Telindus achieves ISO 27001 certification

Odiham, UK – 02, May 2008 – Telindus, an expert in delivering vendor-independent business and technology-focused network solutions and services, has announced that it has been awarded ISO 27001 security certification, making the company one of less than 400 UK organisations that have received the accreditation[1].

ISO 27001 is part of the internationally recognised ISO/IEC 27000 series, an information security management system (ISMS) standard published by the International Organisation for Standardisation (ISO) in October 2005. ISO 27001 certification verifies that a company is managing both its own information and its customers’ information in accordance with best practice. The standard specifies the requirements for establishing, implementing, operating, monitoring, reviewing, maintaining and improving a documented ISMS within the context of the company’s unique business risks and requirements.  Once a company has identified all information assets, both its own and that of its customers, a risk assessment is carried out and the necessary security controls can be put in place.

Mark Hutchinson, Managing Director, Telindus UK & Ireland said: “With information security threats becoming increasingly commonplace and a number of information protection issues making the headlines, we felt that gaining ISO 27001 certification was essential for protecting our own information and maintain our customers’ confidence. Nowadays, data is exposed to numerous dangers, ranging from external attacks through the internet to internal loss or theft. The information we possess is invaluable to our business and achieving the accreditation has assured us that we our managing both our own data and our clients’ data in the best possible way.”

[1] http://iso27001certificates.com/

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About Telindus
Telindus is a group of companies offering ICT Solutions and Services. Telindus serves business and public market needs as a solution and sourcing partner, delivering secured converged networking, and secured systems & applications underpinned by management and support services.

With over 37 years experience in ICT, Telindus is investing considerably in expertise to service modern IT and telecommunications infrastructures throughout their life cycle. Telindus' enviable track record and longstanding partnerships with leading equipment suppliers offers a safe route for enterprises, telecom operators and government bodies looking to deploy long-lasting ICT solutions.

In January 2006, Telindus joined the Belgacom Group to become the IT Services Branch of a new business leader in the market. Belgacom SA/NV [Euronext Brussels:BELG] is the leading telecommunications company in Belgium and a market leader in a number of areas, including retail and wholesale fixed-line telephony services, mobile communications services, broadband data and Internet services. Together, Belgacom and Telindus are building a Belgian champion in the European IT landscape, presenting the market a unique offering, uniting Connectivity and IT Services. www.belgacom.be

With a highly skilled international team of 2.750 employees, Telindus is present in 15 countries in Western Europe, Hungary, China and Thailand. Telindus is headquartered in Belgium. www.telindus.com