Akshay Software International Inc. announce that its SWIFT Service Bureau, operated in partnership with Financeware Comrcio & Servios Ltda. of So Paulo, Brazil., has been awarded the SWIFTReady Connectivity Best Practice label in recognition of its full compliance with the 2010 criteria. Best Practice is SWIFTs highest level of accreditation for SWIFTReady Connectivity providers, and its attainment represents the first such award in the Americas, and only the third worldwide.
Quoting SWIFT, The SWIFTReady Connectivity – Best Practice label is awarded to shared infrastructure providers that meet higher standards of resiliency and security. The programme aims to help SWIFT users to identify the best providers that meet very strict quality levels.
Stringent requirements must be verified by SWIFT before a Service Bureau is awarded the SWIFTReady Connectivity label. Requirements include:
A non-redundant disaster recovery site Full SWIFTNet enablement Auditable security and access controls Ability to process peak daily volume in two hours Availability of SWIFT-certified expertise
The Best Practice label is the only SWIFT accreditation for Service Bureau that requires an on-site visit by SWIFT.
Achieving the Best Practice label identifies Financeware and Akshay as being at the top of their game for delivering quality SWIFT services to the financial and corporate communities, says Juan Taberner, managing director of Financeware Akshay and Financeware are honored by this recognition, and renew their commitment to deliver exceptional service to clients.
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