By Juliet Umeh

Provider of cloud and IT infrastructure solutions, Olla Systems, has achieved the Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard, PCI DSS, certification.

PCI DSS is an internationally recognized benchmark for safeguarding cardholder data.

Chief Executive Officer of Olla Systems, Mrs. Olusola Adenuga, said the milestone underscores Olla Systems’ commitment to the highest standards of information security and regulatory compliance, particularly for clients in the financial services, e-commerce, and digital payments sectors.

Adenuga said: “PCI DSS is a globally mandated standard designed to protect cardholder data during processing, storage, and transmission.

“Achieving this certification demonstrates that Olla Systems has implemented rigorous security controls, including network protection, data encryption, access management, monitoring, and vulnerability management – all designed to reduce risk and prevent data breaches.

“With PCI DSS certification, we’re reinforcing our role as a trusted infrastructure partner for businesses that handle sensitive financial information: financial institutions, manufacturing companies, government entities, fast-growth startups and fintechs, among many others.

“It’s not just about compliance – it’s about providing peace of mind to our clients that their data is protected by globally accepted security best practices.

“The certification positions OllaCloud, the company’s flagship enterprise-grade cloud platform, as an ideal solution for fintechs, digital banks, payment processors, and online merchants looking to meet stringent regulatory requirements without compromising on performance, availability, or scalability.

Purpose-built to serve regulated industries and high-growth businesses, OllaCloud offers secure Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS) across Nigeria, enabling clients to confidently migrate workloads, launch compliant applications, and scale operations while ensuring end-to-end data protection.

Adenuga added: “As we continue to support Africa’s digital economy, PCI DSS compliance helps us better serve organizations in need of infrastructure that meets both their growth ambitions and their regulatory responsibilities, and doing this while being able to pay in local currency.

According to the company, Olla Systems offers local private cloud solutions tailored to high-performance needs – from fast-growing startups to large-scale enterprises