Avocent Receives Global ISO 9001:2000 Certification.Business Editors/High-Tech Writers HUNTSVILLE, Ala.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--April 24, 2003 Certification Covering Worldwide Design, Development, Manufacture, Marketing, Sale and Support of Electronic Devices Underscores Avocent's Commitment to Excellence Avocent Corporation (NASDAQ/NM:AVCT AVCT Advanced Vehicles Concept Team ) today announced that it has received ISO (1) See ISO speed. (2) (International Organization for Standardization, Geneva, Switzerland, www.iso.ch) An organization that sets international standards, founded in 1946. The U.S. member body is ANSI. 9001:2000 certification for its global business processes. The International Organization for Standardization International Organization for Standardization (ISO) Organization for determining standards in most technical and nontechnical fields. Founded in Geneva in 1947, its membership includes more than 100 countries. (ISO) awarded this certification for Avocent's demonstrated excellence in the design, development, manufacturing, marketing, sales and support of the company's electronic devices for computer interface products. Avocent completed this certification process in only 10 months, passing numerous on-site inspections and demonstrating that its documented processes and overall global operations Global Operations is a first-person shooter computer game developed by Barking Dog Studios and published by both Crave Entertainment and Electronic Arts. It was released in March of 2002, following its public multiplayer beta version which contained only the Quebec map. fully comply with the stringent ISO standards. "Our customers, employees and partners will benefit as a result of this certification that validates the industry's most exacting requirements for quality procedures," said John Cooper, president and CEO (1) (Chief Executive Officer) The highest individual in command of an organization. Typically the president of the company, the CEO reports to the Chairman of the Board. of Avocent. "By achieving this certification, we have underscored our commitment to excellence in our product manufacturing, as well as every aspect of our global business." "This certification process involved a major commitment from Avocent employees worldwide," said Kieran MacSweeney, Managing Director of Avocent's International Operations and the executive sponsor for Avocent's ISO implementation project. "As a global enterprise with staff and customers around the world, these clear and concise procedures will guide us in conducting business across cultures and time zones." In its assessment, the ISO recognized that Avocent had achieved standards of excellence in the areas of customer focus, supplier management, leadership, people involvement, process excellence and continuous process improvement. Avocent Corporation Avocent (NASDAQ NASDAQ in full National Association of Securities Dealers Automated Quotations U.S. market for over-the-counter securities. Established in 1971 by the National Association of Securities Dealers (NASD), NASDAQ is an automated quotation system that reports on :AVCT) is the leading worldwide supplier of KVM (K Virtual Machine) A version of the Java Virtual Machine for small devices with limited memory. See J2ME. See also KVM switch. KVM - Keyboard Video Mouse (keyboard, video and mouse) switching, remote access and serial connectivity solutions that provide IT managers with access and control of multiple servers and network data center devices. Avocent's KVM solutions are distributed by the world's largest server manufacturers and installed in Fortune 100 companies around the world. For more details, visit www.avocent.com. Forward-Looking Statements This press release contains statements that are forward-looking statements as defined within the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act The Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 (PSLRA) implemented several significant substantive changes affecting certain cases brought under the federal securities laws, including changes related to pleading, discovery, liability, class representation and awards fees and of 1995. These include statements regarding quality procedures and product manufacturing. These forward-looking statements are subject to risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from the statements made, including the risks associated with the introduction and operation of new products and technologies and risks associated with product design and manufacturing efforts. Other factors that could cause operating and financial results to differ are described in Avocent's annual report on Form 10-K Form 10-K A report required by the SEC from exchange-listed companies that provides for annual disclosure of certain financial information. Form 10-K See 10-K. filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission. Avocent and the Avocent logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of Avocent Corporation or its affiliates. All other trademarks or company names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies. |
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