Miva Merchant Announces Strategic Partnership With ControlScan

Offerings Available Through ControlScan Provide Miva Merchant Customers With Comprehensive PCI Compliance and E-Commerce Security Solutions


SAN DIEGO, CA and ATLANTA, GA--(Marketwire - July 27, 2008) - Miva Merchant (www.mivamerchant.com), a leading supplier of e-commerce software and services to small and medium-sized businesses, has joined with ControlScan (www.controlscan.com), a leading provider of Payment Card Industry (PCI) compliance and e-commerce security solutions, to help its merchants meet mandatory requirements set forth by the PCI Security Standards Council (PCI SSC).

"PCI compliance is no longer perceived as an optional service for online merchants," said Rick Wilson, executive vice president, Miva Merchant. "After exhaustive research, we found that ControlScan offers the perfect combination of services and support that our unique client base needs."

Miva Merchant customers will have access to ControlScan's leading PCI compliance solution, which includes on-demand security scanning and the PCI Self Assessment Questionnaire. These merchants can also take advantage of ControlScan's array of security certification seals. Websites displaying ControlScan's security certification seals typically realize a significant increase in online sales and a decrease in shopping cart abandonment.

"We are excited about our partnership with Miva Merchant," said Joan Herbig, chief executive officer, ControlScan. "With Miva Merchant's commitment to providing merchants with an all inclusive online shopping service, ControlScan's PCI compliance and security solutions are a perfect fit, especially for smaller merchants who will benefit from our exclusive focus on their needs."

About Miva Merchant

Founded in 1996, Miva Merchant has deployed over 200,000 online storefronts and provides a leading platform for online enterprises. The Miva Merchant Platform consists of software, services, and a partner network assembled for the purpose of helping to create and enhance online business. Miva Merchant partners are at the forefront in servicing the increasing number of enterprises using the Internet to expand their market reach. Partners can easily and quickly integrate the Miva Merchant platform of applications and API's with their existing services to deliver complete online business solutions. Miva Merchant is a leader in offering the ease of browser-based point and click online business creation, combined with deep customizability and integrated marketing services. For more information about Miva Merchant call 1-858-490-2570 or visit http://www.mivamerchant.com.

About ControlScan

Headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia, ControlScan provides security and Payment Card industry (PCI) compliance solutions designed exclusively for small- to medium-sized e-commerce businesses. The company's Verified Secure solutions make it easy and cost-effective for these businesses to protect their infrastructure and help keep their Websites safe so shoppers can purchase with confidence. Verified Secure is the security solution of choice for smaller e-businesses because it offers security solutions that fit their specific needs, a personal level of service and the best value. For more information about ControlScan and its Verified Secure services visit www.controlscan.com or call 1-800-825-3301.

Contact Information: Contacts: ControlScan, Inc. Heather Varian Foster 678-279-2644 Miva Merchant Rick Wilson 858-731-4172