When evaluating a PACS solution, it’s crucial to look beyond the initial price tag. AdvaPACS is designed to minimise your total cost of ownership (TCO) throughout its lifecycle. By reducing expenses related to hardware, software, IT infrastructure, and maintenance, AdvaPACS delivers exceptional value and a strong return on your investment.
Not Just Another "Lift and Shift"
Many healthcare vendors simply take their old, on-premises PACS software and move it to the cloud. This “lift and shift” approach might offer some benefits, but it often fails to truly leverage the cost-saving potential of the cloud.
AdvaPACS is different. We’ve built our platform from the ground up as a cloud-native solution, designed to maximise efficiency and minimise your TCO.
Key Factors Contributing to Lower TCO
Reduced hardware requirements
With AdvaPACS, you don’t need to buy expensive computer servers. You’ll just need regular computers with good internet and our software to connect your imaging machines.
No licencing fees
Say goodbye to complex licencing models and per-user fees. AdvaPACS offers simple, predictable pricing based on storage and study volume, with no hidden costs.
Simplified IT management
AdvaPACS is a fully managed service, meaning we take care of all the technical aspects, including maintenance, updates, and security. This frees up your IT team to focus on other priorities.
Streamlined workflow
AdvaPACS simplifies your radiology workflow with features like centralised management, intuitive worklists, automated tasks and more, allowing your team to work more efficiently and focus on patient care.
Enhanced security
Built-in security features and compliance certifications minimise the risk of data breaches reputation and bottom line.
Scalability and flexibility
Easily scale your AdvaPACS solution up or down to meet your evolving needs, avoiding overspending on unused capacity and ensuring cost-efficiency as you grow.
Calculating your TCO savings
Consider these factors when evaluating the TCO of AdvaPACS compared to traditional PACS or cloud-based solutions:
Hardware costs
Eliminate server and network costs. Workstations and reliable internet are required.
Software licencing
Avoid ongoing licencing fees and complex per-user or per-modality costs.
IT labour
Reduce the time and resources spent on system maintenance, troubleshooting, and upgrades.
Downtime and productivity loss
Minimise disruptions and maintain productivity with a reliable and stable cloud-native platform.
Visualising the impact:
AdvaPACS vs. the competition
See how AdvaPACS stacks up against traditional and other cloud-based PACS in terms of total cost of ownership:
| Cost Category | AdvaPACS (Cloud-native) |
Traditional PACS (On-premise) |
Cloud-Based PACS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Investment | N/A | Very High (servers, software licences, installation) | Moderate (reduced hardware, potential upfront fees) |
| Hardware Costs | Limited to workstation | Ongoing (server maintenance, upgrades, replacements) | Reduced (shared infrastructure, but potential for vendor lock-in) |
| Software Licencing | N/A | Very High (per-user or per-modality licences, annual renewals) | Moderate (subscription-based, but can have user limitations) |
| IT Labour | N/A | Very High (system administration, troubleshooting, upgrades) | Reduced (some maintenance offloaded to provider) |
| Downtime & Productivity Loss | Minimal(higher availability, but reliant on internet connection) | Potentially High (system failures, upgrades, maintenance) | Lower (higher availability, but reliant on internet connection) |
| Scalability | Flexible and cost-effective (easily scale up or down as needed) | Limited and expensive (requires hardware and software upgrades) | More flexible, but potential for cost increases with growth |
Key takeaways
- AdvaPACS offers the lowest total cost of ownership compared to traditional and other cloud-based PACS. Our cloud-native architecture, flexible pricing, and streamlined workflows result in significant cost savings across various categories.
- By eliminating upfront costs and ongoing licencing fees, AdvaPACS frees up your budget for other strategic initiatives.
- Reduce your IT burden with our fully managed service. We handle all the technical aspects, including maintenance and updates so your IT team can focus on other priorities. We also don’t charge extra for support.
- Scale your PACS solution effortlessly as your needs evolve, paying only for the resources you consume.