Convio Achieves SAS 70 Compliance

Austin, Texas (November 10, 2008) —

Convio, Inc. – the leading provider of on-demand constituent relationship management software and services to nonprofit organizations – today announced that it has successfully completed the SAS 70 Type II audit with no exceptions.

"Our clients trust us to deliver proven processes, practices, and controls to meet the highest quality, compliance and security standards," said Gene Austin, chief executive officer of Convio. "Successfully completing the SAS 70 Type II audit reflects our commitment to excellence and reaffirms our clients' confidence in us and the reliability, efficiency, and quality we deliver."

A widely recognized auditing standard developed by the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants, the SAS70 Type II audit represents that a service organization has been through an in-depth independent audit of their internal controls activities to assess whether appropriate controls were placed in operation, suitably designed and operating effectively. The audit includes  a review of the physical security, computer operations, information security, and data communications. Convio initiated the SAS 70 Type II audit to confirm for its clients that quality control, operational practices, and hosting services meet highest standards and requirements.

“We continue to go beyond what is required to provide the most robust, secure and reliable infrastructure in the marketplace,” added Austin. “We take our responsibility to the clients we serve and their supporters very seriously.”

About Convio

Convio is the leading provider of on-demand constituent relationship management (CRM) software and services that give nonprofit organizations a better way to inspire and mobilize people to support their organization. The company’s online marketing suite offers integrated software for fundraising, advocacy, events, email marketing and web content management, and its CRM system, Convio Common Ground™, helps organizations efficiently track and manage all interactions with supporters. All Convio products are delivered through the Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) model and are backed by a portfolio of best-in-class consulting and support services and a network of partners who provide value-added services and applications focused on the unique needs of nonprofit organizations.  

Convio clients include nonprofit organizations, Institutions of Higher Education, Associations and Faith-based organizations around the world such as American Red Cross, American Diabetes Association, American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals, Humane Society of the United States, Easter Seals, National Multiple Sclerosis Society, Susan G. Komen for the Cure®, Sierra Club, and National Public Radio. For more information, please visit www.convio.com.

Press Contact:
Karoline McLaughlin
Director, Corporate Communications
Convio, Inc.
kmclaughlin@convio.com
512-652-7865