DVTK news update – March 2025
Dear DVTk user,
We are happy to inform you about the updated DVTk based applications as well as on the availability of the DICOM 2024a Standard DVTk definition files. In an upcoming online session we wil provide a bit more instruction on how to set up secure DICOM connections. We hope you enjoy reading this DVTk news update!
The DVTk team
2024a definition file set now available
DVTk applications work by validating DICOM objects using a set of definition files that specify the different Information Object Definitions of the DICOM standard.
As you may know, the freely downloadable definition files were created in 2010. ICT Group therefore decided to invest time and effort to create the updated 2018a and later 2020a definition file set and make them available for a small fee. We’re happy to announce that they have has invested time and effort to the meticulous task of creating the 2024a definition files set. This 2024a DVTk definition file set is now available!
Although main contributor ICT Group is asking a small contribution fee per company for the updated definition files, any revenue will be re-invested in the DVTk open source project. So, if you would like to use these latest definition files, then acquire them and support the DVTk project in the process!
Instructional video: set up secure DICOM connections
Feel free to register here for a instructional video that is in the making on how to set up secure DICOM connections using the main DVTk application.
DVTk tool updates available
The DICOM Standard is ever evolving. One of the recent changes are updates to support secure connection testing.
The provided DVTk tool installers are now also signed by trusted publisher ICT group, to ease the installation process of the latest DVTk tools. For a full list of changes, please refer to the release notes.
The following updated tools are now available for download on DVTk.org:
• RIS Emulator;
• Query Retrieve SCP Emulator;
• DVT;
• DICOM Network Analyzer;
• DICOM Editor;
• DICOM Compare;
• Storage SCP Emulator;
• Storage SCU Emulator;
About ICT Group
As a leading European industrial technology solutions provider, ICT Group is responsible for maintaining the DVTk open source tools and also offers DICOM related commercial services directly via the DVTk website.
ICT Group has a significant track record in medical data exchange and comprehensive expertise in medical standards. With their deep understanding of technology, safety, cybersecurity and integration, they are a reliable partner that can assist companies in accelerating the go-to-market of their medical devices.
Capitalizing on extensive experience in medical software development, ICT Group ensures strict compliance with all regulatory requirements. Whether you are in the initial stages with a prototype or in the final stages of releasing a fully functional and safe medical device/SaMD, ICT Group takes an all-encompassing approach, offering complete lifecycle support to appeal to your varying needs.