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As any regular Hedge IT reader knows we are passionate about cloud computing and its use at hedge funds. We are also committed to being a constant source of information and education.

So…drumroll please… We are excited to unveil the newest member of the Eze Castle Integration thought leadership family – Cloud Forum!

On the Cloud Forum you will find rich information:

• What is Cloud Computing
• Cloud Architecture
• Operating in the Cloud
• Cloud Security
• Cloud Computing Dictionary A-Z
• Cloud Resources: Articles, Videos and Events

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The security threat landscape continues to evolve, and security through obscurity is no longer (and probably never was) an ideal approach to protecting the sensitive data of the hedge fund industry. A recent study by IBM found that cyber threats are expanding with 62% of managers believing that cyber threats are an increasingly serious risk to business.

The report found a 27% rise in cyber security vulnerabilities between 2009 and 2010 and noted that “early in 2011 officials at the International Monetary Fund revealed that it had been targeted by a sophisticated cyber attack – a threat that was considered so serious, the World Bank severed the computer ties through which the two organisations shared information.”

Another example cited was that “in June 2011 a black-hat hacker group known as LulzSec (or “Lulz Security”) targeted the website of the CIA in the US using a denial-of-service attack. This was the latest in a string of similar attacks against a range of government and public sector bodies.”

While these two examples occurred at large organizations, the risks facing smaller firms (read: hedge funds) are just as real. To that end, we recently had eSentire into our Boston office to speak with a group of hedge fund CTOs about the security landscape and their managed security technology. Feedback on eSentire’s offering and approach was positive and the spark for this tech spotlight article.

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On most days if you asked what I was doing on that exact day two years prior I wouldn’t be able to tell you, but today is different. Today is the second birthday for Hedge IT, our sweet, informative blog. So I know exactly what I was doing two years ago – I was writing and posting our first Hedge IT article, aptly titled “Welcome to Hedge IT.”

Sticking with the theme of ‘welcome to…’ and giving a node to our upcoming Hedge Fund Cloud Summit, today’s post is a welcome to the changing world of IT – now that the business world is going to the cloud.

Paradigm shifts are commonplace in the IT world. When talking to an IT veteran about cloud, he/she will likely reflect on the move from centralized computing (mainframes/mini-computers) to decentralized computing (Windows NT/Novell) and now back to centralized computing with the cloud.

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Opalesque TV recently sat down with Vinod Paul (of Eze Castle Integration!) to discuss how cloud computing is altering the technology landscape in the hedge fund industry. The conversation covered a lot of ground including:

• Public vs. Private vs. Hybrid Clouds
• The Migration from Traditional IT to the Cloud
• Impact of Reduced Costs in the Cloud
• Real-world Examples of Cloud Utilization
• Examining the Technology Environment for Startups
• Scalability with the Cloud
• Cloud Security Best Practices
• The Future of the Cloud

Watch the video now.

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Last month, we proudly announced the promotion of one of our veteran company leaders to the position of Chief Financial Officer. Chris Holden, who previously served as our senior vice president of finance, has been with Eze Castle Integration for nearly a decade, and has led our efforts to expand the organization’s global reach. In his new position, Chris will continue to focus on corporate growth, while leading the way into new markets and regions around the world.

I recently sat down with Chris to pick his brain on the importance of continued international expansion, as well as to get his thoughts on some important lessons that he’d like to share with other CFOs and organizations that may be undertaking similar growth strategies.

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In honor of our 200th post here on the Hedge IT blog, we thought we'd do something a little different. So, we've gathered some of the most popular articles according to our readers, as well as a few of our personal favorites.

Enjoy!

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March is a rewarding month for Eze Castle Integration because we have the opportunity to support two of our favorite philanthropic organizations – Hedge Funds Care and 100 Women in Hedge Funds – in their work to improve the lives of children around the world. 

We have again signed on as a Hedge Funds Care global sponsor and are looking forward to attending this week’s Open Your Heart to the Children Benefit in NYC. This year the New York Committee of Hearts is awarding the HFC Founder's Award to former Yankees manager Joe Torre for his accomplishments with the Joe Torre Safe at Home Foundation, which is dedicated to ending the cycle of domestic violence.

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Here at Hedge IT, we pride ourselves on writing articles that are informative and educational – not company and product promotional.  But sometimes we have to break the rules.  This week we’ve received some outstanding coverage from Forbes, Wall Street & Technology and HFMWeek, and I just can’t help sharing.  Plus, we found out we’ve been named a finalist for a few hedge fund technology awards, which we think is just grand.

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As 2011 comes to a close this week, we thought we’d share some of our favorite (and most popular!) blog posts from the Hedge IT stream. As expected, topics such as cloud computing, Dodd-Frank and technology outsourcing were popular among our readers.

We expect these trends to continue to permeate the blog through 2012, and we’ll continue to expand our reach by bringing you relevant and interesting content to read (and watch) come next year. If you have suggestions or feedback on the Hedge IT blog, please feel free to contact us.

Alas, here are our most popular hedge fund technology blog posts from 2011:

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It's the first day of winter, and the holiday season is upon us! We'd like to wish all of our clients, partners, friends and colleagues a Happy Holidays and a successful 2012!

Click below to view our 2011 holiday e-card!

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