Netifice Communications Meets Cross-Certification Requirements for American Express' Data Security Program; Netifice VPN Services Meet Strict Criteria for Secure Credit Card Processing.

ATLANTA -- Netifice Communications, Inc., a leading provider of flexible IP Virtual Private Network (VPN) solutions to businesses worldwide, today announced that it has met the cross-certification requirements for American Express' Data Security Program. As the first network service provider to receive this level of security compliance, Netifice is ensuring that its retail customers can use its broadband IP VPN services to process credit card transactions securely and reliably.

Among its various remote access and site-to-site VPN services, Netifice has developed a specific solution for retail merchants - Netifice Retail Connect VPN. This solution combines cost-effective broadband access with IPSec encryption and MPLS private networking to safely and efficiently deliver credit card transaction data directly to the major credit card processors.

Netifice underwent a comprehensive review process to ensure that the company and its solutions meet American Express' strict security guidelines. As part of this compliance, Netifice's services have been reviewed to ensure that they encrypt all data sent across public networks, include precautions to protect Netifice network elements and offer robust firewall services with up-to-date security policies to protect customer data and network resources. In addition, the review included verification that Netifice has implemented procedures to regularly test its security systems and processes; has adopted a company-wide information security policy; and has adopted a process to restrict access to network equipment and systems to authorized personnel only.

"Our retail customers demand that their credit card transactions are supported by solutions that have been tested and certified by independent industry experts, and Netifice is the only company to deliver high-speed, always-on VPN services that meet the leading credit card processors' certifications," said Greg Davis, Vice President of Marketing and Product Management at Netifice Communications. "This certification illustrates Netifice's technical expertise and unmatched commitment to the security and reliability of our customers' data communications."

Netifice Solutions

Netifice delivers the most flexible IP VPNs available, enabling businesses to integrate all of their mission-critical applications onto a single secure and scalable network platform that spans the entire enterprise. Netifice can tailor a solution that is cost-effective and fits its customers' specific requirements -- whether they need to run performance-sensitive applications between the corporate headquarters and branch offices via the Netifice MPLS fiber optic network, or extend their infrastructure to include numerous other carrier networks, increasing their reach to thousands of remote users and retail sites via broadband, wireless, satellite and global dial access.

About Netifice Communications, Inc.

Netifice Communications is a global provider of flexible IP VPN solutions that enable businesses to lower costs, increase scalability and expand the deployment of enterprise applications and communication systems. Netifice customizes its clients IP VPNs using the widest selection of access, security and communication options, combined with advanced systems for managing and monitoring their IP VPN. Customers can easily deploy expansive networks so that their corporate headquarters, regional offices, remote workers, and retail outlets can communicate with each other as if they were in the same location. Netifice is recognized by customers for delivering the highest quality service and support with industry-leading Service Level Agreements that guarantee site-to-site performance and reliability. For more information go to www.netifice.com or call 1-877-NETIFICE.