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    <title>EzeCastle Integration</title>
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 	<pubDate>Fri, 12 Mar 2010 15:48:29 +0000</pubDate>
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         <title>Managed Funds Association Forum 2010</title>
         <link>http://www.eci.com/news-events/index.html?id=194</link>
         <pubDate>Tue, 08 Jun 2010 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
         <dc:creator>Eze Castle</dc:creator>
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  	        <content:encoded><![CDATA[Forum 2010 is MFA's premier managed futures and global macro investment strategies conference and exposition for professionals in managed futures, hedge funds, funds of funds and their service providers and investors.
Produced by MFA, Forum 2010 will feature an extensive educational program, special networking opportunities, and an informative exhibition of products and services of interest to industry professionals.
Forum 2010 will introduce MFA's popular business meeting lounges - where delegates can hold meetings with clients and prospects onsite in the comfort of The Drake Hotel.
Eze Castle Integration is exhibiting.&nbsp; Visit us at booth number 11.
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         <title>The Due Diligence Master Class</title>
         <link>http://www.eci.com/news-events/index.html?id=192</link>
         <pubDate>Wed, 24 Mar 2010 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
         <dc:creator>Eze Castle</dc:creator>
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  	        <content:encoded><![CDATA[Bridging the Expectations Gap Between Investors and Fund Managers
March 24-25, 2010

Are You Prepared to Meet Today's Due Diligence Challenges?
Investors and asset managers come together like never before at a ground-breaking conference in New York City this March. The Due Diligence Master Class features a faculty led by experienced investors, and joined by some of the industry&rsquo;s most seasoned fund executives and successful advisors. This discussion-oriented forum will bridge the expectations gap between these two groups, through meaningful dialogue and highly focused presentations on the issues that matter most:

    Exploring the new expectations of investors: Are any questions still &ldquo;off the table&rdquo;?
    Asking the right questions of service providers: What both investors and asset managers are doing now to ensure the vendors are meeting transparency objectives
    On-going due diligence: What reports and information are investors still looking for?
    The impact of new regulations on due diligence: Disclosure requirements and consistent performance calculation

Whether you&rsquo;re an asset manager interested in raising your AUM or an investor wanting to learn more about today&rsquo;s vigorous standard of due diligence, it is crucial that you fully understand &ndash; and are prepared to meet &ndash; the challenges presented by more robust due diligence processes.
Join your peers this March 24th &amp; 25th in New York City and take part in the discussion, featuring expert speaker Vinod Paul, managing director at Eze Castle Integration!
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         <title>Webinar: Communicate for Success - Raise Capital and Strengthen Relationships with Investors</title>
         <link>http://www.eci.com/news-events/index.html?id=190</link>
         <pubDate>Tue, 16 Mar 2010 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
         <dc:creator>Eze Castle</dc:creator>
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  	        <content:encoded><![CDATA[11 a.m. EST

Communications and marketing are powerful tools that many investment managers are simply not using. Differentiate yourself from the competition by committing to a communications plan, deploying a CRM, website, and personnel to your advantage. Join us on Tuesday, March 16th at 11:00 a.m. EST for a live webinar to learn how.

Don&rsquo;t miss this unique event, designed to give your fund an edge against the competition:

&bull; Review your fund&rsquo;s material and messaging to ensure maximum impact
&bull; Coach your staff to represent the fund accurately and favorably
&bull; Create efficiencies in reporting
&bull; Deploy a website to engage with prospects and create transparency with investors
&bull; Get the most out of prospecting meetings
&bull; Close deals

Kevin Kasper, Principal at BK Communications Group, will review the Communications Paradigm for Hedge Funds and explain how to overcome obstacles to effectively convey your fund&rsquo;s messaging. Kevin will guide participants through the steps necessary to identify your fund&rsquo;s core message, plan out tactical communications, and apply the plan to deliver a consistent message to potential and existing investors.

Evan Rapoport, Co-Founder of HedgeCo Networks, will review the benefits of an informational, secure website to attract potential assets and retain existing investors. A website can be a fund&rsquo;s first touch-point for an investor, for better or for worse. Evan will review the importance of understanding what should and can be included on a site. 

Bob Guilbert, Managing Director with Eze Castle Integration, will review the information that populates the website and a fund&rsquo;s reporting. A CRM is an often overlooked tool that is truly essential to managing the vast amount of data a fund requires to attract and maintain investors.]]></content:encoded>
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         <title>Eze Castle Integration Named IT Support Company of the Year  Finalist by MicroScope ACEs</title>
         <link>http://www.eci.com/news-events/index.html?id=197</link>
         <pubDate>Mon, 08 Mar 2010 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
         <dc:creator>Eze Castle</dc:creator>
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  	        <content:encoded><![CDATA[LONDON &ndash; 8 March 2010 &ndash; Eze Castle Integration, Inc., a leading provider of IT services and technology solutions to hedge funds and alternative investment firms, today announced it was named an &ldquo;IT Support Company of the Year&rdquo; finalist in the MicroScope Awards for Channel Excellence (ACEs) 2010.
The MicroScope ACEs are designed to honour and reward the strength and depth of the channel, giving outstanding IT service providers the recognition they deserve.&nbsp;The &ldquo;IT Support Company of the Year&rdquo; award recognises a firm that has deep knowledge of the latest technology systems as well as the ability to support and maintain legacy systems to help customers control costs while meeting business priorities.&nbsp;Eze Castle was selected as a finalist based on its premier IT service, broad product and solutions offering and focus on outstanding client service.
&ldquo;Since opening the Eze Castle London office in 2007, our team has worked endlessly to set a new standard in client service and help clients derive meaningful benefits from their technology investments.&nbsp;Being named a finalist for the &ldquo;IT Support Company of the Year&rdquo; award is exceptional validation of our efforts,&rdquo; said Serge Bukhar, director of UK service, Eze Castle Integration.&nbsp;&ldquo;Our goal is to act as a trusted partner to our clients and provide them guidance and technology solutions that enhance their business operations.&rdquo;&nbsp;
Eze Castle supports more than 550 hedge funds and alternative investment firms worldwide providing technology solutions, IT services and strategic consulting to help minimize infrastructure risk and increase operational efficiency.
Online voting begins on 15th March 2010 at http://www.microscopeacesawards.co.uk.&nbsp;The announcement of the winners will be made at the MicroScope ACEs Awards on Wednesday 26th May 2010 at Lancaster London.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;
About Eze Castle Integration
Eze Castle Integration (www.eci.com) is the leading provider of technology, consulting and IT services to the investment industry.&nbsp;The company&rsquo;s products and services include Startup and Relocation, Outsourced Technology Support, Professional Services, Managed Services, Telecommunications, Business Continuity Planning and Disaster Recovery, Archiving, Storage, Colocation and Internet Service. Eze Castle is headquartered in Boston and has offices in Chicago, London, Los Angeles, Minneapolis, New York, San Francisco and Stamford.
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         <title>15 Secrets to Hedge Fund Success: A Seminar for Hedge Fund Managers</title>
         <link>http://www.eci.com/news-events/index.html?id=186</link>
         <pubDate>Wed, 24 Feb 2010 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
         <dc:creator>Eze Castle</dc:creator>
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  	        <content:encoded><![CDATA[A seminar for hedge fund startups and established managers looking for a competitive edge
New York, NY 

Whether you are a new or established manager, at some point you need to take your firm to the next level. HedgeCo brings together a number of industry experts to outline the most common mistakes new and existing funds make when focusing on growth. Learn which providers are essential for success, how to raise capital with little or no resources, how to establish dominance in your field and create brand recognition utilizing marketing techniques and public relations secrets.
Topics to be discussed include:

    Five things to remember when raising capital
    Marketing your fund through various media outlets
    How to avoid common mistakes when hiring industry providers
    Successful tactics from established hedge fund marketers
    Steps to fund incorporation or altering your current fund documents
    Compliance issues to be aware of
    Tax and audit nightmares for 2010
    What to expect from your fund administratior
    How to leverage the relationship with your prime broker

Speakers:

    Gary Berger, Rothstein Kass
    Eric Roper, Gersten Savage
    Nikki Rizzi, PCS Dunbar
    Bill Cathriner, Cardinal Compliance
    Kip Meadows, Nottingham Investment Administration
    Dan Simon, Cognito Media
    Andrew Schneider, HedgeCo Networks
    Tom Scanlan, Lionhart Advisors Group, LLC
    Vinod Paul, Eze Castle Integration

For more information on this event or to register, click here.
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         <title>Recent Developments in Privacy &amp; Data Security for Hedge Funds</title>
         <link>http://www.eci.com/news-events/index.html?id=187</link>
         <pubDate>Mon, 22 Feb 2010 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
         <dc:creator>Eze Castle</dc:creator>
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  	        <content:encoded><![CDATA[Boston, MA
The privacy and data security landscape is changing dramatically in all sectors of the economy, and in particular, the financial services sector. In addition to the FTC's &quot;red flags rule&quot; and the new Massachusetts data security regulations, there are significant changes to approaches to privacy and document retention policies. Hear directly from a representative of the Massachusetts Office of Consumer Affairs on these data security regulatons and from other experts in the field.
Panelists:

    Barbara Anthony, Undersecretary, Office of Consumer Affairs and Business Regulation, Commonwealth of Massachusetts
    John Boehmke, Chief Information Officer, Abrams Capital, LLC
    Beth Boland, Partner, Bingham McCutchen LLP
    Bob Guilbert, Managing Director, Eze Castle Integration

This event is restricted to members of the Boston Hedge Fund Group. For more information on how to become a member, click here. ]]></content:encoded>
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         <title>IT Firms Give Money, Tech Support For Haiti Relief</title>
         <link>http://www.eci.com/news-events/index.html?id=189</link>
         <pubDate>Fri, 19 Feb 2010 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
         <dc:creator>Eze Castle</dc:creator>
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         <title>Helping Firms Prepare for March 2010 MA Privacy Regulation Deadline</title>
         <link>http://www.eci.com/news-events/index.html?id=183</link>
         <pubDate>Wed, 10 Feb 2010 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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  	        <content:encoded><![CDATA[BOSTON &ndash; February 10, 2010 &ndash; Eze Castle Integration, Inc., a leading provider of IT services, consulting and technology to investment management firms, today announced its free online Privacy Compliance Knowledge Center for companies preparing for the upcoming Massachusetts data protection and privacy law deadline on March 1, 2010. Firms looking for resources on MA 201 CMR 17 regulation can access information from industry experts that outline the steps necessary to comply with the Massachusetts regulation.
High-profile security and data breaches are resulting in new regulations regarding how investor and employee personal information is managed and maintained. Massachusetts state law 201 CMR 17.00 is widely considered the nation&rsquo;s most comprehensive data protection and privacy law. The law mandates that all personally identifiable information that belongs to Massachusetts residents be protected both at rest and in motion.
Available resources from the Privacy Compliance Knowledge Center include:

    Preparing for MA Data Protection Webinar, which leads attendees through the compliance process associated with MA 201 CMR 17.
    A Guide to Data Privacy Compliance Whitepaper that identifies the steps one should take to comply with the Massachusetts regulation, and how to develop a written information security plan.
    MA 201 CMR 17.00 Final Law, outlining the standards for the protection of personal information of residents of the Commonwealth.

Eze Castle&rsquo;s Privacy Compliance team supports many firms and helps them put the appropriate safeguards in place to achieve compliance. The Eze Privacy Compliance service includes identifying technical and operational risks, defining new policies and executing safeguards to ensure compliance.
About Eze Castle Integration
Eze Castle Integration (www.eci.com) is the leading provider of technology, consulting and IT services to the investment industry. The company&rsquo;s products and services include Startup and Relocation, Outsourced Technology Support, Professional Services, Managed Services, Telecommunications, Business Continuity Planning and Disaster Recovery, Archiving, Storage, Colocation and Internet Service. Eze Castle Integration is headquartered in Boston and has offices in Chicago, London, Los Angeles, Minneapolis, New York, San Francisco and Stamford.
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         <title>Bringing the Heat: How to Incubate High-Frequency Traders</title>
         <link>http://www.eci.com/news-events/index.html?id=184</link>
         <pubDate>Mon, 08 Feb 2010 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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         <title>Webcast: Meeting Investors' BCP &amp; DR Requirements</title>
         <link>http://www.eci.com/news-events/index.html?id=149</link>
         <pubDate>Thu, 04 Feb 2010 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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  	        <content:encoded><![CDATA[As hedge funds continue to attract institutional clients, increased focus is being placed on disaster recovery and business continuity efforts. Downtime is an expensive and avoidable proposition - your firm must be prepared.
This presentation will cover the key components of an effective business continuity program, focusing on:

    The link between Business Continuity Planning (BCP) and Disaster Recovery (DR)
    Four steps to BCP, including Business Impact Analysis and Risk Assessment
    Creating plans based upon funds' unique investment strategies, AUM and asset classes
    What investors consider when evaluating a funds' infrastructure
    Enabling technology to build a cost-effective DR system

Please join us on February 4th at 1 p.m. EST to discuss these topics. Expert speakers will include:

    Jason Nolan, Certified Business Continuity Planner, Eze Castle Integration
    Lisa Smith, Business Continuity Consultant, Eze Castle Integration
    Aaron Steinberg, Vice President, Pershing Prime Services

This event has passed. To listen to the event replay, click here.
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         <title>Seminar: The Future &amp; Implications of Hedge Fund Regulations</title>
         <link>http://www.eci.com/news-events/index.html?id=20</link>
         <pubDate>Tue, 02 Feb 2010 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
         <dc:creator>Eze Castle</dc:creator>
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  	        <content:encoded><![CDATA[London, UK
Eze Castle Integration in association with Global Relay Communications and BlackBerry&reg; cordially invites you to &quot;The Future of Hedge Fund Regulations and the Implications to Fund Managers&quot; on Tuesday 2nd February 2010.
New regulatory forces are challenging the hedge fund industry and driving managers to rethink their operational, technology and business practices.
Our panel of experts will help you prepare by discussing changes in FSA regulations and practices, the impact of these changes on hedge fund operations and the role of technology in achieving compliance. Confirmed panelists include:

    Stephen Burke, Managing Director, IMS Consulting Limited
    Bob Guilbert, Managing Director, Eze Castle Integration
    Shannon Rogers, Executive Vice President &amp; General Counsel, Global Relay

