Benchmark Certification Information

We are pleased to announce that Benchmark Certification Pty Ltd has been acquired by one of the largest certification companies in the world, the UK based BSI Group. This is an extremely positive step forward for Benchmark Certification Pty. Ltd., our client managers and most of all, our valued clients as we can now offer a far greater range of services and training programmes. We see only advantages to our clients as the client manager/client relationships will be maintained and further strengthened. Operating in 86 countries, BSI is the largest Certification Body in both North America and the UK and it is the world's largest provider of Information Security certification to IOS/IEC 27001. It has expanded rapidly in Asia over the last couple of years with nearly 30 offices, and is today the second largest international Certification Body in China. BSI had been searching the Australian market to find a suitable partner and the candidate that was recognised as the most viable and reputable was Benchmark Certification Pty Ltd. The choice of Benchmark was founded on the reputation and financial stability the organisation has developed particularly in the last couple of years, combined with the fact that a global client specifically recommended the company as robust, professional and able to secure BSI's expansion in Asia Pacific without compromising the high standards BSI is known for among its customers. This very important milestone means that existing Benchmark Certification Pty Ltd customers in Australia will benefit immediately from the vast portfolio that BSI has developed and over time also benefit from the systems and support facilities that have made BSI one of the leading players in the world. For our client managers this will provide a fantastic opportunity to position Benchmark as a stronger company with global reach. From the client perspective there will be no changes to the way things are done and the objective is that Benchmark, as the local BSI office in Australia, will maintain its local touch and exisiting relationships but will have access to the global infrastructure and support functions of the BSI Group. Please see the attached official Press Release and also visit the BSI website at www.bsi-global.com We look forward to your continued support and please feel free to contact your Client Manager or Allan Marshall on 0402 846 966 for any further information.