Awards & Certifications

FSET is certified against ISO/IEC 27001:2022, the international standard for information security management systems. The certification was first issued in October 2022 under the 2013 revision, upgraded to the 2022 revision in December 2024, and renewed in November 2025 for a three-year cycle through October 2028. The certification is maintained through annual surveillance audits. The scope covers FSET’s managed services — Citrix-based DaaS, AVD-based DaaS, #MobilityFirst, and Customer SaaS hosting — along with all FSET employees and IT assets at the Kenora head office and at the Equinix data centre in Winnipeg. The certification is aligned with Statement of Applicability version 6, dated September 28, 2025. Issued by: Certi-Trust | Certificate: CT-ISMS-112025-0CU00608

FSET has been Great Place to Work® Certified every year since 2022 — five consecutive annual certifications, current through April 2026. The recognition is earned entirely through the Trust Index™ Survey of current FSET employees. Current score: 93% of FSET employees say it is a great place to work, compared with 60% at a typical company. 100% report FSET is a physically safe place to work and that people are treated fairly regardless of age, race, and sexual orientation. Issued by: Great Place to Work® Institute Canada

FSET placed #22 on the 2025 Best Workplaces™ in Canada list (Under 100 Employees), a ranking determined exclusively by employee survey data. Placement on the list is earned on the strength of Trust Index™ scores — organizations cannot apply; their employees put them there. Issued by: Great Place to Work® Institute Canada

FSET was named to the Best Workplaces™ in Technology list by Great Place to Work® Canada in 2023 and 2024 — two consecutive years. The list recognizes Canadian technology companies where employees consistently report a high-trust, high-performance culture. Issued by: Great Place to Work® Institute Canada

FSET was recognized on the 2024 Best Workplaces™ in Ontario list, which acknowledges organizations headquartered in the province that meet the certification threshold based on employee feedback. Issued by: Great Place to Work® Institute Canada

Certified as an Ontario Living Wage employer since 2022 by the Ontario Living Wage Network. The designation confirms that FSET pays every employee — regardless of role — an hourly wage sufficient to cover basic expenses and participate in community life. Issued by: Ontario Living Wage Network

FSET is a certified Women Business Enterprise under WBE Canada’s certification standard — at least 51% owned, managed, and controlled by women. The certification has been held since February 2024. WBE Canada is the country’s leading non-profit certification body for women-owned businesses and is recognized by federal and provincial supplier diversity programs, including many broader public sector and private-sector diversity initiatives that require third-party verification. Issued by: WBE Canada

Named to the 2026 CRN® MSP 500 list in the Pioneer 250 category. The CRN MSP 500 is an annual ranking by The Channel Company of the top North American managed service providers. The Pioneer 250 designation recognizes MSPs with a strong small- and mid-market focus and a demonstrated growth trajectory. FSET was previously named to the CRN MSP 500 Security 100 in 2023 and 2024, reflecting a cybersecurity-forward service mix. Issued by: The Channel Company

Nicole Brown, FSET’s CEO, was named to the 2024 CRN® Women of the Channel list — an annual recognition of women in the IT channel demonstrating exceptional leadership, strategic vision, and advocacy. Issued by: The Channel Company

Awarded Innovative Company of the Year at the 11th Annual Northwestern Ontario Innovation Awards in 2019, presented in partnership with RBC, the Northwestern Ontario Innovation Centre, and the Thunder Bay Community Economic Development Commission.

FSET is a qualified vendor under Ontario Vendor of Record arrangement Tender-17892 for Management Consulting Services. The VoR arrangement is available to the Ontario Public Service and eligible Broader Public Sector organizations, including hospitals, universities, colleges, school boards, and municipalities. The arrangement covers eight service categories, including Strategic Management & Planning, Program Management, Project Management, Organizational Transformation, Business Process Assessment & Integration, and Procurement Services. The scope permits engagement on both IT and non-IT projects. Tender: 17892 — Management Consulting Services Active: June 16, 2023 – June 15, 2027 Issued by: Government of Ontario — Ministry of Public and Business Service Delivery and Procurement (MPBSD)