Arise Virtual Solutions Achieves Fourth Consecutive Year of Credit Card Industry Security Compliance

Virtual Services Industry Pioneer Awarded Payment Card Industry (PCI) Data
Security Standards (DSS) Compliance Notification from VeriSign, VISA for U.S.
and European Operations
MIRAMAR, Fla.--(Business Wire)--
Arise Virtual Solutions Inc., the pioneer of home-based business process
outsourcing (BPO) services, today announced it has met the universal Payment
Card Industry (PCI) compliance Data Security Standards (DSS) as a Level 1
Service Provider for the fourth year running. Arise was voluntarily assessed by
reputable third-party Internet infrastructure services provider, VeriSign, and
confirmed by credit card company VISA as a validated PCI DSS service provider.

Payment Card Industry Data Security Standards are universal technical and
operational requirements created to help organizations that process card
payments prevent fraud, hacking, and other various security vulnerabilities and
threats. Arise`s long-standing position as a verified PCI compliant provider is
one critical element of the company`s comprehensive efforts to create thousands
of individual "secure virtual workstations," which includes the ability to
control each home-based agent`s computer while connected to Arise`s portal.

"At Arise, we understand the importance of security when you represent the
world`s most recognizable brands, and we remain committed to providing our
clients globally with the utmost in security assurance. The renewed validation
from VeriSign and VISA is a testament to our efforts," stated Jim Walker, Chief
Technology Officer at Arise. "With a growing pool of many thousands of Arise
Certified Professionals situated in the United States and Europe, we continue to
develop industry-leading security controls serving the best interest of our
clients," he continued.

"Arise Virtual Solutions is among a select group of service providers meeting
the PCI Data Security Standard as assessed by VeriSign for four years running,"
said Branden Williams, Director of VeriSign`s PCI Practice. "Our testing for PCI
compliance shows that Arise has accomplished its mission to continually provide
security best practices for the reassurance of its clients and their customers
in handling sensitive financial transactions."

About Arise Virtual Solutions Inc.

Founded in 1997 and based in Miramar, Florida, Arise Virtual Solutions Inc. is
the pioneer of the at-home agent industry. Arise screens and certifies thousands
of independent professionals that invest in their own training and equipment to
answer calls, e-mails and provide interactive chat services from their home
offices. Operating as individual small businesses, or Virtual Services Companies
(VSCs), Arise Certified Professionals choose specifically when, how long and for
whom they work.

Arise`s mission is to match the capabilities of its Arise Certified
Professionals with the goals of its clients and the needs of their customers -
inspiring trust and creating results for those it connects. No other company in
the world better understands how to bring the at home model to life for
America`s premier brands.

Arise exceeds the traditional operational expectations of its clients through
industry award-winning, innovative tools developed by Arise, a world-class
secure PCI compliant technology infrastructure and a pay-for-performance
compensation model. For additional information, visit www.arise.com.

MacMillan Communications
Karen Seaman, 212-473-4442
karen@macmillancom.com
or
Arise Virtual Solutions
Andrea M. Riffle, 954-392-2699
ariffle@arise.com

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