TSYS Acquiring Solutions Partners with ControlScan to Provide
PCI Compliance Solutions for Small Merchants

TEMPE, Ariz.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--TSYS Acquiring Solutions^SM today announced a partnership agreement with ControlScan, an Approved Payment Card Industry (PCI) compliance scanning vendor, to help acquirers ensure merchants are PCI Data Security Standard (PCI DSS) compliant. ControlScan provides on-demand PCI compliance solutions along with an array of security certification seals and marketing tools.

“Our partnership with ControlScan further strengthens our portfolio of security and compliance products and will address a growing demand by Level 3 and 4 merchants to achieve and maintain PCI compliance.”

The partnership between TSYS Acquiring Solutions and ControlScan will provide acquirers with small- to medium-sized merchants a variety of tools to maximize merchant PCI compliance rates. The program, which offers merchants hands-on support to successfully achieve PCI compliance certification, includes a self-assessment questionnaire, survey completion assistance and access to expert technical help to facilitate vulnerability remediation and resolution.

“TSYS Acquiring Solutions is excited to partner with ControlScan to offer acquirers cost-effective PCI assessment solutions to achieve high merchant PCI compliance rates,” said Bob Philbin, president of TSYS Acquiring Solutions. “Our partnership with ControlScan further strengthens our portfolio of security and compliance products and will address a growing demand by Level 3 and 4 merchants to achieve and maintain PCI compliance.”

“ControlScan’s comprehensive security and PCI compliance solutions, delivered with a personal touch, are an ideal fit for TSYS Acquiring Solutions’ clients,” said Joan Herbig, chief executive officer, ControlScan. “Since we are exclusively focused on smaller e-Commerce businesses, we know how to best service them. Acquirers can rely on us to deliver an easy-to-implement program, helping their merchants every step of the way to achieve PCI compliance.”

About TSYS Acquiring Solutions

TSYS Acquiring Solutions is the pre-eminent supplier of acquiring solutions, related systems and integrated support services to the acquiring industry and its customers. TSYS Acquiring Solutions delivers comprehensive solutions and support that securely and reliably process billions of credit and debit transactions every year. From authorization and capture services to the clearing and settling of merchant transactions, critical customer support functions and information management services, TSYS Acquiring Solutions helps acquirers effectively manage and grow their merchant portfolios. TSYS Acquiring Solutions is a wholly owned TSYS^® (NYSE: TSS) subsidiary. Additional information about TSYS Acquiring Solutions can be found at www.tsysacquiring.com.

About ControlScan

Headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia, ControlScan provides security and Payment Card Industry (PCI) compliance solutions designed exclusively for small- to medium-sized e-commerce businesses. The company’s Verified Secure solutions makes it easy and cost-effective for these businesses to protect their infrastructure and help keep their Websites safe so shoppers can purchase with confidence. Verified Secure is the security solution of choice for smaller e-businesses because it offers security solutions that fit their specific needs, a personal level of service and the best value. For more information about ControlScan and its Verified Secure services visit www.controlscan.com or call 1-800-825-3301.