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COVANSYS AWARDED PRESTIGIOUS INFORMATION SECURITY
MANAGEMENT SYSTEM BS7799-2:2002 CERTIFICATION
International Security Standard Emphasizes
Covansys’ Continued Commitment to Offering Clients World
Class Quality and Service
FARMINGTON HILLS, Mich. (May 13, 2005) – Covansys Corporation
(NASDAQ: CVNS), a global consulting and technology services company,
today announced that it was awarded the British Standard Information
Security Management System (ISMS) BS7799-2:2002 certification by
the International Certification firm Des Norke Veritas under accreditation
from UKAS.
The company’s three India facilities in Chennai, Bangalore
and Mumbai were awarded the certification, as well as two of the
company’s U.S. facilities in Farmington Hills, Mich. and
Middletown, Conn.
An Information Security Management System (ISMS) is a systematic
approach to managing sensitive company information so that it remains
secure. It encompasses people, processes and IT systems. ISMS provides
a set of management standard specifications on the types of security
controls that an organization should implement to recognize and
address security risks by establishing controlled procedures, policies,
and best practices for information, personnel, network, and physical
security.
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This certification offers assurance to Covansys clients, and prospective
clients, that a comprehensive recovery and security methodology
is in place to address security risks,” said Raj Vattikuti,
Covansys president and CEO. “By meeting the complex requirements
for certification, our credibility as a leading global technology
services company is reinforced by our continuous commitment to
provide the highest quality industry standards and services to
our clients.
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At Covansys, advanced technological safeguards, which manage and
enable business continuity, are implemented, maintained and updated
to protect and secure data,” said Covansys CIO John Talieri.
Covansys products and services certified include: Analysis, Design,
Implementation, Re-Engineering, Conversion and Maintenance of Business
Application Software, and Associated Information Technology Infrastructure.
The BS7799-2:2002 certification adds to an already impressive list
of certifications for Covansys. Two of the company's three wholly
owned development centers in India are assessed at Level 5 in SEI
CMM® and all three are ISO 9001:2000 certified and assessed
at Level 5 in PCMM®.
About Covansys
Headquartered in Michigan, Covansys Corporation (NASDAQ: CVNS)
is a global consulting and technology services company specializing
in industry-specific solutions, strategic outsourcing and integration
services. Clients gain competitive advantage by leveraging our
unique onsite/offsite/offshore delivery capability to achieve rapid
deployment, world-class quality and reduced costs. A leader in
the public sector market, Covansys is also known for application
maintenance and development outsourcing in the healthcare, financial
services, retail and distribution, manufacturing, telecommunications
and high-tech industries. Founded in 1985, Covansys now has over
6,000 employees and consultants worldwide. Covansys was one of
the first U.S.-based IT services companies to establish offshore
facilities in India, and is a pioneer in seamlessly integrating
offshore capabilities into its offerings. Two of the company's
three wholly owned development centers in India are assessed at
Level 5 in SEI CMM®. All three are ISO 9001:2000 certified
and assessed at Level 5 in PCMM®. Covansys was named one of
the leading IT companies for state and local governments in 2002
and 2003 by Washington Technology magazine, and one of the top
500 solution providers in 2002 and 2003 by VARBusiness magazine.
Visit our Web site: www.covansys.com.
For More Information, Contact:
Michelle Jones
Covansys
(248) 848-2269
mjones@covansys.com
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