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         <title>Event: Meeting the Institutional Investor's New Requirement</title>
         <link>http://www.eci.com/news-events/index.html?id=179</link>
         <pubDate>Thu, 28 Jan 2010 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
         <dc:creator>Eze Castle</dc:creator>
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  	        <content:encoded><![CDATA[Webinar to Detail Key Components of Effective Business Continuity Programs
Boston, January 28, 2010 &ndash; Eze Castle Integration, Inc., a leading provider of technology and IT services to hedge funds and investment firms, today announced a webinar to help buy-side firms create business continuity plans (BCP) to eliminate downtime and help mitigate the risk and uncertainty of potential business disruptions. Pershing Prime Services, a leading global provider of financial business solutions, will join BCP experts from Eze Castle on February 4 to discuss the critical elements of BCP and disaster recovery (DR).
Successful hedge funds, in their efforts to continue attracting institutional clients, are increasing their focus on DR and BCP. This panel of experts will explore the link between BCP and DR, outline the four steps to BCP and discuss topics such as:
&bull; Business impact analysis and risk assessment
&bull; Primary considerations for investors when evaluating a fund&rsquo;s infrastructure
&bull; Enabling technology for building a cost-effective DR system
The panel will also detail methods for creating plans based upon a fund&rsquo;s unique investment strategies, assets under management and asset classes. Webinar presenters include Jason Nolan, certified business continuity planner for Eze Castle; Lisa Smith, business continuity consultant for Eze Castle; and Aaron Steinberg, vice president of Pershing Prime Services.
Eze Castle&rsquo;s &ldquo;Meeting the Institutional Investor&rsquo;s New Requirement: BCP &amp; DR&rdquo; webinar will take place on Thursday, February 4, 2010, at 1:00 p.m. ET. The webinar is free, and attendees may register at here.
Additional Resources:
&bull; Eze Castle Integration Disaster Recovery &amp; Business Continuity Resource Center
&bull; Establishing Business Continuity and Disaster Recovery Plans Guidebook
About Eze Castle Integration
Eze Castle Integration (www.eci.com) is the leading provider of technology, IT services and consulting to the investment industry. The company&rsquo;s products and services include Startup and Relocation, Outsourced Technology Support, Professional Services, Telecommunications, Business Continuity Planning and Disaster Recovery, Archiving, Storage and Internet Service. Eze Castle Integration is headquartered in Boston and has offices in Chicago, London, Los Angeles, Minneapolis, New York, San Francisco and Stamford.
About Pershing LLC
Pershing LLC (member FINRA/NYSE/SIPC) is a leading global provider of financial business solutions to more than 1,150 institutional and retail financial organizations and independent registered investment advisors who collectively represent over five million active investors. Located in 19 offices worldwide, Pershing is committed to delivering dependable operational support, robust trading services, flexible technology, an expansive array of investment solutions, practice management support and service excellence. Pershing is a member of every major U.S. securities exchange and its international affiliates are members of the Deutsche B&ouml;rse, the Irish Stock Exchange and the London Stock Exchange. Pershing LLC is a subsidiary of The Bank of New York Mellon Corporation. Additional information is available at http://www.pershing.com/.
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         <title>Southern California Investment Roundtable - Beverly Hills, CA</title>
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         <pubDate>Thu, 21 Jan 2010 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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  	        <content:encoded><![CDATA[January 21, Beverly Hills, CA
Join Pillsbury Shaw, Eze Castle Integration, Credit Suisse and Rothstein Kass for a two-day roundtable event on the legislative and regulatory issues being discussed on Capitol Hill and the implications to the investment funds industry.
Speakers will include:

    Jack Gaine, President Emeritus, Managed Funds Association
    Jay Gould, Partner, Pillsbury Shaw
    Preston DuFauchard, Commissioner of Corporations, State of California
    Marc Wolf, Principal, Rothstein Kass &amp; Company LLP
    Bob Guilbert, Managing Director, Eze Castle Integration
    Kevin Engel, Principal, Coast Asset Management

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         <title>Southern California Investment Roundtable - Dana Point, CA</title>
         <link>http://www.eci.com/news-events/index.html?id=90</link>
         <pubDate>Wed, 20 Jan 2010 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
         <dc:creator>Eze Castle</dc:creator>
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Join Pillsbury Shaw, Eze Castle Integration, Credit Suisse and Rothstein Kass for a two-day roundtable event on the legislative and regulatory issues being discussed on Capitol Hill and the implications to the investment funds industry.
Speakers will include:

    Jack Gaine, President Emeritus, Managed Funds Association
    Jay Gould, Partner, Pillsbury Shaw
    Preston DuFauchard, Commissioner of Corporations, State of California
    Marc Wolf, Principal, Rothstein Kass &amp; Company LLP
    Bob Guilbert, Managing Director, Eze Castle Integration
    Kevin Engel, Principal, Coast Asset Management

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         <title>Budgeting for Latency: If I Shave a Microsecond, Will I See a 10X Profit?</title>
         <link>http://www.eci.com/news-events/index.html?id=59</link>
         <pubDate>Tue, 12 Jan 2010 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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         <title>Powering High Frequency and Algorithmic Trading</title>
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         <pubDate>Sat, 02 Jan 2010 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
         <dc:creator>Eze Castle</dc:creator>
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         <title>Webcast: Six Steps to Pandemic Planning</title>
         <link>http://www.eci.com/news-events/index.html?id=156</link>
         <pubDate>Tue, 08 Dec 2009 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
         <dc:creator>Eze Castle</dc:creator>
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  	        <content:encoded><![CDATA[As the last several months have unfolded, one thing has become clear: the influenza A (H1N1) virus is not going away.  After the initial panic subsided, fear and concern seemed to diminish even though the World Health Organization and U.S. Centers for Disease Control insist that the threat is not over.  Now several months since the first case of H1N1 was reported in Mexico, a pandemic has emerged as predicted.
What does this mean for hedge funds? 
It is more important than ever to ensure a firm can and will remain functional if you are affected by a pandemic. Particularly, hedge funds must be mindful of the repercussions of the virus, as a decrease in staff could cause potential downtime.
You are invited to join Eze Castle Integration on December 8th at 11:00 a.m. EST to review the Six Essential Pandemic Response Steps that firms need to undertake to ensure their businesses remain at peak performance, even if an outbreak occurs in the office]]></content:encoded>
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         <title>Crain's Business New York Honors Eze Castle Integration as One of NYC's Best Places to Work in 2009</title>
         <link>http://www.eci.com/news-events/index.html?id=18</link>
         <pubDate>Tue, 08 Dec 2009 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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  	        <content:encoded><![CDATA[Award Highlights Eze Castle&rsquo;s NYC Team and Its Commitment to Growth, Success and Morale&nbsp;
New York, December 8, 2009 &ndash; Eze Castle Integration, Inc., a leading provider of technology, IT services and consulting to hedge funds and investment firms, today announced it has been named one of New York City&rsquo;s &ldquo;Best Places to Work&rdquo; by Crain&rsquo;s Business. Eze Castle&rsquo;s New York office was chosen out of more than 150 companies for its overall approach to employee growth, morale, benefits and wellness.
Eze Castle was ranked #23 on the &ldquo;Best Places to Work&rdquo; list, which highlights companies of all sizes and across multiple industries including financial services, healthcare, real estate and more. The company&rsquo;s NYC-based employees participated in an extensive survey process conducted by Crain&rsquo;s and Best Companies Group that focused on employee benefits, engagement and satisfaction. Winners are chosen based on employee answers, which are analyzed and benchmarked into a detailed set of data to determine the strengths and opportunities of the participating companies.
&ldquo;One of our biggest priorities in 2009 was to foster strong employee morale and a positive working environment as we faced the economic downturn and its effect within the financial services market,&rdquo; said Vinod Paul, managing director at Eze Castle Integration. &ldquo;There's no substitute for having the best talent, and this award is a testament to our entire team&rsquo;s honest enthusiasm, feedback and approach to working here. Our team works tirelessly to support our worldwide client base, and this honor is one we will enjoy and remember as we finish out the year and prepare for an even more rewarding 2010.&rdquo;
Crain's Business provides news, information and connections on all facets of New York through the prism of business. Crain's is one of the leading sources of information on the New York economy, including the companies and industries that operate within it. Every year Crain&rsquo;s highlights companies of all sizes and industries with its &ldquo;Best Places to Work&rdquo; award.
About Eze Castle Integration
Eze Castle Integration (www.eci.com) is the leading provider of technology, IT services and consulting to the investment industry. The company&rsquo;s products and services include Startup and Relocation, Outsourced Technology Support, Professional Services, Telecommunications, Business Continuity Planning and Disaster Recovery, Archiving, Storage, and Internet Service. Eze Castle Integration is headquartered in Boston and has offices in Chicago, London, Los Angeles, Minneapolis, New York, San Francisco and Stamford.
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         <title>Seminar: Powering High Frequency &amp; Algorithmic Trading</title>
         <link>http://www.eci.com/news-events/index.html?id=61</link>
         <pubDate>Thu, 03 Dec 2009 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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In today's market of &quot;unequal access,&quot; new providers are now helping ensure that even the smallest firms can now select from a broad array of technologies that enhance their own unique trading styles and help them to win the battle for best execution.

Given the increasing trend towards algorithmic trading, this panel will focus on addressing topics such as advanced execution strategies, sponsored access, connectivity alternatives, proximity solutions and real time risk management. We'll also talk about how data center infrastructure and a financial ecosystem are needed to effectively support algorithmic trading and low latency trading strategies.
Speakers include:

    Matt Bretan, Senior Technology Consultant, Eze Castle Integration
    Alex Lamb, Executive Board Member, RTS
    Stewart Orrell, Senior Manager, Equinix
    Praveen Garg, Managing Director, BNY ConvergEx Group

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         <pubDate>Tue, 01 Dec 2009 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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New forces are challenging the hedge fund industry and driving managers to rethink their operational and business practices, in addition to adapting to the fast paced global economic environment. Public opinion, regulation, competitive threats, transparency and world economies are challenging hedge fund managers daily. How does today&rsquo;s fund prepare itself for what lies ahead in 2010? Our panel of experts will help you prepare by discussing the operational, regulatory and economic factors affecting the hedge fund industry and the steps funds can take to identify new areas of risk management and better position themselves to succeed.
Key speakers include:

    Nouriel Roubini, Co-founder &amp; Chairman, Roubini Global Economics
    Frank Magnani, Managing Director, Celadon Financial Group LLC
    Vinod Paul, Managing Director, Eze Castle Integration
    Irwin Latner, Partner, Herrick, Feinsten LLP
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         <pubDate>Mon, 30 Nov 2009 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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Boston, November 30, 2009 &ndash; Eze Castle Integration, Inc., a leading provider of technology and IT services to hedge funds and investment firms, today announced a Boston seminar to help firms build data center infrastructures and financial ecosystems that effectively support high frequency and algorithimic trading strategies. Leading industry experts from Aite Group, RTS Realtime Systems and Equinix will join Eze Castle on December 3, 2009 in Boston to provide hedge fund technology tips and insight on harnessing the power of high frequency and algorithmic trading.
Demand for equal access to cutting-edge technology that puts investors and traders of all sizes on a level playing field continues to increase as firms seek to enhance their trading styles and win the battle for best execution. Given the increasing trend toward algorithmic trading, the panel of experts will address topics including advanced execution strategies, sponsored access, connectivity alternatives, proximity solutions and real-time risk management. Moderated by Paul Zubulake, senior analyst with Aite Group, the panel will feature Matt Bretan, senior technology consultant for Eze Castle Integration; Alex Lamb, executive board member for RTS; Stewart Orrell, senior manager of financial services for Equinix; and Praveen Garg, managing director for ConvergEx.
The &ldquo;Strategies &amp; Technology: Powering High Frequency &amp; Algorithmic Trading&rdquo; seminar will take place on Thursday, December 3, 2009 at The Harvard Club of Boston (One Federal Street). Registration begins at 5:00 p.m. EST, and the panel starts at 5:20 p.m. EST. Attendees will have the opportunity to network with colleagues at a cocktail reception following the panel. This event is free to attend.
About Eze Castle Integration
Eze Castle Integration (www.eci.com) is the leading provider of technology, IT services and consulting to the hedge fund and investment management industry. The company&rsquo;s products and services include Startup and Relocation, Outsourced Technology Support, Professional Services, Telecommunications, Business Continuity Planning and Disaster Recovery, Archiving, Storage, and Internet Service. Eze Castle Integration is headquartered in Boston and has offices in Chicago, London, Los Angeles, Minneapolis, New York, San Francisco and Stamford.
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         <pubDate>Mon, 16 Nov 2009 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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         <pubDate>Thu, 12 Nov 2009 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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         <pubDate>Tue, 03 Nov 2009 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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Boston, November 3, 2009 &ndash; Eze Castle Integration, Inc., a leading provider of technology, IT services and consulting to hedge funds and investment firms, today announced it ranked on the FinTech 100, an international listing of the top technology vendors within the financial industry. Chosen for the second consecutive year, Eze Castle&rsquo;s ranking is based on its global revenue growth and comprehensive technology and consulting services for hedge funds.
Selected by American Banker, Bank Technology News and IDC Financial Insights, the FinTech 100 indicates where financial services companies are investing their technology dollars. Eze Castle&rsquo;s continued growth is attributed to many factors, such as the launch and consistent expansion of its Managed Services, which include Eze Virtual Office and Eze CRM.
Eze Castle is a trusted partner to hedge funds and investment firms because the company helps firms improve operational efficiencies, reduce expenses and increase bottom-line returns. By offering business-oriented consulting and integrating multivendor IT solutions with leading technologies, Eze Castle enables its customers to realize the benefits and advantages of using advanced IT solutions and systems.
&ldquo;Eze Castle&rsquo;s inclusion on the FinTech 100 is a testament to our team&rsquo;s dedication and hard work in providing IT services, technology solutions and strategic consulting to help our customers attain their business goals,&rdquo; said Bob Guilbert, managing director, Eze Castle Integration. &ldquo;Financial firms looking for partners that maximize their return on investment for technology choose Eze Castle because our team-oriented approach is constant and our customers&rsquo; success is our first priority.&rdquo;
To view the FinTech 100 Special report, visit www.AmericanBanker.com/fintech100. For more information about the rankings, visit www.financial-insights.com/fintech.
About Eze Castle Integration
Eze Castle Integration (www.eci.com) is the leading provider of technology. IT services and consulting to the investment industry. The company&rsquo;s products and services include Startup and Relocation, Outsourced Technology Support, Professional Services, Telecommunications, Business Continuity Planning and Disaster Recovery, Archiving, Storage, and Internet Service. Eze Castle Integration is headquartered in Boston and has offices in Chicago, London, Los Angeles, Minneapolis, New York, San Francisco, and Stamford.
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         <pubDate>Thu, 29 Oct 2009 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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  	        <content:encoded><![CDATA[Launching a hedge fund can be a challenging and sometimes overwhelming experience.

    How should you structure your business?
    What service providers do you need?
    What do you need to do first?

Fortunately, you need not face these decisions alone. During this webinar, our experts will offer an introduction to a number of critical criteria when considering the launch of a hedge fund, and provide a framework for making informed business decisions.
Featuring expert speakers:

    Aaron Steinberg, Pershing Prime Services
    Evan Rapoport, HedgeCo Networks
    Vinod Paul, Eze Castle Integration
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         <link>http://www.eci.com/news-events/index.html?id=32</link>
         <pubDate>Tue, 20 Oct 2009 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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Boston, October 20, 2009 &ndash; Eze Castle Integration, Inc., a leading provider of IT services, consulting and technology to hedge funds and investment firms, today launched Eze CRM Powered by Dynamo&trade; 6.0 (Eze CRM), the newest addition to Eze Castle&rsquo;s Managed Services.  Eze CRM is a web-based solution that provides hedge funds and alternative investment firms with detailed and instant access to critical customer information, helping them strengthen investor relationships, increase reporting options and provide greater transparency.
Eze CRM is managed and supported by Eze Castle&rsquo;s expert technical staff and delivered via software-as-a-service (SaaS), providing rich, industry-specific functionality that is deployed quickly and maintained easily, with less infrastructure and upfront capital than traditional client-server applications.  In addition, the new offering provides hedge funds with a complete audit trail, allowing funds to easily track all related information specific to each investor.  The Dynamo platform was developed by Netage Solutions.
Eze Castle&rsquo;s Managed Services provide leading technology solutions with compelling economic value propositions that help firms simplify business operations, reduce capital expenditures and increase return on investment in technology.  As part of this portfolio, Eze CRM delivers the sophisticated capabilities that hedge funds need to raise and retain more assets, provide exceptional client service and meet increased reporting requirements without increasing headcount or operational overhead.
Eze CRM&rsquo;s simple, unified approach to investment tracking and performance analysis fills the gap between the basic information provided by fund administrators and the overwhelming complexity of back-office systems.  Key capabilities of Eze CRM include:

    Centralized investor data including contacts, documents, investor transactions, investments and account performance;
    Automated, on-demand reporting and statements to promptly address client requests and supply transparency;
    An audit trail that maintains a complete history of system changes, including when records were edited and by whom; and
    Microsoft Outlook&reg; integration that automatically displays an item&rsquo;s &ldquo;first degree of separation,&rdquo; so it is quickly linked to relevant investors, contacts, funds or deals in Eze CRM.

