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 	<pubDate>Tue, 21 May 2013 22:34:23 +0000</pubDate>
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         <title>Managed Funds Association Forum 2013 (Chicago)</title>
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         <pubDate>Thu, 20 Jun 2013 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
         <dc:creator>Eze Castle</dc:creator>
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	Forum 2013 is the Managed Funds Associations&rsquo;s 19th annual managed futures and global macro strategies conference. This event, designed to bring managers and investors together for networking, education and business development, will be held on June 20 at the Four Seasons in Chicago.
	
	This year, the conference will feature additional networking events, and the program agenda is designed to provide investment professionals the opportunity to meet CTAs and global macro managers and learn more about their strategies.&nbsp;The agenda will spotlight managers, service providers, investors and the current legislative and regulatory issues impacting the alternative investment industry.
	
	To learn more, please visit the Managed Funds Association website.
	
	Eze Castle Integration will be participating as an exhibitor at this event. Be sure to stop by our booth!
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         <title>App Hosting 101: Managing Your Fund's Essential Applications in the Cloud (Webinar)</title>
         <link>/knowledge-center/webinars/application-hosting-101.html</link>
         <pubDate>Tue, 21 May 2013 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
         <dc:creator>Eze Castle</dc:creator>
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         <title>Hedge Fund Launch 2.0, Navigating a New Environment - NYC</title>
         <link>http://www.eci.com/lpg/hedge-fund-launch-agenda.html</link>
         <pubDate>Wed, 15 May 2013 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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	In the face of mounting regulations, reporting requirements, and investor expectations, launching a hedge fund can be a formidable undertaking. At the same time, emerging manager platforms and managed service offerings have the potential to simplify operations for hedge fund managers.
	
	Join Eze Castle Integration and KPMG on Wednesday, May 15 for a unique half-day seminar that will bring together industry experts to discuss key aspects of launching a hedge fund.&nbsp; Panels will be held on the following key disciplines:

	
		Legal
	
		Regulations
	
		Technology
	
		Financing
	
		Capital Raising


	The seminar will conclude with a Networking Reception.

	
		
			
				
					Time
				
					12:45 p.m.: Registration &amp;
					&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Light Refreshments
					
					1:15 p.m.: Program Starts
					
					6:30 p.m.: Networking Reception
			
			
				
					Location 
				
					KPMG LLP
					345 Park Avenue
					(between 51st &amp; 52nd)
					New York, NY 10154
			
		
		
			
				
					Attendees may qualify for continuing education (CPE) credits.
				
					
					
			
		
	



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         <title>Hedge funds should improve risk assessments on service providers' security policies </title>
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         <pubDate>Tue, 07 May 2013 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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         <title>The Current Scope of Cyber Threats</title>
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         <pubDate>Fri, 03 May 2013 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
         <dc:creator>Eze Castle</dc:creator>
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         <title>Going Social: What Investment Firms Need to Know About Social Media Compliance (Webinar)</title>
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         <pubDate>Wed, 01 May 2013 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
         <dc:creator>Eze Castle</dc:creator>
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Join us on Wednesday, May 1 at 11 a.m. ET as speakers from Eze Castle Integration and Global Relay share their expertise on the following:

	
		Changing SEC guidance on social media usage;
	
		Archiving and compliance requirements for hedge funds; and
	
		Best practices for instituting a social media policy.

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		Mary Beth Hamilton, Vice President, Eze Castle Integration
	
		Warren Roy, CEO, Global Relay

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         <title>BCP Tips: Preparing Your Organization &amp; Employees (Webinar)</title>
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         <pubDate>Wed, 10 Apr 2013 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
         <dc:creator>Eze Castle</dc:creator>
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	Your company may have disaster recovery solutions for your critical applications and data. You may also have a business continuity plan. However, are your employees personally ready for the various different impacts as a result of a natural, technological or man-made disaster?
	
	Please join us on Wednesday, April 10, 2013 at 11:00 a.m. ET as Lisa Smith and Katharine Washburn, Eze Castle&rsquo;s Business Continuity Planning Consultants, discuss how to prepare your business and your employees for when disasters strike. Topics will include:

	
		
			&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Best Practices for Business Continuity Planning
	
	
		
			&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Best Practices for BCP testing
	
	
		
			&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Ensuring employees are personally prepared
	


	Register now.
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         <title>HFMWeek Names Eze Castle Integration a Best Cloud Computing &amp; Outsourced IT Services Provider Award Finalist</title>
         <link>http://www.eci.com/news-events/index.html?id=582</link>
         <pubDate>Wed, 03 Apr 2013 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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LONDON &ndash; April 03, 2013 &ndash; Eze Castle Integration, a leading provider of strategic IT solutions and private cloud services to hedge funds and alternative investment firms, today announced that HFMWeek has named the firm a finalist for Best Cloud Computing &amp;Outsourced IT Services Provider in its European Hedge Fund Services Award. Selected by senior level industry representatives, the finalist ranking recognises Eze Castle Integration&rsquo;s Eze Private Cloud platform for outperforming its peer group in providing cloud computing and outsourced IT services and support to the European hedge fund community in 2012.
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Supporting more than 2,000 users globally, Eze Private Cloud provides a range of services, including managed IT solutions, infrastructure, security and data protection specifically tailored to meet the needs of the hedge fund and alternative investment fund markets. Eze Private Cloud supports more than 60 applications allowing funds across three continents to simplify operations, minimise capital costs and create efficient, resilient enterprise-grade IT infrastructures. The HFMWeek European Hedge Fund Services Award finalist designation is the latest recognition for the company&rsquo;s cloud services. Other recent honors include Hedge Funds Review Service Provider Rankings 2012 &ldquo;Top Cloud Computing Service Provider&rdquo; and Hedge Fund Journal&rsquo;s &ldquo;The Leading IT Infrastructure Provider.&rdquo;
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&ldquo;Eze Castle surpasses other cloud providers through continual cloud innovation, most recently with the expansion of the Eze Private Cloud to Hong Kong and Singapore,&rdquo; said Bob Guilbert, managing director of Eze Castle Integration. &ldquo;Since the launch of our London Cloud Services in 2011, Eze Castle has diligently worked to address the needs of European hedge funds, and this award demonstrates our success in providing funds with a global infrastructure and seamless technology access.&rdquo;
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Additional resources:

	
		Hedge Fund Cloud Forum
	
		Hedge Fund IT Blog
	
		A Hedge Fund&rsquo;s Guide to Cloud Computing


	
	About Eze Castle Integration
	Eze Castle Integration is the leading provider of IT solutions and private cloud services to more than 600 alternative investment firms worldwide, including more than 100 firms with $1 billion or more in assets under management. The company&rsquo;s products and services include Private Cloud Services, Technology Consulting, Outsourced IT Support, Project &amp; Technology Management, Professional 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, Dallas, Hong Kong, London, Los Angeles, Minneapolis, New York, San Francisco, Singapore and Stamford.
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         <pubDate>Mon, 25 Mar 2013 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
         <dc:creator>Eze Castle</dc:creator>
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         <title>London Hedge Fund Cloud Summit </title>
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         <pubDate>Tue, 19 Mar 2013 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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	It&#39;s finally here. The premier operations and technology event for hedge funds is coming to London. The place where hedge fund CFOs, COOs, and Directors of IT can gather in one room for a conversation devoted entirely to the cloud.
	
	In its inaugural year in London, the 2013 Hedge Fund Cloud Summit will focus on the drivers, obstacles and challenges to cloud adoption on the financial, operations, infrastructure and application levels.
	
	We have a great line-up of expert speakers covering:

	
		Defining the Private and Public Cloud
	
		Cloud Security
	
		Application Hosting in the Cloud: What You Need To Know


	When: 
	Tuesday 19th March, 2013
	1:30 p.m. &ndash; 2:00 p.m. Registration and Refreshments
	5:30 p.m. &ndash; Drinks Reception
	
	Where:
	Prince Philip House
	3 Carlton House Terrace
	London
	SW1Y 5DG


	
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         <title>Best Practices for Managing Security Risks (Webinar)</title>
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         <pubDate>Thu, 14 Mar 2013 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
         <dc:creator>Eze Castle</dc:creator>
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	New regulations, increased investor operational requirements and challenging markets have led to drastic transformations in the way hedge funds and investment firms conduct business. One of the most significant changes to date in the realm of technology operations is a heightened focus on security and data protection. On an increasingly regular basis, we hear about high-profile security breaches by criminal groups who are attempting to gain access to sensitive information. The investment industry is engaged in an arms race &ndash; security risks and threats are constantly evolving, while hedge funds and their investors continue to advance their security postures.
	
	Please join us on Thursday, March 14 at 11:00am EST as Mark Sangster of eSentire and Steve Schoener of Eze Castle Integration discuss the security threats currently facing the alternative investment industry, as well as best practices for ensuring your firm is protected from a potential breach.

	
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         <title>Building an Institutional IT Infrastructure at Today's Hedge Funds</title>
         <link>http://www.eci.com/news-events/index.html?id=573</link>
         <pubDate>Wed, 13 Mar 2013 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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	A solid IT backbone is an essential element to ensure a hedge fund&#39;s operations run smoothly. Yet, technology continues to evolve and at the same time so do expectations from investors and regulators around what makes an institutional grade infrastructure.&nbsp;
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	Please join the California Hedge Fund Aassociation and Eze Castle Integration on Wednesday, March 13, 2013 at 6:00pm EST (3:00pm PST) to discuss:

	
		Investor&#39;s expectations around a hedge fund&#39;s IT environment;
	
		Weighing the pros and cons of on-premise and cloud-based solutions;
	
		Understanding security risks and best practices for maintaining a protected environment; and
	
		Disaster recovery and data protection how-tos and technology recommendations.


	
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         <pubDate>Wed, 06 Mar 2013 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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         <title>Eze Castle Integration Honored With Three Prestigious Partner Awards</title>
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         <pubDate>Tue, 05 Mar 2013 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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	BOSTON &ndash; March 5th, 2013 &ndash; Eze Castle Integration, Inc., a leading provider of strategic IT solutions and private cloud services to hedge funds, today announced it has received three prestigious partner awards &ndash; CRN Tech Elite 250, MSPmentor 501 and Channel Partners 360&deg;. These honors distinguish Eze Castle as the top managed IT service provider for the alternative investment industry and underscore its commitment to providing outstanding technology solutions.
	
	The latest awards, which highlight Eze Castle&rsquo;s ability to provide superior technology and cloud computing services to hedge funds around the world, are:

	
		
			CRN Tech Elite 250: The CRN Tech Elite 250 list represents an elite group of IT solution providers that have invested in the training and education needed to earn the most advanced technical certifications in the IT channel for data center or cloud.
	


	
		
			MSPmentor 501:&nbsp; Ranking #30 globally and #24 in North America, Eze Castle topped the list of the 501 largest managed service providers in the world. The MSPmentor 501 recognizes top managed service providers based on a range of metrics, including annual revenue growth, managed services offered and worldwide client base.
	


	
		
			Channel Partners 360&deg;: The Inaugural Channel Partners 360&deg; Award recognizes channel partners who take a holistic approach to deliver technology solutions that create business value for their customers. Eze Castle was selected as one of 25 winners based on how it manages the convergence of IT and telecom services and delivers business value for its customers.
	


	
	&ldquo;Eze Castle Integration takes great pride in being recognized by some of the IT industry&rsquo;s most respected channel publications. We pride ourselves in delivering outstanding private cloud and on-premise IT solutions that power the hedge fund industry and these external awards are excellent validation,&rdquo; said Bob Guilbert, managing director of Eze Castle Integration.
	
	The award-winning Eze Private Cloud provides investment firms with a robust, secure infrastructure through which a range of services can be delivered, including managed IT solutions, infrastructure and data protection. The company&rsquo;s solutions give hedge funds seamless access to technology and applications to ensure firms operate at the highest level of efficiency without the challenges of major capital expenditures or budgeting for hardware and software upgrade lifecycles. Recently, Eze Castle launched Eze App Cloud, a private cloud application delivery platform developed exclusively for application providers, allowing these firms to combine their software with a premier cloud infrastructure for a complete, cost-effective solution.
	
	Additional resources:

	
		
			&nbsp;A Hedge Fund&rsquo;s Guide to Cloud Computing
	


	
		
			Hedge Fund Cloud Forum
	


	
		
			Hedge Fund IT Blog
	


	About Eze Castle Integration
	Eze Castle Integration is the leading provider of IT solutions and private cloud services to more than 600 alternative investment firms worldwide, including more than 80 firms with $1 billion or more in assets under management. The company&rsquo;s products and services include Private Cloud Services, Technology Consulting, Outsourced IT Support, Project &amp; Technology Management, Professional 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, Dallas, Hong Kong, London, Los Angeles, Minneapolis, New York, San Francisco, Singapore and Stamford.
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         <title>AIFMD's Impact on US Based Hedge Funds (Webinar)</title>
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         <pubDate>Thu, 28 Feb 2013 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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	The impact of the European Alternative Investment Fund Managers Directive (AIFMD) on European hedge funds is widely discussed, however the effect these regulations will have on US managers is often glossed over.&nbsp; Just as Dodd-Frank has extra-territorial reach outside the US, so too does AIFMD when it comes to US managers who wish to either manage or market their funds inside the EU. &nbsp;Given that AIFMD comes into force July 2013, US managers must consider the implications of AIFMD.
	
	Please join us on Thursday, February 28, 2013 at 10:30 a.m. ET as Bill Prew, Founder of Indos Financial Limited, discusses the probable scope and effect of AIFMD on US fund managers. Topics will include:

	
		Overview of AIFMD
	
		Impact on US managers of non-EU funds marketing to EU investors
	
		Impact on US managers of EU domiciled funds


	
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	FSTech Shortlists Company for Cloud Computing Innovation of the Year

	BOSTON &ndash; February 5, 2013 &ndash; Eze Castle Integration, Inc., a leading provider of strategic IT solutions and private cloud services to hedge funds, today announced that Hedge Fund Journal has named the company &ldquo;The Leading IT Infrastructure Provider.&rdquo; FSTech has also recognized Eze Castle Integration with a spot on its shortlist for the &ldquo;Cloud Computing Innovation of the Year,&rdquo; which will be awarded in April. These honors reflect Eze Castle&rsquo;s consistent record of delivering the technology, applications and services the alternative investment market needs to simplify operations, minimize upfront capital costs and gain highly resilient, enterprise-grade IT infrastructures on par with billion-dollar funds.
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	Each year, the Hedge Fund Journal Awards celebrate the leading service providers to the hedge fund industry. Similarly, the FSTech Awards reward excellence in the financial IT sector. The accolades from these publications come on the heels of numerous other recognitions for Eze Castle in 2012, including HFMWeek&rsquo;s &ldquo;Best Cloud Computing and Outsourced IT Provider&rdquo;, Hedge Funds Review Service Provider Rankings 2012 &ldquo;Top Cloud Computing Service Provider&rdquo; and inclusion in the FinTech 100 ranking.
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	&ldquo;When the industry&rsquo;s most respected publications put Eze Castle on their best-of lists, it&rsquo;s one more proof point that clients around the world are benefiting from our promise to provide superior cloud computing and IT infrastructure services,&rdquo; said Bob Guilbert, managing director of Eze Castle Integration. &ldquo;Across the United States, the U.K. and Asia, Eze Castle Integration is earning the designation as the best cloud and managed application provider to the alternative investment market.&rdquo;
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	The award-winning Eze Private Cloud provides investment firms with a robust, secure infrastructure through which a range of services can be delivered, including managed IT solutions, infrastructure and data protection. The company&rsquo;s solutions give hedge funds seamless access to technology and applications to ensure firms operate at the highest level of efficiency without the challenges of major capital expenditures or budgeting for hardware and software upgrade lifecycles. Recently, Eze Castle launched Eze App Cloud, a private cloud application delivery platform developed exclusively for application providers, allowing these firms to combine their software with a premier cloud infrastructure for a complete, cost-effective solution.
	
	Additional resources:

	
		
			Hedge Fund Cloud Forum
	
	
		
			Hedge Fund IT Blog
	
	
		
			2012 Cloud Adoption Trends Report
	


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	About Eze Castle Integration
	Eze Castle Integration is the leading provider of IT solutions and private cloud services to more than 600 alternative investment firms worldwide, including more than 80 firms with $1 billion or more in assets under management. The company&rsquo;s products and services include Private Cloud Services, Technology Consulting, Outsourced IT Support, Project &amp; Technology Management, Professional 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, Dallas, Hong Kong, London, Los Angeles, Minneapolis, New York, San Francisco, Singapore and Stamford.

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         <pubDate>Thu, 31 Jan 2013 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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	After a cliff-hanging end to 2012, hedge funds and investment firms are looking for new ways to get ahead and achieve success in the new year. And with performance concerns, global debt issues, and uncertainty around the Volcker Rule looming, 2013 is sure to be an interesting year for the investment industry.

	Please join us for a webinar on Thursday, January 31 at 11 a.m. ET as speakers from Eze Castle Integration and Regulatory Fundamentals Group examine the year ahead and identify the trending topics that will permeate throughout the hedge fund industry in 2013. Topics will include:

	
		The regulatory outlook and compliance directives for investment firms;
	
		Top technology trends including cloud services and application hosting; and
	
		How to differentiate your fund from the competition.


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         <pubDate>Fri, 25 Jan 2013 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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         <pubDate>Tue, 22 Jan 2013 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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         <pubDate>Tue, 22 Jan 2013 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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	BOSTON &ndash; January 22, 2013 &ndash; Eze Castle Integration, a leading provider of strategic IT solutions and private cloud services to hedge funds, today announced the availability of Eze App Cloud, a private cloud application delivery platform developed exclusively for application providers. Built on the company&rsquo;s Eze Private Cloud, the hedge fund industry&rsquo;s most broadly deployed and used private cloud, Eze App Cloud enables application providers to combine their software with a premier cloud infrastructure to give clients a complete, cost-effective package that speeds time to value.
	&nbsp;
	There are already more than 60 applications delivered via the Eze Private Cloud, which features 24/7 system and security monitoring and professional management; N+1 infrastructure redundancy to ensure maximum uptime; and rapid scalability with virtually unlimited computing resources. All of these features are wrapped into Eze App Cloud, along with the company&rsquo;s unmatched experience in hosting complex financial applications. With this functionality, application providers can:

	
		Capitalize on the market&rsquo;s growing preference for application delivery via a hosted cloud platform;


	
		Simplify application deployment and management &ndash; Eze Castle ensures the cloud infrastructure is running at peak performance 24/7;


	
		Utilize Eze Castle&rsquo;s Private Network, which serves as the communications gateway to more than 400 buy-side firms and offers direct connectivity to key trading counterparties; and


	
		Eliminate international deployment barriers with the hedge fund industry&rsquo;s only global cloud application delivery platform.


