Kainos Group plc First Irish customer for Kainos Evolve

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Kainos Group plc

06 July 2017

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Kainos Group plc

Kainos Evolve(R) to provide Electronic Document and Records Management solution to first Irish customer at Saolta University Health Care Group

Belfast/London - 6 July, 2017 - Kainos Group plc (KNOS), a leading provider of digital services and platforms, announces that its healthcare division, Kainos Evolve, has signed a deal with the Health Service Executive of Ireland and Saolta University Health Care Group in Galway for the provision of the Kainos Evolve Electronic Medical Record (EMR) solution. The contract is for three years, with provision for a further two year extension.

Evolve is the leading clinical document management platform in the UK, selected by 35 NHS Trusts and in use in 110 hospitals, covering notes and images for over 33 million patients. This new engagement with Saolta represents Kainos Evolve's first deal in Ireland.

Evolve will be implemented in a phased approach across Saolta's entire 3,000-member clinical user base. The project will accommodate mobile access via Evolve's solution for iPad, management of incoming patient referrals and onward patient flow, clinical quality management and integration with imaging systems. By deploying these components, Kainos Evolve has the potential to transform the efficiency and effectiveness of care across the entire Saolta University Health Care Group and partner organisations.

Brendan Mooney, CEO of Kainos Group, commented: "I'm pleased to announce this first contract win for Kainos Evolve in Ireland. This is testament to the quality of our offerings and the investment that we have in our healthcare platforms in recent years. There is a large addressable market for Evolve and we remain committed to enhancing our offering and making further in-roads in Ireland and across the UK."

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For further information, please contact:

Kainos via FTI Consulting LLP

Brendan Mooney, Chief Executive Officer

Brian Gannon, SVP Corporate Development

FTI Consulting LLP [phone]

Matt Dixon/Chris Lane/Nicola Krafft

About Kainos

Kainos Group plc is a UK-headquartered provider of Digital Services and Digital Platforms. The Group's Digital Platforms comprise specialised digital products for mobile healthcare and automated testing. Kainos Evolve Electronic Medical Records (EMR) and Integrated Care (IC) platforms provide a comprehensive suite of digital services to healthcare providers such as hospitals and ambulatory care organisations. Kainos employs approximately 1,000 staff across eight offices in Europe and the USA, and is listed on the London Stock Exchange (KNOS). For further information, please visit www.kainos.com.

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