Newtek Technology Services' data center operator completes third-party evaluation of internal procedures, policies, and controls.

CrystalTech Web Hosting, a part of Newtek Technology Services, which is a Newtek Business Services, Inc. company, today announced that its data center operator and partner, i/o Data Centers, has successfully completed the American Institute of Certified Public Accounts (AICPA) Statement on Auditing Standards No. 70 (SAS 70) Type II examination.

The company explains that the SAS 70 Type II audit is a rigorous third-party evaluation of internal procedures, policies, and controls in accordance to the standards set by the AICPA. It adds that the completion of this audit, which was performed by independent service auditor Deloitte & Touche LLP, provides assurances that the company's data center space has the necessary controls in place to effectively manage and protect customer data.

"The completion of the SAS 70 Type II audit at i/o Data Centers further illustrates why we chose to locate our data center and network operations at its Scottsdale facility," said Robert Cichon, president and chief operating officer of Newtek Technology Services. "Our commitment to providing a safe and secure hosting environment goes beyond the controls we have in place; it is just as critical that our partners and service providers adhere to this commitment as well."

"i/o Data Centers designs, builds and operates best in class data centers," said Tony Wanger, senior managing director of i/o Data Centers. "By putting our controls and procedures through the rigorous SAS 70 process, our customers, like CrystalTech Web Hosting, have confidence that they can rely on the services provided by i/o."