Debating the Benefits of DIY vs. a Purpose-Built Imaging Platform

Learn how leading healthcare organizations are accelerating research while reducing costs by choosing a scalable imaging platform over risky homegrown solutions.

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The Current State of Medical Imaging Data Management

Researchers face growing challenges accessing and analyzing medical imaging data due to scattered sources, a lack of standardization and limited interoperability. As these issues stall progress and drain resources, organizations face a critical decision: Build a platform from scratch or invest in a third-party solution.

The Challenge

Dispersed imaging data slows research and drains resources.

Imaging data is housed in different locations and departments and lacks standardization
Manual workflows drain time and delay high-impact scientific progress
Teams must weigh building an in-house platform or deploying a ready-made solution

The Solution

A customizable, purpose-built platform can unlock imaging data while saving time, money and resources.

Centralize and standardize imaging data for seamless access and analysis
Eliminate manual processes with automation and built-in compliance
Deploy quickly with scalable, cloud-native architecture—no years-long build required

Flywheel Core vs. Homegrown Platform:

	Homegrown Platform	Flywheel Core
Deployment Roadmap	3+ years	Plug and play in weeks.
Automation	Requires custom development	Prebuilt algorithms included
Regulatory Compliance	Requires manual monitoring	HIPAA, GDPR, GCP and 21 CFR Part 11
Scalability	Limited	Built on scalable cloud infrastructure
Collaboration and Security	Requires custom security frameworks	Built-in security measures like access controls
Maintenance and Service	Requires manual updates	Professional services team for maintenance, training and scientific support

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Years Saved

A global medical device company deployed Flywheel to accelerate its data management and AI strategy.

This allowed them to reallocate resources and rapidly onboard business units while saving time and money.

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