With a total overhaul of our data center infrastructure in progress, 1623 Farnam has been actively working through our compliance and certification credentials. In November of 2018, we secured the services of RSM, a world leader in financial and operational compliance. A comprehensive plan and audit schedule was created to determine the best approach to achieving timely completion of the audits deemed necessary by our customers.

We are pleased to announce that we have completed and passed the Payment Card Industry (PCI) Audit. If you need a copy of the Attestation of Compliance Report, please contact our office at info@1623farnam.com and we can send you a copy for your records.

We are simultaneously working through the next 2 audits. The Business Continuity Plan (BCP) is being completed by FDI Consulting through the direction of RSM. They are projected to have a completed plan reflecting our new structure and processes in June.

The SOC Audits will be completed in 2 phases: SOC 2 Readiness is a deep dive into the operational process, documentation and overall security policies. We expect to have this aspect completed in May. The SOC 2 Type 1 audit is expected to be completed by the end of the year.

Building Fiber Documentation



With a good portion of the building in a stripped down state, Bill Hoscheid is leading an effort to trace all of the internal fiber in the building. 1623 Farnam has been a carrier meet-me-point for many more years than the data center operations has existed. So, you can probably appreciate the enormous, but important task Bill has in front of him. If you have any documentation of the fiber you have within the building, please call our office or email a copy to Bill Hoscheid. Any documentation on the 18 fiber vaults that surround the building would also be appreciated. Be assured that the utmost care is being given to not disturbing existing fiber during this documentation and the overall reconstruction of the building. Bill's efforts will go a long way to helping us assure that our customer's fiber is documented and well protected for years to come.

Welcome Our Newest Carrier



Established in 1950, Arvig is the largest independent telecommunications provider in the state of Minnesota. The company has a 10,500-mile fiber network throughout the state and provides services to telecommunications companies, wireless carriers and 46,000 internet customers in more than half of MN's counties. In addition to broadband services, Arvig also provides business phone systems, security, managed IT and a variety of other services.

For more information, Visit Their Website or contact Tom Brose-Willman at tom.brose@arvig.com