TNS Smart Network Inc. Renews PCI DSS Compliance

TORONTO, March 3 /PRNewswire/ - TNS Smart Network Inc (TNS), Canada'slargest privately owned transaction processor, is pleased to announce thatit has renewed its yearly compliance with the Payment Card Industry (PCI)Data Security Standard (DSS). In conjunction with its PCI audit, TNSsuccessfully renewed its compliance in Canada and the United States underVisa's Cardholder Information Security Program (CISP) and MasterCard's SiteData Protection Program (SDP). To achieve compliance with Visa USA, Visa Canada, MasterCard(R), andall other required parties, TNS undergoes the most stringent serviceprovider assessment category, being the Level 1 Service Provider categoryreserved for Payment Card processors and gateways. TNS must successfullyundergo a yearly renewal in order to continue to provide its ISO partnerswith the opportunity to service international visitors using their VisaPLUS cards through its ATM network. "TNS' ongoing PCI compliance under Level 1 requirements just reinforcesour commitment to ensuring the safety of all cardholder transactions atATMs connecting through TNS Smart Network", stated Mr. Mischa Weisz,President & CEO of the TNS Group of Companies. "It is worth all of thesecurity systems, policies and procedures that we have put in place for thebenefit of our customers." About TNS Smart Network Inc. TNS Smart Network Inc. is a privately owned Canadian company providingthe gateway for networking services between Financial Institutions and ATMsin both, the financial and retail marketplaces. TNS has enjoyed tremendoussuccess in partnering with "white label" ATM companies in the deployment ofmachines from coast to coast. The company is headquartered in Toronto,Ontario.