Global Message Services AG received ISO 9001, ISO/IEC 20000-1 and ISO 27001 certificates

Global Message Services AG (GMS), the leading telecommunications company and international mobile advertising and A2P/P2P messaging expert is proud to announce that it is now ISO 9001, ISO/IEC 20000-1 and ISO 27001 certified. The certification followed an on-site audit of GMS systems and processes and was conducted in accordance with the LL-C (Certification) Group auditing and certification procedures.

ISO 9001 is a fundamental Quality Management certification aimed at helping organizations ensure that they meet the needs of customers and other stakeholders while meeting statutory and regulatory requirements related to a product.

ISO/IEC 20000-1 certification ensures that GMS has implemented a cost effective and quality IT service management system.

ISO 27001 is the internationally best-known standard for an information security management system.  In the process of earning the certification, GMS implemented comprehensive information security controls in order to ensure confidentiality, integrity and availability of all information processed by GMS. ISO 27001 confirms that GMS meets the requirements for the processing of highly sensitive information such as bank account information and passwords.

While completing the ISO 27001 certification, GMS has also adopted the requirements of the Swiss Financial Market Authority regarding Outsourcing (FINMA Circular 2008/07) and Operational Risks (FINMA Circular 2008/21) which affirms that our outsourcing solutions comply with the requirements of banking secrecy and data protection.

We have implemented this project as an assurance and promise to our customers that their information is safe with GMS”, said Iurii Makarenko, Managing Director of GMS.

“The world around us is changing at a rapid pace and by introducing this information security management system we have implemented a structure which protects the interests of our clients and partners. It also provides GMS with a significant competitive differentiator and I am proud that GMS has something unique to offer when it comes to the termination of sensitive data for both telecommunication operators and enterprise customers.”

GMS was supported through the certification process by ISPIN AG, one of the leading providers of cyber security services.

About GMS

Established in 2006, GMS (Global Message Services) is a leading international telecommunications company, specializing in mobile messaging, mobile advertising and complex IT solutions for Network Operators and Business Enterprises across the world. GMS offers its innovative solutions and value-added telecommunications services globally, being trusted by 400+ enterprises and state-owned companies from Europe, CIS and around the world. GMS is a part of GSM Association which unites 800+ world’s network operators in more than 200 countries. During 2016 the Company has obtained the valuable ISO 27001, 9001 and ISO/IEC 20000-1 certificates. GMS is headquartered in Switzerland and has a representative office in Ukraine.

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