	&ldquo;As investment firms continue to look for ways to transfer technology costs from capital expenditures to operating expenses, they are turning to application providers for scalable, enterprise-grade systems users can access via the cloud,&rdquo; said Mark Coriaty, director of strategic services, Eze Castle Integration. &ldquo;Eze App Cloud makes that process easier for application vendors by delivering both the infrastructure and the expert team to support their efforts.&nbsp; By teaming with Eze Castle Integration, application vendors can ensure they are providing clients the most reliable, secure and resilient cloud solution available today.&rdquo;
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	Eze Castle was ranked the #1 cloud computing provider in the Hedge Funds Review Service Provider Rankings (2012) and HFMWeek named Eze Castle the &lsquo;Best Cloud Computing Provider&rsquo; in its US Hedge Fund Services Awards 2012.
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	Additional resources:

	
		Hedge Fund Cloud Forum
	
		2012 Cloud Adoption Trends Report
	
		Hedge Fund IT Blog


	About Eze Castle Integration
	Eze Castle Integration is the leading provider of IT solutions and private cloud services to more than 600 alternative investment firms worldwide, including more than 80 firms with $1 billion or more in assets under management. The company&rsquo;s products and services include Private Cloud Services, Technology Consulting, Outsourced IT Support, Project &amp; Technology Management, Professional 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, Dallas, Hong Kong, London, Los Angeles, Minneapolis, New York, San Francisco, Singapore and Stamford.

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	Even in the face of mounting regulations, reporting requirements (Form PF) and investor expectations, emerging manager platforms and cloud services have the potential to simplify operations for hedge fund managers. These platforms move firms to a variable cost environment and deliver turn-key solutions that include the advanced operational controls investors expect of hedge funds.
	
	Join Eze Castle Integration and KPMG on Wednesday, December 12 at 11 a.m. ET for an interactive discussion as they share their market perspective and explain why 2013 is the right time to launch a hedge fund. Attendees will come away with knowledge of:

	
		Top considerations and challenges for hedge funds in the new year (e.g. regulations and investor demands);
	
		Critical technology and business solutions to assist your firm in the launch process; and
	
		Strategies for success for emerging managers, big and small.

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	Building a hedge fund post-successful launch is a challenging experience and requires a methodical approach and expert guidance. There are many factors to manage post-launch including continuing capital raising, fulfilling investors&rsquo; performance and reporting expectations, meeting regulatory requirements and keeping technology systems running at peak levels. New managers will also need to put contracts and other arrangements in place with employees and consultants to protect their growing businesses from people risk.
	
	Please join Eze Castle Integration and Simmons &amp; Simmons for a breakfast seminar looking at the on-going technology and legal and regulatory requirements that hedge funds must consider.
	
	Our panel of experts will cover:

	
		Disaster recovery &amp; business continuity planning: Going beyond the basics
	
		What to&nbsp;include in contracts with third-party service providers
	
		What data protection/security issues firms should worry about
	
		Employment issues: &nbsp;Remuneration issues and the remuneration code; what arrangements to put in place to protect the growing business (and why it makes sense to think about this at the beginning)


	Panellists:

	
		Simon Eyre, Director of Service, Eze Castle Integration
	
		Alexander Brown, Partner, Simmons &amp; Simmons
	
		Andrea Finn, Partner, Simmons &amp; Simmons


	
		
			
				
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					Tuesday 20 November 2012
			
		
		
			
				
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					08:00 &ndash; 08:30 Registration and Breakfast
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					Simmons &amp; Simmons, CityPoint, One Ropemaker Street, London EC2Y 9SS
			
		
	

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         <pubDate>Mon, 19 Nov 2012 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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  	        <content:encoded><![CDATA[HONG KONG - November 14, 2012 - Eze Castle Integration, a leading provider of strategic IT solutions and private cloud services to hedge funds, today announced it has expanded its Eze Private Cloud services to Hong Kong and Singapore. With this expansion, the hedge fund industry&rsquo;s preferred private cloud now spans three continents and provides firms seamless access to the technology and key applications required to operate effectively and efficiently.

The Eze Private Cloud is used by more than 2,000 hedge fund professionals worldwide to simplify operations, minimize upfront capital costs and gain a highly resilient, enterprise-grade IT infrastructure on par with billion-dollar funds. Hedge funds based in Hong Kong and Singapore now have access to a range of offerings from the Eze Private Cloud, including the Eze Managed Suite and application hosting. The Eze Managed Suite is a hosted IT solution providing firms with a fully managed infrastructure and key business applications. The Eze Managed Suite gives users file services, email, software applications, mobile services, email security, disaster recovery and 24x7x365 support.

&ldquo;Eze Castle Integration sees tremendous opportunity for private cloud services in the Asia Pacific region as hedge funds around the world embrace the cloud to streamline and enhance their operations,&rdquo; said Serge Bukhar, executive director of international operations, Eze Castle Integration. &ldquo;This latest expansion of the Eze Private Cloud reinforces our commitment to being the global technology partner to the hedge fund industry and fills a market need for fully managed cloud services that combine premier technology with exceptional client support.&rdquo;

Eze Castle was ranked the number #1 cloud computing provider in the Hedge Funds Review Service Provider Rankings (2012) and HFMWeek named Eze Castle the &lsquo;Best Cloud Computing Provider&rsquo; in its US Hedge Fund Services Awards 2012.

Additional resources:

	
		Hedge Fund Cloud Forum


	
		2012 Cloud Adoption Trends Report


	
		Hedge Fund IT Blog


	About Eze Castle Integration
	Eze Castle Integration is the leading provider of IT solutions and private cloud services to more than 600 alternative investment firms worldwide, including more than 80 firms with $1 billion or more in assets under management. The company&rsquo;s products and services include Private Cloud Services, Technology Consulting, Outsourced IT Support, Project &amp; Technology Management, Professional 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, Dallas, Geneva, Hong Kong, London, Los Angeles, Minneapolis, New York, San Francisco, Singapore and Stamford.
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  	        <content:encoded><![CDATA[LONDON &ndash; NOVEMBER 6, 2012 - Eze Castle Integration, a leading provider of strategic IT solutions and private cloud services to hedge funds, today announced that it is ranked as the top cloud computing service provider in Hedge Funds Review Service Provider Rankings 2012. Hedge fund professionals and investors voted for their preferred service providers and selected Eze Castle as the leader in global cloud computing technology.

The Hedge Funds Review top cloud computing service provider recognition comes on the heels of Eze Castle Integration being named Best Cloud Computing &amp; Outsourced IT Provider in the HFMWeek US Fund Services Awards. The Eze Private Cloud, which spans two continents and supports thousands of users, is the hedge fund industry gold standard for private cloud services. Beyond technology leadership, Eze Castle has published the industry&rsquo;s first hedge fund cloud education website, Cloud Forum, and 2012 Cloud Adoption Trends in the Investment Management Industry survey report.

&ldquo;At Eze Castle Integration we are immensely proud that the hedge fund industry continues to recognize the unparalleled services provided by our Eze Private Cloud,&rdquo; said Bob Guilbert, managing director, Eze Castle Integration. &ldquo;Our entire organization is dedicated to providing outstanding cloud solutions that exceed the expectations of hedge funds around the world.&rdquo;

The award-winning Eze Private Cloud provides hedge funds with seamless access to technology and the applications they require to effectively and efficiently run their businesses. With the Eze Private Cloud, hedge funds simplify operations, minimize upfront capital costs and gain a highly resilient, enterprise-grade IT infrastructure on par with billion-dollar funds.

The Hedge Funds Review survey was conducted between August 28 and September 28, 2012 with more than 30 percent of the participants holding C-level positions within hedge funds and financial institutions. A majority of respondents were located in Europe and the U.S. and consisted of single manager hedge funds.

Additional resources:

	
		Hedge Fund Cloud Forum
	
		2012 Cloud Adoption Trends Report
	
		Hedge Fund IT Blog


	About Eze Castle Integration
	Eze Castle Integration is the leading provider of IT solutions and private cloud services to more than 600 alternative investment firms worldwide, including more than 80 firms with $1 billion or more in assets under management. The company&rsquo;s products and services include Private Cloud Services, Technology Consulting, Outsourced IT Support, Project &amp; Technology Management, Professional 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, Dallas, Geneva, Hong Kong, London, Los Angeles, Minneapolis, New York, San Francisco, Singapore and Stamford.

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         <pubDate>Tue, 30 Oct 2012 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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         <pubDate>Thu, 25 Oct 2012 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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	Survey of 320 firms reveals continued influence of regulations and investor transparency demands on technology adoption
	
	BOSTON, October 25, 2012 &ndash; Eze Castle Integration, Inc., a leading provider of strategic IT solutions and private cloud services to hedge funds, today released its 2012 Hedge Fund Operations &amp; Technology Benchmark Study, which surveyed 320 hedge funds and alternative investment firms about operational and technology decisions. The study found that Dodd-Frank regulations and other demands for transparency play a crucial role in which technology systems firms decide to adopt.
	
	This year&rsquo;s study, which included 100 more survey participants than last year, revealed that firms continue to adopt technology as a means for meeting regulatory demands. Respondents also reported that their organizations are investing in new solutions and optimizing existing ones that help them access data more easily and securely. The complete report is available here and in this recorded webinar.
	
	Eze Castle Integration asked survey participants to detail their use of front, middle and back office technologies. Key data points include:

	
		Market data: Bloomberg is the clear favorite, with 90 percent of firms reporting it as their preference. The next closest choice is Thomson Reuters at 20 percent. (Multiple responses were allowed.)
	
		Market analytics: One-third of respondents are using multiple tools for analytics.&nbsp; Bloomberg led the pack in this category with 73 percent of responses. Other responses included Capital IQ, Thomson Reuters and Factset.
	
		Order management system: ConvergEx&rsquo;s Eze OMS and Bloomberg OMS are the most widely used systems among respondents.
	
		Research management system: The majority of respondents are not using RMS, but adoption is increasing due to data proliferation, regulations and investor due diligence. Top responses are proprietary/in-house systems, Advent Tamale and Code Red.
	
		Portfolio accounting: Thirty-two percent of respondents are using an Advent system for portfolio accounting.&nbsp;
	
		Message archiving: Half of the participating firms use Global Relay for email, instant messaging and social media archiving.
	
		Mobile devices: As predicted in last year&rsquo;s findings, BlackBerry remains the top choice, but it is losing ground to Apple/iPhone adoption. Approximately 30 percent of firms now use Apple products, up from 10 percent in 2011.


	Additional areas covered in the benchmark study include outsourced administration, risk management and customer relationship management technologies.
	
	&ldquo;Hedge funds and investment firms trust Eze Castle to lead them through the dynamic technology landscape to identify the solutions that support operational excellence,&rdquo; said Bob Guilbert, managing director at Eze Castle Integration. &ldquo;Our annual benchmark report is one of the many tools we use to educate our partners and clients about the trends and technology that will affect their buying decisions and the overall health of their organizations.&rdquo;
	
	Study demographics
	Of the 320 firms that responded, 30 percent have assets under management (AUM) less than $100 million. Thirty-two percent of respondents have AUM between $101 million and $500 million, and 38 percent have more than $500 million in assets. Other demographic information includes:

	
		Seventy-six percent of firms have single office locations in the U.S. Twenty-four percent reported both U.S. and international offices.
	
		The most popular single investment strategy was equity (long/short) at 37 percent, with 23 percent of firms reporting multi-strategy approaches.
	
		The top five prime brokers reported were Goldman Sachs, Morgan Stanley, JP Morgan, Credit Suisse and UBS.


	About Eze Castle Integration
	Eze Castle Integration is the leading provider of IT solutions and private cloud services to more than 600 alternative investment firms worldwide, including more than 80 firms with $1 billion or more in assets under management. The company&rsquo;s products and services include Private Cloud Services, Technology Consulting, Outsourced IT Support, Project &amp; Technology Management, Professional 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, Dallas, Geneva, Hong Kong, London, Los Angeles, Minneapolis, New York, San Francisco, Singapore and Stamford.

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         <pubDate>Thu, 25 Oct 2012 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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		Evolving regulatory trends and registration requirements
	
		Valuation best practices for PE investments
	
		Practical guidance on dealing with troubled investments
	
		How insurance industry changes affect your PE funds


	Vinod Paul, managing director at Eze Castle Integration, is speaking on value-added services at the conference.

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         <pubDate>Wed, 24 Oct 2012 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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	Have you been searching for an in-depth analysis of the hedge fund industry? Do you want to take a closer look at the behaviors and buying decisions of your investment firm peers?
	
	If so, please join us on Wednesday, October 24 at 11 a.m. ET as we share the results of our second annual Hedge Fund Operations and Technology Benchmark Study. Based on a survey of over 300 hedge funds and investment management firms, our analysis will provide attendees with:

	
		A profile of the hedge fund industry, including firm types, sizes and asset classes;
	
		An overview of the key technology applications being used to support day-to-day operations; and
	
		Insight into hedge fund and investment firm trends for 2013 and beyond.

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	Firm also included on FinTech 100 annual listing of top technology providers in the financial industry 
	&nbsp;
	BOSTON &ndash; October 22, 2012 &ndash; Eze Castle Integration, Inc., a leading provider of strategic IT solutions and private cloud services to hedge funds, today announced it won Best Cloud Computing &amp; Outsourced IT Services Provider in the HFMWeek US Fund Services Awards 2012. The award recognizes Eze Castle as a company that outperformed its peer group by demonstrating product innovation with the Eze Private Cloud, strong market adoption and excellence in client service.&nbsp; The Eze Private Cloud spans two continents and delivers a broad range of managed services to more than 2,000 users.
	&nbsp;
	Additionally, the FinTech 100 ranking recognized Eze Castle as one of the top technology providers for the fifth year in a row. Compiled by American Banker, Bank Technology News and IDC Financial Insights, this is an annual international ranking of leading technology providers categorized by annual revenues. Eze Castle moved up four spots on the 2012 ranking.
	&nbsp;
	&ldquo;These awards and industry rankings validate Eze Castle&rsquo;s dedication to providing high service levels and superior IT services to our clients. We remain focused on delivering the solutions organizations need to operate efficiently, while also educating the industry on how technology trends will affect the financial markets,&rdquo; said Bob Guilbert, managing director of Eze Castle Integration. &ldquo;In 2013, we will expand the reach of our cloud and managed applications to address the needs of the global market.&rdquo;
	&nbsp;
	The award-winning Eze Private Cloud provides hedge funds with seamless access to technology and the applications they require to effectively and efficiently run their businesses. With the Eze Private Cloud, hedge funds simplify operations, minimize upfront capital costs and gain a highly resilient, enterprise-grade IT infrastructure on par with billion-dollar funds.
	&nbsp;
	Additionally in 2012, Eze Castle&rsquo;s demonstrated its commitment to educating the market on cloud computing through the launch of the industry&rsquo;s first education website, Cloud Forum, and 2012 Cloud Adoption Trends in the Investment Management industry survey report.
	&nbsp;
	Additional resources:

	
		Hedge Fund Knowledge Centers
	
		Hedge Fund IT Blog


	About Eze Castle Integration
	Eze Castle Integration is the leading provider of IT solutions and private cloud services to more than 600 alternative investment firms worldwide, including more than 80 firms with $1 billion or more in assets under management. The company&rsquo;s products and services include Private Cloud Services, Technology Consulting, Outsourced IT Support, Project &amp; Technology Management, Professional 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, Dallas, Geneva, Hong Kong, London, Los Angeles, Minneapolis, New York, San Francisco, Singapore and Stamford.

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         <pubDate>Wed, 10 Oct 2012 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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	The conference presents a great opportunity for attendees to network with their peers within the industry, while listening to panel discussions and case studies and interacting with key vendor partners.
	
	Be sure to stop by the Eze Castle Integration information desk at the coffee break stations!
	
	For more information on this event, please click here.
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         <pubDate>Tue, 25 Sep 2012 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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	As proactive as you might think you are, your firm cannot always protect itself from a security breach. In fact, the truth is: your firm may already be compromised.
	
	Join Eze Castle Integration and eSentire on Tuesday, September 25 at 11 a.m. ET as our technology experts investigate the threat landscape for hedge funds and alternative investment firms and explain why your firm should prepare as if it&#39;s already compromised. Attendees will learn about:

	
		The top issues facing hedge funds today, including operational uptime, regulatory compliance, and more;
	
		Why threat intelligence and behavioral analysis are critical to any security model; and
	
		How to effectively cope with an internal or external security breach.


	Speakers:

	
		Eldon Sprickerhoff, Co-founder &amp; CTO, eSentire
	
		Steve Schoener, VP of Client Technology, Eze Castle Integration

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	BOSTON &ndash; September 18, 2012 &ndash; Eze Castle Integration, Inc., a leading provider of strategic IT solutions and private cloud services to hedge funds, today announced that Bob Guilbert, managing director of products and marketing, was chosen for Nine Lives Media&rsquo;s fifth annual MSPmentor 250, a report based on a global survey that identifies the top managed services provider (MSP) experts, executives and entrepreneurs. His leadership in launching and globally expanding Eze Castle&rsquo;s private cloud platform, which now supports 150 hedge funds and over 2,000 users, is the impetus for his selection as one of the leaders in the MSP market.
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	Additionally, Eze Castle was named as a finalist in the HFMWeek US Fund Services awards in the category of best cloud computing/outsourced IT services provider. These awards recognize companies that outperformed their peer group in 2011, demonstrating financial progress, growth and business innovation. The company is also a finalist in the UK IT Industry awards in the category of large supplier or major VAR of the year that highlights organizations with outstanding performance and success in delivering high levels of customer service and business benefits through its technologies.
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	&ldquo;Being named to this select group of technology leaders and visionaries in the MSPmentor 250 report is a testament to the team here at Eze Castle. It is their efforts in the areas of technology, sales and support that resulted in more than 80 percent of our new business in 2011 being cloud-related,&rdquo; said Bob Guilbert, managing director of products and marketing at Eze Castle Integration. &ldquo;Being selected as a finalist for the HFMWeek and UK IT Industry awards underscores our commitment to bringing superior technology and customer service to hedge funds and alternative investment firms worldwide. Looking ahead, we strive to improve upon these high service levels and continue bringing the latest technology solutions to our clients.&rdquo;
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	Eze Castle Integration is the IT partner of more than 600 hedge funds worldwide, including over 80 firms with $1 billion or more in assets under management.&nbsp;The award-winning Eze Private Cloud provides hedge funds with seamless access to technology and business applications they require to effectively and efficiently run their businesses. With the Eze Private Cloud, hedge funds simplify operations, minimize upfront capital costs and gain a highly resilient, enterprise-grade IT infrastructure on par with billion-dollar funds.
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	Additional resources:

	
		Hedge Fund Knowledge Centers
	
		Hedge Fund IT Blog


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	About Eze Castle Integration
	Eze Castle Integration is the leading provider of IT solutions and private cloud services to more than 600 alternative investment firms worldwide, including more than 80 firms with $1 billion or more in assets under management. The company&rsquo;s products and services include Private Cloud Services, Technology Consulting, Outsourced IT Support, Project &amp; Technology Management, Professional 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, Dallas, Geneva, Hong Kong, London, Los Angeles, Minneapolis, New York, San Francisco, Singapore and Stamford.
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         <pubDate>Thu, 13 Sep 2012 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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Whether you&#39;re a Portfolio Manager, COO or Head of IT, you recognize the importance of security and data protection and understand the increasing demands being placed on hedge funds and investment firms in today&#39;s world. But how do you know where to start when it comes to protecting your firm&#39;s assets?

