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2008

Ziosoft Inc. Announces Global Marketing Partnership with Medicsight PLC

Ziosoft USA Announces Expansion and Relocation to New Facility

Ziosoft Announces Launch of Ziostation™ Web

Ziosoft, Inc. and Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine Announce Partnership Agreement for Advanced Visualization

Ziosoft to Showcase at 2008 Stanford International MDCT Symposium

Ziosoft Names Mark Koeniguer as COO

Ziosoft Names Masao Yamamura as Chief Development Officer

Ziosoft Names Richard Ball, Director of Regulatory and Quality Affairs

2007

Ziosoft's Preview for RSNA 2007

Ziosoft Names Mark Koeniguer Senior Vice President of Business Development

Ziosoft USA Announces Expansion and Relocation to New Facility

2006

Ziosoft's 3D Medical Imaging Software Showcased with Intel Japan's New Quad-Core Processor

ZioSoft Japan has received the 9001:2000 and ISO 13485:2003 Certifications

2008

Ziosoft Inc. Announces Global Marketing Partnership with Medicsight PLC

Redwood City, CA. / London, UK, November 25, 2008 -- Ziosoft®, Inc., a leader in advanced visualization and analysis software for medical imaging, today announced a partnership with Medicsight PLC to market the company's Computer-Aided Detection (CAD) software integrated within the Ziostation® thin-client 3D system.

The combined CT-Colonography product is expected to be launched early 2009 upon regulatory clearance in the US. The proof-of-concept integration will be demonstrated in the Ziosoft booth #7957 at the forthcoming 94th Scientific Assembly and Annual Meeting of the Radiology Society of North America (RSNA), being held in Chicago, November 30 through December 5, 2008.

"We are unique in our ability to provide full colon analysis on a thin-client platform without the need for a supplementary standalone workstation," said Mark Koeniguer, chief operating officer for Ziosoft. "By integrating Medicsight's ColonCAD with our revolutionary 3D imaging applications, our customers will reap the full benefits of a comprehensive colon analysis toolset throughout their healthcare enterprise."

David Sumner, Chief Executive of Medicsight, said: "We are proud to be partnering with one of the leading advanced visualization companies in the world. We're confident our combined intelligent technologies will increase clinical value for our users."

About Ziosoft Inc.

Ziosoft, Inc. is a recognized leader in networked advanced visualization and analysis software to benefit physicians, patients, and healthcare specialists. Founded in 1998, Ziosoft is the leading independent advanced visualization company in Japan with over 1500 installed systems. Ziosoft is dedicated to providing intelligent and intuitive clinical tools across the enterprise. Ziosoft is a privately held company with locations in Redwood City, CA and Tokyo, Japan. For more information, visit http://www.ziosoftinc.com.

Ziosoft and Ziostation are registered trademarks of Ziosoft Inc.

Contact:

Betsy Davis
Marketing Communications Manager
650-413-1300
betsy.davis@ziosoftinc.com

Ziosoft USA Announces Expansion and Relocation to New Facility

Redwood City, Calif. November 17, 2008 -- Ziosoft, Inc., a leader in advanced visualization and analysis software for medical imaging, today announced the relocation of its US office to meet the rapid growth and future demands of its operations. The new, larger office is located at 1000 Bridge Parkway, Suite #100, Redwood City, CA. 94065.

"We are excited to move into a new state-of-the-art facility that triples our existing physical space," said Mark Koeniguer, chief operating officer for Ziosoft. "Our staff in the US has quadrupled in two years as we increase our sales and development activities. This new facility will provide us room for continued growth and allow us to better serve our customers."

About Ziosoft Inc.

Ziosoft is a registered trademark of Ziosoft Inc.

Contact:

Terry Chang, Director of Marketing
650-413-1300
terry.chang@ziosoftinc.com

Ziosoft Announces Launch of Ziostation™ Web

Advanced visualization innovations for the Ziostation system will be unveiled at RSNA 2008.

Redwood City, Calif. November 13, 2008 -- Ziosoft, Inc., a leader in advanced visualization and analysis software for medical imaging, will debut its new Ziostation™ Web (v3.0) at the 94th Scientific Assembly and Annual Meeting of the Radiological Society of North America (RSNA) at Booth #7957 (North Hall).

The Ziostation Web expands the reach of Ziosoft's revolutionary Ziostation thin-client 3D system to virtually any computer with a web browser and requires no installation of client software or plug-ins. Ziostation Web provides essential 3D analysis and real-time collaboration tools on a secure website without the need for any proprietary or specialized hardware. Original and saved images as well as reports can be shared by authorized users from a centralized source to optimize the flow of care.

