Norwood Systems Ltd (ASX:NOR) has announced that its operating subsidiary, Norwood Systems (Aust) Pty Ltd, has achieved ISO/IEC 27001:2022 certification for its information security management system, following assessment by Compass Assurance Services, with the certificate issued on 30 October 2026.

Key Points

  • Norwood Systems (Aust) Pty Ltd received ISO/IEC 27001:2022 certification following an external assessment by Compass Assurance Services.
  • Certification was granted on 29 October 2026; certificate number 9218-4461-01 was issued on 30 October 2026 and expires on 29 October 2029.
  • The certificate covers assets, technologies, systems and processes used to develop, test and maintain Norwood's products and internal services.
  • The certification applies to Norwood's OpenSpan platform and CogVoice applications, supporting engagement with telecommunications operators and enterprise customers.

ISO/IEC 27001:2022 Certification Details

The ISO/IEC 27001:2022 certification, an internationally recognised standard for information security management, was awarded to Norwood Systems (Aust) Pty Ltd following assessment by Compass Assurance Services. Certificate number 9218-4461-01 was issued on 30 October 2026 and remains valid until 29 October 2029. The certificate covers the assets, technologies, systems and processes used to develop, test and maintain Norwood's products and internal services, in accordance with the stated scope of the certification.

Scope and Application to OpenSpan and CogVoice

According to the filing, the certification applies in the context of Norwood's strategy to supply voice AI technology to major telecommunications operators and enterprise customers. The company develops CogVoice voice AI applications and OpenSpan, an operating platform designed to help telecommunications providers deliver and manage voice AI services. The certification provides independently assessed credentials to support Norwood in meeting supplier assurance and due diligence requirements when engaging with organisations that require technology partners to demonstrate a structured approach to managing information security.

Completion of Milestone Previously Flagged in September 2026 Quarterly Report

In its September 2026 quarterly report, Norwood disclosed that it had passed its external certification audits and expected to receive the certificate in early November. The award of the certificate completes that milestone. CEO and Founder Paul Ostergaard stated: "This is an important milestone for Norwood. We are building technology for organisations that place enormous importance on security and trust. Achieving ISO 27001 certification gives those customers independent assurance about our approach and strengthens our credentials as we pursue opportunities for OpenSpan and CogVoice." The filing states the announcement was approved by the Norwood Systems Board.