Richardson, TX -- (SBWIRE) -- 09/22/2011 -- Acclaim Telecom Services, an IVR application development http://www.acclaimtelecom.com/design-and-development.htm and IVR hosting solutions company http://www.acclaimtelecom.com/ivr-hosting.htm, announced today that it has completed a comprehensive audit and certification of Payment Card Industry Data Security Standards (PCI DSS) for Service Providers. Acclaim Telecom Services is now Level 2 PCI DSS compliant and is a VISA approved Validated Service Provider. This certification is part of ongoing security measure upgrades and enhancements necessary to securely manage the storage, processing and transmitting of credit card information by Acclaim Telecom Services’ hosted solutions and cloud computing offerings.

The PCI DSS was created by the original five global payment companies: American Express, Discover Financial Services, JCB International, MasterCard Worldwide, and Visa Inc. Their work has facilitated industry adoption of security measures that protect sensitive consumer account data.

“This certification validates our commitment of protecting customer’s card holder data and confidential information,” said James Davis, president of Acclaim Telecom Services. “We worked hard to achieve Level 2 PCI Compliance and look forward to providing services to clients that require PCI compliance and enhanced data security. This achievement furthers our security compliance capabilities in the financial, pharmaceutical, retail and other data sensitive industries.”

About Acclaim Telecom Services, Inc.
Acclaim Telecom is a trusted, professional source of reliable, cost-effective DTMF and speech-enabled IVR solutions. Acclaim Telecom is a full-service provider of IVR system solutions http://www.acclaimtelecom.com/. From cost effective IVR hosting to implementing new IVR application designs from the ground up, Acclaim Telecom has over 15 years of solid industry experience to support your IVR projects. Find out more about Acclaim Telecom Services at http://www.acclaimtelecom.com/.