The need for professional, customer specific digital data management solutions has never been greater - particularly in view of the increasing use of digital cameras. Leica Microsystems introduces an improved version of Leica Image Manager, a versatile image management application for the acquisition, processing, measurement and output of images as well as for data exchange and data backup. The modular concept of Leica IM also enables the user to specify a system that is tailored to each individual's specific needs and with special networking options, all requirements from small local networks to large companywide systems can be linked.