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Verathon Selects GlobalLogic to Develop Software for its Medical Systems

Demand in the Healthcare Sector Continues to Grow for GlobalLogic's Software Product Development Services


VIENNA, VA - July 18, 2008 – Verathon, Inc., a leading provider of medical devices and systems in more than 60 countries, has chosen GlobalLogic, Inc., the leader in global product development services, to develop the software for its state-of-the-art medical systems. GlobalLogic's development experts will work alongside Verathon's engineers to enhance its online imaging and calibration system, ScanPoint(R).


"We needed a product development partner we could trust to lead our engineering efforts, so that we could stay focused on our aggressive growth strategy," said Gerald McMorrow, Verathon's chief executive officer and founder. "GlobalLogic's expertise in developing software products for the healthcare industry will increase our competitiveness and enable us to scale our development capabilities quickly and seamlessly during this period of rapid growth."


Verathon designs, manufactures and distributes medical devices and services. The company's flagship brand, BladderScan(R) bladder volume measurement instruments, is used in urology, acute care, primary care and extended care. Verathon was ranked among the fastest growing technology companies in Washington State in Deloitte and Touche's prestigious "Technology Fast 50" program in 2005, 2006 and 2007.


"We pride ourselves on our deep domain expertise in several key software product sectors, including healthcare ," said Peter Harrison, GlobalLogic's chief executive officer. "Verathon chose GlobalLogic as a product development partner on the strength of our work with others in the industry, like Medtronic and Physio-Control."


GlobalLogic focuses on software product R&D for both emerging and established technology companies, not IT services. It employs thousands of highly skilled software engineers in the US, India, China and Eastern Europe to help its clients deliver quality software products to market faster than they could on their own. GlobalLogic services include product testing and quality assurance, product analysis, conceptualization and realization, migration and porting, and product maintenance and support.


About GlobalLogic

The leader in global product development, GlobalLogic, Inc., partners with emerging and established technology companies to help them bring great software products to market in less time and at less cost. GlobalLogic has developed a unique joint-venture model of partnering with technology companies to create a dedicated global delivery center. By leveraging GlobalLogic's global facilities and world-class engineers, companies can increase quality while dramatically reducing timelines and operating costs, often by more than 60 percent. Through the GlobalLogic VelocityT method and platform, the company is also a pioneer in distributed Agile methods and open source platforms that shorten product development cycles while ensuring that the right features are implemented on time, every time.


GlobalLogic has ongoing partnerships with more than 150 technology companies in markets that include consumer internet, SaaS, VoIP, wireless, telecom, security, payment, business intelligence, embedded and finance. It has completed more than 300 major products in the last 12 months with a better than 95 percent on-time delivery record. Over the last seven years, GlobalLogic has helped its clients release over 1,000 software products. Its clients include innovative technology companies such as Autodesk, BroadSoft, Electronic Arts, GridApp Systems, Intalio, MobiTV, Mobikon, Motorola, NextPoint, Vertica, Yahoo and Sony Digital. GlobalLogic, an Inc. 500 company, has been ranked as one of the 10 best places to work in India by IDC and was recognized by InfoWorld for Agile software product development excellence. GlobalLogic is headquartered in Vienna, Virginia and has European headquarters in London, U.K. The company has global delivery centers throughout the U.S., India, Ukraine and China and employs thousands of professionals worldwide.


Media Contacts:

Liz Haas (US and China)
Atomic PR for GlobalLogic
415.402.0230
liz (at) atomicpr.com


 

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