&ldquo;Investors today demand greater accountability, transparency and reporting, and are choosing funds based on their ability to fulfill these requirements. Eze CRM helps our customers more easily manage and respond to their investors, resulting in stronger customer loyalty and relationships,&rdquo; said Bob Guilbert, managing director, Eze Castle Integration.  &ldquo;Eze Castle Integration is committed to being a hedge fund&rsquo;s operating partner, providing the back-office infrastructure, premium service and consulting expertise firms require to run and streamline day-to-day operations.  Eze CRM is the latest addition around this objective.&rdquo;
About Eze Castle Integration
Eze Castle Integration (www.eci.com) is the leading provider of technology and IT services to the investment industry. The company&rsquo;s products and services include Startup and Relocation, Outsourced Technology Support, Professional Services, Telecommunications, Business Continuity Planning and Disaster Recovery, Archiving, Storage, and Internet Service.  Eze Castle Integration is headquartered in Boston and has offices in Chicago, London, Los Angeles, Minneapolis, New York, San Francisco, and Stamford.
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         <pubDate>Thu, 15 Oct 2009 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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         <pubDate>Thu, 24 Sep 2009 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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  	        <content:encoded><![CDATA[Hedge funds are in an interesting place in their relatively brief history.  The number of funds is shrinking, new funds are smaller and thriftier, and competition for investors is stiffer.  These dynamics coupled with increased industry scrutiny are forcing funds to evolve their operations and marketing strategies to stand out from the crowd.
Other funds are preparing for these new, more involved, more risk-aware investors.  Is your fund prepared?
Please join our distinguished panelists in an engaging live web event focused on marketing and managing your fund in this New World. At the end of the event, participants will come away with best practices and practical recommendations to ensure their funds are not left behind, and are in fact ready to Stand Out from the Crowd.
We will be focusing on:

    Marketing and advertising - identifying and leveraging your differentiators, marketing to the new market using your website, collateral, and Web 2.0 strategies
    Due Diligence &ndash; How to prepare yourself and your team by understanding the fund&rsquo;s investment philosophy and decision-making process (knowing the topics that will be covered and learning how to explain your current investment process effectively, concisely and with an awareness of risk)
    Technology - capitalizing on your IT infrastructure as a means to attract investors including infrastructure, applications, systems implementation, data security, physical security, disaster recovery
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         <pubDate>Tue, 18 Aug 2009 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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  	        <content:encoded><![CDATA[The new Massachusetts data protection regulation, MA 201 CMR 17, is just one of many regulations popping up in light of high-profile data and security breaches.  And the deadline for the MA regulation &ndash; January 1, 2010 &ndash; is just around the corner.
MA 201 CMR 17 requires all personally identifiable information (i.e. driver&rsquo;s license, SSN, financial account numbers) that belongs to MA residents be protected both at rest and in motion.  Additionally, companies must prove that controls are in place and they are in compliance with these requirements.

This live webinar will discuss the new MA regulation and the necessary steps to create a written information security plan (WISP), which will demonstrate your company&rsquo;s commitment to safeguarding the (PI) maintained, utilized and accessed within the company.
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         <pubDate>Mon, 17 Aug 2009 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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         <pubDate>Mon, 17 Aug 2009 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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         <pubDate>Mon, 17 Aug 2009 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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  	        <content:encoded><![CDATA[Service Addresses Strict State Regulations Including New Massachusetts Data Protection and Privacy Law (MA 201 CMR 17) Going into Effect March 1, 2010
Boston, August 17, 2009 &ndash; Eze Castle Integration, Inc., a leading provider of IT services, consulting and technology to hedge funds and investment firms, today launched its Eze Privacy Compliance Consulting service to help firms satisfy privacy regulations mandated by state and federal bodies.  Eze Privacy Compliance will help firms identify technical and operational risks, define new policies and execute safeguards to ensure compliance.
High-profile data and security breaches are resulting in new regulations on how investor and employee personal information is managed and maintained.  Building on the federal Gramm-Leach-Bliley Act, local state governments are instituting stricter regulations to protect personal information.  Massachusetts state law 201 CMR 17.00, which goes into effect March 1, 2010, requires any company that maintains personal information about a Massachusetts resident implement a comprehensive Written Information Security Program (WISP).
The Eze Privacy Compliance service is delivered by Eze Castle&rsquo;s security and compliance consultants who utilize a proven methodology from assessment thru implementation. Key elements include:

    Operational &amp; Technical Risk Assessment
    Recommended Policies &amp; Procedures
    Execute Safeguards
    Train &amp; Maintain Program

&ldquo;Hedge funds and investment firms rely on Eze Castle Integration as a trusted advisor to help them closely monitor regulatory changes and stay on top of their compliance efforts by managing their underlying technology and operational infrastructures,&rdquo; said Bob Guilbert, managing director, Eze Castle Integration.  &ldquo;Eze Privacy Compliance is especially valuable to firms facing more stringent state regulations, because it helps safeguard against violations and hefty fines resulting from noncompliance.&rdquo;
Eze Castle&rsquo;s Privacy Compliance team is hosting an educational webinar, &ldquo;Preparing for MA Data Protection Regulation,&rdquo; on Tuesday, August 18, 2009, at 2:00 p.m. ET.
About Eze Castle Integration
Eze Castle Integration (www.eci.com) is the leading provider of technology and IT services to the investment industry. The company&rsquo;s products and services include Startup and Relocation, Outsourced Technology Support, Professional Services, Telecommunications, Business Continuity Planning and Disaster Recovery, Archiving, Storage, and Internet Service.  Eze Castle Integration is headquartered in Boston and has offices in Chicago, London, Los Angeles, Minneapolis, New York, San Francisco, and Stamford.
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         <pubDate>Mon, 17 Aug 2009 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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  	        <content:encoded><![CDATA[Leading hedge fund service provider secures award again based on strong demand for premium IT services, technology solutions and strategic consulting
Boston, August 17, 2009 &ndash; Eze Castle Integration, Inc., a leading provider of technology and IT services to hedge funds and investment firms, today announced it was recognized by Everything Channel with the CRN Fast Growth 100 award. The Fast Growth 100 recognizes the fastest growing Solution Providers in the industry today, with growth rates in excess of 55 percent.
Eze Castle&rsquo;s listing on the Fast Growth 100 demonstrates the company&rsquo;s ongoing ability to provide impactful technology solutions, IT services and strategic consulting to hedge funds and investment firms of all sizes. With more than 500 clients worldwide, Eze Castle is focused solely on creating and building solutions that are tailored directly to the financial community, providing immediate benefits and helping to mitigate risks.  Eze Castle ranked #81.
&ldquo;Eze Castle helps financial firms recognize the true value of IT, which is to improve operational efficiencies, reduce expenses and increase returns,&rdquo; said Bob Guilbert, managing director at Eze Castle Integration.  &ldquo;We have been honored by Everything Channel for the second consecutive year because we provide our hedge fund and investment firm clients with superior technology infrastructures that allow them to focus on asset management.&rdquo;
Robert C. DeMarzo, senior vice president and editorial director for Everything Channel editorial, said, &ldquo;The companies that are included on the Fast Growth 100 are channel industry leaders.  They offer business-oriented IT consulting and work closely with their customers to integrate multivendor IT solutions as well as cutting-edge technologies. In addition, they understand the importance of strong sales philosophies.  We congratulate Eze Castle Integration on their well-earned success.&rdquo;
The Fast Growth 100 has an average two-year revenue growth (&lsquo;06-&rsquo;08) of 87 percent, and average annual sales of products and services of $198.2 million.
About Eze Castle Integration
Eze Castle Integration (www.eci.com) is the leading provider of technology and IT services to the investment industry. The company&rsquo;s products and services include Startup and Relocation, Outsourced Technology Support, Professional Services, Telecommunications, Business Continuity Planning and Disaster Recovery, Archiving, Storage, and Internet Service.  Eze Castle Integration is headquartered in Boston and has offices in Chicago, London, Los Angeles, Minneapolis, New York, San Francisco, and Stamford.
About Everything Channel (www.everythingchannel.com, www.channelweb.com)
Everything Channel is the one-stop shop for managing and accelerating technology sales. From branding and recruiting to marketing and sales, Everything Channel offers technology marketers the unmatched breadth and depth of global brands and market intelligence combined with unparalleled audience loyalty and credibility serving all technology sales channels through an extensive database. Everything Channel provides innovative field sales and marketing solutions to arm the sellers of technology with the resources they need to achieve measurable and significant results
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         <pubDate>Thu, 13 Aug 2009 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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         <pubDate>Tue, 21 Jul 2009 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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  	        <content:encoded><![CDATA[Boston, July 21, 2009 &ndash; Eze Castle Integration, Inc., a leading provider of technology and IT services to hedge funds and investment firms, today announced it was given the East Region Small and Medium Business New York Area General Manager Award as part of Microsoft&rsquo;s 2009 East Region Partner Awards Program.  Eze Castle was chosen out of an extensive field of Microsoft partners for delivering market-leading customer solutions built on Microsoft technology.
Honored as part of the 2009 Microsoft Worldwide Partner Conference, Eze Castle was selected for its ongoing work and success with Microsoft in helping financial firms create and support optimal technology environments tailored to meet their business and investment needs.  Its recognition with the East Region Small and Medium Business New York Area General Manager Award highlights Eze Castle&rsquo;s deep expertise in Microsoft technologies and commitment to delivering Microsoft-powered solutions that reduce infrastructure risk for clients.
&ldquo;Microsoft places a strong emphasis on the worth of our partners and, as a company, we want to highlight their commitment of delivering solutions and applications to customers,&rdquo; said Kim Tubbs-Herron, general manager of east region market development team, Microsoft.  &ldquo;The exceptional performance, tremendous contributions, and outstanding achievements of our partners should be recognized over the past year.&rdquo;
With this award and its Microsoft Gold Certified Partner status, Eze Castle continues to be recognized for possessing the highest level of competence and proficiency with Microsoft technologies.  Eze Castle and Microsoft have worked together for over 14 years, and in 1995, Eze Castle built for Fleet Bank one of the first all Microsoft NT trading floors in the world.  Today, Eze Castle continues to innovate with Microsoft products and has a deep technical team that possesses Professional Series and Master Series Microsoft Certifications.
&ldquo;Microsoft&rsquo;s recognition of Eze Castle validates the ongoing success the two companies have in servicing the financial industry, and of our joint work in creating long-term relationships that provide the highest level of value to our clients,&rdquo; said Bob Guilbert, managing director at Eze Castle Integration.  &ldquo;Our partnership with Microsoft reflects a deep commitment throughout Eze Castle to gain insight, knowledge, and expertise that helps our clients build and maintain their IT infrastructure without extra expenses, training, and oversight.&rdquo;
About Eze Castle Integration
Eze Castle Integration (www.eci.com) is the leading provider of technology and IT services to the investment industry. The company&rsquo;s products and services include Startup and Relocation, Outsourced Technology Support, Professional Services, Telecommunications, Business Continuity Planning and Disaster Recovery, Archiving, Storage, and Internet Service.  Eze Castle Integration is headquartered in Boston and has offices in Chicago, London, Los Angeles, Minneapolis, New York, San Francisco, and Stamford.
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         <pubDate>Tue, 23 Jun 2009 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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         <pubDate>Thu, 18 Jun 2009 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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Panel respondents and discussion:

    Doing More with Less...
    Prioritizing and Budgeting in Tougher Markets
    IT's Increasing Role in Investor Due Diligence and Investor Support
    How Potentail New SEC/FSA Regulations May Impact IT
    What's Next? Testing, Utilizing and Supporting the Latest Technology
    Credit Suisse Technology - Current Developments and Horizon

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         <pubDate>Mon, 15 Jun 2009 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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         <title>Eze Castle Integration Ranked Among North America's Top Technology Integrators by Everything Channel</title>
         <link>http://www.eci.com/news-events/index.html?id=36</link>
         <pubDate>Mon, 15 Jun 2009 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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  	        <content:encoded><![CDATA[Boston, June 15, 2009 &ndash; Eze Castle Integration, Inc., a leading provider of technology and IT services to hedge funds and investment firms, has been recognized by Everything Channel as one of North America&rsquo;s top technology integrators.  Making its fourth appearance on the list, Eze Castle climbed 35 spots to place number 356 in the 2009 VAR500 ranking.
Eze Castle supports more than 500 investment firms worldwide, providing technology solutions, IT services and strategic consulting to help minimize infrastructure risk and increase operational efficiency.  The VAR500 list recognizes the leading revenue producers among technology integrators and solution providers in North America.  The starting point of the list is company #500 with revenues of $26.8 million, ending with company #1 with revenues of $57.3 billion.
&ldquo;The VAR500 represents today&rsquo;s largest and most influential solution providers who collectively generate nearly $600 billion in service, consulting and product revenue. Their business models span the strong regional VAR to the highly specialized players to the global services giants.  They are the cream of the crop when it comes to the solution provider community. Oracle&rsquo;s Larry Ellison, Microsoft&rsquo;s Steve Ballmer and Cisco&rsquo;s John Chambers are all highly reliant on the VAR500 to meet their goals. There is no more powerful network in the IT industry today than the VAR500,&rdquo; said Robert C. DeMarzo, senior vice president and editorial director, Everything Channel.
&ldquo;Being honored year after year with a VAR500 award underscores our commitment to providing the technology and consulting services investment firms require to run their businesses,&rdquo; said Bob Guilbert, managing director at Eze Castle Integration.  &ldquo;Now, more than ever, it is critical that firms leverage cost-effective technologies that streamline operations and increase productivity.  Eze Castle works each day to help clients realize meaningful and impactful benefits from their technology investments.&rdquo;
To compete for a 2009 ranking, firms completed an extensive application to achieve prequalification.  Everything Channel then conducted extensive research and analyzed the data.  Independent data sourcing (e.g., SEC filings, annual reports, etc.) also was conducted.  Finalists were ranked according to their fiscal year 2008 revenue, based only on their reseller-related services business.  The complete listing of the VAR500 can be found at www.channelweb.com.
About Eze Castle Integration
Eze Castle Integration (www.eci.com) is the leading provider of technology and IT services to the investment industry. The company&rsquo;s products and services include Startup and Relocation, Outsourced Technology Support, Professional Services, Telecommunications, Business Continuity Planning and Disaster Recovery, Archiving, Storage, and Internet Service.  Eze Castle Integration is headquartered in Boston and has offices in Chicago, London, Los Angeles, Minneapolis, New York, San Francisco, and Stamford.
Everything Channel (www.everythingchannel.com, www.channelweb.com)
Everything Channel is the one-stop shop for accessing, enabling, managing and accelerating technology sales channels. From branding and recruiting to marketing and sales, Everything Channel offers technology marketers the unmatched breadth and depth of global brands and market intelligence combined with unparalleled audience loyalty and credibility serving all technology sales channels through an extensive database. Everything Channel provides innovative field sales and marketing solutions to arm the sellers of technology with the resources they need to achieve measurable and significant results.
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         <link>http://www.eci.com/news-events/index.html?id=86</link>
         <pubDate>Thu, 28 May 2009 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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  	        <content:encoded><![CDATA[Bingham McCutchen Office, Boston, MA
New regulations? Different fee structures? Changes in valuation standards?
There are just a few of the issues that alternative investment managers are facing now. Join industry professionals for their perspectives on today's financial, regulatory and technological envirionments. Afterwards, you will have an opportunity to network with colleagues.
Panel of experts includes:

    Stuart Kaswell, Executive Vice President, Managed Funds Association
    Rich Goldman, Partner, Bingham McCutchen
    Bob Guilbert, Managing Director, Eze Castle Integration
    Dan New, Senior Manager, Ernst &amp; Young
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         <pubDate>Wed, 20 May 2009 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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  	        <content:encoded><![CDATA[Seminar Will Highlight Key Regulatory and Market Considerations for Privacy, Compliance and Oversight for Investment Firms
Boston, May 20, 2009 &ndash; Eze Castle Integration, Inc., a leading provider of technology and IT services to hedge funds and investment firms, today announced a seminar that will address critical areas within privacy, compliance and regulatory oversight.  Leading industry experts and advisors from the Managed Funds Association, Ernst &amp; Young and Bingham McCutchen will join Eze Castle on Thursday, May 28, to discuss key considerations for alternative investment managers, ranging from recent regulations to changes in fee structures and valuation standards.
Economic turmoil, regulatory uncertainty and changing investor demands are just a few of the issues that alternative investment managers face.  Increasingly, industry discussions center on movement towards separately managed accounts, best practices for measuring counterparty risk and changes to hedge fund fees and structures.  Eze Castle&rsquo;s panel of experts will provide their opinions and real-world perspectives on issues confronting fund managers daily.  Specifically,

    Stuart Kaswell, executive vice president and managing director, general counsel for Managed Funds Association, will provide the view from Capitol Hill.  He will discuss possible tax implications, as well as the possibility of buy-side telephone conversation recording.
    Rich Goldman, partner at Bingham McCutchen LLP, will address anticipated regulatory changes and the impact they will have on technology and data requirements, including data privacy.
    Dan New, senior manager, advisory practice of Ernst &amp; Young, will guide attendees through the steps needed to operationalize and implement compliance and risk programs.
    Bob Guilbert, managing director of Eze Castle Integration, will moderate and provide insight to the technology needed to support the upcoming changes and strategies for doing so in a cost-effective manner.

