Ellacoya passes the quality test

The TUV SUD America Management Service Division has granted ISO9001:2000 Certification to Ellacoya Networks, a leading provider of carrier-grade deep packet inspection (DPI) solutions for broadband IP networks. The scope of the certification is for 'Design and manufacture of service control systems for monitoring and management of IP networks'. 'Our customers base their business on a mission-critical network for which Ellacoya provides an integral Deep Packet Inspection network element', said Gerald Wesel, Chairman and CEO at Ellacoya Networks.

'Ellacoya has always been committed to quality assurance and customer satisfaction'.

'This ISO9001 certification further demonstrates that commitment and certifies that our quality processes scale to meet all of our customers' requirements - including telco, wireless and cable broadband networks with millions of subscribers'.

Ellacoya has proven compliance with this standard through a rigorous audit performed by TUV SUD America, which has partnered with more than 3000 companies throughout the NAFTA region, assuring product and management systems excellence and acceptance in the global marketplace.

Commenting on Ellacoya's recent certification, Charles A Clark Jr, Lead Auditor, TUV SUD America, states: 'Ellacoya has demonstrated a strong, lean cross-functional company culture where employees are well informed and involved in the success of the quality management system'.

'The management team shows an inclusive and visionary leadership that highlights the importance and committement to an effective quality management system that meets the international standard requirements of ISO9001:2000'.

'Our commitment spans all functional areas of the company to operate in accordance with the quality management and continuous improvement processes required by the ISO9001:2000 standard', said Phil Bedard, Vice President of Manufacturing Operations at Ellacoya.

'This is a significant achievement which guarantees our customers and partners that quality assurance is a strategic company priority'.