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Datacentrix extends information security focus with PCIS DSS compliance achievement
Vertiv announces new products and further develops partner programme in EMEA
Vertiv , a global provider of critical digital infrastructure and continuity solutions , has announced key additions to its award-winning Vertiv Partner Programme ( VPP ) along with an enhanced suite of Edge-ready products , including rack power distribution units ( rPDU ), uninterruptible power supplies ( UPS ), rack cooling systems , dedicated software and services for partners and customers in Europe , the Middle East and Africa ( EMEA ).
Datacentrix , a high performing and secure ICT solutions provider , has reinforced its commitment to effective information security by attaining its Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard ( PCI DSS ) certification for its Managed Services division .
The PCI Security Standards Council maintains , evolves and promotes PCI compliance standards for the safety of cardholder data across the globe . Every business that processes or stores confidential data , including merchants of all sizes , financial institutions , pointof-sale vendors , and hardware and software developers involved in running infrastructure for the processing of payments , can use the PCI security requirements as a guide to establish their data protection policies and procedures .
Elizabeth Naidoo , Chief Financial Officer , Datacentrix
“ The PCI Data Security Standard was introduced to improve payment account security throughout the credit card transaction process ,” said Elizabeth Naidoo , Chief Financial Officer , Datacentrix . “ With the main focus on decreasing risk of payment card data loss , this particular standard encompasses measures for protecting sensitive information related to payment cards , such as security management policies and procedures , network architecture , software design and more .
“ Achieving the PCI DSS certification is another step towards Datacentrix ’ strategy to enhance its offering with the express purpose of adding value to our clients through the reduction of their PCI DSS compliance overhead , positioning us as an ideal partner of choice ,” she added .
Following the successful launch of the VPP last year , Vertiv has seen a tenfold increase in its channel partner base across EMEA and is continuing to add benefits for new and existing partners . The brand-new partner relationship management ( PRM ) system and the enhanced partner portal will enable Vertiv partners to take immediate advantage of tailored trainings to match partner requirements ; new sales and marketing tools ; online trainings and certification ; and product selectors and configurators . The new suite of tools has been designed to help partners develop key skills and knowledge and achieve greater differentiation and profitability along with increased business opportunities .
Joachim Fischer , EMEA Channel Sales Director at Vertiv , said : “ We see digitalisation gaining pace and 5G is becoming an evercloser reality , with more than three-quarters of global telecom operators expecting to be delivering 5G services by 2021 .”
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