Eze Castle&rsquo;s &ldquo;What&rsquo;s Ahead for Alternative Investment Firms?&rdquo; panel will take place at the offices of Bingham McCutchen in downtown Boston.  Registration begins at 4:45 p.m. EDT and the panel starts at 5:15 p.m. EDT.  Attendees will have the opportunity to network with colleagues at a cocktail reception following the panel.  Please RSVP online.
About Eze Castle Integration
Eze Castle Integration (www.eci.com) is the leading provider of technology and IT services to the investment industry.  The company&rsquo;s products and services include Startup and Relocation, Outsourced Technology Support, Professional Services, Telecommunications, Business Continuity Planning and Disaster Recovery, Archiving, Storage, and Internet Service.  Eze Castle Integration is headquartered in Boston and has offices in Chicago, London, Los Angeles, Minneapolis, New York, San Francisco, and Stamford.
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         <pubDate>Tue, 19 May 2009 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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Challenged to deliver uninterrupted uptime and maintain business continuity in your IT environment?
Join us and learn how the Dell EqualLogic&trade; PS Series storage solution together with VMware&reg; and the vCenter Site Recovery Manager can automate disaster recovery (DR) management in virtual infrastructures, and enable data center managers to effectively address these challenges.
Discussion will include:
&bull; Best practices for architecting a virtual environment that is resilient against failure and
quickly recoverable from disaster
&bull; New tools for centralizing DR management
&bull; Non-disruptive automated testing of recovery plans and processes
&bull; Opportunities for deploying a complete end-to-end DR automation and management
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         <pubDate>Thu, 14 May 2009 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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         <pubDate>Wed, 13 May 2009 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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Eze Castle Integration and Microsoft invite you to join us as head &quot;Into the Clouds&quot; to share with you our newest offering, Eze Virtual Office. Eze Virtual Office is a cloud computing service designed for smaller funds that are looking to run like a big fund, without the upfront capital expenditure. We are planning a wonderful dining experience in this legendary location, which will also include a brief presentation highlighting some simple strategies to reduce costs without sacrificing the security and reliability of your IT infrastructure. Don't miss out on this exciting opportunity to view Manhattan from the clouds!]]></content:encoded>
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         <pubDate>Wed, 08 Apr 2009 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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  	        <content:encoded><![CDATA[JERSEY CITY, N.J., April 8, 2009 &mdash; Pershing LLC, a subsidiary of The Bank of New York Mellon Corporation , announced today that it has expanded the business consulting services and practice management support it provides through its Prime Services group to include a start-up simulator tool and a new guidebook to assist hedge fund managers with the launch of new funds.
Pershing Prime Services' Hedge Fund Start-Up Simulator was developed in collaboration with Moss Adams LLP. It provides hedge fund managers with detailed information about the infrastructure and financial workings of a hedge fund--especially during its first 18 months of operation. The tool also allows managers to view a series of performance indicators to help them better understand how their anticipated allocation of resources and other initial business decisions may affect the viability of the hedge fund during the formative start-up period.
Pershing Prime Services' new guidebook entitled, A Guide to Establishing a Hedge Fund, was created in conjunction with The Bank of New York Mellon and offers an introduction to a number of critical criteria, as well as a framework for making informed business decisions. Pershing and The Bank of New York Mellon leveraged a wide network of industry specialists to develop the guidebook, including Moss Adams, Eze Castle Integration, Inc., Stark &amp; Stark Attorneys At Law and Sasserath &amp; Zoraian LLP, as well as its in-house experts who have extensive experience working with many leading financial institutions. Combined with the Start-Up Simulator, hedge fund managers can capture meaningful insights into all aspects of launching a fund, including:

    The offering process
    Legal and tax considerations
    Service provider selection
    Human resources
    Insurance
    Compliance
    Operational infrastructure
    Office location
    Technology
    Capital raising

Craig Messinger, managing director at Pershing Prime Services, said, &quot;Embarking on the launch of a new hedge fund can be a challenging and overwhelming experience. Through our strategic relationships with a broad array of industry experts and our companies' broad-based experience serving hedge funds, we have integrated a wide range of tools into a comprehensive practice management offering to provide hedge fund managers with actionable information, ready-to-execute solutions and hands-on business development support to help ensure that they are well positioned to grow their businesses.&quot;
Pershing's parent company, The Bank of New York Mellon, also provides a wide range of administration services to hedge funds, funds of hedge funds and private equity assets through BNY Mellon Alternative Investment Services, one of the world's leading providers in this market segment with more than $200 billion in hedge fund assets under administration. In addition to hedge fund administration, The Bank of New York Mellon offers a wide range of accounting, cash management, collateral management, custody, asset management and wealth management services to the hedge fund industry.
Pershing Prime Services delivers an unconflicted, comprehensive suite of global prime brokerage solutions, including extensive access to securities lending, dedicated client service, robust technology and reporting tools, worldwide execution and order management capabilities, a broad array of cash management products and the integrated platform of The Bank of New York Mellon. Pershing Prime Services is a service of Pershing LLC. Additional information regarding Pershing Prime Services' capabilities and solutions can be found by visiting www.pershingprimeservices.com.
Pershing LLC (member FINRA/NYSE/SIPC) is a leading global provider of financial business solutions to more than 1,150 institutional and retail financial organizations and independent registered investment advisors who collectively represent over five million active investors. Located in 19 offices worldwide, Pershing is committed to delivering dependable operational support, robust trading services, flexible technology, an expansive array of investment solutions, practice management support and service excellence. Pershing is a member of every major U.S. securities exchange and its international affiliates are members of the Deutsche Borse, the Irish Stock Exchange and the London Stock Exchange. Pershing LLC is a subsidiary of The Bank of New York Mellon Corporation. Additional information is available at www.pershing.com.
The Bank of New York Mellon Corporation is a global financial services company focused on helping clients manage and service their financial assets, operating in 34 countries and serving more than 100 markets. The company is a leading provider of financial services for institutions, corporations and high-net-worth individuals, providing superior asset management and wealth management, asset servicing, issuer services, clearing services and treasury services through a worldwide client-focused team. It has $20.2 trillion in assets under custody and administration, $928 billion in assets under management, services more than $11 trillion in outstanding debt, and processes global payments averaging $1.8 trillion per day. Additional information is available at www.bnymellon.com.]]></content:encoded>
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         <link>http://www.eci.com/news-events/index.html?id=51</link>
         <pubDate>Mon, 30 Mar 2009 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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         <link>http://www.eci.com/news-events/index.html?id=52</link>
         <pubDate>Tue, 17 Mar 2009 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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         <pubDate>Sun, 01 Mar 2009 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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         <pubDate>Wed, 18 Feb 2009 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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Pillsbury and Eze Castle Integration invite you to a discussion on the future of securities regulation and the implications to fund managers. The seminar will specifically examine:

    Whether implementation of the Treasury Department Blueprint will mean the end of the SEC;
    The Obama administration's priorities and initiatives for the new securities regulation;
    How SEC enforcement actions and recent industry debacles will shape fund regulation;
    How disclosure and transparency of short sales and credit default swaps will affect fund strategies;
    What the imminent return of investment advisory registration will mean to the industry;
    What &quot;fair value&quot; will look like in 2009; and
    The implications of TARP for securities regulation and fund managers.

Moderated by:

    Jay Gould, Partner, Pillsbury

Opening Presentation by:

    Vinod Paul, Managing Director, Eze Castle Integration

Our panel of speakers will include:

    Joseph Grundfest, Stanford University Professor &amp; Former Commissioner of the SEC
    Craig Tyle, Executive VP &amp; General Counsel, Franklin Resources, Inc.
    Jack Gaine, President Emeritus, Managed Funds Association
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         <pubDate>Thu, 05 Feb 2009 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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Economic turmoil, regulatory uncertainty, market scandals and changing investor demands are just a few of the issues that alternative investment firms are facing. Join our panel of industry professionals for their perspectives on the financial, regulatory and technological landscape that challenges and confronts fund managers today.
Panel speakers will include:

    John Bintz, Valuation Research Corporation
    Mark Kenney, Eze Castle Integration
    Jeff Blumberg, Drinker Biddle &amp; Reath LLP
    Neal Nenadovic, Pentwater Capital Management
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         <link>http://www.eci.com/news-events/index.html?id=54</link>
         <pubDate>Wed, 04 Feb 2009 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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         <link>http://www.eci.com/news-events/index.html?id=55</link>
         <pubDate>Tue, 03 Feb 2009 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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         <link>http://www.eci.com/news-events/index.html?id=39</link>
         <pubDate>Tue, 03 Feb 2009 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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  	        <content:encoded><![CDATA[Partnership Offers Firms Best-in-Class Call Recording Solutions and Management
BOSTON &ndash; February 3, 2009 &ndash; Eze Castle Integration, Inc., a leading provider of technology and IT services to hedge funds and investment firms, today announced a partnership with Business Systems, the United Kingdom&rsquo;s largest and most established independent call recording specialist.  Business Systems will support Eze Castle&rsquo;s London client base with call recording and archiving solutions to help them achieve total compliance with the Financial Services Authority&rsquo;s March 2008 CP07/9 ruling that mandates investment firms to record conversations and maintain electronic records.
The combination of Eze Castle&rsquo;s experience and reputation and Business Systems&rsquo; comprehensive expertise in systems design, implementation and support for call recording technology, provides firms with the best-in-class call recording and archiving solutions that facilitate compliance, reduce risk and increase process efficiencies.  Customers gain access to solutions like Verint&reg; Audiolog&trade; for comprehensive, on-demand call recording and fast access to call archives to ensure expedited exposure.
Current market trends are pointing to an increase in financial regulations and codes.  Investors are also performing strict due diligence, which requires firms to be fully prepared and compliant.  With more than 500 hedge fund and investment firm clients worldwide, Eze Castle focuses on maintaining all technology aspects and updates, allowing customers to focus on business needs instead of the underlying infrastructure.
&ldquo;Eze Castle is an established and reputable service provider and is partnering with us to ensure that its U.K. client base is receiving optimal technology solutions and support,&rdquo; said Stephen Thurston, sales director at Business Systems.  &ldquo;We bring a wealth of voice recording experience spanning over 20 years, ensuring that Eze Castle clients will not only be fully compliant with the latest regulations, they will also gain access to one of the best service and support facilities in the industry.&rdquo;
&ldquo;We only partner with the best, and Business Systems is the U.K.&rsquo;s premier provider of call recording, so our clients can rest assured that they will be fully compliant and that their transition to support CP07/9 will be seamless and uncomplicated,&rdquo; said Bob Guilbert, managing director of Eze Castle Integration.  &ldquo;Our goal is to help simplify IT for our customers so they can maintain a competitive edge, reduce risk and easily evolve their infrastructure to meet market and regulatory demands.&rdquo;
About Business Systems
Business Systems is the UK&rsquo;s largest independent provider of market leading call, screen and VoIP recording solutions. The company offers unbiased advice on the &lsquo;best fit&rsquo; solution from industry leading manufacturers accompanied by fully project managed implementation, consultancy and maintenance services.  Professional services include assistance in implementing quality monitoring and advanced analytics programmes or enhancing existing ones whilst setting up measurable objectives to ensure a speedy return on investment. www.businesssystemsuk.co.uk
About Eze Castle Integration
Eze Castle Integration (www.eci.com) is the leading provider of technology and IT services to the investment industry. The company&rsquo;s products and services include Startup and Relocation, Outsourced Technology Support, Professional Services, Telecommunications, Business Continuity Planning and Disaster Recovery, Archiving, Storage, and Internet Service. Eze Castle Integration is headquartered in Boston and has offices in Chicago, London, Los Angeles, Minneapolis, New York, San Francisco, and Stamford.
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         <pubDate>Wed, 28 Jan 2009 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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President-elect Barack Obama takes office on January 20th. Does the Obama administration have a positive or negative impact on existing hedge fund strategies?
Join Reuters and leading industry experts in a one hour panel discussion and Q&amp;A to discuss the following:

    What will the effect of some of the short and long-term approaches to regulation, taxation and pension reform have on the hedge fund industry?
    How will hedge fund strategies need to adapt to the changing economic/political landscape?
    What other changes will hedge funds start to see as Obama and his new administration begin taking action and how quickly?

Leading panelists include:

    Jennifer Ablan, Reuters Senior Investment Correspondent
    Jeff Mason, Reuters Correspondent
    Dan Castro, Chief Risk Officer, Huxley Capital
    Theresa Patti, Managing Director, QFS Asset Management
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         <pubDate>Mon, 12 Jan 2009 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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         <pubDate>Mon, 12 Jan 2009 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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         <pubDate>Mon, 12 Jan 2009 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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BOSTON &ndash; January 12, 2009 &ndash; Eze Castle Integration, Inc., a leading provider of technology and IT services to hedge funds and investment firms, today introduced Eze Managed Services, a comprehensive application bundle within a cost-effective operations and data center framework.  Eze Managed Services offers firms the capabilities of a fully managed and hosted Eze Castle infrastructure without the need for building a data center or purchasing equipment, greatly reducing risk and saving time and money.
Eze Managed Services is designed for smaller firms, providing them with a comprehensive package of applications needed to support daily operations within a completely hosted and secure environment.  This offering includes services such as BlackBerry, Microsoft Office Suite and Exchange Server, files services and access to market data feeds.  Firms also receive fully redundant disaster recovery plans that are managed at Eze Castle&rsquo;s multiple Tier-III data centers.
Additionally, Eze Managed Services includes a resilient and available technology platform that utilizes the latest anti-virus and anti-spam technology while also employing a highly-developed firewall for complete security.  Eze Castle&rsquo;s team of professionals installs the company&rsquo;s infrastructure and provides 24x7x365 support.  Eze Managed Services also features an advanced monitoring system that automatically notifies Eze Castle&rsquo;s engineers, leading to faster resolutions.
Using a hosted delivery approach and an all-inclusive per user monthly subscription, Eze Castle eliminates the need for firms to build out and maintain their own IT infrastructures.  Funds can reduce upfront capital costs and ongoing operational expenditures, while still having a flexible, enterprise level IT infrastructure.  Firms receive simple pricing and access to the necessary applications, letting them focus on making investment decisions instead of IT operations and costs.
&ldquo;Eze Managed Services gives firms complete flexibility for startup or build-out expansions, letting them grow or change their operational environment without complication,&rdquo; said Bob Guilbert, managing director, Eze Castle Integration.  &ldquo;We work with investment firms of all shapes and sizes so we understand what works in today&rsquo;s climate, and we are confident that our new offering is a perfect match for smaller firms looking for enterprise solutions and support in an easy to use and secure environment.&rdquo;
About Eze Castle Integration
Eze Castle Integration (www.eci.com) is the leading provider of technology and IT services to the investment industry. The company&rsquo;s products and services include Startup and Relocation, Outsourced Technology Support, Professional Services, Telecommunications, Business Continuity Planning and Disaster Recovery, Archiving, Storage, and Internet Service. Eze Castle Integration is headquartered in Boston and has offices in Chicago, Los Angeles, Minneapolis, New York, San Francisco, Stamford and London.
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         <pubDate>Fri, 19 Dec 2008 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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         <pubDate>Wed, 17 Dec 2008 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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  	        <content:encoded><![CDATA[Eze Castle Integration is proud to host a complimentary roundtable format webinar for hedge funds looking to reduce expenditures and increase efficiency through smart purchasing, optimized resource management and more efficient trading operations.

