Avandra Health, the world’s largest federated network for medical imaging and clinical data, has acquired DatCard Systems and Sorna Corporation in a move aimed at creating the leading medical imaging platform for both patient care and research innovation. 

The acquisitions merge DatCard and Sorna’s expertise in clinical data sharing with Avandra’s de-identified patient data aggregation platform, fueling advancements in medical research, AI development, and clinical innovation. 

DatCard Systems is a market leader in DICOM distribution solutions, supporting healthcare providers in sharing imaging data to improve patient outcomes. Its PacsCube product boasts more than 4,800 installations worldwide. 

Sorna's Vertex Platform offers cloud-brokered data sharing, automated DICOM CD production, and intelligent routing of patient data. Together, DatCard and Sorna serve the majority of U.S. Academic Medical Centers, including more than half of National Cancer Institute (NCI) sites.

"By bringing together DatCard, Sorna, and Avandra, we're creating the industry's first comprehensive medical imaging platform that serves both immediate patient care needs and long-term research innovation," said Ryan Tarzy, CEO of Avandra Health.  

"This combination enables us to unlock the full potential of medical imaging to transform healthcare delivery and accelerate life-saving research, while continuously improving the tools and support that clinicians depend on daily. Our customers can be confident that the products and services from DatCard and Sorna that they rely on every day will continue without interruption—delivered by the same teams, and with the same commitment to outstanding service." 

Both DatCard Systems and Sorna Corporation will continue operating independently under the Avandra brand. Avandra plans significant investments in new product development, feature enhancements, and expanded customer support. 

"We were looking for an organization with a clear strategic plan and a genuine appreciation for Sorna's team, products, customers, and partners. Ryan's forward-looking vision, coupled with the talented Avandra team, created the perfect alignment," said Cyrus Samari, Founder of Sorna Corporation and Senior Advisor to Avandra.