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title: Benefits of the Centralized Platform
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# [Benefits of the Centralized Platform](https://blackfordanalysis.com/resources/benefits-centralized-platform)

 Written by [Blackford Analysis](https://blackfordanalysis.com/resources/author/blackford-analysis) | Mar 13, 2019 12:00:00 AM

A single centralized platform for multiple imaging applications and AI algorithms takes a different approach. It simplifies the process of selecting, implementing, and maintaining applications while reducing costs and workload levels.  A centralized platform offers **flexibility and a seamless onboarding process**. Choosing a new application is no longer associated with high risk and uncertainty – staff can quickly and easily add additional applications when needed. This is especially beneficial when software is superseded, and you need to obtain a new or updated application. There is no need to work with multiple application suppliers, so **purchase risk is significantly reduced** by having only one vendor to deal with. Applications can also be tested in their actual environment prior to purchase, enabling valuable hands-on experience and considerably decreasing the risk normally associated with such a purchase. The risk is reduced even more through a curated marketplace approach where strict vetting criteria ensure only the most relevant applications are offered on the platform. This **saves you considerable time** spent on testing which application would suit you the best. Obtaining the most appropriate application also allows you to make **better informed decisions** and **improve diagnostic confidence**.  A centralized platform represents a solution for many issues facing hospitals and imaging centers today. It saves time, money, and allows you to focus on what really matters – improving patient care. To discover the full benefits of a centralized platform, download our eBook here: <https://cta-redirect.hubspot.com/cta/redirect/2196444/52b9cca5-75ea-421e-9af4-b77d2bc2858c>

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