# Is NIR aimed to compliment the CDIP and image sharing networks?

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**Created:** [21 August 2026 07:00 UTC](https://developer.community.nhs.uk/t/is-nir-aimed-to-compliment-the-cdip-and-image-sharing-networks/14609 "2026-08-21T07:00:42Z")\
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The purpose of NIR is to enable national sharing of imaging, not to replace any local or regional strategies around imaging system procurement such as PACS/RIS.