    Eze Castle Integration will outline key areas where hedge funds can optimize their operations for cost-savings. He will lead discussion surrounding strategies for contract evaluation, smarter purchasing and using new technologies such as virtualization.
    BNY ConvergEx will discuss select best execution strategies and opportunities to achieve more efficient trading operations.
    Thomson Reuters will guide participants through actionable steps to reduce front-office costs around market data, including auditing system usage to avoid oversubscription and ensuring features/functionality matches end-users responsibilities/needs.
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         <pubDate>Fri, 12 Dec 2008 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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         <title>Eze Castle Integration Hosts Webinar on Cost-Saving Strategies: Preparing Your Hedge Fund for the New Year and Beyond</title>
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         <pubDate>Thu, 11 Dec 2008 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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  	        <content:encoded><![CDATA[BOSTON &ndash; December 11, 2008 &ndash; Eze Castle Integration, Inc., a leading provider of technology and IT services to hedge funds and investment firms, today announced it is offering a free, live webinar for hedge funds looking to reduce expenditures and increase efficiency through smart purchasing, optimized resource management and more efficient trading operations.
Eze Castle&rsquo;s Cost-Saving Strategies: Preparing Your Fund for the New Year and Beyond will occur on Wednesday, December 17, 2008, at 11:00 a.m. EST.
Executives from Thomson Reuters and BNY ConvergEx will join Eze Castle in an informative discussion on cost-saving strategies within the hedge fund industry.  Eze Castle&rsquo;s webinar will provide firms with the tools and knowledge to prepare for 2009, including new technologies and execution strategies.

    Mark Kenney, director at Eze Castle, will outline key areas where hedge funds can optimize their operations for cost-savings. He will lead the discussion surrounding strategies for contract evaluation, smarter purchasing and using new technologies such as virtualization.
    Joseph Cangemi, managing director at BNY ConvergEx, will discuss select best execution strategies and opportunities to achieve more efficient trading operations.
    Nicholas Webb, managing director at Thomson Reuters, will guide participants through actionable steps to reduce front-office costs around market data, including auditing system usage to avoid oversubscription and ensuring features/functionality match end-users responsibilities/needs.

About Eze Castle Integration
Eze Castle Integration (www.eci.com) is the leading provider of technology and IT services to the investment industry. The company&rsquo;s products and services include Startup and Relocation, Outsourced Technology Support, Professional Services, Telecommunications, Business Continuity Planning and Disaster Recovery, Archiving, Storage, and Internet Service. Eze Castle Integration is headquartered in Boston and has offices in Chicago, Los Angeles, Minneapolis, New York, San Francisco, Stamford and London.
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         <pubDate>Mon, 24 Nov 2008 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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  	        <content:encoded><![CDATA[Ranking demonstrates Eze Castle's success as a comprehensive IT service provider to the financial and investment communities 	    
BOSTON &ndash; November 18, 2008 &ndash; Eze Castle Integration, Inc., a leading provider of technology and IT services to hedge funds and investment firms, today announced its debut on the FinTech 100 listing, an annual international listing of top vendors within the financial industry.&nbsp; The list is compiled by American Banker magazine and industry analyst firm Financial Insights, an IDC company.
In its fifth year, the FinTech 100 listing formally recognizes the leading 100 global technology and service providers to the financial services industry. &nbsp;The ranking is categorized and evaluated based on CY07 year-end revenues and the percentage of revenues attributed to financial services.
Eze Castle serves over 500 hedge funds and investment firms worldwide as a reliable and innovative technology partner.&nbsp; The company offers a vast array of unsurpassed IT solutions, services and support that address the changing technology needs of financial firms.&nbsp; Eze Castle&rsquo;s continued success in 2008 is attributed to a variety of factors, including its continued expansion in U.S. and international markets, commitment to launching new services, including a Professional Services Group and Eze Link, and adding over 60 new clients in the first half of 2008.
&ldquo;Our listing on the FinTech 100 highlights our achievements in the financial market and how we help customers realize the benefits and advantages of using advanced IT solutions and systems,&rdquo; said Bob Guilbert, managing director, Eze Castle Integration.&nbsp; &ldquo;Eze Castle&rsquo;s continued determination to be a firm&rsquo;s single source for all technology drives us to provide valuable solutions for their continued growth.&rdquo;&nbsp;&nbsp;
About Eze Castle Integration
Eze Castle Integration (www.eci.com) is the leading provider of technology and IT services to the investment industry. The company&rsquo;s products and services include Startup and Relocation, Outsourced Technology Support, Professional Services, Telecommunications, Business Continuity Planning and Disaster Recovery, Archiving, Storage, and Internet Service. Eze Castle Integration is headquartered in Boston and has offices in Chicago, Los Angeles, Minneapolis, New York, San Francisco, Stamford and London.
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         <pubDate>Mon, 03 Nov 2008 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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         <pubDate>Mon, 03 Nov 2008 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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  	        <content:encoded><![CDATA[Highly secure and redundant network delivers streamlined and converged access to Internet, FIX, market data and voice connectivity over a private network
BOSTON &ndash; November 3, 2008 &ndash; Eze Castle Integration, Inc., a leading provider of technology and IT services to hedge funds and investment firms, today launched its Eze Link service to provide clients streamlined connectivity to financial communities.&nbsp; Eze Link bundles Internet, FIX, market data and voice connectivity over a private network to provide financial firms a highly secure, redundant and available communications network to power their trading operations.
The foundation of Eze Link is Eze Castle&rsquo;s ECINet Private Network which serves as the communications gateway for more than 300 buy-side firms, delivering highly secure and redundant Internet-based communications.&nbsp; Extending the reach of ECINet, Eze Castle has established direct connectivity to the SunGard Transaction Network (STN) to provide customers with one communications platform to reach all of their trading counterparties, including broker/dealers, dark liquidity pools, crossing networks and other execution venues.&nbsp; STN is a trade automation and connectivity solution that links institutions throughout the financial services value chain, facilitating the purchase and sale of securities.
Bob Ward, chief operating officer of SunGard&rsquo;s wealth management business, said, &ldquo;Expanded connectivity is especially crucial in volatile markets where greater price transparency and best execution are needed.&nbsp; STN helps investment firms to accelerate time to market, react quickly to market events, and access a wide universe of brokers for FIX order routing and trading through one secure connection.&nbsp; Eze Castle Integration and SunGard together provide a comprehensive and competitive communications package for buy-side firms.&rdquo;
Managed by Eze Castle&rsquo;s dedicated communications team, Eze Link simplifies the startup process and ongoing management of a firm&rsquo;s communications network.&nbsp; Eze Castle can quickly deploy Eze Link to provide firms with the key communications components necessary to jumpstart trading operations.&nbsp; Once in place, Eze Castle&rsquo;s dedicated team monitors the quality of service delivered and proactively makes adjustments as necessary to ensure connectivity across Eze Link is operating at peak performance.&nbsp;
&ldquo;Enhancing and streamlining trading operations while reducing costs and risk is a top priority for our clients and the investment industry as a whole.&nbsp; In developing Eze Link we set out to fulfill this requirement and leverage our networking expertise to provide a complete solution that bundles the communications elements critical to a firm,&rdquo; said Bob Guilbert, managing director, Eze Castle Integration.&nbsp; &ldquo;With Eze Link we are furthering our commitment to deliver and manage the full-spectrum of technology on which today&rsquo;s investment firms run and laying the platform for future advancements.&rdquo;
About SunGard Transaction Network
A trade automation, compliance and connectivity solution, the SunGard Transaction Network (STN) links institutions throughout the financial services value chain, facilitating the purchase and sale of many securities types, including U.S. and foreign equities, fixed income, mutual funds, money market funds, certificates of deposit, and commercial paper. Integrated directly with SunGard systems and with third-party systems, STN helps automate the entire transaction lifecycle.
About SunGard
With annual revenue of $5 billion, SunGard is a global leader in software and processing solutions for financial services, higher education and the public sector. SunGard also helps information-dependent enterprises of all types to ensure the continuity of their business. SunGard serves more than 25,000 customers in more than 50 countries, including the world&rsquo;s 50 largest financial services companies. Visit SunGard at www.sungard.com.
Trademark Information: SunGard, the SunGard logo and STN are trademarks or registered trademarks of SunGard Data Systems Inc. or its subsidiaries in the U.S. and other countries. All other trade names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective holders.
STN Brokerage Services are provided by SunGard Institutional Brokerage Inc. * Member FINRA/SIPC * 377 E. Butterfield Rd., Suite 800 * Lombard, IL, USA 60148
STN trade automation and connectivity services are provided by SunGard Global Execution Services Limited.&nbsp;
Registered in England and Wales No. 3127109 * Registered Office: 25 Canada Square, London E14 5LQ - Authorised and Regulated by the Financial Services Authority, No. 469919
About Eze Castle Integration
Eze Castle Integration (www.eci.com) is the leading provider of technology and IT services to the investment industry. The company&rsquo;s products and services include Startup and Relocation, Outsourced Technology Support, Professional Services, Telecommunications, Business Continuity Planning and Disaster Recovery, Archiving, Storage, and Internet Service. Eze Castle Integration is headquartered in Boston and has offices in Chicago, Los Angeles, Minneapolis, New York, San Francisco, Stamford and London.
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         <pubDate>Sat, 01 Nov 2008 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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         <pubDate>Thu, 30 Oct 2008 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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Current market conditions are weighing on corporate expenditures, and at the same time the requirements of institutional investors are more stringent than ever. Today, a disaster recovery plan is an expected business component of any responsible investment firm and a standard question in the investment due diligence process.
This seminar will look at strategies for deploying a cost-effective disaster recovery system that addresses investor requirements and budget constraints. Speakers from Eze Castle Integration and NetApp will address:

    Defining business availability requirements and their role in selecting a DR solution
    The sliding scale of data protection options available to firms
    A cost versus capability comparison of three commonly employed DR approaches
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         <pubDate>Mon, 27 Oct 2008 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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         <pubDate>Mon, 06 Oct 2008 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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BOSTON &ndash; October 6, 2008 &ndash; Eze Castle Integration, Inc., a leading provider of technology and IT services to hedge funds and investment firms, today formally launched its Professional Services Group (PSG) to help clients streamline business processes and maximize technology investments for increased operational efficiency and performance.&nbsp; The cornerstone services delivered are Strategic Consulting, Software Integration and Custom Software Development.
Eze Castle Professional Services Group has an extensive understanding of the financial industry and business process coupled with deep experience in applying technology solutions.&nbsp; Using a proven methodology, Eze Castle helps clients analyze existing processes, identify inefficiencies and deliver a customized solution that yields greater operational efficiency, sustainable performance and competitive advantage.&nbsp; Professional services delivered include:

    Strategic Consulting Services: Operational and technical analysis, workflow optimization and technical architecture design to help clients bridge gaps between their operations and technology solutions;
    Packaged Software Integration: Systems integration of front, middle and back office software to streamline operations and accelerate performance; and &nbsp;&nbsp;
    Custom Software Development: Software engineering, database design, web development, and Excel integration for highly customized processes.

The Professional Services Group is led by company veteran Mark Coriaty, who brings over 15 years of financial services experience in the areas of strategic planning, operations, risk management, technical architecture and software development.&nbsp; Coriaty and the PSG team have completed multiple projects for hedge funds and fund-of-funds including the development of a custom portal that integrates the data management, accounting and reporting systems of a multi-billion dollar fund.
&ldquo;Launching a formalized professional services group is a natural extension of Eze Castle Integration&rsquo;s business.&nbsp; The new services complement our deep technology and consulting experience and leverage our strong understanding of the industry to serve the growing technical and operational needs of our clients,&rdquo; said Mark Coriaty, director of professional services at Eze Castle Integration.&nbsp; &ldquo;Our unique status as a leading hedge fund technology provider has positioned us to address the increased demand for customized systems and applications.&rdquo;
About Eze Castle Integration
Eze Castle Integration (www.eci.com) is the leading provider of technology and IT services to the investment industry. The company&rsquo;s products and services include Startup and Relocation, Outsourced Technology Support, Professional Services, Telecommunications, Business Continuity Planning and Disaster Recovery, Archiving, Storage, and Internet Service. Eze Castle Integration is headquartered in Boston and has offices in Chicago, Los Angeles, Minneapolis, New York, San Francisco, Stamford and London.
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         <pubDate>Wed, 01 Oct 2008 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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BOSTON &ndash; September 24, 2008 &ndash; Eze Castle Integration Inc., a leading provider of technology and IT services to hedge funds and investment firms, today announced its Director of Product Management Mark Kenney is participating in Financial Markets World&rsquo;s Email and IM Compliance Workshop.&nbsp; Kenney is joining other financial industry executives to discuss best practices for enterprise-wide email and Instant Messaging (IM) archiving and compliance on Friday, September 26, at 10:45 a.m. ET at Bayard&rsquo;s Conference Center in New York City.
Who: Eze Castle Integration Director of Product Management Mark Kenney
What: Kenney is speaking on the importance of email and IM archiving for financial firms and will outline what&rsquo;s driving the need for archiving in the investment management business &ndash; specifically compliance and performance.&nbsp; Kenney will guide attendees through strategies to implement and manage an enterprise-wide email and IM archiving solution, highlighting legal, technology and business considerations.
When: Friday, September 26, at 10:45 a.m. ET
Where: Bayard&rsquo;s Conference Center, One Hanover Square, New York, NY
Why: With today&rsquo;s SEC guidance and eDiscovery laws, hedge funds and investment firms need to implement proven archival and retention practices for email and IM communications.&nbsp; These practices must incorporate a comprehensive solution that systematically saves and protects data and enables easy access and retrieval in the future.&nbsp;
About Eze Castle Integration
Eze Castle Integration (www.eci.com) is the leading provider of technology and IT services to the investment industry. The company&rsquo;s products and services include Startup and Relocation, Outsourced Technology Support, Professional Services, Telecommunications, Business Continuity Planning and Disaster Recovery, Archiving, Storage, and Internet Service. Eze Castle Integration is headquartered in Boston and has offices in Chicago, Los Angeles, Minneapolis, New York, San Francisco, Stamford and London.
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         <pubDate>Thu, 11 Sep 2008 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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BOSTON &ndash; September 11, 2008 &ndash; Eze Castle Integration, Inc., a leading provider of technology and IT services to hedge funds and investment firms, today announced it is offering a free, live webinar about the benefits, potential pitfalls and considerations for launching a hedge fund internationally.&nbsp; &nbsp;Eze Castle&rsquo;s Expanding Hedge Funds Internationally: Operations and Trading Considerations will occur on Wednesday, September 17, at 11:00 a.m. ET.&nbsp;
With consolidation and institutionalization continuing rapidly within the investment community, hedge funds are experiencing an increasingly complex and competitive business environment.&nbsp; In today&rsquo;s market, more hedge funds are evaluating globalization options as a means of revenue and growth expansion.&nbsp; Funds looking to extend their footprint and become a worldwide operation must contend with many potential obstacles and regional and cultural concerns, as well as the time and resources required for expanding services, management and operational support.&nbsp;
Executives from Pershing Prime Services, Westminster Research Associates and BNY ConvergEx Group will join Eze Castle Integration&rsquo;s Managing Director Vinod Paul in this engaging session on globalization and expansion within the hedge fund market.&nbsp; Eze Castle&rsquo;s webinar will provide funds and investment firms with an understanding of the steps necessary to establish an international office.&nbsp; Key areas of discussion include:

    Vinod Paul, managing director at Eze Castle, will outline the first steps to opening a new office overseas, including covering the finer points of meeting with your prime(s), lawyers, accountants, real estate brokers and setting up your IT infrastructure.
    Aaron Steinberg, vice president at Pershing, will offer insight from the prime broker viewpoint, discussing what you and your prime broker require for global expansion, how to leverage multi-prime brokers, and clearing and settlement considerations for international offices.
    Scott Daspin, managing director at BNY ConvergEx&rsquo;s G Trade, will discuss trading technology trends and factors funds should consider when choosing a global trading platform, including agency only vs. proprietary trading firms, DMA, access to dark pools, algorithms and latency.
    Tim O&rsquo;Halloran, managing director at Westminster Research Associates, will provide insight into Commission Sharing Arrangements and their respective infrastructure requirements.