Please join us on Thursday, September 13 in New York for a breakfast seminar dedicated to educating your firm on the ins and outs of security and data protection. Attendees will learn more about:

	
		The legal ramifications of cloud computing and data protection;
	
		Security best practices for maintaining a protected environment; and
	
		Disaster recovery and data protection how-tos and technology recommendations.

Confirmed Panelists Include:

	
		Adam Pfefer, Head of Infrastructure, DK Partners
	
		Eldon Sprickerhoff, Co-founder and CTO, eSentire
	
		Alexander Brown, Partner, Simmons &amp; Simmons
	
		Vinod Paul, Managing Director, Eze Castle Integration

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         <link>http://www.eci.com/news-events/index.html?id=516</link>
         <pubDate>Wed, 12 Sep 2012 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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BOSTON &ndash; September 12, 2012 &ndash; Eze Castle Integration, Inc., a leading provider of strategic IT solutions and private cloud services to hedge funds, today announced it is hosting a series of events and launching a Hedge Fund Security Knowledge Center during September in recognition of Hedge Fund Security Awareness Month.&nbsp; Working closely with its partner eSentire, a provider of managed security solutions, Eze Castle created these events and online resources to educate the hedge fund industry on data protection considerations, the security threat landscape and need-to-know network security information and best practices.
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The first event, &ldquo;The Ins and Outs of Security and Data Protection for Hedge Funds,&rdquo; will take place in New York on Thursday, September 13 and will feature speakers from Davidson Kempner Capital Management, eSentire, Simmons &amp; Simmons and Eze Castle Integration. The experts will cover data protection best practices, legal concerns regarding data protection, and important information on network and cloud security. Attendees can register here: http://www2.eci.com/l/5322/2012-08-21/gdcww.
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The second event is a webinar on September 25 at 11 a.m. ET and will focus on &ldquo;Turning Hedge Fund Security Inside-Out: Why Your Firm May Already Be Compromised &ndash; And What To Do About It.&rdquo; Speakers from eSentire and Eze Castle will dive deep into security and data protection issues with a focus on security risks for a company that is already comprised. They will provide details on how to turn security efforts inside-out to find any existing threats. Attendees can register here: http://www2.eci.com/l/5322/2012-09-06/gtb37.
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Eze Castle has also unveiled a new Hedge Fund Security Knowledge Center, which includes whitepapers, articles and videos on the latest security risks and best practices for maintaining a secure network and cloud environment. Access the knowledge center here: www.eci.com/knowledge-center/hedge-fund-security.html.
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&ldquo;A majority of companies institute proactive solutions to protect against external breaches and security threats. However, many firms may already be comprised and just not know it,&rdquo; said J. Paul Haynes, CEO at eSentire. &ldquo;Through these events with Eze Castle Integration and its online knowledge center, we can further educate hedge funds and investment firms on the security threat landscape, why threat intelligence and behavioral analysis are critical and how to best protect their data.&rdquo;
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Bob Guilbert, managing director of Eze Castle Integration, said, &ldquo;Protecting data and ensuring network security is critical for any company, but even more within the financial world, as firms access sensitive information on a daily basis. Additionally, these firms must demonstrate to their investors and regulatory bodies that there are processes in place to guard against threats.&nbsp; Our team is dedicated to educating and offering resources to assist firms in taking proactive steps to avoid security issues.&rdquo;
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Additional resources:

	
		Hedge Fund Knowledge Centers
	
		Hedge Fund IT Blog


	About Eze Castle Integration
	Eze Castle Integration is the leading provider of IT solutions and private cloud services to more than 600 alternative investment firms worldwide, including more than 80 firms with $1 billion or more in assets under management. The company&rsquo;s products and services include Private Cloud Services, Technology Consulting, Outsourced IT Support, Project &amp; Technology Management, Professional 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, Dallas, Geneva, Hong Kong, London, Los Angeles, Minneapolis, New York, San Francisco, Singapore and Stamford.

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         <pubDate>Tue, 11 Sep 2012 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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	The volume of financial business transacted over networks and electronically has increased exponentially over the last ten years. With sensitive data consistently being misplaced and the associated financial implications, it is not surprising that many financial institutions are looking for credible risk transfer solutions.
	
	In addition, financial institutions have three features that make them particularly at risk to cyber/technology exposures:

	
		They are heavily reliant on information technology (IT)
	
		They are regulated entities
	
		They have a great deal of valuable personally identifiable information (PII) within their organisations


	Willis Insurance, in association with&nbsp;Eze Castle Intergration and Simmons &amp; Simmons, will be hosting a breakfast seminar looking at technology, cyber and data protection risks facing UK financial instiutions, including asset managers &amp; hedge funds. Details of the event are as follows:
	
	Date: Wednesday 5th September, 2012
	Time: 08:30 a.m. - 10:00 a.m.
	Location: The Willis Building, 51 Lime Street, London EC3M 7DQ
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         <pubDate>Tue, 21 Aug 2012 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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         <pubDate>Wed, 15 Aug 2012 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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Disaster. Tragedy. Calamity. Catastrophe. Misfortune. Accident.

Whichever word you use, it can seriously affect your firm&#39;s day-to-day operations and jeopardize your reputation, financial standing and business viability.

Please join us on Wednesday, August 15 at 11 a.m. ET as Eze Castle&#39;s certified business continuity professionals review best practices for maintaining an effective disaster recovery system and business continuity plan. Attendees will come away with specific knowledge of:

	
		The importance of planning BEFORE a business disruption occurs;
	
		Utilizing scenario-based planning for a disaster situation of any kind; and
	
		Understanding how and when to activate your DR/BCP plans.

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         <pubDate>Thu, 09 Aug 2012 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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&nbsp;
The &ldquo;Preparing for the Worst: A Lesson in DR &amp; BCP Strategies&rdquo; webinar, occurring on Wednesday, August 15 at 11:00 a.m. ET, will cover best practices for maintaining an effective disaster recovery system and business continuity plan. Eze Castle&rsquo;s Certified Business Continuity Planners will discuss using scenario-based planning and best practices for activating a disaster recovery and business continuity plan. Attendees can register here: http://www2.eci.com/l/5322/2012-07-31/fr87k.
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The company also published a Disaster Recovery Knowledge Center that features educational resources including:

	
		eBook: &ldquo;Preparing for the Worst: Disaster Recovery and Business Continuity Planning for Investment Firms&rdquo;
	
		Guidebook: &ldquo;Establishing Business Continuity and Disaster Recovery Plans for Hedge Funds&rdquo;
	
		Video: &ldquo;Disaster Preparedness: Lessons from a Hedge Fund and its Partners&rdquo;


	Access the Hedge Fund DR Knowledge Center here: http://www.eci.com/knowledge-center/drandbcpknowledgecenter.html.
	&nbsp;
	The new webinar and resources demonstrate Eze Castle&rsquo;s commitment to being a constant source of information and providing award-winning IT services to the hedge fund industry. The Eze Disaster Recovery (Eze DR) service is the industry standard for assuring business resiliency and protection. Eze Business Continuity Planning (Eze BCP) extends beyond technology to focus on the critical operations and processes that must be available should a disaster strike.&nbsp;
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	Additional resources:

	
		
			Eze Castle&rsquo;s Hedge Fund IT Services
	
	
		
			Disaster Recovery Articles
	
	
		
			Hedge Fund IT Blog
	


	About Eze Castle Integration
	Eze Castle Integration is the leading provider of IT solutions and private cloud services to more than 600 alternative investment firms worldwide, including more than 80 firms with $1 billion or more in assets under management. The company&rsquo;s products and services include Private Cloud Services, Technology Consulting, Outsourced IT Support, Project &amp; Technology Management, Professional 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, Dallas, Geneva, Hong Kong, London, Los Angeles, Minneapolis, New York, San Francisco, Singapore and Stamford.
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	Follow us on Twitter &ndash; Visit us on Facebook &ndash; Watch us on YouTube &ndash; Connect with us on LinkedIn

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         <pubDate>Fri, 03 Aug 2012 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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Your first priority is making sound investment decisions. But more than ever, investors and regulators expect firms to focus on their operations and infrastructure as well. During this webinar, experts from ACA Compliance Group and Eze Castle Integration discussed:

	
		Form PF and other report filing and registration requirements;
	
		Tips for compliance program development, reviews and training; and
	
		Technology must-haves including email security, encryption, and more.



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BOSTON &ndash; June 27, 2012 &ndash; Eze Castle Integration, Inc., a leading provider of strategic IT solutions and private cloud services to hedge funds, today announced it has again been named to the CRN 2012 Solution Provider 500 list that recognizes the top technology integrators in North America. This achievement highlights the company&rsquo;s premier IT services, strong growth and continued international expansion.

The Solution Provider 500 recognizes companies with strong revenue growth that are building cloud computing and virtualization practices while also offering premier IT support and application integration to clients. Eze Castle climbed a 36 spots to place #220 in the 2012 annual ranking. Eze Castle has been ranked on the list since 2006, an accomplishment that reinforces the company&rsquo;s dedication to delivering must-have technology solutions for the hedge fund and alternative investment market.

Ranking on the Solution Provider 500 is the sixth accolade Eze Castle has received in 2012. The company recently won other prestigious awards including 2012 Help Desk Institute (HDI) Team Excellence Award, HFMWeek European Best Overall Technology Provider 2012, Hedgeweek Best Managed Technology 2012 and FTF News Most Cutting Edge Cloud Solution 2012.

&ldquo;The organizations listed in this year&rsquo;s Solution Provider 500 list are today&rsquo;s true integration innovators who generate high revenues by putting their customers&rsquo; needs first,&rdquo; said Kelley Damore, vice president and editorial director at UBM Channel. &ldquo;Their primary role is to engineer ways to leverage technology solutions that help customers exceed their sales goals, drive client satisfaction, expand internationally or accelerate new product development. In essence, they are today&rsquo;s IT integration leaders for middle market and enterprise customers. We congratulate Eze Castle Integration for making this year&rsquo;s list and look forward to covering their continued success.&rdquo;

&ldquo;Eze Castle Integration&rsquo;s mission is to deliver premier IT solutions and private cloud services to hedge funds and alternative investment firms around the world. Ascending the Solution Provider 500 list is excellent validation that we are fulfilling this mission by reaching more clients, growing our revenue and continuing to exceed client expectations,&rdquo; said Bob Guilbert, managing director, Eze Castle Integration.

Additional resources:

	
		Eze Castle&rsquo;s Hedge Fund IT Services
	
		Hedge Fund Cloud Forum
	
		Hedge Fund IT Blog


	About Eze Castle Integration
	Eze Castle Integration is the leading provider of IT solutions and private cloud services to more than 600 alternative investment firms worldwide, including more than 80 firms with $1 billion or more in assets under management. The company&rsquo;s products and services include Private Cloud Services, Technology Consulting, Outsourced IT Support, Project &amp; Technology Management, Professional 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, Dallas, Geneva, Hong Kong, London, Los Angeles, Minneapolis, New York, San Francisco, Singapore and Stamford.
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	The Trading Show brings together the leaders in North America&#39;s trading community to explore new advances in trading strategy, quant models and technology.

	Free seminars will help you bring the latest innovations, strategies and technologies to your business. Visit the exhibition to discover the latest developments in this area. The exhibition is open on Tuesday, June 26 and Wednesday, June 27, from 10:00am to 5:00pm.

	For more information, please visit http://www.terrapinn.com/2012/trading-show-chicago/.

	Eze Castle Integration will be participating as an exhibitor at this event. Be sure to stop by our booth!
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         <pubDate>Wed, 20 Jun 2012 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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	This event has passed. To download the full report click here or watch the webinar below.

	Ever wondered how many of your investment firm peers are utilizing cloud services? Are they relying on public or private clouds? Do they have any concerns about cloud computing?

	You&rsquo;re in luck. We reveal the answers to these questions and more in our recent survey, Cloud Adoption Trends in the Investment Management Industry, conducted in partnership with IDG Research.

	Featuring responses from 125 senior-level executives at U.S. hedge fund and investment management firms, the survey reveals the key drivers to cloud computing and gives you insight into how and why your peers are utilizing the cloud.
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         <link>http://www.eci.com/news-events/index.html?id=469</link>
         <pubDate>Tue, 05 Jun 2012 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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  	        <content:encoded><![CDATA[In Partnership with IDG Research, Survey Identifies Economics, Speed of IT Deployment, IT Simplification and Built-In Disaster Recovery as Key Drivers to Adoption
BOSTON &ndash; June 5, 2012 &ndash; Eze Castle Integration, Inc., a leading provider of strategic IT solutions and private cloud services to hedge funds, today announced the results of its independent &ldquo;Cloud Adoption Trends in the Investment Management Industry&rdquo; survey, which was conducted in partnership with IDG Research. Featuring responses from 125 senior-level executives, the survey found that more than eight out of 10 hedge funds and investment firms use or are deploying the cloud for IT infrastructure or application services.&nbsp;
Eze Castle will release the findings during a live webinar on Wednesday, June 6, 2012 at 11:00 a.m. ET. A report of the complete survey results will be available following the event. Register for the event and report here: http://www2.eci.com/l/5322/2012-05-15/bm7zw.
The strong adoption rate of cloud services indicates increased emphasis on the benefits the technology is bringing to the financial industry. The survey found that the top three factors influencing adoption of cloud services are the ability to reduce IT infrastructure costs (85 percent viewed as extremely important/important), increase speed of technology deployment (83 percent) and simplify IT management (82 percent). Other factors include improved access to resources on-demand and the ability to take advantage of built-in disaster recovery functionality.
The survey also showed that private clouds are the models of choice, with 71 percent of those using cloud services indicating they were using private cloud platforms. Additional findings include:

    Fifty-seven percent of respondents began their use of the cloud with basic business or office functionality, including email, file services and mobility. Thirty-four percent indicated their first use of the cloud was for hosting of financial applications. &nbsp;
    Eighty-four percent of respondents indicated cost-effectiveness as the top reason for selecting their private cloud service providers. Security policies and procedures, and knowledge of cloud within the financial industry were close second and third factors scoring 82 percent and 81 percent on extremely important/important, respectively.
    Seven out of 10 respondents ranked concerns about security as well as information governance and meeting regulatory requirements as significant barriers to cloud deployments.

&ldquo;Eze Castle Integration is the leading provider of private cloud services to alternative investment firms worldwide.&nbsp;This leadership role means we must provide outstanding worldwide cloud services as well as educational resources and knowledge for the entire industry.&nbsp;By partnering with IDG Research, we are reinforcing this commitment by delivering objective insight into how and why firms are adopting cloud computing technologies,&rdquo; said Bob Guilbert, managing director of Eze Castle Integration. &ldquo;This survey and the recently launched Cloud Forum are two invaluable resources hedge funds should utilize to explore how cloud services can support their business operations.&rdquo;
Study demographics:
The online survey conducted by IDG Research collected information from 125 senior-level executives at hedge funds and investment management firms within the United States that were using or planning to use the cloud for infrastructure or application services. Forty-five percent of these individuals worked at firms with more than $750 million in assets under management (AUM); 23 percent had an AUM between $250 and $749 million; and 32 percent had less than $250 million in AUM at the time of the survey.
Additional resources:

    Cloud Survey Results
    Cloud Forum
    Hedge Fund IT Blog

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About Eze Castle Integration
Eze Castle Integration is the leading provider of IT solutions and private cloud services to more than 600 alternative investment firms worldwide, including more than 80 firms with $1 billion or more in assets under management.&nbsp;The company&rsquo;s products and services include Private Cloud Services, Technology Consulting, Outsourced IT Support, Project &amp; Technology Management, Professional Services, Telecommunications, Business Continuity Planning and Disaster Recovery, Archiving, Storage, Colocation and Internet Service.&nbsp;Eze Castle Integration is headquartered in Boston and has offices in Chicago, Dallas, Geneva, Hong Kong, London, Los Angeles, Minneapolis, New York, San Francisco, Singapore and Stamford.
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         <pubDate>Wed, 23 May 2012 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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With over 110,000 members, HDI is the leading professional association and certification body for technical service and support professionals.&nbsp;The HDI Team Excellence Award honors world-class support organizations that have enhanced the image of the industry by achieving the highest standards of excellence in customer support and service delivery.&nbsp;Eze Castle joins a very elite group that includes Dell Perot Systems, EDS and Novell as previous winners.
&ldquo;Each year, HDI has the difficult task of choosing the &lsquo;best of the best&rsquo; of the IT industry professionals from the list of award nominees. This year proved to be no exception,&rdquo; said Craig Baxter, HDI&rsquo;s global brand director.&nbsp;&ldquo;Eze Castle Integration won based on its excellence in people, process, procedures, technology, and resources.&nbsp;Eze Castle&rsquo;s commitment to delivering outstanding client support is clear and differentiates them from the competition.&rdquo;&nbsp;&nbsp;
&ldquo;At Eze Castle, we strive to consistently provide our clients with the highest quality in state-of-the-art technology, but we recognize that our solutions are only as valuable as the accompanying service and support we deliver,&rdquo; said Vinod Paul, managing director, Eze Castle Integration. &ldquo;Having extremely knowledgeable, experienced Help Desk engineers and analysts available to all clients 24x7x365 enables us to provide comprehensive and seamless technology solutions and services regardless of a client&rsquo;s location or unique business needs.&nbsp;Winning the HDI Team Excellence Award is excellent acknowledgement of our team&rsquo;s hard work and dedication.&rdquo;
Eze Castle Integration is the IT partner of over 600 hedge funds worldwide, including more than 80 firms with $1 billion or more in assets under management.&nbsp;The company has eight offices in the United States as well as offices in Hong Kong, London and Singapore.
To learn more about Eze Castle&rsquo;s premier support group, watch the HDI award submission video: http://www.eci.com/services/outsourced-it/index.html
Additional resources:

