All five of African telecommunications company Paratus' data centres have been awarded ISO 9001 quality management, ISO 27001 information security and Payment Card Industry Data Security Standards (PCI-DSS) certifications. International Standardisation Organisation, or ISO, certifications are seals of approval, which verify that a company is adhering to high international standards in its practices. This assures African and global customers that the Paratus Group offers unrivalled service levels, security, and overall DC management, the company says.