5 Characteristics of Leading Industrial IoT Connectivity Solution Providers (Part 3)

Part 3: Certified overall quality management

By Stephane Dejean – Kerlink CMO

In the first two articles in this series, we covered how companies and public agencies that are considering deploying Internet of Things networks can ensure their network is based on exceptional design and that their vendors’ hardware and software are subject to rigorous process verification throughout production.

This week’s article summarizes the third characteristic of leading industrial IoT connectivity solution suppliers: a highly robust and certified quality-management program. Maintaining an extensive, well-documented program ensures that Kerlink constantly provides its global customers with high-performing, reliable, industrial-grade products. There are two aspects to Kerlink’s quality-management program: ISO 9001:2015 certification and auditing, and local-and-regional certifications.

The series:

1. Characteristic 1: Exceptional hardware and software product design – Jan. 30
2. Characteristic 2: Supported and verified industrial production processes – Feb. 6
3. Characteristic 3: Certified overall quality management – Feb.13
4. Characteristic 4: Locally supported field operations – Feb. 20
5. Characteristic 5: Ongoing excellent customer satisfaction – Feb. 25

ISO certification 9001:2015 and auditing

The ISO 9001:2015 certification from the International Organization for Standardization specifies requirements for quality-management systems in organizations that need to demonstrate their ability to consistently provide products and services that meet customer and applicable statutory and regulatory requirements. It also aims to enhance customer satisfaction through the effective application of the system over time, including processes for improvement of the system and the assurance of conformity to customer and applicable statutory and regulatory requirements.

Kerlink is certified for its “Design, development and commercialization of network solutions dedicated to the Internet of Things market (IoT) and for interconnecting remote devices.” Initially awarded to Kerlink in 2016, ISO certifications based on updated standards were renewed in 2018 and 2019.

This certification requires regular internal audits as well as audits of Kerlink’s suppliers and subcontractors, which provide further validation of Kerlink teams’ ongoing commitment to quality management up and down our regional and global supply chains.

Regional & local certifications for Kerlink products

Radio products must be tested, validated or approved by local certification bodies to be granted the appropriate labels for commercialization and deployment.

Kerlink has proven expertise in electromagnetic capability, receiving approval in the EU and more than two dozen countries in the Middle East, Africa, North America, South America, Asia, and Southeast Asia. Its products also are compliant with European restrictions on hazardous substances, restricted chemicals, and other key European and international directives.

With its mastery of the entire IoT connectivity-hardware value chain, its deep expertise in designing and producing carrier-grade hardware and software, and its ability to adapt to customers’ needs, Kerlink has become a global leader in designing and deploying reliable, turnkey industrial IoT networks for public & private customers.

We work closely with our customers and solutions partners to provide them with complete solutions for the entire process and unlock the full potential of the IoT for them, while assuring them Kerlink’s products meet stringent international quality, safety, and environmental standards.

Next week’s article will cover the fourth characteristic of the leading industrial IoT connectivity solution providers: locally supported field operations.

See you then!