    Hedge Fund IT Blog
    Eze Castle&rsquo;s Hedge Fund IT Services

About Eze Castle Integration
Eze Castle Integration is the leading provider of technology, consulting and IT services to the investment industry. The company&rsquo;s products and services include Technology Consulting, Outsourced IT Support, Private Cloud Services, Project &amp; Technology Management, Professional 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, Dallas, Geneva, Hong Kong, London, Los Angeles, Minneapolis, New York, San Francisco, Singapore and Stamford.
About HDI
HDI is a global IT service and technical support membership association and the industry&rsquo;s premier certification and training body. Guided by an international panel of industry experts and practitioners, HDI is the leading resource for IT service and technical support emerging trends and best practices. HDI provides members with a vast repository of resources, networking opportunities, and the largest industry event, the HDI Annual Conference &amp; Expo. Headquartered in Colorado Springs, CO, HDI offers training in multiple languages and countries. For more information, visit www.ThinkHDI.com or call +1 719.268.0174. HDI is part of UBM TechWeb, a division of United Business Media LLC.
About UBM TechWeb
UBM TechWeb, the global leader in technology media and professional information, enables people and organizations to harness the transformative power of technology. Through its core businesses&mdash;media solutions, marketing services, and professional information&mdash;UBM TechWeb produces the most respected and consumed brands, applications, and services in the technology market. More than 14.5 million business and technology professionals (CIOs, IT and IT Support managers, Web and digital professionals, software and game developers, government decision makers, telecom providers and business executives) actively participate in UBM TechWeb&rsquo;s communities. UBM TechWeb brands include global face-to-face events, such as Interop, Game Developers Conference (GDC), Web 2.0, Black Hat, and VoiceCon; large-scale online networks, such as InformationWeek, Light Reading, and Gamasutra; research, training, and certification services, including HDI, Pyramid Research, and InformationWeek Analytics; and market-leading magazines such as InformationWeek and Wall Street &amp; Technology. UBM TechWeb is part of UBM, a global provider of media and information services for professional B2B communities and markets. Visit www.techweb.com for more information.
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         <pubDate>Fri, 18 May 2012 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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         <pubDate>Wed, 16 May 2012 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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Bringing together senior technology leaders, engineers and business executives interested in new IT initiatives for their company, ITC 2012 promises to provide exposure to a niche market in a relaxed and informal atmosphere and offering ample networking opportunities.
Eze Castle Integration will be participating as a sponsor at this event. Be sure to stop by our booth! Also, check out Eze Castle's vice president of network services, Mike Abbey, who will presenting on networking considerations, as well as our vice president of client technology, Steve Schoener, who will be participating on a panel discussion on traditional vs. hosted IT infrastructures.
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         <pubDate>Tue, 15 May 2012 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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         <link>http://www.eci.com/news-events/index.html?id=459</link>
         <pubDate>Tue, 08 May 2012 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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&ldquo;Since opening our Singapore office in 2010, we have experienced solid growth in clients and built a strong operational foundation.&nbsp;This continued expansion of our global presence reinforces our commitment to the Asia Pacific region as an important market for hedge funds,&rdquo; said Serge Bukhar, executive director, Eze Castle Integration.&nbsp;&ldquo;With our global footprint, Eze Castle now has the broadest reach of any hedge fund IT service provider and is uniquely positioned to support clients throughout their entire lifecycle.&rdquo;
With the opening of the new office, Hong Kong hedge funds now have a new option for premier IT services, while existing Eze Castle clients benefit by having one IT partner to support their technology operations worldwide.&nbsp;Initially Eze Castle&rsquo;s Hong Kong team will provide outsourced IT services, infrastructure management, disaster recovery, online backup, and project management.
Eze Castle Integration is the IT partner of over 600 hedge funds worldwide, including more than 80 firms with $1 billion or more in assets under management.&nbsp;The company has eight offices in the United States as well as offices in Hong Kong, London and Singapore.
Additional resources:

    Hedge Fund IT Blog
    Eze Castle&rsquo;s Hedge Fund IT Services

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About Eze Castle Integration
Eze Castle Integration is the leading provider of technology, consulting and IT services to the investment industry. The company&rsquo;s products and services include Technology Consulting, Outsourced IT Support, Private Cloud Services, Project &amp; Technology Management, Professional 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, Dallas, Geneva, Hong Kong, London, Los Angeles, Minneapolis, New York, San Francisco, Singapore and Stamford.
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         <link>http://www.waterstechnology.com/buy-side-technology/analysis/2171152/unseen-ctos-help-set-vision-firms</link>
         <pubDate>Fri, 04 May 2012 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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         <pubDate>Thu, 03 May 2012 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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         <pubDate>Wed, 02 May 2012 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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BOSTON &ndash; May 2, 2012 &ndash; Eze Castle Integration, Inc., a leading provider of strategic IT solutions and private cloud services to hedge funds, today announced it has surpassed 2,000 users and more than a petabyte of data in its Eze Private Cloud.&nbsp;These latest milestones make the Eze Private Cloud the most widely used hedge fund cloud spanning two continents and delivering the broadest range of managed services.
The company also launched the industry&rsquo;s first educational website &ndash; Cloud Forum &ndash; focused on cloud computing use at hedge funds.&nbsp;Topics covered include cloud architectures, operating in the cloud, cloud security, cloud dictionary, questions for cloud providers, and cloud videos.
With over 2,000 hedge fund users, the Eze Private Cloud is the backbone for the Eze Managed Suite and Eze Managed Infrastructure solutions and provides clients a highly redundant, secure and available IT environment.&nbsp;Eze Managed Suite is a fully managed and cost-effective solution that gives users business technology services including email, file services, mobility services, security, disaster recovery and 24x7x365 support.&nbsp;Eze Managed Infrastructure provides clients easy access to a highly flexible, private infrastructure that can be customized based on business or application needs and is fully managed by Eze Castle Integration.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;
&ldquo;Private cloud solutions are becoming the preferred choice for hedge funds seeking enterprise-grade environments that are fully managed by a team of experts.&nbsp;Our Eze Private Cloud platform is the de facto cloud solution for the hedge fund industry.&nbsp;We invest continuously in our cloud technology, people and processes to ensure the services delivered are secure, highly available and always operating at top performance,&rdquo; said Bob Guilbert, managing director, Eze Castle Integration.&nbsp;&ldquo;Reaching the 2,000 user and petabyte milestones is further validation of the industry&rsquo;s trust and confidence in the Eze Private Cloud.&rdquo;
Eze Castle Integration is the IT partner of over 600 hedge funds worldwide, including more than 80 firms with $1 billion or more in assets under management.
Additional resources:

    Cloud Forum
    Hedge Fund IT Blog
    Hedge Fund Cloud Computing Knowledge Center

&nbsp;
About Eze Castle Integration
Eze Castle Integration is the leading provider of technology, consulting and IT services to the investment industry. The company&rsquo;s products and services include Technology Consulting, Outsourced IT Support, Private Cloud Services, Project &amp; Technology Management, Professional 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, Dallas, Geneva, Hong Kong, London, Los Angeles, Minneapolis, New York, San Francisco, Singapore and Stamford.
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         <pubDate>Tue, 24 Apr 2012 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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         <pubDate>Thu, 19 Apr 2012 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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	The importance of a secure network infrastructure cannot be understated, especially in the highly sensitive world of financial services. But navigating the security landscape can be overwhelming for many firms.

	In this webinar, Eze Castle Integration and eSentire discussed the key network security threats facing hedge funds and investment firms today and offered practical advice for maintaining a safe and secure network.

	Attendees will come away with knowledge of:

	
		Specific network security threats, including data leakage and network intrusion;
	
		Understanding of security threat management practices such as intrusion detection and prevention, forensic traffic analysis and web and application assessments; and
	
		Specific policies and procedures to employ for optimal security management


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There is no doubt hedge funds adopting the cloud model can achieve new efficiencies and cost-savings while simplifying IT operations and increasing infrastructure resiliency. But security in the cloud often remains a key concern. The security landscape continues to evolve. Understanding current security risks allows hedge fund and investment firms to secure their IT environments and protect sensitive information.
Please join us on Wednesday 18th April for a breakfast seminar at The Langham Hotel.
Attendees will gain an understanding of common cloud security concerns and learn proven strategies for staving off attacks and protecting critical investment operations.
Our panel of experts will discuss:

    Top security risks and cyber      threats facing the cloud
    How cloud service providers      have approached security&nbsp;
    Legal and contractual aspect to      cloud computing
    Key factors to consider when      selecting a cloud and cloud services provider
    First-hand end user experience      in evaluating a cloud service

Panellists Include:

    Sheriff Ojugbele, Chief Technology Officer,      Lucidus Capital
    Bob Guilbert, Managing Director, Eze Castle Integration
    Marcus Josefsson, Security Solutions Specialist, Cisco
    Alexander Brown, Partner, Simmons and Simmons

Moderator: Simon Eyre, Director of Service, Eze Castle Integration
Format:

    08:00 a.m. Breakfast
    09:00 a.m. Seminar&nbsp;

Location: 
The Langham Hotel
1C Portland Place
Regent Street
W1B 1JA
NOTE: This event is open to hedge fund industry
professionals only. Please no service providers. Space is limited.
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         <pubDate>Mon, 16 Apr 2012 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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         <link>http://www.eci.com/news-events/index.html?id=452</link>
         <pubDate>Tue, 03 Apr 2012 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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BOSTON &ndash; April 3, 2012 &ndash; Eze Castle Integration, Inc., a leading provider of strategic IT solutions and private cloud services to hedge funds, today announced the inaugural Hedge Fund Cloud Summit, which is taking place on April 24, 2012 in New York City at the Sofitel Hotel. This premier half-day conference will cover four essential aspects of cloud computing - from making the business and financial case for cloud computing to hosting applications and protecting data in the cloud.
For the Hedge Fund Cloud Summit, Eze Castle is gathering executives from hedge funds, technology providers and industry associations including the Cloud Security Alliance, eSentire, Ledgex, Advent and others to dive deep into the dynamics of cloud computing at hedge funds.&nbsp;The conference agenda includes panel discussions on:

    Making the Business (and Financial) Case for the Cloud
    The Changing Role of the Hedge Fund CTO in the Cloud Era
    Hosting Your Applications in the Cloud: What You Need to Know
    Practicing Safe Security in the Cloud

&ldquo;Cloud computing is a conversation point in nearly all discussions around hedge fund technology. Hosting an educational conference devoted to the cloud is a natural extension of our thought leadership and commitment to providing hedge funds and investment firms with the knowledge and tools they need to operate their businesses. At the Cloud Summit, attendees will hear directly from their peers and other industry experts about the considerations, opportunities and implications for utilizing the cloud,&rdquo; said Vinod Paul, managing director of Eze Castle Integration.
Hedge fund managers may register for the conference at http://www.eci.com/lpg/cloudsummit-registration.html.
Eze Castle Integration is the IT partner of over 600 hedge funds worldwide, including more than 80 firms with $1 billion or more in assets under management. The Eze Private Cloud is the most widely used hedge fund cloud spanning two continents and supporting thousands of users.
Additional resources:

    Hedge Fund IT Blog
    Hedge Fund Cloud Computing Knowledge Center

About Eze Castle Integration
Eze Castle Integration is the leading provider of technology, consulting and IT services to the investment industry. The company&rsquo;s products and services include Technology Consulting, Outsourced IT Support, Private Cloud Services, Project &amp; Technology Management, Professional 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, Dallas, Geneva, Hong Kong, London, Los Angeles, Minneapolis, New York, San Francisco, Singapore and Stamford.
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         <pubDate>Thu, 29 Mar 2012 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
         <dc:creator>Eze Castle</dc:creator>
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Starting a hedge fund is not an easy process. There are countless questions to ask and considerations to think about &ndash; everything from investment strategy, approach to raising capital, regulatory considerations, service provider selection, and technology systems.
Please join us for a breakfast seminar on Thursday 29th March to learn the keys to success when launching your hedge fund.&nbsp;
Expert Panellists Include:

    Simon Eyre, Director of Service, Eze Castle Integration
    Gus Black, Partner, Dechert LLP
    JaeYung Kwon, EMEA Prime Broker, J.P. Morgan
    Bill Prew, COO, James Caird Asset Management LLP

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Breakfast: 08:30 a.m. 
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         <link>http://www.eci.com/news-events/index.html?id=422</link>
         <pubDate>Fri, 23 Mar 2012 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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The 100WHF Institute, the Stanford Center on Philanthropy and Civil Society, and Stanford Social Innovation Review, are co-hosting the world's first hedge fund conference to donate all net proceeds to philanthropy AND to focus on a double bottom line. This day-long seminar will unite leading hedge funds, foundations, and allocators to innovate both absolute and social returns.
This day-long conference will feature:

    Keynote address by Seth Klarman, President of The Baupost Group
    Two simultaneous tracks: customize your day to attend panels on alternative investing, social enterprise, or a combination of both!
    Industry leading speakers, including Barbara Novick (Vice Chairman, BlackRock), Judy Posnikoff (Co-Founder, PAAMCO), John Hathaway (PM, Tocqueville Gold Fund), Nancy Zimmerman (Founder, Bracebridge Capital), among other notables.
    Professional leverage opportunities across coffee breaks, group lunch and an evening cocktail reception.
    This event concludes the celebration of the 100 Women in Hedge Funds ten-year anniversary.

All net proceeds will benefit 100WHF's 2011 beneficiary, the William J.  Clinton Foundation's U.S. Childhood Obesity Prevention program, Alliance  for a Healthier Generation.
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         <title>Securing the Cloud From the Outside In</title>
         <link>http://www.wallstreetandtech.com/technology-risk-management/232602908</link>
         <pubDate>Wed, 21 Mar 2012 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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         <link>http://www.eci.com/news-events/index.html?id=441</link>
         <pubDate>Wed, 21 Mar 2012 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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There has been clear increased adoption of and interest in cloud services over the last several years, and buy-side asset managers continue to look to use this technology in a variety of ways.
Join us on Wednesday, March 21 for a breakfast seminar in San Francisco to learn more about the key trends in buy-side technology - specifically cloud computing - as we look ahead to the remainder of 2012. Our expert panel of speakers will address the following discussion topics:

    What's driving the move to the cloud;
    Key technology considerations for your cloud infrastructure;
    Making the business case for the cloud; and
    Pros and cons for hosting your financial applications in the cloud.

Panelists Include:

    Mike Maguire, Managing Director of Global Consulting, ConvergEx's Eze Castle Software
    Ben Brown, Managing Director &amp; Head of Prime Brokerage Sales, ConvergEx Prime Services
    Mike Hartig, Director of Service, Eze Castle Integration

Moderator:

    Chris Ainsworth, President, California Hedge Fund Association
    
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         <link>http://www.eci.com/news-events/index.html?id=445</link>
         <pubDate>Wed, 14 Mar 2012 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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BOSTON &ndash; March 14, 2012 &ndash; Eze Castle Integration, Inc., a leading provider of strategic IT solutions and private cloud services to hedge funds, today announced it has won two prestigious hedge fund industry awards. The company won Most Cutting Edge Cloud Computing Solution in the FTF News Technology Innovation Awards 2012 and Best Managed Technology in the 2012 Hedgeweek Awards.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;
The Eze Private Cloud is the most widely used hedge fund cloud spanning two continents and supporting thousands of users.&nbsp;The FTF News Most Cutting Edge Cloud Award recognizes the Eze Private Cloud as the solution that best fulfills the promise of cloud technology for hedge funds and investment management firms.&nbsp;Eze Castle was also named a finalist in the Service Provider of the Year and Most Effective Use of Social Media categories.&nbsp;
Votes from Hedgeweek&rsquo;s 41,000 readers earned Eze Castle the Best Managed Account Technology Award for the second year in a row.&nbsp;The Hedgeweek Awards recognize excellence and resiliency among hedge fund managers and service providers who successfully exceed client and market expectations in 2012.&nbsp;
&ldquo;Receiving these two esteemed awards is a true honor as it reflects our position as the top technology choice among industry professionals. At Eze Castle Integration we are one hundred percent focused on coupling innovative and cost-effective technology with outstanding client service.&nbsp;When selecting the Eze Private Cloud, clients know they have a worldwide support organization behind them, ensuring their IT operations will run flawlessly 24x7x365,&rdquo; said Bob Guilbert, managing director, Eze Castle Integration.
Eze Castle Integration is the IT partner of over 600 hedge funds worldwide, including more than 80 firms with $1 billion or more in assets under management.&nbsp;The award-winning Eze Private Cloud provides hedge funds with seamless access to technology and business applications they require to effectively and efficiently run their businesses.&nbsp;With the Eze Private Cloud, hedge funds simplify operations, minimize upfront capital costs, and gain a highly resilient, enterprise-grade IT infrastructure on par with billion-dollar funds.
Additional resources:

    Hedge Fund IT Blog
    Hedge Fund Knowledge Centers

About Eze Castle Integration
Eze Castle Integration is the leading provider of technology, consulting and IT services to the investment industry. The company&rsquo;s products and services include Technology Consulting, Outsourced IT Support, Private Cloud Services, Project &amp; Technology Management, Professional 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, Dallas, Geneva, Hong Kong, London, Los Angeles, Minneapolis, New York, San Francisco, Singapore and Stamford.
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         <pubDate>Tue, 13 Mar 2012 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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Eze Castle Integration and eSentire are working together to give hedge funds using the Eze Private Cloud or on-premise IT complete protection from security risks that could jeopardize operations and threaten proprietary information.  eSentire&rsquo;s core solutions combine advanced security technology with highly trained security experts to proactively identify potential vulnerabilities, detect and prevent intrusion, and conduct forensic traffic analysis for predictive threat profiling.
&ldquo;Hedge funds are adopting our award winning Eze Private Cloud at a rapid rate.  At the same time, on-premise IT environments remain ever present in established hedge funds.  As the leader in both private cloud and on-premise hedge fund technology we take a holistic approach to ensuring all hedge funds have the solutions necessary to operate at peak performance,&rdquo; said Bob Guilbert, managing director, Eze Castle Integration.  &ldquo;Our partnership with eSentire fills an industry gap for managed security services that dramatically reduce security threats at hedge funds worldwide.&rdquo;
J. Paul Haynes, CEO, eSentire, said, &ldquo;The security risk landscape evolves rapidly and our security assessments show investment firms are particularly targeted.  eSentire&rsquo;s unique ability to combine purpose-built managed security technology with human security knowledge and control makes it the ideal solution for investment firms.  We are extremely pleased to form a strategic partnership with Eze Castle Integration based on the company&rsquo;s focus on bringing innovative solutions to their clients and worldwide leadership in hedge fund private cloud services.&rdquo;
Eze Castle Integration is the IT partner of over 600 hedge funds worldwide, including more than 80 firms with $1 billion or more in assets under management.  The Eze Private Cloud is the most widely used hedge fund cloud spanning two continents and supporting thousands of users.
Additional resources:

    Hedge Fund IT Blog
    Security Top Issues Blog
    Hedge Fund Knowledge Centers

About Eze Castle Integration
Eze Castle Integration is the leading provider of technology, consulting and IT services to the investment industry. The company&rsquo;s products and services include Technology Consulting, Outsourced IT Support, Private Cloud Services, Project &amp; Technology Management, Professional 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, Dallas, Geneva, Hong Kong, London, Los Angeles, Minneapolis, New York, San Francisco, Singapore and Stamford.
About eSentire Inc.
eSentire Inc., offers practical and pragmatic security solutions to help guard the intellectual property and infrastructure of enterprises.  As a Managed Security Service Provider (MSSP), eSentire specializes in the delivery of comprehensive security consulting and immersive incident response to get our clients protected.  Once base-lined, the continuous, managed security services we provide helps keep our clients safe.   Re-inventing the concept of managed security services, eSentire has fused the concepts of purpose-built managed security technology with human-controlled flexibility supported by enhanced security knowledge.   This re-invention of the managed security services concept has been coined, &ldquo;MSSP 2.0&Prime; by the well-known and respected security analyst Richard Stiennon.
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Hedge Funds Care is an international charity, supported largely by the hedge fund industry, whose sole mission is preventing and treating child abuse. It has 2 goals:

    To raise as much money as possible to fund the programs that do the preventing and treating.
    To showcase the philanthropy of the hedge fund industry.

This mission is accomplished by raising money and granting it to child welfare organizations throughout the United States, Canada, the Cayman Islands, and the United Kingdom. Hedge Funds Care is the only grant making public charity that focuses exclusively on funding this cause. Since its inception in 1998, Hedge Funds Care has awarded over 800 grants totaling more than $29 million.
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         <link>http://www.eci.com/news-events/index.html?id=435</link>
         <pubDate>Tue, 28 Feb 2012 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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	Utilizing a cloud infrastructure means doing your due diligence: optimizing your firm&rsquo;s operations, considering the legal implications, and ensuring your data is secure at all times.

