Philips launches next-generation web-based diagnostic viewer for fast, secure imaging data access anywhere
Rhea-AI Summary
Royal Philips (NYSE: PHG) launched Philips Image Management 15 with a next-generation, zero-footprint web diagnostic viewer that delivers desktop-level radiology capabilities in a standard browser.
The viewer offers high-performance server-side rendering, advanced clinical tools, native integration with an interactive reporting module, AI tool interfaces, and optional on-premises or cloud deployment via Philips HealthSuite on AWS. It is offered as a SaaS solution and is available in the USA today for select customers, with broader regional expansion planned for 2026.
Positive
- Zero-footprint web viewer delivering desktop-grade diagnostic capability
- Native integration with interactive reporting reduces workflow handoffs
- Cloud-enabled SaaS on Philips HealthSuite (AWS) for scalable deployment
- Interfaces with AI and Advanced Visualization Workspace for deeper analysis
Negative
- Market availability limited today to the USA for select customers
- Broader regional expansion only planned for 2026, timing uncertain
- Generative and Agentic AI features described as work in progress
Insights
Web-based diagnostic viewer brings desktop-grade tools to browsers, improving remote reading and workflow integration.
The product delivers full radiology workstation capabilities via a zero-footprint web viewer with server-side rendering, workflow automation, and native integration to an interactive reporting module, enabling image review and report generation without switching applications.
Key dependencies include cloud/on-prem deployment choices and the stated AWS-powered Philips HealthSuite hosting; security, network performance, and hospital IT policies will determine real-world performance and adoption. The release notes availability in the
Watch adoption across multi-site enterprises, the percentage of customers choosing SaaS versus on-prem, and regional availability through
Cloud-enabled, zero-footprint viewer reduces local installs and centralizes management, easing IT complexity if integration succeeds.
The solution supports cloud deployment via Philips HealthSuite on AWS and offers an on-premises option, preserving existing infrastructure while enabling phased cloud migration. Server-side rendering and optimized client-server processing are designed to keep performance consistent for large datasets like tomosynthesis and cardiac CT.
Risks and dependencies include integration with existing PACS workflows, the reliability of server-side rendering under local network constraints, and the phased regional rollout; the viewer is available to select customers today in the
Monitor enterprise pilot outcomes, IT integration timelines, and the pace of the advertised broader market availability as measurable signals over the next 6–18 months.
November 24, 2025
- New viewer offers full radiology capabilities, interfaces with AI and interactive reporting module to streamline workflows
Amsterdam, the Netherlands – Royal Philips (NYSE: PHG, AEX: PHIA), a global leader in health technology, today announced the launch of Philips Image Management 15, the next generation of Philips Vue PACS, including a zero-footprint, web diagnostic viewer [1] that transforms how radiologists access and interpret medical images. Designed with a brand-new user interface, the viewer delivers the full clinical power of a desktop workstation through a standard web browser. It combines clinical depth, mobility, and scalability, enabling radiologists to work smarter, faster, and more collaboratively – while giving back time to clinical teams and reducing IT complexity across the enterprise.
A complete diagnostic experience – anytime, anywhere
In today’s healthcare environment, time, accuracy, and accessibility are critical. The viewer helps address one of healthcare’s most persistent challenges, lost clinical time caused by slow performance and the complexity of remote reading. It delivers high-performance server-side rendering, workflow automation, and a full suite of advanced clinical tools – all accessed securely through a web browser, with no local installation required.
“We were among the first to test the new Philips web-based diagnostic viewer, and the difference is clear. It loads studies quickly and runs smoothly, even with large datasets. The new interface is intuitive and lets us focus entirely on the images, a real step forward in performance and usability,” said Pieter Hoste, Chief Radiologist and Head of Medical Imaging, AZ West Hospital, Belgium.
Processing between the client and server is optimized to ensure seamless performance, even with large, complex datasets such as digital breast tomosynthesis or cardiac CT. This delivers consistent, high-quality image interpretation – whether radiologists are working on-site, across the enterprise, or remotely – while simplifying IT deployment and management.
The web-based viewer interfaces with connected AI tools to bring together all relevant patient information in one place, supporting faster, more informed diagnoses. Natively connected to the interactive reporting module, it manages reporting in the PACS workflow, eliminating the need for separate dictation or reporting systems and enabling radiologists to review images and generate comprehensive reports without leaving their reading application.
The new user interface provides access to a comprehensive suite of advanced clinical applications and accelerates interpretation by aligning images across modalities and time points, all seamlessly integrated with the interactive reporting application. Combined with the Philips Advanced Visualization Workspace, which embeds deeper analysis results directly into the reporting workflow, clinicians benefit from greater efficiency and productivity.
Cloud-enabled deployment for scalable, connected radiology
The viewer is built for cloud deployment through Philips HealthSuite, powered by Amazon Web Services (AWS), with an on-premises option for added flexibility. This approach preserves current infrastructure investments and enables a seamless transition to the cloud at each organization’s pace.
“Health systems are under intense pressure to do more with less. The web diagnostic viewer is a milestone in our journey toward cloud-enabled, AI-integrated diagnostic imaging. It brings the power of advanced visualization, collaboration, and intelligence to any browser, helping radiologists stay connected and productive wherever care happens while streamlining IT operations,” said Madhuri Sebastian, Business Leader Imaging Informatics at Philips.
The web-based diagnostic viewer on Philips HealthSuite cloud is offered as a SaaS (Software as a Service) solution, with built-in security, and effortless scalability across multiple sites. It ensures consistent performance and collaboration for teams working on-site, remotely, or across borders and is currently available in the USA, with expansion to additional regions planned for 2026.
Philips at RSNA
At RSNA 2025, Philips will highlight its new informatics solutions and AI-driven imaging ecosystem in development, featuring generative AI to automate workflow tasks like display protocol normalization and patient summaries, and Agentic AI [2] for anatomy-aware automation that streamlines study prioritization and workflow orchestration.
[1] The Philips web diagnostic viewer is available today to select customers, with broader market availability to follow. Future availability cannot be ensured.
[2] Work in progress, not available for global distribution. Future availability cannot be ensured.
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 67,000 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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