QTS Successfully Completes SOC 1® and SOC 2® Audits and Acquires New ISO Certifications in 2017
Big Four accounting firm issues critical compliance certifications for data center leader
OVERLAND PARK, Kan., Dec. 14, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- QTS Realty Trust (NYSE: QTS), an international provider of data center and hybrid IT solutions, announced today the completion of its annual American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA) Service Organization Control 1 Type II (SOC 1® Type II) and Service Organization Control 2 Type II (SOC 2® Type II) audit reports. The 2017 reports were issued by a Big Four public accounting and auditing firm based on an examination of QTS' internal controls and procedures. In addition, QTS also attained ISO 27001:2013 certification for thirteen of its data centers.
ISO 27001 is an internationally recognized certification for information security management systems (ISMS) that demonstrates QTS' strong security controls and meets the needs of large, multinational data center customers. By adding another certification, QTS now has one of the most comprehensive frameworks in the industry and it further enhances the company's ability to assist customers in meeting their own compliance requirements.
QTS is committed to exceeding critical compliance standards for its customers. QTS' SOC 1 Type II and SOC 2 Type II reports assure its clients that the company meets the suitability of design and operating effectiveness of applicable controls. Achieving compliance with other critical compliance standards such as FedRAMP, FISMA and PCI, demonstrates QTS' ability to deliver secure, available and confidential services. The QTS Compliance team oversees more than 400 controls across several compliance standards to ensure the company is providing the highest level of compliance to its customers.
"By working with the best auditing firms in the country, we ensure that we are not just meeting the compliance requirements, but surpassing them," said Oliver Schmidt who leads QTS' dedicated in-house compliance team as Chief Audit Executive. "Meeting the highest standards for security, availability and confidentiality are all vital to the solutions we provide to our customers and our strategic growth."
The QTS SOC 1 Type II and SOC 2 Type II audit reports are prepared in accordance with the AICPA's Statement on Standards for Attestation Engagements (SSAE) No.18 Reporting on Controls at a Service Organization. The reports cover the period from October 1, 2016 to September 30, 2017 for QTS systems and controls and provides users with operational assurance across QTS' software-defined data center platform.
About QTS
QTS Realty Trust, Inc. (NYSE: QTS) is a leading data center and managed cloud provider, offering a comprehensive portfolio of IT solutions built on the industry's first Software-Defined Data Center Platform. QTS is a trusted partner to more than 1,100 customers throughout North America, Europe and Asia Pacific. QTS owns, operates or manages more than six million square feet of data center space. QTS provides cutting-edge technology; flexible, scalable infrastructure; and an industry-leading customer experience. Visit QTS at www.qtsdatacenters.com, call toll-free 877.QTS.DATA or follow on Twitter @DataCenters_QTS.
Contact:
Sharon Goldmacher
communications 21 for QTS
404.814.1330
[email protected]
SOURCE QTS Realty Trust, Inc.
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