DENVER, CO, USA - Feb 22, 2010 – Long View Systems (Long View), a leading provider of business technology solutions to companies throughout North America, is pleased to announce that it has passed its recent SAS 70 Type II and PCI audits. Few other service providers in the marketplace have met this level of certification.
An SAS (Statement on Auditing Standards, developed by the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants) 70 Type II Audit demonstrates that the company's infrastructure, applications, and processes have passed rigorous, independent third party testing showing an environment that incorporates the controls necessary for effectively hosting and exchanging corporate data and financial information. SAS 70 is essentially the same as SOX compliancy for the financial services sector, but geared towards IT service providers. Rather than describing an organizations controls at a specific point in time (as in a Type I Audit), a Type II report also includes detailed testing of them over a minimum six-month period.
Among other benefits of this certification to Long View is that it can now do business with any company trading on the New York Stock Exchange. Client companies can obtain a Service Auditor's Report, which contains valuable information regarding Long View's controls and the effectiveness of those controls. The user organization receives a detailed description of the service organization's controls and an independent assessment of whether the controls were placed in operation, suitably designed, and operating effectively.
The PCI (Payment Card Industry, developed by the Payment Card Industry Security Standards Council) Audit is an in-depth evaluation of the company’s information security policies and procedures. With 258 controls that need to be passed (if one control is not met, then the audit is considered a fail), it is more rigorous than the SAS 70 controls.
“The SAS 70 and PCI compliance reports provide authoritative proof to our customers and prospects that their critical data is secure and managed in a mature, repeatable operational model,” said Chet Niemczyk, director of Service Excellence at Long View. “We’re very proud of having achieved this and committed to further improving our competitive edge over other IT companies within our field. Thanks to everyone who helped us achieve this designation and to the staff for their patience during the preparation for the audit.”
About Long View Systems
Long View Systems offers flexible, end-to-end operational IT solutions for SMB to enterprise level organizations across North America. Our unique insight into the distinct business requirements of our clients, along with the strong support of our manufacturing partners, results in IT infrastructures that works better and costs less. Long View employs only the best people (more than 550 consultants) on the leading edge of established and emerging technologies. They work closely with clients to ensure success while providing ongoing value as part of a sustainable relationship founded on innovation and trust. For more information, please visit www.longviewsystems.com.
For additional information:
Rachel Evans
Manager, Marketing & Communications
Long View Systems
Telephone: 403-515-6900
Email: rachel.evans@lvs1.com
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