MANILA, Philippines, February 14, 2008 – ePLDT’s VITRO Data Center, the first purposely-built data center in the country, adds another feather to its cap with its successful recertification for the ISO9001:2000 Quality Management and ISO27001:2005 Information Security standards.

VITRO’s latest feat comes just less than a year after the data center was granted accreditation by the Philippine Economic Zone Authority (PEZA).

VITRO achieved its second ISO 9001 as well as its first BS7799 certifications in 2005.With BS7799 upgraded to become ISO27001:2005, VITRO underwent a recertification audit for both standards.This was conducted by AJA Registrars, Inc., a renowned certification body accredited by the United Kingdom Accreditation Services (UKAS).

The ISO9001:2000 and ISO27001:2005 international standards, both of which has worldwide acceptance, guarantee that VITRO complies with global data center specifications and operations.The ISO 9001:2000 standard provides a framework for an effective quality management system.

On the other hand, ISO27001:2005 defines information security management requirements, such as confidentiality and integrity, which will help companies establish or certify their own organization’s Information Security Management System (ISMS).

Achieving an ISO27001:2005 certification reflects a company’s strong commitment to managing information security.“This certification helps us earn the trust and confidence of customers by making certain that we employ only the best information security management practices,” said VITRO General Manager Dave Simon.

“And our combined accreditation for the ISO27001:2005 Information Security standard and ISO 9001:2000 Quality Management standard ensures clients that VITRO conducts its operations within a framework of recognized and externally audited management standards,” added Simon.

ePLDT President and Chief Executive Officer Ray C. Espinosa expressed elation over VITRO’s achievement.“We are very proud of VITRO’s accreditation.This accomplishment is proof of VITRO’s continuing commitment to deliver trusted world class products and services.

”The combined compliance clearly differentiates VITRO services in the market.VITRO is now the preferred provider of data center services in the country as well as international clients in Asia, Europe and the US, and currently supports a variety of organizations ranging from multinational companies, government agencies, content providers and financial institutions.

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