Lightweight DICOM Archive for Clinics, Imaging Centres and Hospitals
Store, search and manage CT, MRI, X-ray and ultrasound studies with a compact imaging archive that gives your organisation full control over imaging data — without the cost and complexity of an enterprise PACS or VNA.
Best suited for: specialty clinics, imaging centres, community hospitals and healthcare providers across Southeast Asia that need secure on-premise DICOM storage, fast retrieval, audit trails and backup-ready architecture.
Singapore HSA Regulatory Determination
ConfirmedThis determination confirms that SKYIQ Archive Manager is not subject to Singapore's medical device registration requirements under the Health Products Act. Healthcare providers can procure and deploy the system without the regulatory burden associated with medical device software.
Who It Is For
Not every institution needs an enterprise archive
Enterprise PACS and VNA systems are designed for large hospital groups with complex multi-department workflows, multi-site networks and dedicated radiology IT teams. For smaller institutions, they often represent over-investment in infrastructure that exceeds actual operational needs.
SKYIQ Archive Manager is designed for healthcare providers that need a compact, secure and manageable DICOM archive — as a primary archive, secondary archive, backup node or Mini PACS storage layer — without the procurement complexity and ongoing overhead of enterprise systems.
Core Capabilities
Store, search, control and retain imaging studies
SKYIQ Archive Manager provides the core capabilities needed to manage DICOM imaging data throughout its lifecycle — from initial storage through retrieval, access governance and long-term retention.
Multi-Modality DICOM Storage
Store imaging studies from CT, MRI, X-ray, ultrasound and other DICOM-compliant modalities in one controlled archive.
DICOM Store SCP/SCUMetadata-Driven Study Retrieval
Find prior studies faster using patient ID, modality, study date and accession number metadata. No manual file navigation.
DICOM Q/R SCPWeb-Based HTML5 Viewer
Allow authorised users to review studies through a standard browser without installing workstation software.
Zero-footprint viewerRole-Based Access Control
Limit access by user role, department or operational responsibility to reduce unnecessary exposure of imaging data.
LDAP / Active DirectoryFull Audit Trails
Record access, viewing, download and change activities systematically to support internal accountability and incident review.
Immutable activity logImage Lifecycle Management
Apply retention and archival rules so imaging data can be managed over its full lifecycle according to institutional policy.
Rule-based ILM engineTechnical Architecture
DICOM-native architecture that fits existing workflows
SKYIQ Archive Manager is built on standard DICOM protocols and integrates with existing modalities, PACS systems and clinical workflows without requiring proprietary connectors or middleware.
Deployment & Operations
On-premise deployment with backup-ready options
SKYIQ Archive Manager is deployed within the healthcare provider's own IT environment, keeping imaging data under institutional control. Backup, high availability and disaster recovery configurations are available to match operational requirements.
On-Premise Deployment
Keep imaging data within the clinic or hospital network boundary when cloud deployment is not preferred or permitted.
Disaster Recovery Ready
Configure backup strategies with RPO and RTO aligned to organisational policy. Supports multiple backup destinations.
High Availability Architecture
Supports clustering with load balancing, active failover and database replication for continuous operations.
Storage Scalability
Scales from a single-site clinic archive to a multi-node deployment as imaging volume grows over time.
Security & Governance
Built for controlled imaging data environments
Healthcare imaging data requires more than storage capacity. It requires clear access rules, traceable activity, secure retention and operational continuity. SKYIQ Archive Manager is designed to support these governance needs.
| Governance Concern | Archive Manager Capability | What It Means |
|---|---|---|
| Access minimisation | Role-based access control | Access configured by role and operational responsibility. |
| Traceability | Audit trails | User access, edits and downloads systematically recorded. |
| Data protection | AES-256 encryption | Stored imaging data protected with AES-256 encryption. |
| Data retention | Lifecycle management | Retention and archival policies configurable by institution. |
| Local data control | On-premise deployment | Data remains within the healthcare provider's IT environment. |
| Business continuity | Backup and HA | Backup, failover and replication options support resilience. |
Comparison
Archive Manager vs Enterprise PACS vs VNA vs NAS
Understanding where SKYIQ Archive Manager fits relative to other imaging storage options helps institutions make the right procurement decision.
