Misys Obtains SSAE Examinations for its Confirmation Matching and Managed Hosting Services

LONDON and NEW YORK, May 21, 2012 /PRNewswire/ --

The SSAE-16 and ISAE-3402 examinations underline Misys' commitment to SaaS solutions quality

Misys plc (LSE: MSY), the global application software and services company, announced today that it has recently completed examinations of the organisational controls covering its Confirmation Matching Services (CMS) and its Managed Hosting Services.

The completion of the examinations underlines the commitment of Misys to provide its customers and their auditors with information and assurance regarding the controls and safeguards over its hosting solutions. Misys processes, procedures and controls were formally evaluated and tested by an independent accounting and auditing firm, Ernst & Young LLP. The examinations included assessing and testing controls related to logical access to systems, programs and data, change management, processing controls and physical security. This is the seventh year obtaining a service organisation controls examination covering CMS, which now serves more than 1,000 clients, and the third year covering the Managed Hosting Services in the Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) model.

"By successfully completing SSAE 16 and ISAE 3402 examinations, we continue to demonstrate that the design and operational effectiveness of the controls we have in place for our hosted solutions are the best in the industry," said Hach Hashasian Senior Director, SaaS Technology Operations & Compliance at Misys. "Complying with these new standards provides our customers with cost savings while also reinforcing the value of the people, processes and technology that are at the heart of the Misys SaaS business model."

The SSAE16 examination (formerly SAS70 examination) is widely recognised and indicates that a service organisation has been through an evaluation of its internal control activities relating to an audit of the financial statements of its customers. The reports not only include the description of the service organisation's systems, but also include detailed testing of the design and operating effectiveness of that service organisation's controls. The examinations were performed in accordance with Statement on Standards for Attestation Engagements No. 16 "Reporting on Controls at a Service Organization" of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA) and the International Standard on Assurance Engagements 3402 "Assurance Reports on Controls at a Service Organization" of the International Auditing and Assurance Standards Board.

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About Misys plc

Misys plc (FTSE: MSY.L), provides integrated, comprehensive solutions that deliver significant results to financial services organisations.  We maximise value for our customers by combining our deep knowledge of their business with our commitment to their success. 

Misys is a market leader with over 1,300 customers, including all of the world's top 50 banks. Misys employs approximately 4,000 people and works with over 100 partners globally who serve customers in more than 120 countries.

We aspire to be the world's best application software and services company, delivering results for the most important industries in the world. Working with our extensive partner network, together we create compelling solutions enabling our customers to differentiate themselves and drive a competitive edge.

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For further information please contact

Caitlin Mitchell
Cognito
+1-646-395-6300
misys@cognitomedia.com

Edward Taylor
Misys
+44-(0)20-3320-5530
edward.taylor@misys.com

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