls.
The 9.1 update integrates AI segmentation models for organs, coronary arteries, bones, vertebrae, the heart, and body-fat calculation. The platform utilizes a centralized command architecture to manage remote deployments, a system in operation for 30+ years.
The players
Novarad
A medical software provider specializing in picture archiving and communication systems (PACS) used for managing clinical medical images.
Epic
A large-scale provider of electronic health record (EHR) software that serves as a primary database for patient clinical information.
The details
The update utilizes a centralized platform to remotely push software and verify system health across customer sites in phased stages. Security enhancements include Azure Single Sign-On (SSO) and mandatory two-factor authentication, while the system adds integration with Epic electronic health record software. Clinical features are streamlined through a new radial menu interface designed to access analysis tools in two clicks, and the NovaCardio module adds dedicated viewers for stress echoes and ECGs.
Timeline
October 23, 2026: Novarad completed the deployment of the 9.1 update.
The Tech Race
Medical imaging providers are currently racing to integrate AI diagnostic assistance directly into PACS workflows to reduce radiologist burnout. Novarad is positioning its centralized deployment model as a competitive advantage to ensure these tools are standardized across global hospital networks.
Radiologists and hospital technicians will now access breast analysis via MammoIQ and stress echo viewers through the updated interface. These tools are available to users at participating facilities immediately following the facility-wide rollout.
The takeaway
The move demonstrates a shift toward remote, automated enterprise management in clinical settings. Readers should monitor whether future version releases maintain the current integration pace with large-scale EHR providers like Epic.
Further reading
For broader trends in medical image management and clinical infrastructure, see our latest coverage in Software.
Source note: This article includes information reported by Financial Post.
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