Leading Software Outsourcing Company Employs Best Practice for Information Security Management
SAN RAMON, Calif., Dec. 5 /Xinhua-PRNewswire/ -- Achievo(R) Corporation, the leading global software and information technology outsourcing provider with a local front-end and China back-end service model, today announced that Achievo’s five largest software development facilities in China have earned ISO/IEC 27001:2005 certification, the internationally recognized standard for information security management. The certification recognizes all of Achievo’s major development centers in China, including locations in Beijing, Shanghai and Shenzhen.
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“Attaining this certification confirms that Achievo offers the highest possible level of IP security to its customers, including customer-mandated control over security of IT and intellectual property,” said Bernard “Bud” Mathaisel, Achievo’s senior vice president and chief information officer. “In addition to best practice processes, Achievo has put in place rigorous physical protections and round-the-clock security measures that maximize security protections. As a global U.S. corporation, we recognize our world wide clients’ requirements for strictly regulated and uncompromised security measures, and we will continue to monitor, improve upon and strenthen these standards on an ongoing basis.
“IP security is a major concern to all companies regardless of size or industry. We made the decision to address this issue head-on by investing the resources and time required to ensure that our IP practices in China met universal set standards. As one of only a few companies in China to have this certification, our clients are confident in our ability to deliver the highest quality projects on time, on budget, on strategy and on security.”
ISO/IEC 27001:2005 security certification is awarded to companies that meet stringent Information Security Management System (ISMS) standards. Companies must comply with more than 100 separate requirements for organizational security, incident management, risk management and compliance. Certified companies are able to offer their customers a higher level of security assurances and a higher quality of process and deliverables.
The International Standards Organization (ISO) is a network of the national standards institutes of 157 countries, calculated on the basis of one member per country, with a Central Secretariat in Geneva, Switzerland.
About Achievo
Achievo is a global offshore software and information technology outsourcing provider with a local front-end and China back-end service model. With expertise in diverse technologies including Java/J2EE, .NET and embedded platforms, the CMM- and ISO- certified company offers improved efficiencies, scale, diversification, and a combined talent pool to deliver cost-effective, secure, quality-centric, and scalable IT outsourcing services to customers and partners worldwide. Customers include Accela, Audi, BMO Bank of Montreal, CA, China Mobile, Chrysler, Daimler, Hitachi, Honda, Mitsubishi, Nomura, Siemens, Toyota and Vidient. Headquartered in the Silicon Valley, Achievo has offices in the United States, Canada, Germany, China and Japan. For information on the company and its services, visit http://www.achievo.com .
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