Acterna Launches 'Acterna Certified Equipment' -- ACE -- Program to Provide Original Equipment Manufacturer -- OEM -- Certified Used-Equipment Solutions.Business Editors/High-Tech Writers GERMANTOWN Germantown, residential section of NW Philadelphia, Pa. Settled by Dutch and Germans in 1683, Germantown became one of the earliest printing and publishing centers in the country. , Md.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Sept. 9, 2003 Acterna today announced the introduction of the Acterna Certified See certification. Equipment (ACE) program, an innovative, convenient and reliable source for customers to purchase and maintain used Acterna test equipment. In an environment where customers must operate with reduced capital spending capital spending Spending for long-term assets such as factories, equipment, machinery, and buildings that permits the production of more goods and services in future years. budgets, the number of customers who turn to used equipment as an alternative to satisfy their basic testing and equipment replacement needs has increased. The ACE program was designed as a trusted, full service solution for customers actively seeking quality used equipment that is reliable, with full customer support from Acterna. "Far too often, our customers are disappointed when they purchase used equipment from online sources," said Bill Howden
Seizing on a strong marketplace opportunity, ACE uniquely positions Acterna as the preferred provider of refurbished equipment. Acterna has the processes and support team to efficiently and effectively overhaul and resell re·sell tr.v. re·sold , re·sell·ing, re·sells 1. To sell again. 2. To sell (a product or service) to the public or to an end user, especially as an authorized dealer. equipment that might otherwise languish as excess inventory, or that is beyond economic repair. Acterna ensures that all software updates, engineering changes, functional verifications Functional verification, in electronic design automation, is the task of verifying that the logic design conforms to specification. In everyday terms, functional verification attempts to answer the question "Does this proposed design do what is intended?" This is a complex task, , calibrations, and repairs are fully completed. In doing so, the equipment will meet industry standards and specifications, and will be backed by Acterna's leading services and support. "In today's marketplace, Acterna is committed to developing and delivering services that allow our customers to save costs, drive efficiency and improve their bottom line. The ACE program is yet another innovative means for customers to use Acterna as a partner in their cost-saving initiatives," added Bill Howden. ACE was launched as part of a broader, ongoing strategic initiative within Acterna, known as Acterna Advantage. Acterna Advantage allows customers to gain a competitive advantage with Acterna's comprehensive portfolio of services and solutions. These services range from basic instrument support for the field technician See PC technician and software technician. to program management of complex, company-wide initiatives. Acterna's service professionals provide the knowledge, support, methodology, and techniques that improve network operations, customer satisfaction, and profitability. About Acterna Acterna (ACTRQ.OB) is the world's largest provider of test and management solutions for optical transport, access and cable networks, and the second largest communications test company overall. Focused entirely on providing equipment, software, systems and services, Acterna helps customers develop, install, manufacture and maintain their optical transport, access, cable, data/IP and wireless networks. The company serves customers in more than 80 countries. Acterna is a subsidiary of Acterna Corporation. Information about Acterna can be found on the Web at www.acterna.com. |
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