"Ziostation Web takes our powerful thin-client 3D system to a new dimension" said Ziosoft chief operating officer Mark Koeniguer. "Clinicians have the need to view and interact with 3D images at a moment's notice wherever they may be. The Ziostation Web removes the barriers of accessibility while maintaining performance and image integrity."

The Ziostation system is based on a highly scalable, unified thin-client architecture that requires no proprietary or specialized hardware components. The Ziostation also has the ability to load-balance case processing and does not necessitate a separate standalone workstation to supplement its functionality.

In addition to Ziostation Web, other advanced features of the Ziostation system that will be demonstrated at RSNA include:

A full suite of advanced 3D analysis tools including vessel/coronary analysis, colon analysis and multi-volume fusion.
Workflow optimization tools including a customizable user interface, configurable action macros, and anatomy-specific automatic segmentation.
The CT cardiac function, CT brain perfusion, and calcium scoring applications currently pending clearance by the FDA.
The works-in-progress 4D CT brain perfusion, MR cardiac function and integrated Medicsight™ colon CAD applications.
The proof-of-concept Ziostation application for the iPhone™.

"We are excited to demonstrate our latest innovations at this year's RSNA," said Ziosoft director of marketing, Terry Chang. "User needs for advanced visualization and analysis have changed over the past 10 years but existing solutions have not kept pace. The Ziostation system addresses the changing needs by providing clinicians access to sophisticated and powerful tools whether inside or outside the workplace without sacrificing performance."

About Ziosoft Inc.

Ziosoft and Ziostation are registered trademarks of Ziosoft Inc.

Contact:

Terry Chang, Director of Marketing
650-413-1300
terry.chang@ziosoftinc.com

Ziosoft, Inc. and Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine Announce Partnership Agreement for Advanced Visualization

Redwood City, CA, June 16, 2008 --- Ziosoft Inc., a leader in advanced visualization and analysis software for medical imaging, announced today that it is partnering with one of the world's most prestigious medical teaching institutions, Johns Hopkins University, to explore innovative applications for cardiac CT and MR imaging.

Under terms of the agreement, Johns Hopkins University, under the direction of Joao Lima, M.D., Professor of Medicine and Director of Cardiovascular Imaging in Cardiology at the Johns Hopkins School of Medicine, will utilize Ziosoft's ZIOSTATION 3D/4D enterprise software to develop next-generation applications for coronary and cardiac analysis.

"We are honored to be collaborating with Johns Hopkins University to expand the uses of advanced visualization in cardiovascular imaging," said Ziosoft Chief Executive Officer Kazuhiko Matsumoto. "This important partnership will help ensure that advanced visualization software will continue to enable the full technical and clinical potential of CT and MR. We will be working together to develop promising concepts with benefits for both the patient and the enterprise healthcare system."

“We are very eager to partner with Ziosoft in several areas of scientific development related to CT and MR cardiovascular imaging," said Dr. Lima.

About Ziosoft Inc.

Ziosoft, Inc. is a recognized leader in networked advanced visualization and analysis software to benefit physicians, patients, and healthcare specialists. Ziosoft is dedicated to providing intelligent and intuitive clinical tools across the enterprise. Ziosoft is a privately held company with locations in Redwood City, CA and Tokyo, Japan. For more information, visit http://www.ziosoftinc.com.

About Johns Hopkins

Johns Hopkins Hospital is a recognized leader in cardiovascular imaging and software development featured prominently as part of the Institutions mission to improve patient care and generate knowledge in Cardiovascular Medicine.

Ziosoft to Showcase at 2008 Stanford International MDCT Symposium

Redwood City, CA, May 12, 2008 --- Ziosoft Inc., a leader in volumetric medical imaging software, will be showcasing the FDA-cleared ZIOSTATION 3D visualization and analysis software in Booth #20 at this year's Stanford International MDCT Symposium in Las Vegas, NV. The ZIOSTATION provides advanced volumetric imaging tools using thin client software to quickly access, analyze, and share the information required for the best patient care.

Intelligent clinical tools include automatic segmentation, multi-volume fusion, and coronary analysis. A customizable user-interface and flexible action macros further simplifies the user experience. The ZIOSTATION's full range of scalable configurations supports critical functions for both physicians and technologists. With end-to-end product integration, every software and non-proprietary hardware component integrates efficiently.

