This guide outlines 10 critical questions to help healthcare executives evaluate different cloud solutions and navigate the partner selection process, ensuring the chosen solution aligns with organizational goals while balancing performance and cost optimization.
1. What are your motivations for moving to the cloud?
2. How cloud-optimized are the partners you’re considering?
3. How can you optimize costs and ensure financial transparency?
4. How do EI Cloud partners support growth?
5. How does the solution ensure clinical performance?
6. How do partners manage storage and archival in the cloud?
7. Does the solution truly reduce IT complexity?
8. How resilient is the solution?
9. How secure is the solution?
10. How smooth is the transition to the cloud?
Charting your path to success with AGFA HealthCare Enterprise Imaging Cloud
The decision to move your EI solution to the cloud is a transformative step that can improve scalability, reduce IT complexity, and enhance clinical workflows. However, the success of this transition hinges on selecting the right EI Cloud partner and solution that aligns with your organization’s strategic goals.
AGFA HealthCare’s Enterprise Imaging Cloud solution is purpose-built to address the critical challenges healthcare organizations face when moving to the cloud. As a pioneer in cloud-native imaging, AGFA HealthCare offers a fully managed SaaS solution that reduces the need for on-premises infrastructure, simplifies IT management, and provides predictable costs. Leveraging a certified partnership with AWS – named the Best in KLAS Cloud hyperscaler in 2025 – and advanced streaming technologies, AGFA delivers high-performance imaging workflows, enabling near real-time access to full-fidelity images across all specialties and reading environments. Beyond that, AGFA aligns with your evolving journey – whether you’re focusing on storage, VNA, or diagnostic imaging – recognizing that there is no single path for every organization.
The cloud is not just a destination – it’s a journey. With AGFA as your parter you can confidently navigate this journey, knowing your organization is equipped with a solution that evolves with your needs. Trust AGFA HealthCare to guide you into the future of Enterprise Imaging Cloud.
Customer story
ENGLEWOOD HEALTH
Englewood Health, a leading healthcare system in New Jersey, processes approximately 400,000 imaging studies annually across its hospital and community-based facilities.
Facing the challenges of managing complex on-premises infrastructure and addressing resource constraints, Englewood sought a solution to streamline operations and reduce IT burdens. By transitioning to AGFA HealthCare’s cloud-hosted enterprise imaging solution, Englewood Health was able to:
Reduce IT complexity
by eliminating the need to manage infrastructure upgrades and system maintenance.
Improve scalability and flexibility
to support growing imaging demands across its network.
Enhance system reliability and security
while supporting compliance with evolving industry standards.
This strategic move not only simplified their IT landscape but also ensured scalability for future growth,
aligning with their long-term strategic objectives.