About Eze Castle Integration
Eze Castle Integration (www.eci.com) is the leading provider of technology and IT services to the investment industry. The company&rsquo;s products and services include Startup and Relocation, Outsourced Technology Support, Professional Services, Telecommunications, Business Continuity Planning and Disaster Recovery, Archiving, Storage, and Internet Service. Eze Castle Integration is headquartered in Boston and has offices in Chicago, Los Angeles, Minneapolis, New York, San Francisco, Stamford and London.
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BOSTON &ndash; August 26, 2008 &ndash; Eze Castle Integration, Inc., a leading provider of technology and IT services to hedge funds and investment firms, today announced a 26 percent revenue increase in 2008 year-over-year from the first half of 2007, and over 60 new clients. Eze Castle&rsquo;s continued growth and expansion in 2008 demonstrates the company&rsquo;s market leadership and demand for its deep and diversified IT expertise within the financial services market.
2008 growth is also attributed to the rapid demand for Eze Castle&rsquo;s outsourced services, disaster recovery solutions and storage area network offerings, with second quarter service revenues up 42 percent year-over-year from 2007. Eze Castle also expanded its data center operations to Chicago and San Francisco to fulfill customer demand for colocation services.
Already supporting over 500 clients worldwide, Eze Castle added over 60 new customers in the first half of 2008. The company recently launched its Chicago operations to support its growing client base of hedge funds, fund-of-fund and trading communities in the Midwest. In addition, Eze Castle&rsquo;s Managed Suites in New York City are at full capacity, with firms utilizing the company&rsquo;s end-to-end business and technology services for complete operational support.
&ldquo;We are committed to providing clients proven technology solutions, technical expertise and 24x7 support that minimizes infrastructure risk and enhances operations,&rdquo; said John Cahaly, chief executive officer of Eze Castle Integration. &ldquo;Our 2008 growth demonstrates that we are focused on anticipating and managing the technology needs of hedge funds and investment firms worldwide. We expect further growth through the remainder of 2008 with increased services and solutions to fit the needs of our ever-growing client base.&rdquo;
Eze Castle&rsquo;s 2008 highlights include:

    Full capacity at its New York City Eze Managed Suites.
    An expanded U.S. presence with a new office in Chicago.
    Industry recognition from the channel community with rankings within Everything Channel&rsquo;s CRN Fast Growth 100 and the VARBusiness 500 listing of top U.S. service providers.
    Revenue growth from the first half of 2007 to the first half of 2008 at 26 percent.
    Adding over 60 new clients in first half of 2008.
    Expanding its data center footprint in Chicago and San Francisco.

About Eze Castle Integration
Eze Castle Integration (www.eci.com) is the leading provider of technology and IT services to the investment industry. The company&rsquo;s products and services include Startup and Relocation, Outsourced Technology Support, Professional Services, Telecommunications, Business Continuity Planning and Disaster Recovery, Archiving, Storage, and Internet Service. Eze Castle Integration is headquartered in Boston and has offices in Chicago, Los Angeles, Minneapolis, New York, San Francisco, Stamford and London.
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BOSTON &ndash; August 5, 2008 &ndash; Eze Castle Integration, a leading provider of technology and outsourced IT services to hedge funds and investment firms, today announced it is ranked on Everything Channel's 2008 CRN Fast Growth 100 List. The CRN Fast Growth 100 recognizes channel industry leaders that are the fastest growing solution providers in the United States.
Ranked 76 on the list, Eze Castle serves more than 500 hedge funds and investment firms worldwide as a trusted and innovative technology partner.&nbsp; The company offers unparalleled IT service and support to address the complete technology lifecycle of an investment firm, ranging from day-to-day IT support to strategic IT consulting and management.&nbsp; Eze Castle&rsquo;s position on the list is due to its continued expansion into domestic and foreign markets, as well as its premier service offerings specifically tailored to the investment community.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;
&quot;The CRN Fast Growth 100 are the cream of the crop when it comes to Solution Providers who know how to wrap technology in world-class services offerings, and this years&rsquo; group demonstrate that the technology channel is strong and growing, regardless of surrounding economic conditions,&quot; said Robert C. DeMarzo, senior vice president and editorial director for Everything Channel editorial.
This year's 100 companies all share a passion for growing their businesses at warp speed. The CRN Fast Growth 100 are channel industry leaders, averaging two-year revenue growth (&lsquo;05-&rsquo;07) of 153 percent, and average annual sales of products and services of $106 million. The five common traits that typify the CRN Fast Growth Solution Provider include: multi-vendor IT solutions, cutting-edge technologies, close customer relationships, strong sales philosophies; and business-oriented IT consulting.
&ldquo;The CRN Fast Growth 100 ranking is a distinguished honor and demonstrates that our commitment to providing consistent, unrivalled service and new solutions to our clients is driving our success,&rdquo; said Bob Guilbert, managing director of marketing, Eze Castle Integration.&nbsp; &ldquo;Our solid growth over the past two years and expansion into new regions is a true indicator of our dedication to building solid relationships with clients and peers and continuing to provide technology at the forefront of the industry.&rdquo;
About Eze Castle Integration
Eze Castle Integration (www.eci.com) is the leading provider of technology and IT services to the investment industry.&nbsp; The company&rsquo;s products and services include Startup and Relocation, Outsourced Technology Support, Telecommunications, Business Continuity Planning and Disaster Recovery, Archiving, Storage, and Internet Service. Eze Castle Integration is headquartered in Boston and has offices in Chicago, Los Angeles, Minneapolis, New York, San Francisco, Stamford and London.
About CRN
CRN provides solution providers and technology integrators with the crucial information and analysis they need to drive their company&rsquo;s sales.&nbsp; As an advocate for and voice of the IT channel, solution providers turn to CRN first for immediate information. With nearly 30 years of experience, CRN is the most trusted source for channel professionals.&nbsp; CRN can be found on the web at http://www.channelweb.com.
Everything Channel (www.everythingchannel.com, www.channelweb.com)
Everything Channel, formerly CMP Channel, is the one-stop-shop for accessing, enabling and accelerating technology sales channels.&nbsp; From branding and recruiting to marketing and sales, Everything Channel offers technology marketers the unmatched breadth and depth of global brands and market intelligence combined with an unparallel audience loyalty and credibility serving all technology sales channels.&nbsp; Through innovative sales and marketing solutions, Everything Channel arms the sellers of technology with the resources they need to achieve measurable and significant results.&nbsp; Everything Channel is a subsidiary of United Business Media (http://www.unitedbusinessmedia.com/), a global provider of news distribution and specialist information services with a market capitalization of more than $2.5 billion.
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         <pubDate>Fri, 25 Jul 2008 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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         <pubDate>Fri, 18 Jul 2008 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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         <pubDate>Mon, 14 Jul 2008 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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BOSTON &ndash; July 14, 2008 &ndash; Eze Castle Integration, Inc., a leading provider of technology and IT services to hedge funds and investment firms, today announced the expansion of its Midwest presence with the opening of Chicago operations.&nbsp; Eze Castle is now providing complete IT services and support to Chicago&rsquo;s burgeoning hedge fund, fund-of-fund and trading communities, and already has three Chicago-based clients.
With over 13 years experience focusing on the technology needs of hedge funds and investment firms, Eze Castle brings Chicago firms access to premier technology professionals and comprehensive technology services.&nbsp; The Chicago expansion builds off the success of Eze Castle&rsquo;s Minneapolis office, which the company established in 2002 based on client demand.&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;
Eze Castle is dedicated to delivering technology solutions that are aligned with a client&rsquo;s investment strategy, business processes and growth objectives to help ensure technology delivers a competitive advantage while reducing operational risk.&nbsp; Chicago firms now can capitalize on Eze Castle&rsquo;s comprehensive services portfolio that includes strategic IT consulting, network management, disaster recovery and business continuity planning, voice solutions and ongoing outsourced IT support.
&ldquo;Considering Chicago&rsquo;s continuous growth and last year&rsquo;s outpacing of global performance, opening a Chicago office was unquestionably the next logical step in our corporate growth,&rdquo; said John Cahaly, CEO of Eze Castle Integration. &ldquo;We are committed to providing premier technology services and solutions and view Chicago as an untapped market with great demand for superior IT services delivered by a provider that understands the unique needs and requirements of financial firms.&rdquo;
To drive sales in Chicago, Eze Castle has hired industry veteran Amy Leffingwell as the newest member of its business development team.&nbsp; Leffingwell brings 15 years of experience in the financial services industry and is actively involved in Midwest Committee of Hearts for Hedge Funds Care.
Eze Castle&rsquo;s Chicago office demonstrates the company&rsquo;s continued growth and strategic investments by offering one of the fastest growing markets its extensive IT service offerings.&nbsp; Currently, Eze Castle aids more than 500 clients worldwide.&nbsp; Eze Castle also has offices in Boston, Los Angeles, Minneapolis, New York, San Francisco, Stamford and London.&nbsp;
About Eze Castle Integration
Eze Castle Integration (www.eci.com) is the leading provider of technology and IT services to the investment industry.&nbsp; The company&rsquo;s products and services include Startup and Relocation, Outsourced Technology Support, Telecommunications, Business Continuity Planning and Disaster Recovery, Archiving, Storage, and Internet Service. Eze Castle Integration is headquartered in Boston and has offices in Chicago, Los Angeles, Minneapolis, New York, San Francisco, Stamford and London.
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         <link>http://www.eci.com/news-events/index.html?id=134</link>
         <pubDate>Wed, 25 Jun 2008 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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         <pubDate>Thu, 19 Jun 2008 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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         <link>http://www.eci.com/news-events/index.html?id=136</link>
         <pubDate>Mon, 02 Jun 2008 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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         <pubDate>Mon, 02 Jun 2008 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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  	        <content:encoded><![CDATA[Boston, MA, June 2, 2008 &ndash; Eze Castle Integration, Inc., a leading provider of technology and IT services to hedge funds and investment firms, has been recognized by Everything Channel&rsquo;s VARBusiness magazine as one of North America&rsquo;s top technology integrators.&nbsp; Recognized for the third year in a row, Eze Castle moved up four spots to 391 on the VARBusiness 500 for its continued rapid growth and comprehensive service offerings for the investment industry.
Eze Castle is a trusted and recognized partner for hedge funds and investment firms, serving over 500 companies worldwide and leading the industry with comprehensive IT offerings that directly impact a fund&rsquo;s bottom line.&nbsp; Known for its wide range of offerings, Eze Castle partners with the world&rsquo;s leading technology companies to help its client base achieve optimal results and generate strong returns.&nbsp; Eze Castle is ranked on the VARBusiness 500 because of its 2007 growth, new service introductions and global expansion initiatives.
&ldquo;The VARBusiness 500 ranking is a great honor that we achieve year after year because of our commitment to helping hedge funds and investment firms realize meaningful and impactful benefits using leading technologies,&rdquo; said Bob Guilbert, managing director of marketing at Eze Castle Integration.&nbsp; &ldquo;Our clients view us as a trusted and proven partner because we execute and work every day toward our mission of being the premier provider of IT services and support in the financial industry.&rdquo;
The VARBusiness 500 list ranks the biggest and best service providers in North America, highlighting the leading revenue producers within technology integrators and technology solution provider organizations. The list&rsquo;s ranking is based on gross worldwide revenue of hardware and software sales, as well as earnings from professional and managed information technology services.
&ldquo;The indirect sales channel for technology products and services drives two-thirds of all technology sales in the U.S., and the solution providers who make up the channel are the primary influencers of business technology decision making.&nbsp; This is why the VAR 500 is such an important list, because these are the top solution providers in the industry, and we salute each of them for their stellar performance,&rdquo; said Robert C. DeMarzo, senior vice president and editorial director, of Everything Channel.
The complete listing of the VARBusiness 500 was published in the May 26, 2008 issue of the business magazine that provides strategic insight for technology integrators.&nbsp; VARBusiness conducted extensive research and analyzed the data.&nbsp; Independent data sourcing (e.g., SEC filings, annual reports, etc.) also was conducted.&nbsp; Finalists were ranked according to their fiscal year 2007 revenue, based only on their reseller-related services business.&nbsp; For more information, please visit http://www.crn.com/var/main/2008vb500.jhtml.
About Eze Castle Integration
Eze Castle Integration (www.eci.com) is the leading provider of technology and IT services to the investment industry. The company&rsquo;s products and services include Startup and Relocation, Outsourced Technology Support, Fully Managed Suites, Telecommunications, Business Continuity Planning and Disaster Recovery, Archiving, Storage, and Internet Service. Eze Castle Integration is headquartered in Boston and has offices in New York, San Francisco, Los Angeles, Minneapolis, Greenwich (CT) and London.
About VARBusiness
For the past 20 years, VARBusiness' strategic resources have been the gateway to the commercial and public sector (or government) Solution Provider community. The VARBusiness integrated platform of media opportunities provides strategic insight for technology integrators through industry-defining research, in-depth editorial, channel events and innovative Web services, enabling these IT professionals to make educated decisions for their businesses, partnerships and customers. VARBusiness offerings lead vendors and distributors to unprecedented access to the most powerful strategic Solution Providers in the market. VARBusiness has been the recipient of numerous industry awards for both editorial content and design.
Everything Channel (http://www.everythingchannel.com/ , http://www.channelweb.com/ )
Everything Channel (formerly CMP Channel) serves as the one stop shop for the sales channel that drives 75 percent of technology sales throughout the world. IT suppliers and Solution Providers turn to Everything Channel to manage and accelerate their business. Everything Channel provides the answer to strategy and branding, online marketing, research/market intelligence, lead generation, branded and custom events, education and workflow tools targeted to those who buy and sell through the Channel. Everything Channel is a subsidiary of United Business Media (http://www.unitedbusinessmedia.com/ ), a global provider of news distribution and specialist information services with a market capitalization of more than $2.5 billion.
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         <pubDate>Sun, 01 Jun 2008 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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         <link>http://www.eci.com/news-events/index.html?id=162</link>
         <pubDate>Tue, 20 May 2008 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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  	        <content:encoded><![CDATA[Starting a hedge fund is a major undertaking that requires a methodical approach and experienced partners in various industries.&nbsp;This webinar will cover the many aspects that one should consider when starting up a fund --- including raising capital, identifying a prime broker, legal obligations and implications, and technology support.&nbsp;
Merrill Lynch will provide an overview of everything a hedge fund manager should expect when launching a fund, including operational, administrative, and technology infrastructure challenges.&nbsp;As an advisor to hedge fund clients, Merrill Lynch will discuss not only the process of launching a hedge fund, but also share some case study examples to serve as best practices.&nbsp;
Pillsbury Winthrop Shaw Pittman LLP will speak to the many legal issues involved with launching a hedge fund in today&rsquo;s environment, including selecting your attorney, determining your fund structure and jurisdiction, fee structure and flow, legal documents, and marketing/ communications with potential investors.&nbsp;
Eze Castle Integration will discuss major technology considerations --- specifically, how best to implement and design a highly secure and efficient office infrastructure, which can be a daunting project for a small fund that is just getting started. We will cover topics including:

    Fortified Network Infrastructure
    Business Continuity Plans (BCP) &amp; IT Disaster Recovery
    Voice Communications
    Email &amp; IM Archiving

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         <link>http://www.eci.com/news-events/index.html?id=93</link>
         <pubDate>Wed, 14 May 2008 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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Join us May 14th for an exciting evening on sound practices for hedge funds. The President's Working Group on Financial Markets has outlined best practices for hedge funds to increase accountability. Our highly experienced panel of experts will guide attendees through a discussion of these best practices -- what they mean, how and when they can be implemented, and how we can prepare in the event that these best pracitces become mandated.
Moderated by:

    Bob Guilbert, Managing Director, Eze Castle Integration

Panelists include:

    Brian Tsai, Chief Operating Officer, Equinox Partners
    Mark Dimaio, Principal, Ernst &amp; Young
    Mark Kenney, Compliance Manager, Eze Castle Integration
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         <link>http://www.eci.com/news-events/index.html?id=106</link>
         <pubDate>Tue, 13 May 2008 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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BOSTON &ndash; May 13, 2008 &ndash; Eze Castle Integration, Inc., a leading provider of technology and IT services to hedge funds and investment firms, today announced a webinar with Merrill Lynch and Pillsbury Winthrop Shaw Pittman LLP to discuss the aspects of launching a hedge fund.&nbsp; The webinar will occur on Tuesday May, 20, at 1:30 p.m. ET.&nbsp;
Attendees of the webinar will learn about the many aspects to consider when launching up a fund &ndash; including raising capital, identifying a prime broker, legal obligations and implications and technology support.
Who: Cary Goldstein, director at Merrill Lynch; Jay B. Gould, partner with Pillsbury Winthrop Pittman Shaw LLP; and Mark Kenney, product manager at Eze Castle.

