What the press, our partners and our own leaders are saying about 5C Network and AI-native radiology.
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Articles and opinion pieces by 5C Network's leadership
Elets eHealth Kalyan Sivasailam on why intelligence is no longer scarce but trust is, and how India's SAHI and BODH could become shared validation infrastructure so hospitals stop reinventing AI evaluation one deployment at a time.
ETHealthWorld · Brand Connect Kalyan Sivasailam on what stays valuable when powerful AI is available to everyone: not the model alone, but the clinical work around it — the corrections, hard cases, judgment and trust that build up across 20,000+ scans a day.
Moneycontrol Anand Iyer applies the Jevons paradox to AI: more efficient steam engines did not reduce demand for coal, they expanded where it was used. AI behaves the same way — its value keeps showing up somewhere other than where it was installed, in the bigger market rather than the smaller profession.
Moneycontrol Anand Iyer on why AI's largest value will come from application-layer businesses that turn general-purpose capability into measurable outcomes across healthcare, legal, customer support, and other industries.
YourStory India's data advantage positions it to lead the global AI revolution — not by building foundation models, but by generating the real-world data that makes AI work in healthcare and beyond.
STAT News We tested Grok, our own diagnostic AI, and several other LLMs on 10 fracture X-rays. The results reveal how far vision models still need to go before they can assist in clinical radiology.
FE Healthcare Kalyan Sivasailam on why radiology data should inform hospital strategy, how AI transforms operational decisions, and the shift from cost center to insight engine.
BW Healthcare World India's competitive advantage in AI isn't in building foundation models — it's in deploying them at scale across healthcare, agriculture, and public services.
YourStory How integrating digital diagnostics into India's healthcare system is ushering in a new era of accessibility and innovation, with the market projected to reach $20 billion by FY2026.
Celesta Capital An in-depth look at 5C Network's data advantage, approach to scaling in regulated markets, and vision to build the medical imaging copilot for every professional.
Conference talks, podcasts, and video interviews
Kalyan Sivasailam and Sudhir Rao of Celesta Capital join Amit Gandhi for a two-hour conversation on building an AI copilot for radiologists, why teleradiology was the right entry point, and building a global healthcare AI company from India.
Singapore's international broadcaster features 5C Network in part two of its India AI series — how AI is analyzing medical scans to close the healthcare access gap for millions.
Kalyan Sivasailam at the Longevity India Conference on MRI protocols, AI, biomarkers, and how imaging will underwrite the digital twin in longevity care.
Kalyan Sivasailam speaks with Analytics India Magazine on how 5C Network is using AI-native radiology to address the critical radiologist shortage across India.
Kalyan Sivasailam discusses how 5C Network uses AI to transform medical imaging and diagnostics at scale across India.
How 5C Network is transforming diagnostics at scale, from metros to rural districts across India.
Kalyan Sivasailam on CNBC-TV18 Startup Street discussing 5C Network's acquisition of US-based AI startup Krayen, backed by Tata 1mg.
Kalyan Sivasailam and Gaurav Agarwal discuss Tata 1mg's strategic investment in 5C Network on CNBC-TV18 Startup Street.
An investor-perspective deep dive into 5C Network's growth, AI capabilities, and vision for radiology infrastructure.
Kalyan Sivasailam joins host Michael Marks alongside Dr. Alex Sardiña to discuss AI in radiology, radiologist shortages, and how 5C Network is transforming diagnostics across India.
Kalyan Sivasailam on India's unique opportunity to build world-leading healthtech infrastructure at the Indian School of Business.
5C Network's CEO speaks on the future of AI in diagnostics at the ET Healthworld Innovation & Digital Summit.
Kalyan Sivasailam's TEDx talk on democratizing access to radiology and using AI to bridge the diagnostic gap in India.
Kalyan Sivasailam on CNBC-TV18 Startup Street discussing how 5C Network deployed AI-powered chest X-ray analysis to support India's COVID-19 response.
5C Network pitches on CNBC Awaaz's iPitch 2020, showcasing its AI-powered radiology platform to investors and industry leaders.
Early coverage of 5C Network on CNBC Awaaz, highlighting the startup's AI-powered diagnostic platform connecting hospitals with radiologists.
News, features, and third-party coverage
Swarajya Swarajya's feature on why Indian deep-tech startups struggle to land their first customer leads with Kalyan Sivasailam, whose 5C Network now runs across 2,000+ hospitals and diagnostic centers: “India does not have an innovation problem. We have an adoption problem.”