	On this webinar, experts at Eze Castle Integration, Morgan Stanley and Milbank, Tweed, Hadley &amp; McCloy analyze the legal, technology and operational considerations for cloud computing.

	Discussion topics include:

	
		The roles of SEC and FINRA in cloud governance
	
		The importance of service level agreements
	
		Practicing safe security in the cloud
	
		Choosing the cloud &amp; a cloud services provider





	EXPERT SPEAKERS INCLUDE:

	Michael Kurzer, Attorney, Milbank, Tweed, Hadley &amp; McCloy LLP
	Michael represents financial institutions in proceedings before the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) and Securities Exchange Commission (SEC). He also advises on software outsourcing transactions, cloud computing arrangements and other matters.

	Adam Menkes, Vice President, Morgan Stanley
	Adam is Vice President within the Business Consulting group of Morgan Stanley Prime Brokerage and is a 14-year veteran of the financial industry. Adam has been with Morgan Stanley since 2007, and his focus on technology has allowed him to assist over 50 clients with their technology planning in that time.

	Vinod Paul, Managing Director, Eze Castle Integration
	Vinod leads a talented team of customer service and engineering professionals at Eze Castle and oversees all customer-facing engagements. He was previously Director of Technical Services at Martin Progressive.
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         <pubDate>Wed, 22 Feb 2012 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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The MSPmentor 100 report is based on data from MSPmentor&rsquo;s global online survey, and includes MSPs from North America, Europe, the Middle East, Africa and Australia.  The MSPmentor 100 report recognizes top managed service providers based on a range of metrics, including annual managed services revenue growth, managed services offered and worldwide client base.
&ldquo;Eze Castle Integration is fully committed to delivering managed and cloud services that ensure our clients receive the best possible solutions for their businesses at competitive price points,&rdquo; said Bob Guilbert, managing director, Eze Castle Integration.  &ldquo;Being named a top 20 MSP in the world for the second year in a row is validation of the value our managed solutions provide clients around the globe.  The quality of our services combined with our global support infrastructure is unmatched within the hedge fund market.&rdquo;
&ldquo;MSPs on this year&rsquo;s global 100 list lifted their annual recurring revenues 28 percent to $1.04 billion, an incredible showing considering the economic uncertainty all IT services providers faced,&rdquo; said Joe Panettieri, editorial director of Nine Lives Media. &ldquo;Those MSPs are now managing 2.7 million desktop and mobile devices for customers, an incredible jump of 50 percent from 2010.&rdquo;
Eze Castle Integration supports more than 600 hedge funds around the world including more than 80 firms managing $1 billion or more in assets.
About Eze Castle Integration
Eze Castle Integration is the leading provider of technology, consulting and IT services to the investment industry. The company&rsquo;s products and services include Technology Consulting, Outsourced IT Support, Private Cloud Services, Project &amp; Technology Management, Professional 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, Dallas, Geneva, Hong Kong, London, Los Angeles, Minneapolis, New York, San Francisco, Singapore and Stamford.
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         <pubDate>Thu, 09 Feb 2012 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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         <pubDate>Wed, 08 Feb 2012 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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Since joining Eze Castle in 2003, Holden has managed the company&rsquo;s U.S. financial operations and spearheaded the establishment of international operations, most recently in Asia and the U.K. As chief financial officer, Holden will oversee global finance, accounting, legal, and real estate functions. Holden is also a member of Eze Castle&rsquo;s executive management team, which directs all aspects of company strategy, planning and operations.  Prior to Eze Castle, Holden was a principal at The Parthenon Group, a global strategic advisory firm.
&ldquo;Chris has played a significant role in Eze Castle&rsquo;s success in the past several years, overseeing the financial components of our new offices in London, Geneva, Hong Kong, and Singapore,&rdquo; said John Cahaly, CEO and chairman of Eze Castle Integration. &ldquo;The CFO role is a perfect fit for Chris&rsquo; many abilities and talents, and I&rsquo;m confident he&rsquo;ll continue to contribute to the financial health and growth of the company.&rdquo;
&ldquo;Chris and I worked together closely as Eze Castle expanded its operations into the European region.  His knowledge and quick grasp of tax and auditing functions in the U.K. underscore his commitment to the financial standing and integrity of the company,&rdquo; said Mark Saunders, partner at Wilder Coe LLP.
Mark Fiato, principal with Caras &amp; Shulman, PC, stated, &ldquo;As Eze Castle has grown over the years, Chris has been integral to ensuring the company is fiscally sound and compliant with financial regulations and reporting. Looking ahead, he will remain an important asset to the Eze Castle management team and continue to be a driver behind the company&rsquo;s continued revenue growth and global expansion.&rdquo; 

Additional resources:

    Hedge Fund IT Blog
    Hedge Fund Knowledge Centers

About Eze Castle Integration
Eze Castle Integration 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, Geneva, Hong Kong, London, Los Angeles, Minneapolis, New York, San Francisco, Singapore and Stamford.
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         <pubDate>Mon, 30 Jan 2012 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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         <pubDate>Mon, 30 Jan 2012 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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         <pubDate>Thu, 26 Jan 2012 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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  	        <content:encoded><![CDATA[The Hedge Fund Business Operations Association&rsquo;s annual  conference is back and loaded with valuable takeaways to help you  strategize your operational game-plan to not only meet today&rsquo;s demands  but also thrive in them. This year&rsquo;s agenda not only addresses the top operational  challenges that hedge funds currently face but offers invaluable  solutions to not only survive, but thrive in today&rsquo;s challenging market.
Topics at a Glance:

    Regulatory Update &ndash; What&rsquo;s New and What&rsquo;s on the Horizon?
    Tax and Legislative Update
    You&rsquo;re Registered (or just about), Now What? &ndash; How to Survive in a Post-Dodd Frank World
    Rapid Fire IT Update &ndash; Technology Roundtable
    Investor Roundtable - What do Investors want from Their Fund Managers (Besides Outstanding Performance)?
    The Increased Role of Corporate Governance and the Board of Directors
    Due Diligence from All the Angles &ndash; Investment and Operational
    The Nuts and Bolts of an Effective and Cost-Efficient Compliance Program
    Show Me the Money - Marketing and Fundraising Strategies in Today&rsquo;s Environment
    Mandatory Clearing Requirements on OTC Derivatives
    SSAE 16 (aka SAS 70) &ndash; The Evolution of Internal Controls and Reporting
    Preparing for and Surviving an SEC Audit &ndash; Lessons Learned from Some Recent Examinations
    Successfully Addressing Key Valuation Issues
    Disaster Recovery &ndash; An Ounce of Prevention is Worth a Pound of Cure
    Coping with Separately Managed Accounts Platforms &ndash; Are they the Real Deal?
    What New Forms and Documentations Do I Need to File? -  A Preparation Survival Guide
    Easing the Process of K-1 Preparations
    What to do if Your Fund has Been Suspected of Insider Trading and Other Fraudulent Acts

Eze Castle's Managing Director Vinod Paul participated on the panel, &quot;Disaster Recovery &ndash; An Ounce of Prevention is Worth a Pound of Cure.&quot;
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         <pubDate>Fri, 06 Jan 2012 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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         <pubDate>Tue, 03 Jan 2012 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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         <pubDate>Tue, 13 Dec 2011 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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New York, December 13, 2011 &ndash; Eze Castle Integration, Inc., a leading provider of IT services, technology and consulting to hedge funds and investment firms, today announced the company has been selected for the third year as one of the &ldquo;Best Places to Work&rdquo; by Crain&rsquo;s New York Business. This designation is driven by Eze Castle&rsquo;s commitment to employee growth, professional development and training programs.
Eze Castle climbed 15 spots to rank #22 on the 2011 Best Places to Work list, which ranks the top 50 companies in New York City.  Each company was chosen based on statistical analysis of employee surveys and company benefits done by Crain&rsquo;s New York Business partner, Best Company Group, an independent research firm. Eze Castle received high marks for its in-house training organization, employee support, challenging work environment and fun atmosphere. Eze Castle has appeared on the Crain&rsquo;s New York &ldquo;Best Places to Work&rdquo; list since 2009.
&ldquo;Employees are the foundation of Eze Castle Integration and the reason why we are the leading technology service provider in the hedge fund market. We are committed to providing them with new opportunities for professional growth and development,&rdquo; said Vinod Paul, managing director at Eze Castle Integration. &ldquo;We are a family-oriented company focused on fostering long-term employment with all employees and providing a fun, positive working environment through social hours, company-sponsored sports teams and other events throughout the year.&rdquo;
Eze Castle&rsquo;s dedication to supporting and providing employees with new opportunities is evidenced through Eze Castle eAcademy, a dedicated in-house training program, where the company ran more than 500 hours of certification and training programs in the past year.  Additionally, Eze Castle expanded its internal training and professional development programs with a formal, structured process for advancing help desk employees&rsquo; career progression. This 18-month, tiered program assists help desk analysts in advancing their skills and roles within the Eze Castle service organization.
Eze Castle Integration created a video sharing employee's perspectives on what makes the company a great place to work.  Watch the video HERE.  To learn about career opportunities at Eze Castle Integration visit: http://www.eci.com/about_us/join-us.html
Crain's New York Business provides news, information and connections and 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 is the leading provider of technology, consulting and IT services to the investment industry. The company&rsquo;s products and services include Technology Consulting, Outsourced IT Support, Private Cloud Services, Project &amp; Technology Management, Professional 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, Dallas, Geneva, London, Los Angeles, Minneapolis, New York, San Francisco, Singapore and Stamford.]]></content:encoded>
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         <pubDate>Wed, 07 Dec 2011 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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At the end of this course, participants will come away with how to address each of the following areas:

    Up-Front Decisions
    Vendors Required
    Major Legal Issues
    Client Service Issues
    Marketing/Sales
    Technology
    Operational Issues
    Partnership Accounting
    Performance Measurement
    Reporting
    Compliance &amp; More Compliance
    Investor Due Diligence

Eze Castle Integration's vice president of client technology, Steve Schoener, gave a presentation on the technology considerations for launching a hedge fund. You can view his presentation here!]]></content:encoded>
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         <pubDate>Tue, 29 Nov 2011 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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         <pubDate>Tue, 15 Nov 2011 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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Eze Castle Integration's Managing Director Vinod Paul will moderate and speak on the panel, Cloud Computing on Wall Street: Making the Business Case. For more details on FINCloud 2011, click here.]]></content:encoded>
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         <link>http://www.eci.com/news-events/index.html?id=390</link>
         <pubDate>Tue, 01 Nov 2011 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
         <dc:creator>Eze Castle</dc:creator>
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With today's rapidly evolving regulatory landscape, outsourced technology solutions have become an important competitive differentiator for hedge fund managers. Selecting the right outsourcing partner is critical to addressing investors' growing desire for more secure, robust and reliable infrastructure.
This complimentary webinar explores current trends, examine practical outsourcing options that expand offerings while enhancing productivity, and provide hedge fund managers with best practices for selecting and managing technology partners. Topics include how to:

    gain a competitive advantage;
    control expenses through outsourced solutions;
    identify an appopriate pricing model; and
    find a unique solution to fit your firm's needs.

Expert Speakers:
Vinod Paul, Managing Director, Eze Castle Integration
Leading a talented team of customer service and engineering professionals, Vinod oversees all customer-facing engagements at Eze Castle. His responsibilities include service delivery and business development for the firm. Prior to joining Eze Castle in 2002, Vinod was director of technical services for Martin Progressive.
Aaron Steinberg, Director, Pershing Prime Services
As director and head of relationship management at Pershing, Aaron is responsible for a team of professionals who establish and maintain prime brokerage relationships with hedge funds, mutual funds and other alternative managers. Prior to joining Pershing in 2007, Aaron was vice president for Bear Sterns Global Clearing Services.]]></content:encoded>
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         <link>http://www.eci.com/news-events/index.html?id=392</link>
         <pubDate>Wed, 26 Oct 2011 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
         <dc:creator>Eze Castle</dc:creator>
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Hedge funds rely on a myriad of sophisticated systems and technologies to capitalise on market movements and maintain an inside edge.  Managed and fully hosted services and IT systems are giving hedge funds quick and easy access to enterprise calibre solutions, while drastically reducing the infrastructure and cost requirements.
Our panel of experts will discuss:

    Current trends in middle and back office managed services
    How hedge funds are using cloud technology for application hosting and disaster recovery
    Technical pros and cons of hosted services versus traditional in-house systems
    Evaluating a managed service provider
    &nbsp;

Moderator:

    Gwyn Roberts, Editor at HFM Week


Current panellists include:

    Simon Eyre, Service Director at Eze Castle Integration


    Andrew Kaufmann, European Business Development Manager at Viteos

&nbsp;Time:

    08:00 a.m. Registration &amp; Breakfast
    09:00 a.m. Seminar
    10:00 a.m. Networking

Location: 
The Langham Hotel  
1C Portland Place 
Westminster      
W1B
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         <link>http://www.waterstechnology.com/waters/opinion/2118496/platform-securing-cloud</link>
         <pubDate>Thu, 20 Oct 2011 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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         <link>http://www.eci.com/news-events/index.html?id=396</link>
         <pubDate>Wed, 19 Oct 2011 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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  	        <content:encoded><![CDATA[BOSTON &ndash; October 19, 2011 &ndash; Eze Castle Integration, Inc., a leading provider of IT services, technology and consulting to hedge funds and investment firms, today announced it has been recognized as one of the top 100 technology providers in the financial services industry for the fourth year in a row. The company moved up five spots on The FinTech 100, an annual international ranking of leading technology providers compiled by American Banker, Bank Technology News and IDC Financial Insights.
Eze Castle was also named a finalist for the HFMWeek U.S. Hedge Fund Services Award in the category of Best Overall Advisory Firm. The HFMWeek awards recognize companies in the hedge fund industry that demonstrate consistent revenue growth, innovation and customer satisfaction.
&ldquo;Eze Castle Integration is committed to delivering superior IT services and technology solutions that stand out in the industry and delight customers. The FinTech 100 and HFMWeek awards validate we are hitting the mark,&rdquo; said Bob Guilbert, managing director of Eze Castle Integration.  &ldquo;Looking ahead our focus remains on setting the standard for hedge fund technology.&rdquo;
Supporting the company&rsquo;s progression up the FinTech 100 list, over the last year Eze Castle completed several domestic and international expansion projects to better serve its global customer base. The company has built a global cloud infrastructure and increased its cloud computing customer base to more than 130 firms. The company also welcomed new members to its solid management and technology teams and spearheaded multiple thought-leadership initiatives including &ldquo;How to Launch a Hedge Fund&rdquo; and &ldquo;A Guide to Technology Outsourcing.&rdquo;
For more information and to view the FinTech Special report, visit www.AmericanBanker.com/fintech100.
Additional resources:

    Hedge Fund IT Blog
    Hedge Fund Knowledge Centers

About Eze Castle Integration
Eze Castle Integration is the leading provider of technology, consulting and IT services to the investment industry. The company&rsquo;s products and services include Technology Consulting, Outsourced IT Support, Managed Services and Cloud Computing, Project Technology &amp; Management, Professional 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, Dallas, Geneva, London, Los Angeles, Minneapolis, New York, San Francisco, Singapore and Stamford.
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         <link>http://www.eci.com/news-events/index.html?id=388</link>
         <pubDate>Thu, 06 Oct 2011 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
         <dc:creator>Eze Castle</dc:creator>
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The recent destruction caused by Hurricane Irene along the East Coast has shed new light on the importance of maintaining a comprehensive disaster recovery solution. And with hurricane season not slated to end until late November, the threat is not yet behind us. In the wake of Irene and other recent events (i.e. Virginia earthquake), firms everywhere are shoring up their business resiliency plans to ensure they remain operational during a disaster.
Attendees will gain insight into the key aspects of a secure disaster recovery and business continuity plan, the testing and activation processes for a DR solution, and the key considerations for outsourcing your disaster recovery. Additionally, attendees will hear a real-life case study from a hedge fund that recently activated their disaster recovery in the wake of a hurricane.

Speakers:

    Tom Trillo, Chief Operating Officer, Ridgefield Capital
    Adam Menkes, Vice President, Morgan Stanley
    Vinod Paul, Managing Director, Eze Castle Integration

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         <link>http://www.eci.com/news-events/index.html?id=389</link>
         <pubDate>Tue, 04 Oct 2011 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
         <dc:creator>Eze Castle</dc:creator>
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04-05 October, 2011
Hilton, Tower Bridge, London
Now in it's 4th year and established as a global trading technology &amp; high frequency trading event, TradeTech Architecture will be returning on 4th -5th October in London. Targeting CIO's, CTO's, Chief Architects, Heads of Storage, Security, Application Development and Infrastructure Management from Europe's leading Capital Markets institutions, the event will give you a first-hand insight into how to reduce costs and secure tomorrow's flexible, reliable and scalable technology to expand your business and compete on a global scale. Future trends on cloud computing, cross asset trading, increasing market data volumes and infrastructure will be thoroughly analysed for you to stay abreast of what's coming up.
The financial technology conference event agenda has been developed and shaped with the help of our senior expert advisory board to ensure we are delivering a first class event that is covering all current and future market issues! For more information, or to register for this event, click here.
Eze Castle Integration is a sponsor and exhibitor at TradeTech Architecture. Be sure to stop by and say hello to us at Booth #14!]]></content:encoded>
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         <link>http://www.eci.com/news-events/index.html?id=391</link>
         <pubDate>Mon, 03 Oct 2011 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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BOSTON, October 3, 2011 &ndash; Eze Castle Integration, Inc., a leading provider of IT services, technology and consulting to hedge funds and investment firms, today announced it will host the webinar, &ldquo;Disaster Preparedness &ndash; Is Your Firm Ready?&rdquo; The session will take place on Thursday, October 6 at 2 p.m. E.T. and will focus on business continuity and disaster recovery (DR) planning.
&ldquo;The recent destruction caused by Hurricane Irene on the East Coast sheds light on the importance of maintaining a comprehensive disaster recovery solution,&rdquo; said Bob Guilbert, managing director of Eze Castle Integration, who will moderate the session. &ldquo;With hurricane season not slated to end until late November, the threat is not yet behind us. Firms everywhere should be shoring up their business resiliency plans to ensure they remain operational during a disaster.&rdquo;
Webinar panelists will include Tom Trillo, chief operating officer of Ridgefield Capital; Adam Menkes, vice president of Morgan Stanley; and Vinod Paul, managing director of Eze Castle Integration. Among the topics they will discuss are:

    Key      aspects of secure DR and business continuity strategies
    Testing      and activation processes for DR solutions
    Crucial      considerations for outsourcing DR

The discussion will also focus on a real-life case study of a hedge fund that recently activated its disaster recovery in the wake of a hurricane.
Attendees can register online for the one-hour webinar at http://www2.eci.com/l/5322/2011-09-13/12T7W.
Additional Eze Castle resources:

    Hedge      Fund Disaster Recovery &amp; Business Continuity Guidebook
    Eze      Castle Hedge IT Blog