    Cary Goldstein of Merrill Lynch will provide an overview of everything a hedge fund manager should expect when launching a fund, including operational, administrative, and technology infrastructure challenges.&nbsp; As an advisor to hedge fund clients, Goldstein will discuss the process of launching a hedge fund and share case study examples to serve as best practices.&nbsp;
    Jay B. Gould of Pillsbury Winthrop Shaw Pittman LLP will speak to the many legal issues involved with launching a hedge fund, including selecting an attorney, determining fund structure and jurisdiction, fee structure and flow, legal documents, and marketing/communications with potential investors.&nbsp;
    Mark Kenney of Eze Castle Integration will discuss major technology considerations &ndash; specifically, how best to implement and design a highly secure and efficient office infrastructure, which can be a daunting project for a small fund that is just getting started.&nbsp;

About Eze Castle Integration 
Eze Castle Integration is the leading provider of technology and IT services to the investment industry. The company&rsquo;s products and services include Startup and Relocation, Outsourced Technology Support, Fully Managed Suites, Telecommunications, Business Continuity Planning and Disaster Recovery, Archiving, Storage, and Internet Service. Eze Castle Integration is headquartered in Boston and has offices in New York, San Francisco, Los Angeles, Minneapolis, Greenwich (CT) and London.
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         <pubDate>Thu, 03 Apr 2008 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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Please join us for an afternoon of learning and networking to gain insights on how your investment firm can use virtualization technology to protect key business applications and reduce the environmental impact of IT.Virtualization is an increasingly popular technology with investment firms for its ability to allow firms to respond faster to business needs, increase system availability, and reduce the business risk associated with IT downtime. Virtualization is also having a positive impact on the environment by help firms reduce energy costs by 80-90% and increase energy efficiency for a more Green IT approach.
Experts from VMware and Eze Castle Integration will discuss how:
&bull; To build a reliable and cost-effective disaster recovery solution with virtualization
&bull; To reduce the energy demands of your datacenter by right-sizing your IT infrastructure
through consolidation and dynamic management of computer capacity across a pool of
servers
&bull; To use VMware to achieve a high performance, cost-effective way to offer more IT
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         <title>Webcast: Storage Considerations for Data Protection</title>
         <link>http://www.eci.com/news-events/index.html?id=163</link>
         <pubDate>Wed, 26 Mar 2008 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
         <dc:creator>Eze Castle</dc:creator>
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  	        <content:encoded><![CDATA[In the financial services industry, application downtime is a costly proposition and extended downtime can even be fatal.  Virtualization is a game-changing technology that is having a major impact on data protection, disaster recovery and storage networking.  This informative webcast will focus on how organizations can leverage the combination of NetApp storage solutions in a VMware environment to dramatically improve availability, simplify backup and recovery, and increase performance and utilization.
Attendees of this webcast will learn how:

    Virtualization is changing the disaster recovery and data protection landscape with capabilities including instantaneous backups and zero-downtime maintenance
    To optimize your existing data protection efforts with server and storage virtualization
    VMware &amp; NetApp can drive out significant infrastructure and facilities costs, while improving availability

Featured speakers:

    Eric Elgar, Territory Manager, VMware
    Jason Nolan, Storage Project Manager, Eze Castle Integration
    NetApp
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         <link>http://www.eci.com/news-events/index.html?id=107</link>
         <pubDate>Mon, 24 Mar 2008 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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BOSTON &ndash; March 24, 2008 &ndash; Eze Castle Integration, Inc., a leading provider of technology and IT services to hedge funds and investment firms, today announced a webcast with VMware and NetApp to discuss virtualization technology and its impact on data protection, disaster recovery and storage networking.&nbsp; The webcast will occur on Wednesday, March 26, at 11:00 a.m. ET.&nbsp;
Attendees of the webcast will learn about the role virtualization plays in the disaster recovery and data protection landscape, offering capabilities such as instantaneous backups and zero-downtime maintenance. &nbsp;In addition, the featured speakers will explain how to optimize existing data protection efforts with server and storage virtualization.
Who: Eric Elgar, territory manager for VMware; Nick Triantos, consulting systems engineer for NetApp; and Jason Nolan, storage project manager for Eze Castle Integration.
What:&nbsp;&nbsp;Eze Castle Integration, VMware and NetApp are hosting a webcast on &ldquo;StorageConsiderations for Data Protection in VMware Environments.&rdquo;
When:&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;March 26, 2008, at 11:00 a.m. ET
Why:&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; The webcast will focus on how organizations can leverage the combination of NetApp storage solutions in a VMware environment to dramatically improve availability, simplify backup and recovery, and increase performance and utilization.
About Eze Castle Integration 
Eze Castle Integration is the leading provider of technology and IT services to the investment industry. The company&rsquo;s products and services include Startup and Relocation, Outsourced Technology Support, Fully Managed Suites, Telecommunications, Business Continuity Planning and Disaster Recovery, Archiving, Storage, and Internet Service. Eze Castle Integration is headquartered in Boston and has offices in New York, San Francisco, Los Angeles, Minneapolis, Greenwich (CT) and London.
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         <pubDate>Tue, 26 Feb 2008 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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Virtualization technology has ushered in a new era for computing and is rapidly transforming the IT landscape by allowing firms to reduce infrastructure costs, respond faster to business needs and increase system availability. This seminar will outline how hedge fund and investment firms can leverage virtualization technology for business gain.
Experts from VMware, Dell and Eze Castle Integration will:
&bull; Explain the role of virtualization technology in today&rsquo;s IT environments
&bull; Provide examples of virtualization in action at hedge funds
&bull; Outline techniques for using virtualization to simplify infrastructure management
and improve availability with capabilities including zero-downtime maintenance
and backups
&bull; Review VMware Infrastructure technology
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&bull; Peter Foley, VMware
&bull; Greg Ladwig, Dell
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         <pubDate>Fri, 01 Feb 2008 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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         <pubDate>Mon, 10 Dec 2007 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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  	        <content:encoded><![CDATA[Eze Vault powered by Iron Mountain offers seamless online backup, complete protection and rapid recovery of critical data
BOSTON &ndash; December 10, 2007 &ndash; Eze Castle Integration, Inc., a leading provider of technology and IT services to hedge funds and investment firms, today announced a partnership with Iron Mountain Digital, the technology arm of Iron Mountain Incorporated, and the launch of its newest service, Eze Vault powered by Iron Mountain.&nbsp; Eze Vault combines Eze Castle&rsquo;s premier IT management services with Iron Mountain Digital&rsquo;s award-winning and secure data backup and recovery infrastructure, allowing firms to easily backup and protect critical information.
Eze Castle partnered with Iron Mountain because it is a global leader in information protection and storage services, serving more than 100,000 customers worldwide.&nbsp; The Eze Vault service provides continuous online backup of critical files and databases so data is always protected off-site and available for fast recovery should a virus, data corruption or other failure occur.&nbsp; Providing financial firms a hands-off approach to data backup and protection, Eze Vault is professionally managed by Eze Castle engineers who are available 24x7x365 to handle recovery efforts.&nbsp;
Bob Guilbert, managing director at Eze Castle Integration, said, &ldquo;Combining our premier IT services and support with Iron Mountain Digital&rsquo;s world-class infrastructure gives our customers complete assurance that their critical information is backed up, protected and easily available in the event of an outage.&nbsp; This partnership reinforces our commitment to providing clients with easy access to proven, industry-leading solutions, while alleviating day-to-day management and maintenance activities.&rdquo;&nbsp;
Eze Vault key features include:

    Fully Automated and Continuous Backup &ndash; All client data is stored in one of Iron Mountain&rsquo;s highly secure underground facilities and monitored 24x7x365 through the Service Operations Center.&nbsp;
    Rapid Recovery &ndash; Automatically recovers data from corruption or unapproved changes based on the last data backup file, providing up to 100 recovery points a day.
    Highly Secure Environment &ndash; Encrypts all data at the source and integrates into Iron Mountain&rsquo;s secure underground storage facility.
    Complete Protection of Open Files and Databases &ndash; Offers built-in support for open file and database backup without complex plug-ins, third-party tools or custom configurations.

About Eze Castle Integration 
Eze Castle Integration (www.eci.com) is the leading provider of technology and IT services to the investment industry.&nbsp; The company&rsquo;s products and services include Startup and Relocation, Outsourced Technology Support, Telecommunications, Business Continuity Planning and Disaster Recovery, Archiving, Storage, and Internet Service. &nbsp;Eze Castle Integration is headquartered in Boston and has offices in New York, Greenwich/CT, San Francisco, Los Angeles, Minneapolis and London.
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         <pubDate>Mon, 12 Nov 2007 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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  	        <content:encoded><![CDATA[Leading U.S. outsourced IT provider delivers premier technology services to London-based hedge funds and investment firms 
BOSTON &ndash; November 12, 2007 &ndash; Eze Castle Integration, Inc., a leading provider of technology and IT services to hedge fund and investment firms, today announced its international expansion with the launch of its London operations.&nbsp; Eze Castle is now providing comprehensive IT services to the U.K. hedge fund community and helping its U.S.-based clients globalize their IT infrastructures.
Eze Castle brings to the London market 12 years of experience in addressing the technology requirements of hedge fund and investment firms.&nbsp; Today, Eze Castle supports more than 450 U.S. hedge funds, including one-third of the 243 firms with a billion or more of assets under management.&nbsp; &nbsp;With the opening of its London operations, Eze Castle is expanding the availability of its comprehensive IT service offerings to one of the largest hedge fund markets worldwide.
Eze Castle began building its London support infrastructure in Q2 2007 and today has an expert team of engineers and IT consultants in London who are supporting 10 hedge fund clients. &nbsp;Eze Castle is taking a phased approach to service delivery by providing core IT services immediately and growing its technology services portfolio based on customer demand and growth.
The following services are available immediately out of London:

    Outsourced IT Services including on-site support and access to Eze Castle&rsquo;s 24x7x365 help desk for rapid problem troubleshooting and resolution;
    Network Management Services featuring topology design, assessment and implementation, intrusion detection and response, and system monitoring;
    Startup and Relocation Services offering complete design, project management and implementation support during an office startup or relocation;&nbsp;
    Storage Solutions providing data storage, protection and availability; and
    Voice Solutions Support including installation and management of communications systems.

&ldquo;As a customer-focused organization, opening a London office is a natural extension for Eze Castle Integration.&nbsp; Our U.S. clients are increasingly launching London-based funds and require unified IT support across their entire firm to ensure business consistency and continuity,&rdquo; said Bob Guilbert, managing director of Eze Castle Integration.&nbsp; &ldquo;We are committed to delivering the technology products and services hedge fund and investment firms require to run their businesses and believe our international expansion will further simplify IT for our clients.&rdquo;
About Eze Castle Integration 
Eze Castle Integration (www.eci.com) is the leading provider of technology and IT services to the investment industry.&nbsp; The company&rsquo;s products and services include Startup and Relocation, Outsourced Technology Support, Telecommunications, Business Continuity Planning and Disaster Recovery, Archiving, Storage, and Internet Service. &nbsp;Eze Castle Integration is headquartered in Boston and has offices in New York, Greenwich/CT, San Francisco, Los Angeles, Minneapolis and London.
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         <title>Eze Castle Integration Achieves Record Growth in First Half 2007</title>
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         <pubDate>Tue, 31 Jul 2007 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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  	        <content:encoded><![CDATA[BOSTON &ndash; July 31, 2007 &ndash; Eze Castle Integration, Inc., a leading provider of technology and IT services to hedge fund and investment firms, today announced record growth for the first half of 2007.&nbsp; Eze Castle achieved 43 percent revenue growth over the first half of 2006, with a 26 percent increase quarter-to-quarter in 2007.&nbsp; Eze Castle also added 43 new clients to its growing roster of more than 450 hedge funds and investment firms, ranging in size from $50 million to several billion dollars in assets under management.&nbsp;
Demand for technologies such as next-generation voice communications, disaster recovery, Storage Area Networks (SANs) and wireless are also fueling Eze Castle&rsquo;s unprecedented sales growth.&nbsp; Based on adoption of Eze Castle&rsquo;s services and customer feedback, top priorities for hedge funds include information protection and availability, compliance technologies and solutions that provide greater control of business functions.&nbsp; In 2007, Eze Castle also extended its partnership channel to include best-of-breed technology solutions for hedge fund business areas such as client relationship management (CRM), market data and accounting systems.&nbsp;
&ldquo;Our first-half growth highlights the increasing level of technical sophistication in the U.S. hedge fund market. Many hedge funds are implementing advanced technologies to better manage market and operational risk, provide greater transparency to investors, and enable highly-targeted and detailed reporting for key constituencies,&rdquo; said Chris Grandi, president of Eze Castle Integration. &ldquo;Hedge funds partner with Eze Castle because we understand their critical technology and market requirements, and are committed to delivering technology solutions that provide optimal business impact.&rdquo;
To date, Eze Castle&rsquo;s new 2007 service introductions include Eze Business Voice over IP solutions and Eze Smart Mobility, both of which give hedge funds enterprise-level technologies for advanced business continuity and always-on connectivity.&nbsp; Additional 2007 service offerings will focus on application data protection and optimizing infrastructure and application environments.
Key growth attributes and 2007 milestones include:

    
    26 percent quarter-to-quarter growth from the first quarter of 2007;
    
    
    43 new clients, expanding Eze Castle&rsquo;s customer base to over 450 firms;
    
    
    The appointments of Jim Rich as managing director of global sales, and Rinando Soto as service director of the western region of the United States;
    
    
    New service introductions including Eze Business VoIP and Eze Smart Mobility; and
    
    
    Climbing 33 places on the CMP Technology&rsquo;s VARBusiness 500, a listing of the biggest and best solution providers in the North American IT reseller channel.
    