| Criterion | SKYIQ Archive Manager | Enterprise PACS | VNA | NAS / File Server |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Target institution | Clinics, imaging centres, small–mid hospitals | Large hospital groups, multi-site networks | Multi-vendor, multi-specialty long-term archive | Non-clinical file backup only |
| DICOM services | Store SCP/SCU, Q/R SCP | Full DICOM suite | Full DICOM + XDS/IHE | None |
| Deployment complexity | Low — single-site on-premise | High — multi-phase implementation | Very high — governance framework required | Very low — no imaging workflow |
| Regulatory audit trail | Yes — full user activity log | Yes | Yes | No |
| Role-based access | Yes — LDAP/AD integration | Yes | Yes | No |
| Typical cost model | Compact — fits clinic/centre budget | High CAPEX + ongoing support | High CAPEX + governance overhead | Low — but no imaging value |
| HSA classification (SG) | Not a medical device (REF: HSA24697115460) | Varies by product | Varies by product | Not applicable |
Implementation Process
A structured path from assessment to go-live
SKYIQ follows a defined implementation process to ensure the archive is correctly sized, configured and integrated within your institution's IT environment.
Deployment Fit Assessment
We review your institution's modality types, study volume, network architecture and compliance requirements to confirm fit.
Technical Architecture Brief
A detailed architecture document is prepared covering server specifications, storage sizing, network topology and integration points.
Installation & Configuration
SKYIQ engineers install and configure the archive on-premise, including DICOM routing, LDAP/AD integration and lifecycle policies.
Data Migration (if applicable)
Existing imaging studies can be migrated from legacy systems or storage media with accession number and metadata preservation.
Training & Handover
Administrator and end-user training is conducted. Full documentation and runbooks are provided for your IT team.
Ongoing Support
SKYIQ provides post-deployment support with defined response SLAs. System health monitoring and update management available.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions from procurement and IT teams
No. Singapore's Health Sciences Authority (HSA) has confirmed that SKYIQ Archive Manager 1.1.0, as a non-diagnostic standalone software intended for storage purposes only, does not fall under the definition of a medical device. Reference: HSA REF No. HSA24697115460.
SKYIQ Archive Manager supports all DICOM-compliant modalities including CT, MRI, X-ray (DX/CR), ultrasound, mammography, nuclear medicine and fluoroscopy. Any device that outputs standard DICOM files can route studies to the archive.
SKYIQ Archive Manager is designed as a compact archive, backup node or Mini PACS storage layer — not as a full replacement for enterprise PACS in large multi-department hospital networks. It is best suited for institutions that need controlled DICOM storage without the cost and complexity of enterprise PACS or VNA.
The primary deployment model is on-premise, within the institution's own IT environment. Hybrid configurations with cloud backup destinations are supported. Full cloud-only deployment is available on request for specific use cases.
SKYIQ Archive Manager supports DICOM Store SCP/SCU and DICOM Query/Retrieve SCP. Modalities and existing PACS systems can route studies directly to the archive using standard DICOM protocols. No proprietary connectors are required.
The archive supports AES-256 encryption for stored data, role-based access control with LDAP/Active Directory integration, full audit trails for all user activities, and configurable data retention policies. On-premise deployment keeps data within the institution's controlled network boundary.
SKYIQ Archive Manager is available across Southeast Asia including Singapore, Malaysia, Thailand, Indonesia, the Philippines and Vietnam. SKYIQ works with local implementation partners in each market.
A standard single-site deployment typically takes 2–4 weeks from assessment to go-live, depending on infrastructure readiness and data migration scope. SKYIQ provides a detailed project timeline during the assessment phase.
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