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XPIENT Solutions joins PCI Security Standards Council as newest Participating Organization

 - XPIENT Solutions to participate in key standards setting body protecting payment cardholder data -

Charlotte, NC; February 8, 2008 ~ XPIENT Solutions, LLC, a leading technology solutions provider to the quick service, fast casual and family dining restaurant segments, announced today that it has joined the PCI Security Standards Council as a new participating organization. As a Participating Organization, XPIENT will work with the Council to evolve the PCI Data Security Standard (DSS) and other payment card data protection standards. 

The PCI DSS, endorsed by American Express, Discover Financial Services, JCB, MasterCard Worldwide and Visa Inc., requires merchants and service providers that store, process or transmit customer payment card data to adhere to information security controls and processes that ensure data integrity. More information on the council and the standard can be found at www.pcisecuritystandards.org

As a Participating Organization, XPIENT will now have access to the latest payment card security standards from the Council, be able to provide feedback on the standards and become part of a growing community that now includes more than 400 organizations. In an era of increasingly sophisticated attacks on systems, adhering to the PCI DSS represents an entity’s best protection against data criminals. By joining as a Participating Organization, XPIENT is adding its voice to the process.

“The PCI Security Standards Council is committed to helping everyone involved in the payment chain protect consumer payment data,” said Bob Russo, General Manager of the PCI Security Standards Council. “By participating in the standards setting process, XPIENT demonstrates they are playing an active part in this important end goal.” 

“We are delighted to participate in the PCI Security Standards Council”, said Atul Changela, VP of Technology Initiatives. “Our involvement with the Council will allow us to stay abreast of key PCI initiatives that affect our customers, allowing us to be proactive with industry mandated requirements”

About PCI Security Standards Council
The mission of the PCI Security Standards Council is to enhance payment account security by fostering broad adoption of PCI security standards. For more information, please visit www.pcisecuritystandards.org

About XPIENT Solutions, LLC.
XPIENT Solutions is an organization of highly qualified restaurant and software development specialists devoted to business process improvement and professional support services for the foodservice industry. XPIENT offers a full complement of integrated technologies including Point-of-Sale, Back Office and Enterprise Management. From applications that help efficiently take orders and improve kitchen throughput, to labor management, production prep, inventory control, customer loyalty, speed of service, surveillance enhancement and data management tools, XPIENT’s solution suite allows the restaurant operator to better and more easily manage every aspect of their restaurant operations.