-- All existing serial and library labels are removed. Each tape is physically inspected to assure performance characteristics are not compromised.

-- Each tape is Certified with a binary test to assure high quality

performance per our published specifications. These are at least equivalent to ANSI standards.

-- Tapes that do not pass the rigorous requirements of physical and performance standards are degaussed and destroyed.

-- All Certified Media is packaged to provide the same shipping protection and

appearance as new.

-- Each Certified tape is date stamped when tested.

When a tape passes the quality standards, we mark it with our Quality Trademark. It is guaranteed for 10 years from that date.

Using our Certified cartridges saves customers significantly on media purchases, and since each cartridge is tested for damage as well as error activity, Certified media is often reported to run 'better than new'. The only difference a datacenter will notice beside the cost savings is a likely decrease in tape related problems.