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Voyence Lends Compliance and Change Expertise to PCI Security Standards Council

Award-Winning Change and Configuration Management Firm Will Actively Participate in the Development of Best Practices and Wider Adoption of PCI Standards

Richardson, Texas, September 17, 2007 – Voyence, a pioneer in automated network change and configuration management solutions, today announced that it has been accepted as a Participating Organization of the Payment Card Industry (PCI) Security Standards Council. Voyence will influence the direction of PCI standards through active involvement in community meetings, provide advance review of drafts of standards and supporting materials, and continue regular dialogue with key stakeholders.

In a related announcement, Voyence today unveiled VoyenceControl PCI Advisor – the first product in a new Compliance Advisory Series. PCI Advisor removes guesswork associated with ensuring network devices adhere to the Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard (PCI DSS). (Please see www.voyence.com for full release details)

As a member of the Council, Voyence will be committed to the maintenance and ongoing evolution of the PCI Data Security Standard (PCI DSS), while working to promote the broad industry adoption of the standard and providing the tools needed for companies to properly secure network devices.

“The importance of securing consumer data cannot be underestimated,” said Bob Russo, general manager, PCI Security Standards Council. “We welcome Voyence as a Participating Organization, and look forward to their contributions to the evolution of the Data Security Standard.”

“Voyence has long been committed to educating the business community on the importance of adhering to PCI DSS,” said Darren Orzechowski, VP of Marketing at Voyence. “By joining the PCI Security Standards Council, Voyence will be able to share the real-world knowledge we have gained through working with our customers in the retail, financial and banking industries, who are facing security threats on a daily basis. We look forward to participating in this forum, and are eager to provide the insight and best-practice strategies companies need to properly secure consumer data.”

The PCI Security Standards Council develops, maintains and promotes the adoption of the PCI Data Security Standard– a set of best practices for the payment industry. PCI DSS enhances data security and proactively protects customer account information at all points in the payment process – processing, transmission and storage. The Council is an independent body formed to develop, enhance, disseminate and assist with implementation of security standards for payment account security.

Voyence’s automated change and configuration management software solution, VoyenceControl, helps organizations reduce operational costs, increase availability and improve security for network devices. The award-winning solution also empowers network administrators to access organized, repeatable configuration and change management reports that help them design and implement device change and configuration policies while providing crucial documentation for PCI auditors to demonstrate adherence to standards.

On-Demand – PCI Webinar
Voyence recently announced the availability of its on-demand Webinar detailing proven methods used to align merchant and financial networks with PCI standards, while highlighting best practices performed by the nation’s largest retail and financial organizations. This on-demand Webcast is free and available for viewing at http://www.accelacomm.com/jlp/news/0/80055530/.

About Voyence
Voyence is the leading provider of configuration and change management solutions that automate critical change, compliance and activation processes. The company’s solution, VoyenceControl, helps organizations drive out operational costs, increase availability, improve security, and demonstrate regulatory compliance. VoyenceControl is the only configuration and change management solution based on a multi-tiered architecture that can effectively manage tens of thousands of devices across heterogeneous infrastructure. For more information please visit www.voyence.com.

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