Documents/UNH-IOL/Values


  • Value [1] Neutrality
    • We are committed to neutrality above all other influences. We exist because of the need for an independent, neutral, 3rd party that can serve as arbiter for the networking industry.

  • Value [2] Confidentiality
    • We maintain an unmitigated commitment to the confidentiality and security of customer information provided in an unbiased safe haven, enabling industry members to resolve issues collaboratively.

  • Value [3] Security

  • Value [4] Collaboration

  • Value [5] Integrity
    • We believe in unbiased results. We are committed to providing the most accurate and highest quality results utilizing consistent methodologies and upholding the highest principles in execution and delivery. We believe it is more important to get the job done right and deliver honest results than to simply get it done.

  • Value [6] Professionalism
    • We treat our customers and each other with respect. We hold ourselves accountable for our actions. Our decisions reflect our commitment to offer only the highest quality tools, knowledge, and services. We are dedicated to our customers while actively working to instill our values in each other to help build successful careers.

  • Value [7] Respect

  • Value [8] Financial Sustainability
    • We are planning for the future. We are a 100% industry funded, non-profit organization. We believe in the value of the services we offer to the industry and we are committed to their growth and continuous improvement by listening to our customer's needs. Careful fiscal planning and responsibility allow us to sustain and grow our business.

  • Value [9] Thought Leadership
    • Ideas fuel the development of new technologies. Our employees help generate ideas which are based on their participation in every facet of the technology cycle. The active role we take in providing feedback to industry organizations has allowed us to lead interoperability and conformance efforts since 1988.

  • Value [10] Empowered Employees
    • We provide the means, our employees do the rest. Our belief is that every employee has the ability to effect change within our organization and the global industries we serve. Through open communication, everyone has the keys they need to open new doors for themselves and the organization while pursuing the projects that excite them.

  • Value [11] Learning Institution
    • Our student employees are tomorrow's pioneers. We are dedicated to continuous improvement and establishing an organization where learning is rewarded. We believe in challenging ourselves by asking, "What did I learn today?" and maintaining an environment that is structured to create leaders.