Serbian MTS Upgrades its Processing Center to Meet the Latest International Standards

New facilities are certified by Visa and Mastercard and are in the process of receiving PCI certification, becoming the most advanced processing center in Serbia

[ClickPress, Mon May 14 2007] Mellon Transaction Solutions (MTS), member of Mellon Group of Companies and a leading provider of processing services in Serbia since 2001, announced today that the migration of its processing operations to the new facilities have been successfully completed with no interruption to business, becoming the most technologically advanced, certified processing center in Serbia.

The new facilities were designed with safety in mind and incorporate multi-layered state-of-the-art physical and electronic security provisions. Walls and doors have steel reinforcement, whereas windows have bulletproof glass enclosed with strong steel rails. A CCTV system monitors the interior and exterior grounds of MTS’s processing center, with special intrusion systems in place. Strict authorized access is achieved with an advanced access control system, whereas the company finalizes the new disaster recovery plan.

Holding a leading position in a data-intensive business, MTS employs highly sophisticated data protection systems and applies the stringiest electronic security controls and processes, operating on a highly protected network to secure the privacy and integrity of its intangible assets.

MTS facilities have been certified by VISA, MASTERCARD and is currently in the process of acquiring certification from the latest international standardization authority PCI (Payment Cards Industry).

Michael Kefalopoulos, General Manager of Mellon Transactions Solutions and Mellon Transaction Technologies, said “This is a significant milestone for Mellon in Serbia. Not only we have become the most advanced processor in the country, but also a leading player in the wider Balkans area. With our new facilities we are able to offer to our customers faster response rates, more reliable performance, unprecedented uptime, greater processing capacity and, most importantly, piece of mind that their information remains protected throughout the processing lifecycle.”

Currently MTS is servicing 14 banks in Serbia and abroad. Recently the company started a new cooperation with CA Meridian Bank, providing certified EMV Mastercard acquiring services. The bank may now accept Mastercard and Maestro card-based transactions, increasing its turnover and market penetration.

About the PCI Security Standards Council
The PCI Security Standards Council is an open global forum for the ongoing development, enhancement, storage, dissemination and implementation of security standards for account data protection. The PCI Security Standards Council's mission is to enhance payment account data security by fostering broad adoption of the PCI Security Standards. The organization was founded by American Express, Discover Financial Services, JCB, MasterCard Worldwide, and Visa International. For more information, please visit them online at PCISecurityStandards.org or contact via e-mail.


About Mellon Transaction Solutions
Mellon Transaction Solutions (MTS) is a member of Mellon Group of Companies and was founded in 2001. Based in Belgrade, MTS provides integrated merchant card issuing and acquiring processing services to major financial institutions, retail, wholesale, mail order, and e-Commerce businesses as well as petrol distribution companies. MTS enables businesses to accept every form of payment available including Visa, MasterCard, DINA card and Diners Club, and cardholders to use every major POS and ATM card networks nationwide. MTS is certified by VISA and MASTERCARD and is in the process of also acquiring PCI certification.

For more information you can visit www.mellongroup.com



Group Communication Coordinator
Vala Marcou
Mellon Group of Companies
59 Panepistimiou Street, 105 64 Athens Greece
tel ++30210 37 27 750
fax ++30210 32 23 694
e-mail: v.marcou@mellon.com.gr

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