Euna Solutions Fortifies Public Trust with Dual Security and Excellence Certifications

ATLANTA & TORONTO – March 04, 2026 – Euna Solutions, a prominent provider of cloud-based software for the public sector, has announced its procurement platform has achieved two significant industry validations: the AEP® eProcurement Certification and Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard (PCI DSS) Compliance. This dual achievement signals a major step forward in reinforcing the security, transparency, and efficiency of government purchasing processes across North America.

The announcement comes as public agencies grapple with increasing pressure to modernize operations while simultaneously defending against a sophisticated and evolving landscape of cyber threats. By securing these certifications, Euna Solutions aims to provide government clients with a new level of assurance in managing public funds and sensitive data.

“Public agencies face growing pressure to deliver value while maintaining transparency, accountability, and trust,” said Mykola Konrad, Chief Product Officer at Euna Solutions. “Achieving AEP Certification and meeting PCI DSS requirements validates that Euna Procurement meets the rigorous standards agencies expect from a modern procurement platform. Together, these milestones strengthen confidence among procurement professionals, leadership teams, auditors, and stakeholders.”

Setting a New Bar with Rigorous Standards

The two certifications represent distinct but complementary pillars of excellence in public sector technology. The AEP® (Achievement of Excellence in Procurement) eProcurement Certification, awarded by the National Procurement Institute (NPI), is a nationally recognized benchmark for platforms that excel in innovation, productivity, and fair vendor access. To qualify, a platform must demonstrate robust capabilities such as online vendor registration, automated solicitation notifications, and digital scoring tools that support transparent and competitive bidding processes. For public agencies using an AEP-certified platform like Euna Procurement, it streamlines their own application for the prestigious AEP organizational award, underscoring their commitment to best practices.

Concurrently, achieving PCI DSS Compliance for its marketplace purchasing functionality addresses the critical need for data security. Euna has met the requirements for version 4.0.1, the most recent iteration of the global standard for protecting payment card data. With full compliance for new requirements mandated by March 31, 2025, Euna’s adherence demonstrates a proactive approach to security. The standard’s twelve core requirements—which include building a secure network, protecting stored data with strong cryptography, and regularly testing security systems—establish a comprehensive framework for safeguarding sensitive financial information. This is particularly vital for government entities, which reported over 32,000 cybersecurity incidents in 2023 alone, making them prime targets for data breaches.

The Tangible Impact on Public Sector Operations

For procurement professionals and the communities they serve, these certifications translate into tangible benefits that go beyond a simple compliance checkbox. The most immediate impact is a significant enhancement in security and risk reduction. By adhering to the stringent PCI DSS v4.0.1, Euna Procurement helps agencies protect constituent payment data, limiting exposure to fraud and potential breaches that can erode public trust and lead to costly remediation.

This heightened security is especially significant for Canadian public sector agencies, where PCI compliance is often a non-negotiable requirement for adopting new purchasing software. The AEP certification further bolsters agency operations by ensuring their procurement workflows are aligned with national best practices for fairness and transparency. This not only promotes wider vendor participation but also creates an ironclad audit trail, demonstrating responsible stewardship of taxpayer funds.

Together, these validations empower agencies to move away from cumbersome, paper-based systems and confidently embrace modern, efficient digital workflows. The result is a more agile, resilient, and trustworthy procurement ecosystem that can better serve the public interest.

Navigating a Competitive GovTech Landscape

Euna Solutions' dual certification is a strategic move in the highly competitive Government Technology (GovTech) market. The company, which serves over 3,600 organizations and is a fixture on the GovTech 100 list, is not alone in pursuing these standards. Competitors like OpenGov have also earned the AEP Certified Platform designation, indicating that adherence to best practices is becoming a key battleground for market leadership.

However, Euna's coupling of the AEP certification with compliance under the latest PCI DSS v4.0.1 standard provides a powerful point of differentiation. It presents a holistic value proposition that addresses both operational excellence and cutting-edge cybersecurity. This comprehensive approach is designed to resonate with discerning public sector leaders who are increasingly seeking partners that can provide end-to-end assurance.

The certifications reinforce the company's market position, which has been solidified through strategic growth and acquisitions that integrated platforms like Bonfire, IonWave, and DemandStar into the unified Euna Procurement suite. This move showcases an investment in building a platform that agencies can not only trust for today's needs but also scale with confidence as technological and regulatory demands evolve.

Addressing Systemic Risks in Government Technology

This development speaks to a broader trend within the public sector: the urgent need to secure the digital supply chain. Government procurement platforms are critical infrastructure, processing billions of dollars and holding sensitive data from thousands of vendors. A breach in one of these systems can have cascading effects, disrupting essential services and compromising private information on a massive scale.

Cybersecurity experts have long warned that as governments accelerate their digital transformation, they must prioritize security to avoid creating new vulnerabilities. Certifications like AEP and PCI DSS provide a clear, third-party-validated framework for doing just that. They shift the security burden from being solely the agency's responsibility to a shared partnership with their technology providers.

By proactively meeting and exceeding these recognized standards, Euna Solutions is positioning itself not just as a software vendor, but as a key partner in fortifying the integrity of public administration. In an era where digital trust is paramount, such validated commitments to security and transparency are becoming the essential currency for any technology provider serving the public sector.