Tampa, FL -- (ReleaseWire) -- 03/14/2014 --RPE Outsourcing, LLC (RPEO), retail cloud computing consultants, has completed a SOC 1 statement on Standards for Attestation Engagements No. 16 (SSAE 16) Type 2 examination. The completion of this examination exemplifies the company’s commitment to not only create, but to maintain the strictest controls to ensure the highest security and quality at the RPE Outsourcing Data Center. RPE Outsourcing, LLC is a retail cloud computing consultant that also offers hosting, Software as a Service and operating systems management and application.

“Retailers today are more aware than ever of data security and compliance issues and having confirmation a Data Center meets the highest standards is critical,” said Cliff Epstein, president, RPEO. “Maintaining our SSAE 16 compliance and adhering to strict industry regulated standards supports our commitment to safeguarding sensitive information to ensure security of services for our Data Center customers.”

SSAE 16, developed by the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants, is the most widely recognized authoritative guidance that provides service organizations with a uniform method for disclosing independently assessed information about the operation and design of internal controls. Companies like RPEO, who complete an annual SOC 1 Type 2 examination, are able to demonstrate a significantly higher level of assurance than companies that do not complete their SOC 1 Type 2 annually.

360 Advanced issued The Service Auditor’s report, which demonstrates that RPEO control activities were in operation and effectively designed during the entire reporting period. Included in the report is a detailed description of RPEO controls and a third-party assessment of whether the controls are suitably designed, placed correctly in operation, and operating effectively. Individuals interested in obtaining a copy of the report can submit a request to info@rpesolutions.com.

About RPE Outsourcing
RPEO is an affiliate of RPE (Retail Process Engineering), a leading IT consulting company offering strategic, functional and technical expertise focused exclusively on retail. Cloud computing services with RPEO include hosting, Software as a Service and application and operating systems management. With RPEO cloud computing consultants, retailers have an instant infusion of experienced operations professionals and a Data Center infrastructure eliminating the investment of running IT operations. RPEO clients include It’Sugar, NBA Store, Newfoundland Labrador Liquor Corporation, vineyard vines, Francesca’s Collections and more.

To learn more, visit http://www.rpesolutions.com.