Thoughtbus, a hosted Exchange e-mail service provider, announced the launch of its new corporate Web site and the completion of SAS (News - Alert) 70 audit.

Geoff Citron, CEO of Thoughtbus said in a release, “We are extremely excited to have achieved such a highly-regarded audit completed, in reference to our company’s ability to effectively deliver a robust, hosted platform that surpasses our clients’ highest standards.”

The achievement of national compliance recognition serves to validate the security and effectiveness of the product in hosting and processing of data for customers, said company sources.

The company is essentially a cloud-services provider that supplies communication and collaboration solutions. The launch of its new Web site and branding initiative highlight its user-friendliness.  Besides, the company is trying to streamline communications with the hundreds of small to mid-sized companies that it does business with.

“With our updated website, businesses are now able to visualize the cost savings they would realize by utilizing Thoughtbus as a hosted partner. We have seen savings of at least 80-percent in overhead costs over a two-year span in comparison to those that host their Microsoft (News - Alert) Exchange Server in-house,” Citron added.

Thoughtbus specializes in offering hosted Microsoft Exchange, SharePoint, CRM and mobile solutions for businesses in a highly secure and cost effective way. The company’s solutions keep businesses optimally connected, competitive and productive.

Generally hardware, software and support costs of managing common IT components are expensive. However Thoughtbus provides superior security, reliability and functionality cost effectively to customers besides assuring of 24/7 customer service, said officials.

Thoughtbus has successfully completed the Statement on Auditing Standards No. 70 (SAS 70) audit a high auditing standard for service companies. This certification proves Thoughtbus’ ability to deliver IT and Internet operations in an optimum operating environment.

The SAS 70 auditing standard was developed by the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA). The certification is given to organizations which complete an in-depth audit of their control objectives and control activities with respect to their information technology and related processes, added officials.