Business Today Business Today's August magazine deep dive on AI moving from pilots to production in Indian healthcare features Kalyan Sivasailam alongside leaders from Apollo Hospitals and MedGenome — on why diagnostics is AI's natural home and how AI augments clinicians rather than replacing them.
BW Businessworld BW Businessworld's August print feature on how AI is reshaping healthcare delivery in India positions 5C Network at the center of the story — reading 18,000+ studies a day for 2,000+ hospitals and diagnostic centers at a 21-minute average turnaround, with about 65 percent of business now coming from Tier-2 cities and smaller towns.
Case study IIMA Ventures — the venture arm of IIM Ahmedabad — features 5C Network in a deep-tech case study on how it built a durable data moat by collecting proprietary, real-world Indian medical imaging from day one rather than relying on Western or third-party datasets.
APAC News Network names 5C Network — alongside Agnikul Cosmos and Agnit Semiconductors — as one of three Indian deep-tech startups that stood out at Bharat Innovates 2026, spotlighting its AI-native radiology platform for faster, more accurate reporting amid a global radiologist shortage.
SME Channels reports 5C Network's selection for Bharat Innovates 2026 (June 14–16, Nice, France), where founder Kalyan Sivasailam and COO Anand Iyer will showcase AI-native radiology to global investors, researchers, and policymakers.
Technuter covers 5C Network's selection for Bharat Innovates 2026 in Nice — putting India's homegrown AI-powered medical imaging in front of European radiology leaders and OEM device manufacturers.
MIT SMR India MIT Sloan Management Review India named Kalyan Sivasailam to its AI50, the leaders shaping India's AI future, and recognized 5C Network in its AI20 — for AI-native radiology that keeps radiologists at the center while AI adds speed, access and consistency.
YourStory profiles 5C Network as one of the ventures the Ministry of Education is showcasing at Bharat Innovates 2026 in Nice — bringing AI-native radiology to 2,000+ hospitals across 300 cities and towns.
MIT Sloan Management Review India profiles 5C Network's Bionic AI — trained on 3+ billion medical images, cutting turnaround from 24–48 hours to under 30 minutes across 2,000+ hospitals and 15,000+ scans daily.
How a Bengaluru-based startup is using AI to cut MRI and CT scan report turnaround from days to under 30 minutes, serving hospitals across 300+ cities in India.
A 36-month implementation roadmap for hospitals integrating AI into clinical workflows, addressing the gap between 16% imaging demand growth and 3–4% radiologist supply growth.
5C Network and BPL embed AI directly into X-ray consoles, generating findings in under 60 seconds. When the system calls an X-ray normal, it proves correct 99.8% of the time.
Digital Health News covers the launch of BPL Cortex — the first OEM-embedded radiology AI in India, integrating 5C Network's BIONIC engine directly into BPL Medical's digital X-ray consoles.
Express Healthcare carries quotes from Kalyan Sivasailam (5C Network) and Guruswamy K (BPL CEO) on India's first OEM-embedded AI X-ray platform, announced at IRIA 2026.
The Wire's PTI pickup of the IRIA 2026 launch — covering the OEM-embedded 5C × BPL partnership and the broader imaging portfolio shown in Hyderabad.
The Print carries the ANI wire on the BPL × 5C OEM-embedded AI launch, the broader BPL imaging portfolio at IRIA 2026, and the partnership's significance for Indian radiology.
Six peer-reviewed presentations on AI-powered radiology breakthroughs at the Radiological Society of North America annual meeting in Chicago.
5C Network consolidates India's teleradiology market by acquiring YouRad, integrating its 70-customer base to expand service reach nationwide.
Bloomberg profiles Indian AI medical imaging firms reading scans faster to address the critical radiologist shortage across India's healthcare system.
NITI Aayog's Frontier Technologies Hub highlights how 5C Network has dramatically reduced diagnostic imaging turnaround times, making advanced radiology accessible across India.
5C Network partners with a German medical innovation firm to bring its Bionic AI radiology suite to Europe, focusing on clinical trials, pilot deployment and workflow transformation. The collaboration aims to scale faster diagnostics and precision imaging across European healthcare systems.
Creating resilient AI infrastructure in healthcare can transform routine clinical data into continuous learning tools for better decision-making. This approach accelerates model refinement, enhances trust, and delivers smarter care driven by real-world feedback loops.
