News & Events

  • 12.13.2021
    Log4j Zero-day Vulnerability CVE-2021-44228

    New York, 12/13/2021 For immediate release. GNS received notification on December 10th from the Apache Software Foundation regarding an emergency update for a critical zero-day vulnerability CVE-2021-44228, which is in relation to the widely used opensource logging tool Log4j. GNS has been actively scanning hosted applications since the alert was received, and will notify any affected clientele...

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  • 10.28.2021
    Nobelium Threat Campaign Persists

    New York, 10/28/2021 For immediate release. Generic Network Systems continues to monitor the activities of the attacker known as Nobelium. In a recent warning issued by Microsoft on October 24th, they describe the ongoing threat activity of the Russian nation-state group who are purportedly trying to mimic the approach that allowed them to gain access to Federal government systems. GNS continues...

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  • 07.08.2021
    Kaseya Managed Services Software

    New York, 07/08/2021 For immediate release. Generic Network Systems is aware of the recent ransomware attack involving the Kaseya Managed Services Software. GNS and our services were not impacted by this attack, and we do not make use of any Kaseya software for either the provision of services to our clientele or for that of our own internal operations. While GNS will continue to monitor thi...

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  • 12.15.2020
    SolarWinds Orion Software

    New York, 12/15/2020 For immediate release. Generic Network Systems is aware of the recent malware that has been introduced into the SolarWinds Orion Software. GNS does not use any SolarWinds software for managing the GNS internal network, or the networks of GNS' clients. GNS will continue to monitor this evolving situation, but does not expect any problems with any internal network systems or GNS-...

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  • 04.01.2020
    GNS COVID-19 Update

    New York, 04/01/2020 - As the world continues to deal with the worst health crisis of our time, GNS would like to assure you that we are still operating our business as usual. That is to say, given the particular services and technologies we engage in, we made a seamless transition from operations out of traditional office spaces to those from remote locations. This allowed us to remain open without...

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  • 08.02.2019
    GNS Officially Opens New Office in Los Angeles this September

    New York, 08/02/2019 - GNS is pleased to announce the opening of our new office location in Los Angeles! Over the past twenty years, GNS has continued to grow our business worldwide. The new location will enable our organization to better serve our extensive west coast client base, allowing us to deliver high quality technology service to their operations. The site will also provide us with the opportunity...

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  • 01.17.2019
    GNS Successfully Completes Annual SSAE 18, SOC 1 Audit

    New York, 01/17/2019 - Generic Network Systems, LLC, a leading global managed services and hosting provider specializing in financial systems, is pleased to announce the company's completion of this year's SSAE 18 Service Organization Control (SOC) 1 Type 2 examination. This audit certifies that GNS policies, procedures and controls have been formally evaluated and tested for adherence to the America...

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  • 07.14.2017
    GNS Announces New UK Office Opening

    Generic Network Systems Announces First International Office Opening New York, NY, July 14, 2017 Generic Network Systems, LLC, a leading global managed services and hosting provider specializing in financial systems, is proud to announce the opening of a new office location in the Covent Garden's district of Westminster, London. The expansion into the new facility is intended to better serve t...

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  • 06.09.2016
    GNS Launches New Website to Describe New Service Offerings

    GNS is pleased to introduce a new company wide web site available at http://www.gnetsys.net. GNS unveiled a new company wide website today after a complete re-design and update. The new site has been released to coincide with GNS's service expansion into a full IT office solutions provider. GNS is now supplying turn-key office automation solutions for clients including telephone service, desk...

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  • 02.16.2016
    Generic Network Systems, LLC (GNS) Achieves SSAE 16 SOC 1 Type 2 Audit Certification (Formerly SAS70 Type II)

    New York, 02/16/2016 Generic Network Systems, LLC, a global UNIX managed services and hosting provider specializing in Financial Systems Hosting and Management, with offices in New York, San Francisco and Portland OR, is pleased to announce the company's successful completion of the SSAE 16 Service Organization Control (SOC) 1 Type 2 audit. This audit certifies that the policies, communications,...

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  • 02.15.2016
    Generic Network Systems (GNS) Attending Eze Castle Software Client Conference

    Hollywood Florida, FL- Generic Network Systems is pleased to be a Silver Level Sponsor at this year's Eze Castle Software Client Conference, which will take place on March 6th 2016 through the 9th. The highlights of the conference will include case studies and panels involving clients and industry analysts, targeted sessions led by Eze Castle Software's product experts on trading, portfolio management,...

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  • 07.17.2015
    Generic Network Systems earns SSAE16 SOC 1 Type 1 Certification

    Key Highlights: • Generic Network Systems receives SSAE16 SOC 1 type 1 certification • Final report received July 2015 as of service date of March 31 2015 • GNS SOC 1 type 2 review process will conclude September 30, 2015 Generic Network Systems (GNS) is a boutique systems management firm based in New York and San Francisco that specializes in hosting and managing systems for Hedge Funds and...

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  • 05.15.2015
    Generic Network Systems is a Sliver Sponsor at the Advent Connect Conference in Las Vegas June 14 - June 17 2015

    For the 6th consecutive Year GNS will exhibit at the annual Advent User Group Conference. GNS has been an Advent Premier Hosting and Managed Services Partner since 2008 and has consistently taken a booth at the annual conference to meet existing clients, network with Advent staff, and discuss GNS services with new potential clients. The GNS partners Rob Trangmar and Tim Gamble will both be...

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  • 02.12.2015
    Generic Network Systems Contracts with Auditwerx, a Division of Carr, Riggs & Ingram LLC to obtain an SOC 1 Type 1 and 2 (SSAE16) Attestation report

    Key Highlights: • Generic Network Systems begins SOC (SSAE16) attestation reporting process • GNS goal is to complete an SOC type 1 attestation in March 2015 • GNS SOC 1 type 2 review process will start April 1, 2015, for the six month period ending September 30, 2015 with final review of the process scheduled for October 31, 2015. Generic Network Systems (GNS) is a boutique system...

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  • 12.24.2014
    Hong Kong Data Center

    With continued growth in Asia/Pacific, GNS is pleased to announce it has signed the lease on new colo space in Hong Kong. This facility will feature advanced security allowing existing AP clients to have their Production and Disaster Recovery systems hosted solely in Asia. GNS is working hard to make this the premier hosting site for financial products in the region, offering industry-leading performance...

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