Global Connect Receives AICPA SysTrust Certification

Global Connect, the leading provider of telephone voice messaging and notification services, announced today that after an independent examination, it has earned the SysTrust seal sponsored by the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA).

The SysTrust seal attests that Global Connect’s systems and practices have been verified to be operating reliably with regard to information security, availability, processing integrity, and confidentiality. The designation was awarded based upon an examination performed by Certified Public Accountants IS Partners of Plymouth Meeting, Pennsylvania.

As a result of the SysTrust certification, Global Connect is entitled to display the SysTrust logo on its web site, . Visitors can click on the logo to review the independent certification report prepared by IS Partners.

"Our customers expect our systems to deliver service reliably, while protecting their confidential information," explained Craig Bird, Chief Executive Officer of Global Connect. "The SysTrust seal provides additional assurance for our customers."

Global Connect develops its own systems using its in-house development team. The software is deployed on clusters of servers in Global Connect’s data centers.

"Our growth has been phenomenal, but we have been growing our capacity even faster," said Adrian Patten, Global Connect’s Chief Technology Officer, "and as we have been growing, we have continually improved our controls to maintain reliability and data security. It’s gratifying to have our efforts endorsed by the SysTrust seal."

Global Connect, the leading provider of web-based voice messaging, helps a variety of businesses throughout the United States, Canada and Puerto Rico deliver personalized voice messages quickly and cost-effectively. Founded in 2002, Global Connect is a privately held company with corporate offices in Mays Landing, New Jersey, and regional sales and service offices located throughout the United States.