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Vodafone: In good voice
11 Sep 2009
Topics: BS 25999, Business continuity, Telecoms
Vodafone UK has achieved certification to BS 25999 Business continuity management for its 3G voice and mobile broadband service, reflecting its reliable business continuity management (BCM) system. Vodafone UK is the first mobile network operator to achieve certification to BS 25999 and the only operator globally to have both 2G and 3G networks certified. And with 19 million customers demanding consistent, reliable service, continuity is key.
Continued operations in the event of a business disruption, whether due to a major disaster or a minor incident, are a fundamental requirement for any organization. Through the implementation of a business continuity management system (BCMS), BS 25999provides a basis for understanding, developing, implementing and managing business continuity within an organization.
"More customers are asking for evidence of their partners' business continuity credentials. Vodafone UK's BS 25999 certification sends a clear signal that we are going the extra mile to support our customers' needs," explains Peter Kelly, enterprise director of Vodafone UK.
By gaining the standard for its 3G and 2G networks, Vodafone UK is further supporting its role as an essential service provider in the event that a state of emergency is declared by the authorities, in accordance with the Civil Contingencies Act.
For more information, visit: www.talkingbusinesscontinuity.com
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