About Eze Castle Integration 
Eze Castle Integration (www.eci.com) is the leading provider of technology and IT services to the investment industry.&nbsp; The company&rsquo;s products and services include Startup and Relocation, Outsourced Technology Support, Telecommunications, Business Continuity Planning and Disaster Recovery, Archiving, Storage, and Internet Service. &nbsp;Eze Castle Integration is headquartered in Boston and has offices in New York, San Francisco, Los Angeles, Minneapolis and Greenwich, CT.
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         <pubDate>Tue, 26 Jun 2007 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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  	        <content:encoded><![CDATA[BOSTON &ndash; June 26, 2007 &ndash; Eze Castle Integration, Inc., a leading provider of technology and IT services to hedge fund and investment firms, today announced it is ranked on CMP Technology&rsquo;s VARBusiness 500, a listing of the biggest and best solution providers in the North American IT reseller channel.  Eze Castle moved up 33 spots to #395, based on the strong demand in 2006 for its premier IT support and consulting services and business protection service portfolio, which includes disaster recovery, business continuity planning and storage solutions.
Companies listed on the VARBusiness 500 are the leading revenue producers among solution provider organizations in North America. The ranking is based on gross worldwide revenue of hardware and software sales, as well as earnings from professional and managed IT services.  &ldquo;Companies such as Eze Castle Integration listed on the VARBusiness 500 play critical roles in providing the proper IT strategies and systems to corporations and institutions to help drive business forward.  We congratulate them on their success,&rdquo; said CMP Channel Editorial Director, Robert C. DeMarzo.
Eze Castle has more than 450 customers within the financial and hedge fund markets, and the combined assets under management of Eze Castle&rsquo;s clients surpass $300 billion. The company is focused on delivering premier IT services and technology solutions that reduce operational risk, increase efficiency and maximize technology for business gain.  In 2006, Eze Castle achieved year-over-year revenue growth of 28 percent, based on growing demand for its Eze Disaster Recovery and Storage Area Networking solutions.
&ldquo;Our new ranking on the 2007 VARBusiness 500 underscores our leadership in helping financial firms generate value from their IT investments,&rdquo; said Bob Guilbert, managing director at Eze Castle Integration.  &ldquo;Implementing core technology initiatives such as business continuity, IT disaster recovery and mobility strategies are top priorities for financial and investment firms, and Eze Castle is the vendor of choice to manage these critical IT initiatives.&rdquo;
The VARBusiness 500 is compiled annually by the editors of VARBusiness magazine. The 2007 rankings are available online at www.varbusiness.com.
About Eze Castle Integration
Eze Castle Integration (www.eci.com) is the leading provider of technology and IT services to the investment industry.  The company&rsquo;s products and services include Startup and Relocation, Outsourced Technology Support, Telecommunications, Business Continuity Planning and Disaster Recovery, Archiving, Storage, and Internet Service.  Eze Castle Integration is headquartered in Boston and has offices in New York, San Francisco, Los Angeles, Minneapolis and Greenwich, CT.
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         <pubDate>Wed, 30 May 2007 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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  	        <content:encoded><![CDATA[Previously with Banc of America Securities Prime Brokerage Services, Rinando Soto Brings Deep Technology and Hedge Fund Expertise to Eze Castle&rsquo;s Premier IT Services Group
BOSTON &ndash; May 30, 2007 &ndash; Eze Castle Integration, Inc., a leading provider of technology and IT services to hedge fund and investment firms, today announced the addition of Rinando Soto as director of service for west coast operations.  Soto is responsible for overseeing Eze Castle&rsquo;s west coast client service delivery, supporting the company&rsquo;s continued growth in the region, and ensuring clients continue to receive the highest quality service and support.
Soto joins Eze Castle after nine years at Banc of America Securities (BAS), where he was a vice president in the Prime Brokerage Services Group.  At BAS, Soto managed teams responsible for the deployment and maintenance of IT infrastructures for all BAS west coast hedge fund clients.  Before BAS, Soto was a senior systems support analyst at NationsBanc Montgomery Securities in San Francisco.
&ldquo;Eze Castle Integration is committed to providing our more than 450 hedge fund and investment firm clients top-quality IT support and services,&rdquo; said Chris Grandi, president of Eze Castle Integration.  &ldquo;Rinando&rsquo;s deep knowledge of hedge fund operations and technology will allow him to effectively guide clients through short-term tactical projects as well as long-term strategic technology initiatives.  The addition of another seasoned hedge fund IT professional to the Eze Castle team further exemplifies our focus on exceeding clients&rsquo; expectations.
About Eze Castle Integration
Eze Castle Integration (www.eci.com) is the leading provider of technology and IT services to the investment industry.  The company&rsquo;s products and services include Startup and Relocation, Outsourced Technology Support, Telecommunications, Business Continuity Planning and Disaster Recovery, Archiving, Storage, and Internet Service.  Eze Castle Integration is headquartered in Boston and has offices in New York, San Francisco, Los Angeles, Minneapolis and Greenwich, CT.
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         <title>Eze Castle Integration and Cisco Conduct Joint Seminar on the State of Security for Investment Firms: Navigating the New Threat Landscape</title>
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         <pubDate>Mon, 23 Apr 2007 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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  	        <content:encoded><![CDATA[Leading Industry Executives to Discuss Impact of Security Threats for Investment Firms
BOSTON &ndash; April 23, 2007 &ndash; Eze Castle Integration, Inc., a leading provider of technology and IT services to the financial services industry, today announced it is participating in a joint seminar with Cisco Systems, to discuss security within the hedge fund and investment industry.  The seminar will take place on Wednesday, April 25, from 8:30 a.m. &ndash; 10:00 a.m. at the New York Hilton in New York City.
Attendees will gain an understanding of common security threats and learn proven strategies for staving off attacks and protecting critical investment operations. Understanding the current threat landscape allows hedge fund and investment firms to fortify their IT environments and protect sensitive information.
Who: Patrick Gray, 20-year veteran of the FBI and senior strategist at Cisco; and Bill Tan, chief technology officer at Eze Castle Integration.
What: Cisco and Eze Castle Integration are hosting a seminar on &ldquo;The State of Security for Investment Firms: Navigating the New Threat Landscape.&rdquo;
When: April 25, 2007, from 8:30 a.m. &ndash; 10:00 a.m. ET
Where: The New York Hilton, 1335 Avenue of the Americas, New York, New York
Why: The seminar will focus on how the security threat landscape has shifted.  What used to be a playground for hackers and phishers is now a borderless abyss of organized crime fueled by financial gain.  Investment firms must be prepared to protect their critical data and applications from an outside attack.
About Eze Castle Integration
Eze Castle Integration (www.eci.com) is the leading provider of technology and IT services to the investment industry.  The company&rsquo;s products and services include Startup and Relocation, Outsourced Technology Support, Telecommunications, Business Continuity Planning and Disaster Recovery, Archiving, Storage, and Internet Service.  Eze Castle Integration is headquartered in Boston and has offices in New York, San Francisco, Los Angeles, Minneapolis and Greenwich, CT.
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         <pubDate>Tue, 13 Feb 2007 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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  	        <content:encoded><![CDATA[BOSTON &ndash; February 13, 2007 &ndash; Eze Castle Integration, Inc., a leading provider of technology and IT services to hedge fund and investment firms, today announced it attained solid growth in 2006 with year-over-year revenue up 28 percent and the addition of 71 new clients. Eze Castle attributes the growth to strong demand in 2006 for its premier IT support and consulting services and business protection service portfolio, which includes disaster recovery, business continuity planning and storage solutions.
Implementing or expanding business continuity and IT disaster recovery strategies remained top priorities for hedge fund and investment firms in 2006, and Eze Castle emerged as the vendor of choice to manage these critical IT initiatives. Revenue from the Eze Disaster Recovery Services (Eze DR) portfolio increased 82 percent year-over-year, while the company&rsquo;s Storage Area Network (SAN) business continued its exceptional growth with fourth quarter 2006 revenue increasing 35 percent quarter-over-quarter.
&ldquo;As we surpass the 450 client mark, Eze Castle Integration remains focused on delivering premier IT services and technology solutions that allow our clients to reduce operational risk, increase efficiency and maximize technology for business gain,&rdquo; said Chris Grandi, president of Eze Castle Integration. &ldquo;In 2007, we will bring new services and solutions to market that address customer pain points while continuing to deliver the exceptional service and technology that sets Eze Castle apart from the competition.&rdquo;
Other 2006 milestones that supported Eze Castle&rsquo;s strong revenue growth include:

    Adding 16 new EzeApproved technology vendors to the Eze Partner Network, including the addition of Network Appliance (NetApp) in June 2006.
    Expanding Eze DR to deliver three service levels that address the common disaster recovery demands of investment firms including cost-effectiveness, protection of custom in-house financial applications and rapid deployment.
    Introducing Eze Business Continuity Consulting Services (Eze BCP) to provide clients custom, comprehensive BCP plans that cover all aspects of their businesses.
    Expanding its East and West Coast presence with the opening of a Los Angeles office and the expansion of its New York City office facilities.
    Achieving recognition from VARBusiness magazine as one of the top technology integrators in North America.

About Eze Castle Integration
Eze Castle Integration (www.eci.com) is the leading provider of technology and IT services to the investment industry. The company&rsquo;s products and services include Startup and Relocation, Outsourced Technology Support, Telecommunications, Business Continuity Planning and Disaster Recovery, Archiving, Storage, and Internet Service. Eze Castle Integration is headquartered in Boston and has offices in New York, San Francisco, Los Angeles, Minneapolis and Greenwich, CT.
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         <pubDate>Tue, 23 Jan 2007 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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  	        <content:encoded><![CDATA[BOSTON &ndash; January 23, 2007 &ndash; Eze Castle Integration, Inc., a leading provider of technology and IT services to investment firms, today launched Eze Smart Mobility Solutions, a portfolio of EzeApproved wireless applications and handheld devices that allow hedge fund and investment managers to oversee and manage investment operations from virtually anywhere.  The first EzeApproved applications deliver portfolio monitoring capabilities and real-time Reuters financial information to mobile devices.  Among Eze Castle&rsquo;s first partners are Pyxis Mobile, a leading provider of wireless investment software, and eAccess Solutions, a provider of wireless devices.
With Eze Smart Mobility Solutions, Eze Castle regularly evaluates new wireless applications and offers clients EzeApproved applications, which meet key criteria including business relevance, reliability and ease of use.  Eze Castle also helps investment firms create and manage a mobile infrastructure by simplifying the entire purchasing process for mobile devices, accessories and plans. Through its partner eAccess, Eze Castle clients can now purchase devices, accessories and service plans via a secure website (http://www.ezesmartmobility.com), by phone or through an Eze Castle client representative.
Adam Honor&eacute;, senior analyst of analyst firm Aite Group, said, &quot;Hedge fund and investment firms recognize the value of adding business critical information, such as market data feeds, to their mobile devices, but do not possess the time or expertise to navigate the myriad of available mobile applications.  Service offerings are essential to providing education and implementation support as wireless connectivity and applications become more of a lifeline for hedge fund and investment firms.&quot;
Today&rsquo;s hedge fund and investment firm managers require always-on access to critical business information, including real-time market and portfolio data.  Current EzeApproved solutions include:

    mHedge Manager&trade; from Pyxis Mobile, a comprehensive real-time Profit/Loss, Strategy, Portfolio and Market Data monitoring tool for the Hedge Fund community. Users can access all the necessary reports and market data to effectively manage strategies and orders from any location. mHedge Manager enables real-time decision making by giving hedge managers instant access to their P&amp;L strategies and underlying positions,  enabling them to generate higher returns and be more efficient while on the road.
    marketStream&trade; delivers exhaustive real-time Reuters financial information from 30 financial exchanges to mobile devices.  Financial information, such as portfolio positions and intraday charting, is delivered at high speeds and allows connectivity even while roaming on foreign networks.
    eAccess Solutions Inc. provides mobile data hardware, software and support services, delivering real mobile solutions with a quantifiable return-on-investment. eAccess is a leading reseller of BlackBerry equipment, support and service.

&ldquo;Eze Castle Integration recognizes that mobility combined with real-time, continuous access to investment portfolio and market data is a priority for today&rsquo;s busy investment professionals,&rdquo; said Bob Guilbert, managing director of marketing for Eze Castle Integration.  &ldquo;Eze Smart Mobility addresses this need by providing clients direct access to solutions from leading wireless partners that are guaranteed to provide added value to our customers.  We take the guess work out of selecting the right wireless application.&rdquo;
About Eze Castle Integration
Eze Castle Integration (www.eci.com) is the leading provider of technology and IT services to the investment industry.  The company&rsquo;s products and services include Startup and Relocation, Outsourced Technology Support, Telecommunications, Business Continuity Planning and Disaster Recovery, Archiving, Storage, and Internet Service.  Eze Castle Integration is headquartered in Boston and has offices in New York, San Francisco, Los Angeles, Minneapolis and Greenwich, CT.
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         <pubDate>Tue, 16 Jan 2007 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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  	        <content:encoded><![CDATA[BOSTON &ndash; January 16, 2007 &ndash; Eze Castle Integration, Inc., a leading provider of technology and IT services to investment firms, today expanded its Voice Solutions Portfolio with the launch of Eze Business VoIP Solutions.  A new portfolio of Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP) services, Eze Business VoIP Solutions offer high levels of availability, business continuity and cost-effectiveness for voice communications.  The new portfolio delivers three levels of service including Eze Business VoIP Gold, Eze Business VoIP Silver and Eze Business VoIP Hosted PBX that can be selected based on an investment firm&rsquo;s business and technology requirements.
For more than 10 years, Eze Castle Integration has installed and managed world-class voice solutions for leading hedge funds and investment firms, and has grown its financial services customer base to more than 400 firms.  The company understands the complexities of designing, installing, implementing and maintaining the premium voice services that firms rely on everyday.  The Eze Business VoIP Solutions are yet another example of how the company is meeting and exceeding market and customer demand for highly available and efficient technology to support business objectives, while offering a greater return on technology investments.
Eze Business VoIP Solutions provide a full spectrum of VoIP services that meet current and future technology needs.  Hedge funds and investment firms can now easily implement disaster recovery initiatives for voice communications and protect themselves in the event of an outage or voice system failure.  In addition to being more cost effective than traditional phone systems, Eze Business VoIP Solutions offer firms complete voice redundancy, stringent quality of service agreements, quick activation and Eze Castle&rsquo;s trademark 24 x 7 x 365 maintenance and support.
Each Eze Business VoIP Solution is built to provide the highest levels of quality, redundancy and availability:

    Eze Business VoIP Gold surpasses the capabilities delivered by traditional phone systems, and combines the scalability and disaster recovery options firms should expect from their voice systems in a cost-effective manner.  Eze Business VoIP Gold comes bundled with nearly unlimited outbound monthly minutes, as well as voicemail and call attendant features.
    Eze Business VoIP Silver is ideal for firms seeking to add redundancy and disaster recovery capabilities to their existing phone systems.   Eze Business VoIP Silver provides voice redundancy and backup to help ensure the highest levels of voice availability. Its cost and flexibility also make it ideal for firms seeking familiarity with VoIP before undertaking a company-wide deployment.
    Eze Business VoIP Hosted PBX is designed for emerging firms that do not wish to invest in an in-house phone infrastructure. Eze Business VoIP Hosted PBX delivers high-quality service and nearly unlimited monthly minutes.

&ldquo;Maintaining system availability, redundancy and business continuity are top priorities for today&rsquo;s hedge fund and investment firms.  Eze Castle Integration now allows firms to make their voice networks as disaster proof and resilient as their data networks at a cost-effective price point that was previously unavailable,&rdquo; said Bob Guilbert, managing director of marketing at Eze Castle Integration.  &ldquo;With Eze Business VoIP Solutions, firms can achieve the highest levels of redundancy and have the highest degree of confidence with their voice infrastructure.&rdquo;
About Eze Castle Integration
Eze Castle Integration (www.eci.com) is the leading provider of technology and IT services to the investment industry.  The company&rsquo;s products and services include Startup and Relocation, Outsourced Technology Support, Telecommunications, Business Continuity Planning and Disaster Recovery, Archiving, Storage, and Internet Service.  Eze Castle Integration is headquartered in Boston and has offices in New York, San Francisco, Los Angeles, Minneapolis and Greenwich, CT.
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