How Can IT Solution Providers Benefit from TVP for ISO/IEC 27001?

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Discover how to improve productivity, and upgrade or transform business processes with TVP funding for eligible ISO/IEC 27001 certification and training services from SGS.

The Technology Voucher Programme (TVP) from the Innovation and Technology Commission has been available since November 2016. It aims to help companies improve productivity, or upgrade or transform business processes with funding of up to HKD 600,000. Many IT solution providers are eligible for TVP and use the funding as an opportunity to promote their services. These include big data cloud solutions, IT security solutions, inventory management systems, customer relationship management (CRM) and more.

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Building Trust with SGS

The IT industry is very competitive in Hong Kong. To build trust among clients, it is important for IT solution providers to demonstrate their commitment to information security. SGS is not only one of the first certification bodies qualified to provide certification services for ISO/IEC 27001 and ISO/IEC 20000 worldwide, but also the first certification body qualified to provide CSA STAR Certification and EuroCloud Certification.

Can IT Solution Providers Apply for TVP?

Certainly. IT solution providers which are not listed companies in Hong Kong may apply for TVP for ISO/IEC 27001 certification. An ISO/IEC 27001 training course offered by SGS Academy may also be eligible for funding.

What is ISO/IEC 27001?

ISO/IEC 27001 is an international standard that helps enterprises construct, implement, operate, monitor, verify and improve information security management. It strengthens the security of information while reducing the potential risk of fraud, and loss or leak of information.

Certified ISO/IEC 27001 IT solution providers may also gain a competitive advantage and increased credibility – improving their chances of success when their clients explain the reasons for their choices on the TVP application form.

Why SGS?

SGS is the world’s leading inspection, verification, testing and certification company. SGS is recognized as the global benchmark for quality and integrity. With more than 94,000 employees, SGS operates a network of over 2,600 offices and laboratories around the world.