About Eze Castle Integration
Eze Castle Integration is the leading provider of technology, consulting and IT services to the investment industry. The company&rsquo;s products and services include Technology Consulting, Outsourced IT Support, Private Cloud Services, Project Technology &amp; Management, Professional 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, Dallas, Geneva, London, Los Angeles, Minneapolis, New York, San Francisco, Singapore and Stamford.
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         <link>http://rblt.com/2011ConferenceDay2/overview.aspx</link>
         <pubDate>Wed, 28 Sep 2011 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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         <pubDate>Wed, 14 Sep 2011 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
         <dc:creator>Eze Castle</dc:creator>
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         <link>http://www.eci.com/news-events/index.html?id=385</link>
         <pubDate>Thu, 08 Sep 2011 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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  	        <content:encoded><![CDATA[JERSEY CITY, N.J., Sept. 8, 2011 -- Pershing LLC, a BNY Mellon company, today announced the availability of A Guide to Technology Outsourcing for Hedge Funds. The company's latest guidebook examines the trends in outsourcing as technology has become a strategically important differentiator for hedge funds. It provides hedge fund managers with best practices for selecting and managing technology partners to develop a reliable and scalable infrastructure while allowing them to still focus on their core money management competencies.
&quot;As hedge funds confront the need to diversify counterparty risk and build a more robust infrastructure, outsourcing to multiple technology vendors can be an efficient, cost effective approach,&quot; said Craig Messinger, managing director at Pershing Prime Services. &quot;With the number of technology providers increasing, prime brokers are a valuable resource that can provide guidance and well-vetted referrals to help hedge funds select solutions that will enhance their technology strategy.&quot;
Developed with Eze Castle Integration and available through Pershing Prime Services, A Guide to Technology Outsourcing for Hedge Funds explores the increased demand for technology outsourcing solutions among hedge funds and how it is driving investors' growing desire for more secure, robust and reliable infrastructure. The guidebook provides practical advice for selecting an information technology (IT) outsourcing provider, includes processes for developing a Request for Proposal (RFP) and highlights the developments in outsourcing impacting large and small funds.  It also focuses on the variety of ways offsite solutions, such as cloud computing and colocation, are effective in controlling or even reducing technology costs.
&quot;The constantly evolving technology landscape and recognition of technology as a competitive differentiator have fueled the growth of outsourcing and the adoption of fully managed IT services,&quot; said Bob Guilbert, managing director, Eze Castle Integration, &quot;When selecting an IT outsourcing solution, it is important that hedge funds focus on finding the right fit and the right partners, as technology can yield significant advantages and improve their overall business model.&quot;
Best Practices from the guidebook include:

    Finding a Competitive Advantage &ndash; Confidence in a firm's strength and stability has become a strong competitive differentiator among hedge funds as institutional investors remain cautious about counterparty risk.  A careful vendor selection process that acknowledges the increasingly strategic role of technology can help hedge funds of all sizes approach investors with transparent processes and robust disaster recovery and business continuity programs.
    Controlling Expenses Through Outsourced Solutions &ndash; The complexity of the hedge fund industry and rising tide of regulation require a greater depth of expertise.  Rather than taking on the responsibility of recruiting and managing new hires, hedge funds can use outsourcing to gain instant access to highly trained, experienced technical personnel.  An outsourcing partner can also offer on-demand access to specialists with the right experience at a far better price than a large, in-house department.
    Identifying an Appropriate Pricing Model &ndash; Technology vendors offer several different models that can vary from block contracts to service contracts to per user per month arrangements.  Hedge funds must carefully consider how well each pricing structure will meet its daily operational needs.
    Do Not Expect a One Size Fits All Solution &ndash; A fund is unlikely to find one provider that meets all of its requirements.  Furthermore, relying on a single-vendor solution can potentially increase the exposure to business risks, ranging from a security breach of their lone source of data to regional disasters such as flooding or power outages. An integrator or prime broker can help manage the selection process by helping to both identify scalable solutions based on business needs and vendors that have a deep understanding of the industry and regulatory environment.

To download a copy of the report, please visit www.pershingprimeservices.com.
Pershing Prime Services delivers an unconflicted, comprehensive suite of global prime brokerage solutions. This includes 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 BNY Mellon. Pershing Prime Services is a service of Pershing LLC. Additional information is available at www.pershingprimeservices.com.
Pershing LLC (member FINRA/NYSE/SIPC) is a leading global provider of financial business solutions to more than 1,500 institutional and retail financial organizations and independent registered investment advisors who collectively represent approximately five million active investors. Located in 21 offices worldwide, Pershing and its affiliates are 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 BNY Mellon company. Additional information is available at www.pershing.com.
BNY Mellon is a global financial services company focused on helping clients manage and service their financial assets, operating in 36 countries and serving more than 100 markets. BNY Mellon is a leading provider of financial services for institutions, corporations and high-net-worth individuals, offering superior investment management and investment services through a worldwide client-focused team. It has $26.3 trillion in assets under custody and administration and $1.3 trillion in assets under management, services $11.8 trillion in outstanding debt and processes global payments averaging $1.7 trillion per day. BNY Mellon is the corporate brand of The Bank of New York Mellon Corporation (NYSE: BK). Additional information is available at www.bnymellon.com. 
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         <pubDate>Mon, 05 Sep 2011 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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         <pubDate>Mon, 15 Aug 2011 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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         <pubDate>Thu, 11 Aug 2011 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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With the economic climate continuing to change and investment firms looking to increase efficiencies and reduce costs, the emergence of cloud services has given firms a viable option to meet these needs. But whether you are a start-up firm seeking to implement a technology solution or an existing fund looking to move off of your current platform, the cloud can still pose some challenges.

Join us on Thursday August 11 to learn about the critical considerations for fund managers evaluating a move to the cloud. Attendees will gain insight into both the business and technology implications of cloud computing straight from our expert panelists: a former hedge fund CTO-turned prime broker, a current hedge fund COO and an experienced cloud services provider.

Speakers Include:

    Doug Kline, Head of Hedge Fund Consulting, Deutsche Bank
    Steve Wilhoit, Chief Operating Officer, Torchlight Investors
    Vinod Paul, Managing Director, Eze Castle Integration
    
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         <link>http://www.eci.com/news-events/index.html?id=378</link>
         <pubDate>Mon, 08 Aug 2011 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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Boston, August 8, 2011 &ndash; Eze Castle Integration, Inc., a leading provider of IT services, technology and consulting to hedge funds and investment firms, today announced that it will host the webinar, &ldquo;Moving to the Cloud: Critical Considerations for Fund Managers&rdquo; on Thursday, August 11 at 11 a.m. EDT. The one-hour session will address how start-up and existing investment firms can realize the efficiencies and cost reductions possible via the private cloud.
The webinar panel will be comprised of several industry experts, including Doug Kline, a former hedge fund chief technology officer, now head of hedge fund consulting at Deutsche Bank; Steve Wilhoit, chief operating officer of Torchlight Investors; and Vinod Paul, managing director of Eze Castle Integration.
Among the topics panelists will discuss are these:

    The growing need to increase      efficiencies and reduce costs in this economic climate;
    Critical cloud security considerations;
    The business and technology implications      of cloud computing; and
    Best practices for start-up firms and      established funds looking to move off their current platforms.

Attendees can register online at http://www2.eci.com/l/5322/2011-07-20/R4BA.
Additional Eze Castle Resources:

    Eze      Castle Cloud Computing Knowledge Center
    Eze      Castle Hedge IT Blog

About Eze Castle Integration
Eze Castle Integration is the leading provider of technology, consulting and IT services to the investment industry. The company&rsquo;s products and services include Technology Consulting, Outsourced IT Support, Managed Services and Cloud Computing, Project Technology &amp; Management, Professional 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, Dallas, Geneva, London, Los Angeles, Minneapolis, New York, San Francisco, Singapore and Stamford.
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BOSTON, August 1, 2011 &ndash; Eze Castle Integration, Inc., a leading provider of IT services, technology and consulting to hedge funds and investment firms, today announced it has increased its cloud computing customer base to more than 130 financial industry firms. These clients, eager to take advantage of the simplicity and cost savings of cloud computing, selected Eze Castle for the company&rsquo;s pioneering work in delivering a broad range of IT applications and proven strategic services via the cloud.
In the first half of the year, Eze Castle also completed several domestic and international expansion projects, welcomed new members to its executive team, increased its application offerings, and solidified its support for Dodd-Frank regulation. In addition, Eze Castle expanded operations on the West Coast; opened offices in Singapore, Geneva and Dallas; introduced its cloud offerings to London-based companies; earned prestigious industry awards from Hedgeweek, CRN and MSPMentor; and added numerous applications to its cloud services portfolio, including Ledgex Systems and Tradar portfolio management.
Additionally, Eze Castle has opened its New Jersey-based data center at QTS, an expansion driven by demand for cloud services. Via that facility and others, Eze Private Cloud now delivers the most secure cloud-computing offering with multi-protocol label switching (MPLS) between data centers. Other milestones marked in recent months include:

    The hiring of hedge fund technology expert Steve Schoener as vice president of client technology;
    Increased support for Dodd-Frank regulation compliance; and
    The expansion of operations to Texas to meet growing client demand for service.

&ldquo;We have seen evidence of the growing demand for the private cloud as well as technology and compliance solutions to meet the requirements of Dodd-Frank,&rdquo; said Bob Guilbert, managing director of Eze Castle Integration.  &ldquo;As new customers from around the world come to Eze Castle, we continue to prove that we can deliver the solutions and services that meet their needs.&rdquo;
Additional Eze Castle Resources:

    Eze Castle Hedge Fund Regulations Knowledge Center
    Hedge Fund Technology Blog

About Eze Castle Integration
Eze Castle Integration is the leading provider of technology, consulting and IT services to the investment industry.  The company&rsquo;s products and services include Outsourced Technology Support, Private Cloud Services, Professional Services, Managed Services, Project &amp; Technology Management, Business Continuity Planning and Disaster Recovery, Archiving, Storage, Telecommunications, Colocation and Internet Service.  Eze Castle Integration is headquartered in Boston and has offices in Chicago, Dallas, Geneva, London, Los Angeles, Minneapolis, New York, San Francisco, Singapore and Stamford.
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Please join us on Thursday, July 14  to learn more about how the hedge fund industry is shaping up for the  remainder of 2011. Our speakers will discuss the industry trends they  expect to continue throughout the year, including:

    The increasing number of fund launches in the U.S.;
    
    The effect of Dodd-Frank legislation on new and existing firms; and
    
    The changing role of technology, including the emergence of cloud computing.
    

Expert Panelists Include:

    Anurag Bhardwaj, Head of Strategic Consulting, Barclays Capital
    
    Vishnu Varma, Chief Technology Officer, Tiger Global Management
    Vinod Paul, Managing Director, Eze Castle Integration

Note: This event is open to hedge fund industry professionals only. Please no service providers. Space is limited.
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         <pubDate>Tue, 12 Jul 2011 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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BOSTON &ndash; July 12, 2011 &ndash; Eze Castle Integration, Inc., a leading provider of IT services, technology and consulting to hedge funds and investment firms, today announced it has appointed former hedge fund IT head Steve Schoener as vice president of client technology. Schoener will drive technology growth and initiatives through the company&rsquo;s North America, Europe and Asia offices and assist in product and service evaluations with new and existing hedge fund clients.
Schoener brings nearly a decade of experience in the hedge fund technology market, most recently serving as head of IT for DW Investment Management. While there, he oversaw all technology initiatives for the investment advisor business.&nbsp;Previously, Schoener served as associate director for UBS Investment Bank. However, his roots in the hedge fund technology market began at Eze Castle Integration, where he spent five years as the associate director of technology in the New York region.&nbsp;
&ldquo;Technology is the keystone of a successful hedge fund, especially as cloud computing and hosted applications become more prevalent. Steve&rsquo;s hands-on hedge fund experience, combined with his previous experiences working at Eze Castle Integration, will be invaluable in bringing technology initiatives to offices around the world, understanding exactly what technology will work for existing and new clients, demonstrating the value proposition,&rdquo; said Vinod Paul, managing director of Eze Castle Integration
Additional resources:

    Hedge Fund IT Blog
    Hedge Fund Knowledge Centers

About Eze Castle Integration
Eze Castle Integration is the leading provider of technology, consulting and IT services to the investment industry. The company&rsquo;s products and services include Technology Consulting, Outsourced IT Support, Project Technology &amp; Management, Professional Services, Managed Services and Cloud Computing, 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, Dallas, Geneva, London, Los Angeles, Minneapolis, New York, San Francisco, Singapore and Stamford.
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         <link>http://www.eci.com/news-events/index.html?id=361</link>
         <pubDate>Wed, 06 Jul 2011 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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The hedge fund technology landscape is changing rapidly driven by new regulations and increased investor expectations and requirements.  Email archiving, mobile voice recording and disaster recovery strategies are challenging many firms today. Our panel of experts will discuss:

    What investors look for;
    Pertinent regulatory requirements driving adoption of these technologies;
    Best practices for selecting, implementing and maintaining archiving, recording and DR systems; and
    How to perform third-party oversight in regards to outsourced technology systems

Expert Panellists Include:

    Simon Eyre, Service Director, Eze Castle Integration
    Robert Powell, Director of Compliance, Global Relay
    Phillip Chapple, Executive Director, KB Associates

Moderator: Bill McIntosh, Editor, The Hedge Fund Journal
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         <pubDate>Fri, 01 Jul 2011 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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         <pubDate>Tue, 28 Jun 2011 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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         <pubDate>Wed, 22 Jun 2011 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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         <pubDate>Mon, 20 Jun 2011 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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BOSTON, June 20, 2011 &ndash; Eze Castle Integration, Inc., a leading provider of IT services, technology and consulting to hedge funds and investment firms, today announced that it has been awarded the &ldquo;Best Managed Account Platform Technology&rdquo; designation in the Hedgeweek USA 2011 awards and named to the CRN 2011 VAR500 list. Both honors highlight the company&rsquo;s consistent focus on providing quality technology solutions and customer service to the investment management industry.
CRN&rsquo;s VAR500 list ranks the top technology solution providers in North America by revenue. Eze Castle placed #256 in the 17th annual ranking, moving up 95 spots from the 2010 VAR500 list ranking of #351.&nbsp;Eze Castle has been consistently ranked on this list since 2006 for its dedication to quality technology services and attention to the customer experience.
Chosen by the more than 56,000 US Hedgeweek readers, Eze Castle was named &ldquo;Best Managed Account Platform Technology&rdquo; for its outstanding technology and client service. The Hedgeweek Awards for excellence among hedge fund managers and service providers recognize the increased focus on transparency, consistency and depth of expertise in the new investment climate.&nbsp;
Eze Castle&rsquo;s inclusion on the VAR500 list and its Hedgeweek award selection emphasize the company&rsquo;s success in helping investment management firms navigate regulatory changes, meet investor requirements, and implement fully managed IT solutions that enhance operations. With the recent expansion of its Eze Cloud services to London-based investment firms and new application hosting alliances, Eze Castle continues to demonstrate its commitment to providing the hedge fund industry with premier IT solutions.
&ldquo;Eze Castle has its finger on the pulse of the hedge fund and investment management community offering a wide range of infrastructure services and education on industry trends and priorities. It is this knowledge that makes us an invaluable partner and provider of the technologies and services needed by funds of every size,&rdquo; said Bob Guilbert, managing director at Eze Castle Integration. &ldquo;The inclusion of Eze Castle within the VAR500 and our selection by hedge fund managers for the Hedgeweek award serves as a confirmation that Eze Castle remains a leader in the hedge fund technology market.&rdquo;&nbsp;
Additional Eze Castle Resources:

    Eze      Castle Knowledge Center: http://www.eci.com/knowledge-center/index.html
    Hedge      Fund Technology Blog: http://www.eci.com/blog/

About Eze Castle Integration
Eze Castle Integration is the leading provider of technology, consulting and IT services to the investment industry. The company&rsquo;s products and services include Technology Consulting, Outsourced IT Support, Project Technology &amp; Management, Professional Services, Managed Services and Cloud Computing, 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, Dallas, Geneva, London, Los Angeles, Minneapolis, New York, San Francisco, Singapore and Stamford.
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         <pubDate>Tue, 14 Jun 2011 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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         <link>http://www.eci.com/news-events/index.html?id=357</link>
         <pubDate>Thu, 09 Jun 2011 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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As the compliance deadline for the Dodd-Frank Financial Reform Act looms near, hedge funds and private equity firms are challenged with meeting a host of necessary legal, operational and technology requirements.
Join us on Thursday, June 9th at 2 p.m. ET as our expert speakers review the effects of the impending legislation and the key requirements your firm will need to meet. Topics will include:

    An overview of Dodd-Frank as it relates to hedge fund and private equity firms, including a review of existing and new requirements;
    Guidance on building an ongoing compliance program; and
    Key Dodd-Frank technology requirements, including disaster recovery, data protection, and email &amp; IM archiving.
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         <pubDate>Mon, 06 Jun 2011 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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  	        <content:encoded><![CDATA[On June 6 at the Harvard Club of New York City, Ambrose Group hosted their First Annual Conference for hedge funds, and Eze Castle Integration was honored to be a part of this event. Our own Vinod Paul spoke on the following panel:
Managing the Changing Compliance Environment in the Hedge Fund World
Panelists:

    John Iorillo, Co-CEO - Ambrose
    Steve Nadel, Partner - Seward &amp; Kissel
    Vinod Paul, Managing Director - Eze Castle Integration
    Jeff Morgan, ACA Compliance Group
    Halit Coussin, Chief Compliance Officer - Pershing Square Capital

Moderator:

    Elana Margulies, Senior Reporter - Hedge Fund Manager Week (HFMWeek)

For more information, or to register for this conference, visit http://info.ambrose.com/Client-Conference/
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         <link>http://www.eci.com/news-events/index.html?id=360</link>
         <pubDate>Wed, 01 Jun 2011 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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Boston, June 1, 2011 &ndash; Eze Castle Integration, Inc., a leading provider of IT services, technology and consulting to hedge funds and investment firms, today announced that it will host the webinar, &ldquo;Dodd-Frank Update: Legal and Technology Requirements&rdquo; on June 9th at 2:00 p.m. EDT. During the session, panel experts will explore the implications of the looming registration deadlines for the Dodd-Frank Financial Reform Act. The webinar will focus on the legal, operational and technology obligations hedge funds and private equity advisers face under the Act.
Among the topics attendees can expect to hear during the one-hour webinar are:

    An update on Dodd-Frank as it relates to      hedge fund and private equity advisers;
    A review of existing and new registration      requirements, including new available exemptions from registration;
    Guidance on building an ongoing      compliance program; and
    Key technology requirements under      Dodd-Frank with a focus on disaster recovery, data protection, e-mail and      instant message (IM) archiving.

