Harris Stratex Networks Announces TL 9000 Certification; Companywide Effort Meets Increasing Customer Requirements for Complianc
February 05 2008 - 1:00PM
PR Newswire (US)
Harris Stratex one of only four microwave radio vendors to achieve
this Quality certification RESEARCH TRIANGLE PARK, N.C., Feb. 5
/PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Harris Stratex Networks, Inc.
(NASDAQ:HSTX), the leading independent supplier of turnkey wireless
transmission solutions, today announced that the company's Quality
Management System has been certified as compliant with the
Telecommunications Standard TL 9000. TL 9000 is a recognized
standard in the telecommunications industry for Quality excellence
and incorporates the requirements of ISO 9001:2000. Compliance was
audited and certified by Bureau Veritas Certification (BVC), a
third party registrar. Harris Stratex Networks was formed in
January 2007 from the merger between the Microwave Communications
Division (MCD) of Harris Corporation and Stratex Networks. Prior to
the merger, both MCD and Stratex Networks had achieved individual
third-party certifications for their quality processes. TL 9000
compliance was a top priority for the merged company, and
certification was accomplished prior to Harris Stratex Networks'
first year anniversary "We were able to meet the TL 9000
requirements and complete certification rapidly because it was a
company-wide objective supported by our executive team, with the
commitment of every Harris Stratex department," said Steve Arling,
vice president of Quality and Customer Satisfaction at Harris
Stratex Networks. "This is a stringent, demanding process. We
worked together to develop and maintain the Quality Management
System for our new company, and we remain committed to the
continuous improvement of our program." Harris Stratex Networks is
one of only four microwave radio vendors to achieve TL 9000
certification. TL 9000 defines standards for the design,
development, production, installation and maintenance of
telecommunications products, software, hardware or services. TL
9000 standardizes a comprehensive range of statistical
measurements, such as mean time-between failure (MTBF), based on
pre-defined metrics. Compliance is designed to optimize the quality
and reliability of services delivered to users and increase supply
chain efficiencies. TL 9000 also provides a basis for objective
product and supplier evaluations, so service providers and
suppliers can make fully informed decisions. "An increasing number
of customers and users worldwide now make TL 9000 certification a
requirement for all of their suppliers," said Arling. Company
performance metrics for TL 9000 standards compliance are reported
monthly to the QuEST Forum, a 10-year-old consortium of companies
that helps member organizations pursue telecommunications quality
and performance excellence through the implementation of the TL
9000 standard. TL 9000 is a trademark of the QuEST Forum. BVC was
selected as Harris Stratex Networks' auditor in this process. BVC
has certified more than 70,000 companies around the world and
stresses the need for continuous improvement as well as adding
value throughout the process. About Harris Stratex Networks, Inc.
Harris Stratex Networks, Inc. is the world's leading independent
supplier of turnkey wireless transmission solutions. The company
offers reliable, flexible and scalable wireless network solutions,
backed by comprehensive professional services and support. Harris
Stratex Networks serves all global markets, including mobile
network operators, public safety agencies, private network
operators, utility and transportation companies, government
agencies and broadcasters. Customers in more than 135 countries
depend on Harris Stratex Networks to build, expand and upgrade
their voice, data and video solutions. Harris Stratex Networks is
recognized around the world for innovative, best-in-class wireless
networking solutions and services. For more information, visit
http://www.harrisstratex.com/. DATASOURCE: Harris Stratex Networks,
Inc. CONTACT: Tom Cheesewright or James Delves of Noiseworks, for
Harris Stratex Networks, Inc., +44 1628 628 080, ; or Kami
Spangenberg of Harris Stratex Networks, +1-919-767-5238, Web site:
http://www.harrisstratex.com/ http://www.harris.com/
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