About Ziosoft Inc.

Ziosoft, Inc. is a recognized leader in networked volumetric medical imaging and analysis software to benefit physicians, patients, and healthcare specialists. Ziosoft is dedicated to providing advanced intuitive clinical tools across the enterprise. Ziosoft is a privately held company with locations in Redwood City, CA and Tokyo, Japan. For more information, visit http://www.ziosoftinc.com.

Ziosoft Names Mark Koeniguer as COO

Redwood City, CA, May 1, 2008 --- Mark A. Koeniguer has been appointed Chief Operating Officer (COO) for Ziosoft, Inc., a leader in advanced visualization and analysis software for medical imaging. In his expanded position, Koeniguer will be responsible for Ziosoft's sales, marketing, business development, and operations for the US and Europe.

Koeniguer brings over 18 years of sales, marketing, and general management experience with both emerging and established companies in the healthcare industry. Most recently, he was Global Vice President of Sales for R2 Technology, Inc. prior to its acquisition by Hologic in 2006. Prior to joining R2, he held leadership positions for Stereotaxis, Inc. and GE Healthcare.

Mark Koeniguer holds a BS with a major in Finance from the University of Iowa and a MBA from the University of Wisconsin – Madison.

About Ziosoft Inc.

Ziosoft Names Masao Yamamura as Chief Development Officer

Redwood City, CA, May 1, 2008 --- Masao Yamamura has been appointed Chief Development Officer (CDO) for Ziosoft, Inc., a leader in advanced visualization and analysis software for medical imaging. In his new position, Yamamura will be responsible for overseeing technology research and new product development across the entire global organization.

Yamamura brings to the position over 25 years of research and development experience on networked digital imaging systems. He has a demonstrated track record of leading products from planning to development to commercialization. Most recently, he was Senior Vice President and GM at Electronics for Imaging (EFI). Prior to joining EFI, he developed workstations and printing systems for Fuji Xerox and Xerox Corporation.

Masao Yamamura holds a BS and MS in Information System Engineering from Hiroshima University, Japan.

About Ziosoft Inc.

Ziosoft Names Richard Ball, Director of Regulatory and Quality Affairs

Redwood City, CA, January 7, 2008 --- Richard Ball has been appointed Director of Regulatory and Quality Affairs for Ziosoft, Inc., a leader in advanced visualization and analysis software for medical imaging. Ball will direct and manage the Company's regulatory affairs strategy and be responsible for ensuring full compliance with all quality standards.

Ball has more than 30 years in the medical device field with over 10 years of diverse experience as a regulatory affairs and quality assurance professional. Most recently, he was Director of Regulatory for Concentric Medical, Inc. Prior to Concentric, he held leadership positions for R2 Technology, Scientific Device Manufacturer, Abbott Labs, and Cordis.

Richard Ball holds a BS with a major in Mechanical Engineering from Southern Methodist University and an MS in Biomedical Engineering from the University of Miami, Coral Gables.

Ball is a member of the Regulatory Affairs Professionals Society, American Society for Quality (Biomedical Division), as well as the American Society of Plastics Engineering.

About Ziosoft Inc.

Ziosoft, Inc. is a recognized leader in networked volumetric medical imaging and analysis software to benefit physicians, patients, and healthcare specialists. As a medical imaging company dedicated to advanced intuitive clinical tools across the enterprise, Ziosoft is developing useful applications for automated physiological and disease recognition. Ziosoft is a privately held company headquartered in Tokyo, Japan and also has an office in Redwood City, CA. For more information, visit http://www.ziosoftinc.com.

2007

Ziosoft's Preview for RSNA 2007

Redwood City, CA, November 1, 2007 --- Ziosoft Inc., a leader in volumetric medical imaging software, will be showcasing the FDA-cleared ZIOSTATION 3D visualization and analysis software in booth 8951 at this year's RSNA in Chicago, IL. The ZIOSTATION provides advanced volumetric imaging tools to quickly access, analyze, and share the information required for the best patient care.

Intelligent clinical tools include automatic segmentation, multi-data fusion, coronary analysis, and colon analysis. A customizable user-interface and flexible action macros further simplifies the user experience. The ZIOSTATION's full range of scalable configurations, from dedicated workstations to comprehensive server/thin client systems support critical functions for both physicians and technologists. With end-to-end product integration, every software and non-proprietary hardware component integrates efficiently.

About Ziosoft Inc.

