Astute Networks Receives Certification

Astute Networks, Inc., provider of bladed storage solutions optimized for the most demanding applications on the edge of the network, has received its official Certificate of Registration from the independent auditor, BSI Management Systems America, Inc. indicating its Quality Management System complies with all requirements of the internationally recognized ISO 9001:2000 quality standard.

Based in Geneva, Switzerland, the International Organization for Standardization (ISO) maintains the ISO 9000 and ISO 14000 standards of quality and environmental management, respectively. ISO is a network of national standards institutes from nearly 150 countries working in partnership with international organizations, governments and business and consumer representatives. ISO 9001:2000 is an internationally recognized quality management standard for ensuring the highest possible quality in business-to-business dealings, focusing on meeting customer quality and applicable regulatory requirements, enhancing customer satisfaction and continually improving business performance.

"Astute Network intense focus on quality standards has been validated by receiving this important certification," said Robert Harling, vice president of operations, Astute Networks. "Our customers will benefit from this certification because they receive additional assurance of a quality system designed and implemented to render the highest level of excellence. The ISO 9001:2000 certification is part of our ongoing efforts to maintain and elevate our exacting standards, and customers can be confident that Astute Networks will continue to deliver superior quality in all aspects of our organization."