Vendasta Achieves SOC 2 Type 2 Compliance and Launches Trust Center to Eliminate Security Friction for Partner Ecosystem

Independent audit confirms operating effectiveness of platform security controls, enabling Franchisors, Independent Software Vendors and other Channel Partners to accelerate enterprise procurement and protect end-client relationships.

SASKATOON, SK — August 14, 2026 — Vendasta, the leading AI Workforce platform that technology providers and channel partners leverage to deliver AI solutions to small- and medium-sized businesses (SMBs), today announced that it has successfully completed its System and Organization Controls (SOC) 2 Type 2 examination. In tandem with this milestone, the company has launched the Vendasta Trust Center, a transparent, self-service security portal designed to streamline vendor risk assessments and accelerate sales cycles for its global partner ecosystem.

Unlike a SOC 2 Type 1 assessment—which evaluates security controls at a single point in time—the SOC 2 Type 2 audit rigorously evaluates the actual operational effectiveness of an organization’s security, availability, and data protection controls over an extended period. Performed by an independent CPA firm in accordance with standards established by the American Institute of CPAs (AICPA), the attestation confirms that Vendasta’s infrastructure and operational policies are up to enterprise-grade standards.

Protecting Partner Reputation at the SMB Edge

As Vendasta’s customer base expands into large media organizations, financial institutions, franchisors, and Independent Software Vendors (ISVs), platform trust has become a critical business enabler. These partners frequently white-label Vendasta’s software to deliver core business tools to their own SMB networks, effectively entrusting Vendasta with their end-client data and brand reputation.

“When a partner white-labels our platform, they’re putting their own client relationships behind our software,” said John Vars, Chief Product Officer at Vendasta. “A Type 2 report means an independent auditor tested our controls over months, not on a single prepared day. Our partners can hand that to a client who asks instead of asking them to take our word for it.”

Eliminating Enterprise Procurement Bottlenecks

In addition to safeguarding data, the achievement directly addresses a major operational bottleneck for growth-focused partners. Enterprise sales cycles, particularly within banking, telecommunications, and multi-location franchises, are frequently delayed by complex, multi-week vendor security questionnaires.

With the launch of the Vendasta Trust Center, existing and prospective partners can now access Vendasta’s SOC 2 Type 2 report, review real-time security monitoring, and compliance documentation on demand. This self-service model enables security and legal teams to complete vendor due diligence in days rather than weeks, dramatically shortening time-to-value for new software deployments.

Key benefits of the Vendasta Trust Center include:

• Self-serve Access: Direct, self-service access to SOC 2 Type 2 audit reports, and infosec policy documentation.
• Continuous Verification: Real-time visibility into system uptime, platform security posture, and active controls.
• Accelerated Deal Flow: Standardized, pre-vetted compliance data that bypasses repetitive vendor security questionnaires for enterprise buyers.

“For an ISV or franchisor scaling across hundreds of locations, vendor due diligence should be a formality, not a multi-month negotiation,” added Vars. “The Trust Center means our partners stop waiting on us to close their own deals.”

To visit the Vendasta Trust Center or request a copy of the SOC 2 Type 2 report, visit trust.vendasta.com.

About Vendasta

Vendasta is the AI workforce platform for small and medium-sized businesses. Vendasta provides AI Employees that execute the work of marketing, sales, and operations automatically, helping local businesses reclaim time and scale without the overhead of traditional hiring. Founded in Saskatoon, Vendasta works through a global network of channel partners to help SMBs stop managing software and start achieving outcomes.

Review Vendasta’s security and compliance posture at trust.vendasta.com.