Formed in 2010 by Founder and CEO, Ben Panter, Blackford are pioneers in the radiology AI space, with over a decade of experience working in partnership with leading hospitals and ground-breaking technology providers. We operate as a strategic AI partner, providing access to a tried-and-tested core platform, tailored services, and a portfolio of 125+ applications to help healthcare providers drive efficiencies, advance diagnostic confidence and improve patient outcomes.
Blackford's journey began by developing a product used to improve the diagnostic process for MRI and CT scans, allowing radiologists to quickly assess and compare change between scans taken at different times. This product is now used in over 1,000 hospitals and imaging centres, mostly in the US, Australia and New Zealand.
In 2013, Blackford announced its first product integrations into commercial image viewers, and has since been working in partnership with multiple imaging system providers, including IBM, Intelerad Medical Systems and Nikon.
Following this commercial success, in 2015 Blackford recognised the potential AI had for providing value to healthcare providers and adapted our offering to adopt a platform business model - delivering 3rd party products to both existing and new customers. We are pioneers in this space.