CNN News18 reports on the shift to advanced cardiac screening in India, featuring how AI-powered diagnostics platforms are enabling faster, more accurate imaging analysis.
Radiology is a gladiator sport where accuracy protects patients from harm. 5C Network's AI autonomously handles 15–17% of routine scans, providing radiologists with tireless backup and decision support.
5C Network announced the launch of its Bionic Report eXplainer, transforming static diagnostic reports into intelligent, interactive dialogues. Each AI-powered Bionic report embeds a QR code enabling doctors and patients to instantly access plain-language explanations of complex findings.
MIT Sloan Management Review India examines how AI-powered platforms are reshaping diagnostics and healthcare delivery across India's diverse healthcare system.
5C Network is transforming radiology in India through its AI-powered teleradiology platform, serving over 2,500 hospitals and diagnostic centers with advanced imaging solutions and automated diagnostic capabilities.
AI is redefining radiology by going beyond basic screening to active diagnostic support. It enhances accuracy, reduces reporting delays, and empowers clinicians with faster, data-driven insights for better patient outcomes.
India faces a growing shortfall of radiologists—only about 10,000–15,000 serving a vast population. AI offers a powerful assist, slashing reporting times and scaling diagnostic support in underserved regions.
5C Network is leading the healthtech wave in India by deploying its AI‑based radiology platform across thousands of hospitals and diagnostic centers. With cutting‑edge tools like its Bionic AI, the startup is scaling precision diagnostics and enabling faster care delivery.
Kalyan Sivasailam shares a significant development announcement that promises to reshape the landscape of digital diagnostics and AI-powered healthcare solutions in India.
A new AI system developed at University of Cambridge can identify 13 different cancers with about 98% accuracy. This milestone marks a leap forward in using AI for early and precise disease detection.
AI is transforming diagnostics by automating complex tasks and delivering precision at scale. This innovation promises faster results, enhanced accuracy, and greater access to medical insights for patients and clinicians alike.
As AI becomes more prominent in Indian healthcare, experts advocate for a balanced approach where technology augments rather than replaces medical professionals, ensuring patient safety remains paramount.
Prodigi PASS by 5C Network lets users schedule diagnostic tests online via aggregator platforms like Tata 1mg, ensuring transparency, insurance compatibility, and easy booking at over 50 diagnostic centers in Bengaluru.
The acquisition of Krayen will help 5C Network expand its offerings in digital diagnostics. The newly acquired company will provide more advanced diagnostic solutions using computer vision and NLP technologies.
The Series A funding round was led by Celesta Capital with participation from existing investors Unitus Ventures and Axilor Ventures. 5C Network plans to expand its diagnostic client base and ramp up AI capabilities.
Celesta Capital explains the investment thesis behind 5C Network: its proprietary Prodigi platform, the $5B diagnostic imaging opportunity, and the path to capturing India's fragmented radiology market.
Mint reports on 5C Network's Series A round led by deep tech venture capital firm Celesta Capital, with Unitus Ventures and Axilor Ventures co-participating.
VCCircle covers 5C Network's Series A funding round, highlighting the company's AI-powered diagnostics platform and expansion plans across India.
The healthcare tech startup participated in early-stage funding rounds alongside other innovative companies, demonstrating strong investor confidence in tele-radiology and AI-powered diagnostic solutions.
ET Healthworld covers the launch of 5C Academy, 5C Network's initiative to train the next generation of radiologists with AI-enhanced learning and clinical mentorship.
5C Network launches the cloud‑based platform Prodigi, enabling seamless submission of scans from hospitals and diagnostic centers, AI‑powered image compression and routing, and case turnaround of 2–3 hours — a landmark stride in scalable teleradiology.
5C Network delivers diagnostics-as-a-service by linking hospitals with a digital network of radiologists and AI-powered triage. It accelerates reporting speed, improves access to specialists, and enhances accuracy—even in smaller towns.
Techcircle covers 5C Network's strategic acquisition of Krayen, strengthening its computer vision and AI capabilities for medical image analysis and radiology automation.
Kalyan Sivasailam, Co‑Founder & CEO of 5C Network, was recognized in the '30 Under 30 2019' list by Forbes India in the Healthcare category. The honor highlights his work in transforming radiology and diagnostics through innovation and technology.
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