General Background

QSU Publishing, home of Quality Systems Update (QSU), Environmental Systems Update (ESU) and WhosRegistered.com Global is the world's premiere repository of critical business information relating to today's most sought after management system standards, including ISO 9000, ISO/TS 16949, ISO 13485, TL 9000, AS9100 and ISO 14001.

From our offices located in Surfside Florida, we collect, analyze and publish data on more than 200,000 certified organizations around the world. We provide a unique forum for end users, researchers and service providers to identify market trends and we anticipate and respond to specialized user needs with respect to our library of published resources.We recently conducted a survey of the ISO 14001 user community along with the ANSI-ASQ National Accreditation Board (ANAB) and Wharton Risk Management and Decision Processes Center to ascertain critical return on investment data.

Trusted Industry Journals

Now in its 18th year of publication, our flagship monthly journal Quality Systems Update was first to report on every major development concerning the third-party registration phenomenon, including the equally important business implications. Environmental Systems Update enjoys a similar position in the ISO 14001 community and incorporates coverage of OHSAS 18001 and social responsibility. We travel the world to bring subscribers the latest market intelligence and implementation strategies so they won't have to rely on a filtered view of the industry. Both journals also feature comprehensive listings of relevant training courses and recent registration achievers from our two free search engines: WhoIsTraining.com and WhosRegistered.com Global.

Industry's Most Comprehensive Directories

The ISO 9000 Worldwide Certified Company Directory (WCCD), and the ISO 14001 Worldwide Certified Company Directory are the most comprehensive, accurate databases of ISO 9000 and ISO 14001 certificate holders in the world. They power WhosRegistered.com Global and have become the de-facto "official" registries for many large purchasers and users of third-party registration services. They are available as stand-alone subscription products and as value-added enhancements for package subscribers along with our professional journals.

In addition, our WCCDs form the basis of QSU Publishing's research service, offering customized market analyses to subscribers and nonsubscribers alike. The first edition of the then ISO 9000 Registered Company Directory North America debuted in February 1992 with information on some 200 registered sites in the United States. Today, QSU Publishing collects data on certified organizations throughout the world and soon purchasers will be able to automate the sometimes difficult certificate verification process.

While our global database is available free of charge on WhosRegistered.com, power users will want to opt for the additional information and features contained on each fully searchable CD-ROM. The ISO 14001 WCCD, which debuted in 2000, offers similar functionality with respect to environmental management systems registration. Both products also feature an exclusive market analysis prepared by QSU Publishing and Internet links to registered organizations.

Statistics from our directories are cited around the world by journalists, educators, government officials and even the headquarters of the International Organization for Standardization (ISO) in Geneva. WCCD statistics are used by newly registered companies in press releases or advertisements to support claims that they are either the first company to be registered in a particular industry sector or are one of the few companies registered for a specific scope of activity. Our statistics provide independent verification of certification.

In 2001, QSU Publishing Company developed a policy on how it counts certificates. The policy was featured in a publication of ISO and quickly became the industry reporting standard. It forms the basis of QSU Publishing's monthly Registrar Index (printed monthly in QSU and ESU), which lists the total number of registration certificates by registrars in various categories and our Big Ten Registrars as determined by the index.

Nonsubscription Services

In addition to our subscription services, we also offer the following:

• Stand-alone sale of single directories to nonsubscribers. The cost is $195.00 for the ISO 9000 Worldwide Certified Company Directory and $195.00 for the ISO 14001 Worldwide Certified Company Directory.
• Customized database searches/reports. The price is $125.00 per hour, based on the size and complexity of the request. This service is used primarily by nonsubscribers but is also available to subscribers who prefer to outsource specific projects.
• Newsletters and Special Offers. Sign up to receive free newsletters and special offers from QSU Publishing related to management systems..

Online Subscriber Access

QSU and ESU subscribers have access to years of back issues in a password-protected environment of QSUonline.com. Here they'll find helpful interpretations, implementation guidance and the in-depth coverage of issues that has made our journals the number one resource for management system professionals around the world.

WhosRegistered.com Global

This is simply the worlds largest free global listing of certified suppliers to ISO 9000, ISO/TS 16949, ISO/IEC 27001, TL 9000, AS9100 and ISO 14001 anywhere in the world. Search by company name, location even products and services listed in the scope of certification. WhosRegistered.com takes the hassle out of finding certified companies.

WhoIsTraining.com

This online service is the best way to compare and purchase management training classes online at the best price and most convenient location from training providers you trust. Search by topic, date, location or training provider. Compare all the available classes and then use WhoIsTraining's easy ordering process to purchase the training that best meets your needs. You can even sort your results by price and location. WhoIsTraining takes the hassle out of buying training.