Ziosoft Names Mark Koeniguer Senior Vice President of Business Development

Redwood City, CA, October 16, 2007 --- Mark A. Koeniguer has been appointed Senior Vice President of Business Development for Ziosoft, Inc., a leader in advanced visualization and analysis software for medical imaging. In his new position, Koeniguer will plan and implement a distribution strategy for Ziosoft's thrust into the US market.

Koeniguer brings to the position over 18 years of sales, marketing, and general management experience with both emerging and established companies in the healthcare industry. He has a demonstrated track record of building and leading high-performing teams, launching new products and services and improving market share. Most recently, he was Global Vice President of Sales for R2 Technology, Inc. prior to its acquisition by Hologic in 2006. Prior to joining R2, he held leadership positions for Stereotaxis, Inc. and GE Healthcare.

Mark Koeniguer holds a BS with a major in Finance from the University of Iowa and an MBA from the University of Wisconsin – Madison.

About Ziosoft Inc.

Ziosoft USA Announces Expansion and Relocation to New Facility

Tokyo, Japan, February 11, 2007 --- Ziosoft Inc., a leader in volumetric medical imaging software, today announced the relocation of its US office to meet the rapid growth and future demands of its operations. The new, larger office is located at 2200 Bridge Parkway, Suite #103, Redwood City, CA. 94065.

"We are excited to move into a new state-of-the-art facility," said Kazuhiko Matsumoto, Chief Executive Officer for Ziosoft. "In the past year we have doubled our staff in order to strengthen our focus and commitment to developing innovative advanced visualization tools for clinicians. This new space not only gives us room for continued growth, but we believe it will allow us to better serve our customers."

About Ziosoft Inc.

2006

Ziosoft's 3D Medical Imaging Software Showcased with Intel Japan's New Quad-Core Processor

Tokyo, Japan, November 20, 2006 --- Ziosoft Inc., a leader in 3D medical imaging software, was selected by Intel Japan as an application provider to showcase the performance of Intel's new Xeon 5300 series quad-core processor at the Imperial Hotel in Tokyo, Japan on November 15th, 2006.

Intel Japan demonstrated its quad-core processor using the ZIOSTATION, Ziosoft's flagship 3D software installed on two PCs, one with a Xeon 5355 quad-core processor and the other with a Xeon 5160 dual-core processor. Quad-core processor showed a 70% improvement in speed compared with dual-core.

In application-level software, a maximum of only 50% performance increase can usually be expected due to the technical difficulties of parallel processing. Ziosoft achieved with its ZIOSTATION, an unprecedented level of parallel processing based on its innovative technology. This capability enabled Ziosoft to utilize the full capacity of a greatly enhanced CPU, which was proven by the demonstration.

"We are pleased that Ziosoft was selected by Intel Japan to demonstrate the capability of the new quad-core processor," said Kazuhiko Matsumoto, Chief Executive Officer for Ziosoft. "Few applications are so advanced as to utilize the full capability of the quad-core processor and this is a testimony to the leading edge technological achievement of Ziosoft."

About Ziosoft Inc.
Ziosoft, Inc. is a recognized leader in networked 3D medical imaging and analysis software to benefit physicians, patients, and healthcare administrators. As a medical imaging company dedicated to advanced intuitive clinical tools across the enterprise, Ziosoft is developing useful applications for automated disease recognition and 4D motion imaging. Ziosoft is a privately held company headquartered in Tokyo, Japan and also has an office in Redwood City, CA. For more information, visit http://www.ziosoftinc.com.

ZIOSTATION (R) is a registered trademark of Ziosoft, Inc. Ziosoft disclaims any proprietary interest in the marks and names of others.

ZioSoft Japan has received the 9001:2000 and ISO 13485:2003 Certifications

March 2006 --- Ziosoft Inc., the leading provider of 3D imaging software for medical applications in Japan, announces it has received the ISO 9001:2000 and ISO 13485:2003 Certifications.

ISO 9001:2000 is an international standard on quality assurance and quality management aimed to achieve superior customer satisfaction.

ISO 13485:2003 is another standard set forth by the ISO that compliments ISO 9001. It is a Quality Management System developed to harmonize with the requirements specific to medical devices. The standard strictly mandates wide range of procedures to be documented, including control of documents, control of records, control of nonconforming product, issue of advisory notice/adverse event reporting, and corrective action and preventive action.

Acquiring these two certifications demonstrates that Ziosoft is meeting the highest quality assurance standards. Ziosoft is committed to provide the superior quality of products and services to its customers.