Event speakers will include Mimi Gross, Counsel at Bingham McCutchen, which represents U.S. and international firms on a range of issues including regulatory compliance and reporting. Gross will be joined by Brian Fahey, CEO of MyComplianceOffice, which creates programs and software for managing compliance program activities. Mary Beth Hamilton, Director at Eze Castle Integration, will join the panel to discuss technology best practice approaches to Dodd-Frank compliance.
Attendees can register online at http://www2.eci.com/l/5322/2011-05-20/G6E6.
Additional Eze Castle Resources:

    Eze Castle Hedge      Fund Regulations Knowledge Center on the Dodd-Frank Act: http://www.eci.com/knowledge-center/hedgefundregulation.html
    Hedge Fund      Technology Blog on Dodd-Frank Act: http://www.eci.com/blog/102-dodd-frank-it-implications-for-hedge-funds-disaster-recovery-archiving.html

About Eze Castle Integration
Eze Castle Integration is the leading provider of technology, consulting and IT services to the investment industry. The company&rsquo;s products and services include Technology Consulting, Outsourced IT Support, Project Technology &amp; Management, Professional Services, Managed Services and Cloud Computing, 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, Dallas, Geneva, London, Los Angeles, Minneapolis, New York, San Francisco, Singapore and Stamford.
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         <pubDate>Tue, 24 May 2011 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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         <pubDate>Tue, 17 May 2011 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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         <pubDate>Tue, 17 May 2011 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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LONDON 17 May 2011 &ndash; Eze Castle Integration, Inc., a leading provider of IT services, technology and consulting to hedge funds and investment firms, today announced its Eze Cloud services are now available to London-based customers.  Based on customer feedback, Eze Castle launched its cloud computing and hosted applications offerings in London last month and is already supporting six firms on the Eze Cloud.
In addition to the Eze Cloud expansion, Eze Castle is now a certified application hosting partner for Tradar&rsquo;s Insight, the portfolio and accounting technology solution to the global buy-sell market, and Ledgex Systems, a leading fund of hedge fund portfolio management and monitoring platform. These new alliances give Eze Castle customers the ability to choose cloud and application hosting services that best fit within their global infrastructure, while simplifying their IT management.
Within the highly competitive cloud services market in London, the largest European center for hedge funds, Eze Castle is meeting customer requests for flexible, secure, reliable solutions.  Now, London hedge fund managers may take advantage of the wide range of offerings from the Eze Cloud, including:

    Eze Virtual Office (EVO), a hosted IT solution providing firms with a fully managed infrastructure and key business applications with a flat-fee subscription model;
    Eze Application Hosting, which provides the underlying environment to deliver complex financial applications via an infrastructure as a service model; and
    Eze Colocation facilities that are highly redundant, secure and close in proximity to financial hubs.

&ldquo;Eze Castle remains at the forefront within the highly competitive cloud service and hosted application market by offering its European customers a full-range of front, middle and back-office technology solutions. The launch of Eze Cloud in London demonstrates our commitment to providing London-based hedge fund managers with the services they need, at the level at which they want them,&rdquo; said Bob Guilbert, managing director of Eze Castle Integration. &ldquo;We are continuing to add to our extensive portfolio of hosted applications to offer our customers more than 30 leading applications that may be quickly implemented into their IT infrastructure.&rdquo;
Additional Eze Castle Resources:

    &ldquo;Examining Cloud Computing in the Hedge Fund Industry, An eBook&rdquo;
    Hedge Fund Technology Blog
    Eze Castle Knowledge Centers

About Eze Castle Integration
Eze Castle Integration is the leading provider of technology, consulting and IT services to the investment industry.  The company&rsquo;s products and services include Technology Consulting, Outsourced IT Support, Project Technology &amp; Management, 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, Dallas, Geneva, London, Los Angeles, Minneapolis, New York, San Francisco, Singapore and Stamford.
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         <pubDate>Tue, 10 May 2011 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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    The new paradigm for hedge fund startups after Madoff and Dodd-Frank
    Considerations for finding the right service provider partners
    Capital Introduction and how to make it work for you
    Seeding arrangements - assets now or distribution later
    Operational components of an institutionally focused manager
    Technology and infrastructure best practices and challenges


Moderator:
Jay B. Gould, Partner, Pillsbury
Panelists:
Jim Tod, Washington National Tax Partner, KPMG
Zach Lehman, Director of Technology, Eze Castle Integration
Bob Donahue, Managing Director, Goldman Sachs
Rob Davis, Managing Director, Concept Capital
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         <pubDate>Thu, 21 Apr 2011 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
         <dc:creator>Eze Castle</dc:creator>
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         <link>http://www.eci.com/news-events/index.html?id=337</link>
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  	        <content:encoded><![CDATA[More than 220 alternative investment firms outline critical front, middle and back office systems, technologies and vendors

BOSTON, April 20, 2011 &ndash; Eze Castle Integration, Inc., a leading provider of IT services, technology and consulting to hedge funds and investment firms, today released its 2011 Hedge Fund Operations &amp; Technology Benchmark Study of more than 220 hedge funds and alternative investment firms. The Eze Castle study provides insight into the operational decisions being made by fund managers, examining their use of technology to meet investor and regulatory requirements.
The combination of preparing for regulations and the demand for greater investor transparency is resulting in a strong focus on deploying and optimizing technology to manage, protect and more effectively use data, from the front to back office. The complete report is available here with more details highlighted on the Eze Castle Hedge IT blog.  A copy of the report webinar presentation and replay is also available.
Report findings on front office operations and technologies focused on order and execution management systems, market data and analysis tools, and research management software. Key data points include:

    Market Data: The vast majority of firms use Bloomberg for their market data, however Thomson Reuters continues to be a significant player in the market.
    Market Analytics: Forty-three percent of firms use multiple vendors for market analytics. The most popular combinations were Bloomberg with Capital IQ and Bloomberg with Thomson Reuters.
    OMS/EMS:  BNY ConvergEx&rsquo;s Eze OMS was the most widely used system among respondents.

Middle and back office operations are being more closely scrutinized as investors expect sound operational practices that minimize investment and headline risks. Additionally, the Dodd-Frank Act is contributing to back office technology adoption of email and instant message archiving.  Additional findings include:

    Portfolio Accounting:  Advent is the most popular vendor among survey respondents, however it is a diverse market with multiple other vendors cited.
    Risk Management: Respondents use a broad spectrum of vendor solutions while 19 percent cited using either Microsoft Excel or a proprietary in-house system.
    Mobile Devices: BlackBerry is used by 95 percent of respondents; however, signs point to an increase in iPhones, iPads and other tablets in the future.
    Instant Messaging: AOL Instant Messenger is used by 76 percent of respondents, however many use it in addition to other IM platforms including Bloomberg Messaging or Yahoo Messenger.

&ldquo;As the leading technology partner to the hedge fund industry we pride ourselves on our ability to guide firms through the myriad of technology solutions available.  Our benchmark report provides guidance on today&rsquo;s top priorities, trends and technology buying decisions for investment firms so they can make informed decisions that strengthen their operations,&rdquo; said Bob Guilbert, managing director at Eze Castle Integration.  &ldquo;Firms can look to Eze Castle Integration to provide the critical resources and support for optimizing their technology to mitigate risk, prepare for the future and achieve daily operational excellence.&rdquo;
Study Demographics
Of 223 total firms who responded, 56 percent had assets under management (AUM) less than $250 million. Seventeen percent of respondents had an AUM of between $250-750 million at the time of the survey, and 27 percent had more than $750 million in assets. Other demographic information includes:

    The majority of firms have one office location, which is in the United States. Only about one fourth of firms have an international office and/or multiple office locations.
    Thirty-five percent of firms use a multi-strategy approach; of those firms, more than half said they trade Long/Short Equity as part of their strategy set.
    There was little to no variance between primary and secondary prime brokers, with Goldman Sachs, Morgan Stanley, JP Morgan and Credit Suisse maintaining a stronghold over the majority of firms.

About Eze Castle Integration
Eze Castle Integration is the leading provider of technology, consulting and IT services to the investment industry.  The company&rsquo;s products and services include Technology Consulting, Outsourced IT Support, Project Technology &amp; Management, 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, Dallas, Geneva, London, Los Angeles, Minneapolis, New York, San Francisco, Singapore and Stamford.
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         <link>http://www.eci.com/news-events/index.html?id=324</link>
         <pubDate>Thu, 14 Apr 2011 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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Eze Castle Integration will be participating as a sponsor at this conference, and Managing Director Vinod Paul will be moderating the &ldquo;Business Continuity &amp; Disaster Recovery Planning for Hedge Funds&rdquo; panel.
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         <pubDate>Thu, 07 Apr 2011 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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Starting a hedge fund is a time-consuming and thought-provoking process that involves a number of strategic decisions - among them: investment strategy, approach to raising capital, regulatory considerations, service provider selection, and technology systems.
Join us Thursday, April 7 to learn the Keys to Success when launching your hedge fund. Our expert panel will offer recommendations on the key areas you should focus when starting a hedge fund, including:

    How to attract investors and retain capital;
    The effect of hedge fund regulation on new launches; and
    Choosing the right technology and infrastructure for your firm.

Expert Panelists Include:

    Robert Becker, Head of Capital Introduction, Jefferies &amp; Company
    Ron Geffner, Partner, Sadis &amp; Goldberg
    Tim Kennedy, Vice President, Eze Castle Integration
    Bryan Borgia, Principal, Topwater Investment Management

Moderator:

    Alan Glatt, Managing Principal, Protocol Investment Management

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         <pubDate>Wed, 06 Apr 2011 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
         <dc:creator>Eze Castle</dc:creator>
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         <link>http://www.eci.com/news-events/index.html?id=329</link>
         <pubDate>Wed, 06 Apr 2011 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
         <dc:creator>Eze Castle</dc:creator>
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Our findings will include insight into:

    Fund profiles, including strategies and assets under management;
    Hardware/software solutions and applications being used by buy-side firms;
    Key service providers relied upon by firms; and
    Services and solutions used to meet both regulatory and investor requirements.

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         <link>http://www.eci.com/news-events/index.html?id=331</link>
         <pubDate>Tue, 05 Apr 2011 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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BOSTON, April 5, 2011 &ndash; Eze Castle Integration, Inc., a leading provider of IT services, technology and consulting to hedge funds and investment firms, today announced it will host a series of live and virtual events throughout April 2011 to share the keys to successfully launching a hedge fund. The seminars in New York, San Francisco and online will detail ways in which participants can attract investors and retain capital, the effect of regulations on new funds, and the technology solutions available to funds.
The first event, &ldquo;Launching a Hedge Fund: 10 Keys To Success,&rdquo; will take place in New York City on April 7 and feature speakers from Eze Castle Integration, Jefferies &amp; Company, Sadis &amp; Goldberg, Topwater Investment Management and Protocol Capital Management. The experts will cover investment strategies, approaches to raising capital, regulatory considerations and technology systems. For more information and to register, visit the registration page.
The second event will occur in San Francisco on April 28 and focus on &ldquo;Changing Considerations for a Successful Hedge Fund Launch in 2011.&rdquo; Expert panelists from Concept Capital, Eze Castle Integration, and Pillsbury Winthrop Shaw Pittman LLP will discuss the new paradigm for hedge fund startups, seeding arrangements, capital introduction and technology. For more information and to register, visit the registration page.
Available immediately, Eze Castle Integration is offering a webcast, &ldquo;Launching a Hedge Fund: Legal, Financing &amp; Technology Considerations for 2011&rdquo; that features speakers from Dechert, Eze Castle Integration and a leading prime broker.&nbsp;For more information and to register, visit the registration page. &nbsp;
To complement these events, Eze Castle is also offering a complete Hedge Fund Launch Kit, which is available here. &nbsp;
About Eze Castle Integration
Eze Castle Integration is the leading provider of technology, consulting and IT services to the investment industry.&nbsp;The company&rsquo;s products and services include Project &amp; Technology Management, 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, Dallas, Geneva, London, Los Angeles, Minneapolis, New York, San Francisco, Singapore and Stamford.
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         <pubDate>Fri, 01 Apr 2011 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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         <pubDate>Wed, 30 Mar 2011 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
         <dc:creator>Eze Castle</dc:creator>
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         <pubDate>Wed, 30 Mar 2011 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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         <pubDate>Wed, 30 Mar 2011 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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Please join us on Wednesday 30 March 2011 in London for an educational breakfast event to learn more about how your firm can minimize operational risk and meet investors' increasing expectations.
Our panel of experts will discuss:

    How the hedge fund due diligence process has evolved and where investors are placing emphasis;
    What aspects of a hedge fund's operations are most important to investors today;
    How much importance is placed on hedge fund technology, and what infrastructures and systems are recommended; and
    What steps hedge fund managers can take to ensure they are meeting their due diligence requirements.

Expert Panelists Include:

    Doug Bendle, Senior Manager, PricewaterhouseCoopers
    Paul Chain, President, AIS Fund Administration
    Simon Eyre, Director, Eze Castle Integration
    Ian Howard, Operations Analyst, Banca Esperia

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This is the event where you will hear from the biggest buy-side players as they uncover how they have ridden out the worst of the financial crisis and emerged stronger, wiser and more efficient.
TSAM attendees include international buy-side delegates across a broad spectrum of responsibilities. From Chief Operating, Technology and Information Officers to delegates responsible for IT and Operations throughout front, middle and back offices.
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The MSPmentor 100 report is based on data from MSPmentor&rsquo;s global online survey, conducted in Q4 2010, and includes MSPs from North America, Europe, the Middle East, Africa and Australia. The MSPmentor 100 report recognizes top managed service providers based on a range of metrics, including annual managed services revenue growth, revenue per employee and customer devices managed.
&ldquo;Eze Castle Integration believes that investing in and growing our managed services portfolio is critical to meeting the needs of the hedge fund and investment management market. Clients partner with Eze Castle based on our excellent client service, broad solutions offering and extensive experience,&rdquo; said Bob Guilbert, managing director at Eze Castle Integration. &ldquo;Inclusion on the MSPmentor 100 ranking is further validation that Eze Castle Integration is leading the way in managed services for hedge funds and investment management firms.&rdquo;
&ldquo;We continue to see accelerating momentum for the world&rsquo;s top MSPs,&rdquo; said Joe Panettieri, editorial director of MSPmentor. &ldquo;The top 100 MSPs generated more than $1 billion in recurring revenues for 2010, up 27 percent from 2009. That&rsquo;s remarkable growth considering the challenging global economic landscape in 2010.&rdquo;
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 Outsourced Technology Support and Consulting, Professional Services, Managed Services, Cloud Computing, Project Technology and Management, 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, Dallas, Geneva, London, Los Angeles, Minneapolis, New York, San Francisco, Singapore and Stamford.
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         <pubDate>Wed, 23 Feb 2011 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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&ldquo;The growing demand for Eze Castle Integration&rsquo;s colocation, cloud computing and hosting services is the driving force behind expanding our data center footprint in the New York area.  Our hedge fund and investment firm clients require high-quality colocation space that is in close proximity to the New York financial district,&rdquo; said Bob Guilbert, managing director, Eze Castle Integration. &ldquo;Our company maintains colocation space across the U.S. as well as abroad, but expansion into well-connected, carrier-neutral space in the New York market is key to our continued growth. QTS offered the best option for carrier-neutral colocation space that was nearby to major exchanges and financial networks, easily expandable and cost-effective.&rdquo;
In addition to strong connectivity and prime colocation space, Eze Castle Integration chose QTS for its focus on quality, trusting that the company would provide the necessary infrastructure to meet the needs of its clients.

&ldquo;QTS has long offered strong customer service and one of the best values for carrier-neutral colocation in the New York financial market,&rdquo; said Tesh Durvasula, chief marketing and business officer of QTS. &ldquo;Our ability to offer a variety of carrier connectivity options as well as our locations&rsquo; proximities to major exchanges, carrier hotels and other financial networks makes QTS an ideal choice for colocation within the financial services sector.&rdquo;]]></content:encoded>
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         <link>https://www3.gotomeeting.com/register/921890086</link>
         <pubDate>Tue, 08 Feb 2011 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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         <link>http://www.eci.com/news-events/index.html?id=311</link>
         <pubDate>Thu, 03 Feb 2011 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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Starting a hedge fund requires a methodical approach and expert guidance through the launch process. There is a continuous stream of considerations including investment strategy, financing, legal practices, regulatory concerns, and technology systems. Experts from Eze Castle, Goldman Sachs and Dechert will discuss:

    Recent changes from the European Union and Financial Services Authority regarding hedge fund registration and regulation;
    Prime broker selection and insight into what types of financial, operational and technology support prime brokers offer; and
    Major technology considerations, including on-premise versus hosted infrastructures, business continuity and disaster recovery plans, archiving, regulatory requirements, and common technology mistakes.

Event panelists will include Serge Bukhar, executive director of international operations at Eze Castle Integration; Sam Stock, executive director at Goldman Sachs in London; and Gus Black, partner at Dechert, LLP UK.  All of the panelists have extensive experience in assisting hedge funds with launches and operations in international markets.
Attendees can register online now.
Additional Eze Castle Resources:

    Eze Castle Hedge Fund Launch Kit
    Hedge Fund Technology Blog
    Eze Castle Integration on Twitter

About Eze Castle Integration
Eze Castle Integration is the leading provider of technology, consulting and IT services to the investment industry.  The company&rsquo;s products and services include Project Technology &amp; Management, 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, Dallas, Geneva, London, Los Angeles, Minneapolis, New York, San Francisco, Singapore and Stamford.
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         <link>http://www.opalesque.com/62534/Eze_Castle_claims_severe_winter_tests534.html</link>
         <pubDate>Tue, 01 Feb 2011 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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         <link>http://www.eci.com/news-events/index.html?id=301</link>
         <pubDate>Tue, 04 Jan 2011 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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  	        <content:encoded><![CDATA[Boston, January 4, 2011 - Eze Castle Integration, Inc., a leading provider of IT services, technology and consulting to investment management firms, today announced the expansion of its West Coast team with the addition of Regional Service Director Michael (Mike) Hartig and Technology Director Zachary (Zach) Lehman.  Both Hartig and Lehman previously served as hedge fund senior technology officers and bring extensive technology and client service expertise to Eze Castle Integration.
As service director of West Coast operations, Hartig will build upon the strong growth and success of Eze Castle&rsquo;s Los Angeles and San Francisco operations to extend the company&rsquo;s reach further within California and the West Coast region.  In the role of technology director, Lehman&rsquo;s primary focus is serving as a virtual chief technology officer to guide Eze Castle&rsquo;s West Coast clients&rsquo; technology initiatives and ensure alignment with business priorities.
Hartig brings more than 16 years of technology and management experience to Eze Castle and most recently served as the chief technology officer at Seasons Capital Management.  During his nearly four years at Seasons, Hartig managed the hedge fund&rsquo;s technology infrastructure and IT operations.  Previously, Hartig was service director of Eze Castle&rsquo;s San Francisco office, overseeing the company&rsquo;s service delivery.
Lehman is a 13-year technology expert who comes to Eze Castle from alternative investment advisor, Varde Partners, where he served as director of technology.  While at Varde, Lehman successfully managed the firm&rsquo;s technology initiatives across three countries.  Prior to Varde, Lehman was the service director for Eze Castle&rsquo;s Minnesota operations and was integral in launching the company&rsquo;s San Francisco and Chicago offices.
&ldquo;Eze Castle Integration is committed to providing our clients with outstanding IT services and access to the industry&rsquo;s best and brightest technology professionals.  Mike and Zach bring impressive backgrounds and a wealth of technical and hedge fund-specific expertise to Eze Castle.  Their proven track records will make them major assets to our clients and further enhance our West Coast operations,&rdquo; said Vinod Paul, managing director, Eze Castle Integration.
Additional resources:

    Hedge Fund Technology Blog - http://www.eci.com/blog/ 
    &nbsp;
    Hedge Fund Knowledge Centers - http://www.eci.com/knowledge-center/index.html

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 Outsourced Technology Support and Consulting, Professional Services, Managed Services, Cloud Computing, Project Technology and Management, 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, Dallas, Geneva, London, Los Angeles, Minneapolis, New York, San Francisco, Singapore and Stamford.
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         <link>http://www.opalesque.com/61946/of_marketing_presentation_should_be946.html</link>
         <pubDate>Fri, 17 Dec 2010 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
         <dc:creator>Eze Castle</dc:creator>
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         <link>http://www.eci.com/news-events/index.html?id=290</link>
         <pubDate>Tue, 14 Dec 2010 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
         <dc:creator>Eze Castle</dc:creator>
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Enjoy cocktails, canapes and networking with the Eze Castle team and industry colleagues at our office.
When: Tuesday, December 14, 2010; 5:30 - 8:00 p.m.
Where: Eze Castle Integration, 529 Fifth Avenue, New York City
RSVP: Kaleigh Brousseau, 617.217.3029 or kbrousseau@eci.com by Friday, December 10]]></content:encoded>
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         <title>Webinar: Hedge Fund Operational Due Diligence</title>
         <link>http://www.eci.com/knowledge-center/hedge-fund-due-diligence-webcast.html</link>
         <pubDate>Thu, 09 Dec 2010 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
         <dc:creator>Eze Castle</dc:creator>
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  	        <content:encoded><![CDATA[Hedge fund due diligence has risen to the forefront for both hedge fund managers and investors in recent years. Economic instability and infamous Ponzi schemes have caused both parties to place greater emphasis on risk management and work more diligently to ensure that operational excellence is considered a priority for hedge funds.
Please join us on Thursday, December 9, 2010 at 11 a.m. ET for an informative webinar to learn more about best practices in hedge fund due diligence and how your fund can prepare to meet investors&rsquo; increasing expectations.
Our expert speakers will discuss:

    How the perception and implementation of due diligence has changed in the hedge fund industry
    Actionable due diligence recommendations for hedge fund managers
    Technology considerations for due diligence
    What&rsquo;s next for operational due diligence

Featured Speakers:
Vinod Paul, Managing Director, Eze Castle Integration
Jason Scharfman, Managing Director, Corgentum Consulting
Paul Chain, President, AIS Fund Administration
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         <link>http://www.eci.com/news-events/index.html?id=296</link>
         <pubDate>Wed, 08 Dec 2010 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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  	        <content:encoded><![CDATA[New York, December 8, 2010 &ndash; Eze Castle Integration, Inc., a leading provider of IT services, technology 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 for the second year in a row as one of the top companies based on its commitment to employee fulfillment and development.
Eze Castle was ranked #37 on the &ldquo;Best Places to Work&rdquo; list, which highlights companies of all sizes and across multiple industries including financial services, technology, healthcare and real estate. The top companies were chosen based on a statistical analysis of employee surveys and company benefits. Eze Castle Integration received high marks for a fun atmosphere, challenging work, advancement opportunities and generous employee benefits.
&ldquo;We are proud to again be named a Crain&rsquo;s Best Place to Work and believe this recognition highlights our commitment to fostering strong employee morale and a positive working environment,&rdquo; said Vinod Paul, managing director at Eze Castle Integration. &ldquo;Our employees are the best and the brightest in the industry, and our focus is to provide them the opportunities and benefits to maximize their development while empowering them when working for our clients.&rdquo;
Eze Castle Integration first appeared on the Crain&rsquo;s Best Places to Work in NYC list in 2009. Crain's Business provides news, information and connections on all facets of New York. 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.
To learn about career opportunities at Eze Castle Integration visit: http://www.eci.com/about_us/join-us.html
About Eze Castle Integration

Eze Castle Integration 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, Geneva, London, Los Angeles, Minneapolis, New York, San Francisco, Singapore and Stamford.
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         <link>http://www.eci.com/news-events/index.html?id=256</link>
         <pubDate>Wed, 08 Dec 2010 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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  	        <content:encoded><![CDATA[The Greater Boston Chamber of Commerce will hold it's Annual Holiday Reception on Wednesday, December 8 in Boston, MA.
The Greater Boston Chamber is a broad-based association representing more than 1,600 businesses of all sizes from virtually every industry and profession in the Boston area. The GBCC provides leadership in creating a healthy climate for economic development and job creation.
The Chamber is deeply committed to promoting diversity in every aspect of its work, and throughout the business, government and civic life of our community. They are an important resource to their members for advocacy, information and marketing exposure that enhances members' business succes. And most importantly, the GBCC adds value to the community at large by working for legislative changes that are critical to economic growth.
Eze Castle Integration is sponsoring the Greater Boston Chamber's Annual Holiday Reception this year. For more information on the GBCC, click here. ]]></content:encoded>
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         <link>http://www.crainsnewyork.com/apps/pbcs.dll/gallery?Site=CN&amp;Date=20101205&amp;Category=GALLERIES&amp;ArtNo=120109999&amp;Ref=PH&amp;Params=Itemnr=37#header-advert</link>
         <pubDate>Tue, 07 Dec 2010 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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         <link>http://seekingalpha.com/news-article/158092-life-in-the-clouds</link>
         <pubDate>Mon, 06 Dec 2010 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
         <dc:creator>Eze Castle</dc:creator>
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         <title>Hedge Funds Care 5th Annual London Benefit</title>
         <link>http://www.eci.com/news-events/index.html?id=255</link>
         <pubDate>Thu, 02 Dec 2010 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
         <dc:creator>Eze Castle</dc:creator>
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  	        <content:encoded><![CDATA[Hedge Funds Care will hold it's 5th Annual London Benefit on Thursday, December 2, 2010 at Paul's Hotel.
Hedge Funds Care is an international charity, supported largely by the hedge fund industry, whose sole mission is preventing and treating child abuse. This mission is accomplished by raining money and granting it to child welfare organizations throughout the United States, Canada, the Cayman Islands and the United Kingdom. Money raised is distributing locally to community-based nonprofit organizations that address child abuse in the following ways:

    EDUCATION to enhance awareness and understanding of abuse and neglect for children, parents and professionals in the community
    PREVENTION servies to at-risk children and families
    TREATMENT for children who have been physically or sexually abused and support services to non-offending family members
    RESEARCH on best practices in child welfare
    ADVOCACY to improve child welfare
    TRAINING to equip paraprofessionals and professionals to provide child abuse prevention and treatment services

Eze Castle Integration will be sponsoring this year's London benefit. To learn more about Hedge Funds Care, click here. ]]></content:encoded>
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         <link>http://www.finalternatives.com/node/14728</link>
         <pubDate>Tue, 30 Nov 2010 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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         <link>http://www.eci.com/blog/71-hedge-fund-operational-due-diligence-what-managers-need-to-know.html</link>
         <pubDate>Wed, 10 Nov 2010 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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  	        <content:encoded><![CDATA[In today's market, investors want to allocate to funds with  operations that meet regulatory requirements, counterparties who provide  swift oversight, and infrastructure and systems that are robust and  secure. When it comes to due diligence, hedge funds cannot afford to  miss a step.
Please join us on Wednesday, November 10, 2010 in New York  City for this informative breakfast event designed to leave your firm  with the tools you need to minimize operational risk and successfully  pass the due diligence test.
Our panel of experts will walk you through the due diligence process and examine:

    The impact of recent crises on how managers conduct operational due diligence
    What aspects of a hedge fund's operations are most important to investors today
    Best practices for meeting increased due diligence scrutiny

Your Panelists:
Paul Chain, President, AIS Fund Administration Ltd.
Jason Scharfman, Managing Partner, Corgentum Consulting  LLC
Doug Kline, Head of Hedge Fund Consulting, Deutsche Bank
Vinod Paul, Managing Director, Eze Castle Integration
This event has passed. To read a recap, visit our Hedge IT blog!
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         <link>http://www.waterstechnology.com/waters/opinion/1741736/platform-whats-true-whats-false-whats-frequency-trading</link>
         <pubDate>Tue, 26 Oct 2010 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
         <dc:creator>Eze Castle</dc:creator>
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         <link>http://www.eci.com/news-events/index.html?id=283</link>
         <pubDate>Thu, 21 Oct 2010 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
         <dc:creator>Eze Castle</dc:creator>
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&ldquo;Our continued inclusion on the FinTech 100 year after year is a welcome confirmation of the high quality and value of the technology and services we deliver to hedge funds and investment management firms around the world,&rdquo; said Bob Guilbert, managing director of marketing of Eze Castle Integration.  &ldquo;More than 550 firms look to Eze Castle as their IT partner, in large part because we deliver all-inclusive technology solutions and expert support services.  We&rsquo;re honored to be included on the FinTech 100 and to be the leading IT provider for the industry.&rdquo;
Eze Castle&rsquo;s inclusion on this year&rsquo;s FinTech 100 reflects the company&rsquo;s continued growth, particularly in overseas markets.  With the opening of offices in Singapore and Geneva earlier this year, Eze Castle is now even better poised to deliver international support to existing customers and reach out to new prospects in local European and Asian markets.  In addition, Eze Castle has recently announced an expansion of its cloud computing services, partnerships with NYSE Technologies and BNY ConvergEx and launched a new software subsidiary, Ledgex Systems.
FinTech 100 judges rely on IDC market analysis and research, vendor surveys and in-depth evaluations of companies.  The listing represents companies that derive at least 33 percent of their revenue from the financial services industry. For more information about the rankings, visit www.financial-insights.com/fintech.  To view the FinTech Special report, visit www.AmericanBanker.com/fintech100.
Additional resources:

    Hedge Fund IT Blog
    Hedge Fund Knowledge Centers

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, Geneva, London, Los Angeles, Minneapolis, New York, San Francisco, Singapore and Stamford.
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         <link>http://www.eci.com/news-events/index.html?id=261</link>
         <pubDate>Thu, 21 Oct 2010 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
         <dc:creator>Eze Castle</dc:creator>
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  	        <content:encoded><![CDATA[It wasn&rsquo;t long ago that no one knew who John Paulson was. For the lucky few who recognized potential early, the rewards have been great. Indeed, investing with the right emerging manager can be highly lucrative. A number of recent studies have concluded that, as a group, smaller, emerging funds have tended to outperform larger well-established funds.
So where will the next John Paulson or George Soros come from? To help with the search for the next rising star, HedgeWorld will feature emerging managers as the focus of its fall conference, with a series of fast-paced showcases throughout the day at which managers will discuss their funds and strategies. Each panel will be followed by a break to allow managers to meet with interested attendees.
The conference will also continue the popular two-track format of past events, under which two panel discussions run concurrently throughout the day: one set geared toward investors, the other toward managers. While the investor focus will be on new and emerging funds, the manager panels will cover a range of issues and topics important to running and managing hedge funds. For more information, visit www.hedgeworld.com/events.
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         <link>http://www.eci.com/news-events/index.html?id=269</link>
         <pubDate>Wed, 13 Oct 2010 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
         <dc:creator>Eze Castle</dc:creator>
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This promises to be a unique opportunity to socialize and network with others in the hedge fund industry. We hope you'll be able to join us.
RSVP by October 11 to: registration@hedgefundnetworking.com or 847-385-2218.
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         <link>http://www.eci.com/knowledge-center/cloudcomputingknowledgecenter.html</link>
         <pubDate>Wed, 06 Oct 2010 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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  	        <content:encoded><![CDATA[In recent years, cloud computing applications have emerged as a powerful new service.
With benefits such as cost savings, increased storage capabilities, and guaranteed uptime, many alternative investment firms are considering incorporating this technology into their operations.
On Wednesday, October 6, 2010 we held an informative webinar to educate attendees on the topic of cloud computing and how it can benefit investment firms.
Speakers from Eze Castle Integration and ConvergEx Group answered the following questions:

    What exactly is cloud computing and why is it gaining such popularity?
    What services can be delivered through a cloud infrastructure?
    What are some considerations for hosting applications in the Cloud?
    Why is cloud computing a good fit for alternative investment firms?

Featured Speakers Included:

    Jason Nolan, Eze Castle Integration
    Michael Maguire, ConvergEx Group
    
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         <pubDate>Wed, 22 Sep 2010 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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         <link>http://www.eci.com/news-events/index.html?id=275</link>
         <pubDate>Tue, 21 Sep 2010 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
         <dc:creator>Eze Castle</dc:creator>
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  	        <content:encoded><![CDATA[BOSTON, September 21, 2010 &ndash; Eze Castle Integration, Inc., a leading provider of IT services, technology and consulting to the investment industry, today launched a new subsidiary, Ledgex Systems.  The new company is delivering a comprehensive fund of funds technology platform that streamlines the investment management process and fills an unmet market need.
The Ledgex platform, delivered by Ledgex Systems, helps fund of hedge funds, pensions and private equity funds organize, manage and automate their business data and processes faster and more efficiently than current market offerings so they can better service clients, meet compliance regulations and outperform their competitors.  The Ledgex platform is a result of hands-on work with clients to fill an unmet need for managing investment data.  Based on the insights gleaned from working with some of the industry&rsquo;s leading fund of funds, Ledgex helps investment managers create actionable results that impact their investment portfolios.
Currently used by multiple alternative investment managers, the Ledgex platform includes:

    Ledgex Manager: A comprehensive portfolio management system for investment managers, the Manager module delivers advanced analytics, administration and decision support to manage the investment pipeline and due diligence, estimate tracking and final valuation processes.
    Ledgex Monitor: A fully customizable investment monitoring system, the Monitor module provides the tools necessary to monitor and track firm-defined fund attributes for detailed analysis, fund attribution and transparency reporting.
    Ledgex Alerts: An integrated enterprise alerting engine, the Alerts module enables individuals or groups at a firm to monitor internal and external activity, content, business data and relevant industry information.
    Ledgex Investor Relationship Management (IRM): The IRM module is a workflow tool for managing quantitative and qualitative data for a firm&rsquo;s investors and hedge fund or private equity interests.

&ldquo;Eze Castle Integration has a history of investing in new ventures that change the technology and business landscape for investment management firms.  Ledgex Systems is one such company.  The Ledgex platform was developed by working hand-in-hand with some of the industry&rsquo;s most respected fund-of-funds and we believe it is poised to introduce operational efficiencies previously unattainable by most firms,&rdquo; said John Cahaly, CEO, Eze Castle Integration.
Crestline Investors is a hedge fund sponsor that manages multiple hedge fund of funds.  &quot;As with most firms in our industry, we faced the challenge of managing and efficiently leveraging the significant amounts of data stored across our organization,&quot; said John Cochran, Vice President, Crestline Investors.
&ldquo;In order to solve these challenges, Crestline and Eze Castle worked collaboratively to evaluate best practice methodologies and technology to develop and define core workflows built into the Ledgex technology platform. The Ledgex platform delivers a comprehensive feature set that has allowed our firm to optimize our portfolio management, improve decision support processes and streamline information sharing companywide.&quot;
Eze Castle Integration veteran, Mark Coriaty has assumed the role of managing director of Ledgex Systems.  Coriaty previously served as director of professional services at Eze Castle Integration.
About Ledgex
Ledgex Systems is a software solutions provider focusing on the delivery of high-end investment management applications to the fund of hedge fund and private equity communities. The core platform, Ledgex, delivers comprehensive portfolio management and monitoring, investor relations, document management, reporting, security and compliance that streamline information and data sharing across the functional business groups of a firm.
About Eze Castle Integration
Eze Castle Integration 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, Geneva, London, Los Angeles, Minneapolis, New York, San Francisco, Singapore and Stamford.
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The UK IT Industry Awards recognize IT services firms that demonstrate innovation, excellent client service and technology best practices.  As a finalist, Eze Castle Integration is being recognized for its ability to exceed challenging objectives, ensure successful use of IT and use innovative approaches to enhance its clients&rsquo; operations.  Eze Castle supports more than 550 hedge funds and investment management firms worldwide providing technology solutions, IT services and strategic consulting to help minimize infrastructure risk and increase operational efficiency.

Robin Booth, publishing director of Computing, said, &ldquo;The UK IT Industry Awards are rigorously judged and to be announced as a finalist is a great achievement.  I don&rsquo;t envy the judges who now have to decide the winners; it&rsquo;s going to be very tough.&rdquo;
&ldquo;Eze Castle Integration is committed to setting new standards in the UK IT services industry by providing superior client service and employing the region&rsquo;s best and brightest IT professionals.   Being named a finalist for the UK IT Industry Awards is validation of our efforts and highlights our commitment to exceeding client expectations,&rdquo; said Serge Bukhar, executive director of international operations, Eze Castle Integration.
The announcement of the winners will be made at a ceremony at the Battersea Park Events Arena in London on Thursday, 11th November 2010.
About Eze Castle Integration
Eze Castle Integration 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, Dallas, Geneva, London, Los Angeles, Minneapolis, New York, San Francisco, Singapore and Stamford.
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         <pubDate>Fri, 17 Sep 2010 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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         <pubDate>Tue, 14 Sep 2010 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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BOSTON, September 14, 2010 &ndash; Eze Castle Integration, Inc., a leading provider of IT services, consulting and technology to hedge funds and alternative investment management firms, today announced it has surpassed 30 applications in its hosted infrastructure, a new milestone for the Eze Cloud environment.  The company also announced it was named a recommended hosting provider for ConvergEx Group&rsquo;s Eze OMS&trade;, an award-winning order management system.
Firms are increasingly looking at cloud hosting solutions that bundle facilities, network, storage and on-demand capacity to reduce operating costs, simplify IT operations and improve flexibility.  Eze Castle Integration&rsquo;s Eze Cloud was custom built for the alternative investment market and has supported more than 30 critical business applications, including Eze OMS.  As a recommended infrastructure provider for ConvergEx&rsquo;s Eze OMS, Eze Castle Integration can offer firms fully outsourced management of the Eze OMS environment so they can focus on other business priorities.
Eze Castle&rsquo;s cloud computing services not only allow investment management firms greater flexibility and choice, they also reduce the risk associated with ongoing IT management and eliminate the need for firms to purchase and create their own data center infrastructures.  Eze Castle delivers a range of offerings via the Eze Cloud, including:

    Eze Virtual Office (EVO), a hosted IT solution providing firms a fully managed infrastructure and key business applications with a flat-fee subscription model;
    Eze Application Hosting, which provides the underlying environment to deliver complex financial applications, such as Eze OMS, via an infrastructure as a service model; and
    Eze Colocation facilities that are highly redundant, secure and close in proximity to financial hubs.

Bob Guilbert, managing director of Eze Castle Integration, said, &ldquo;Eze Castle Integration believes in the power of cloud computing-based solutions and the advantages they provide to alternative investment firms.  We are committed to investing in our cloud infrastructure, expanding our ecosystem of cloud services and forging partnerships with industry leaders like ConvergEx Group to test and validate new cloud-hosted applications.  We will continue to deliver solutions that intertwine our values of accountability, superior technology and premier client service in every offering we bring to market.&rdquo;
Eze Castle Cloud resources:

    Examining Cloud Computing in the Hedge Fund Industry, an eBook
    Eze Castle Hedge IT Blog: Why cloud computing is right for hedge funds
    Eze Castle Knowledge Center


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, Dallas, Geneva, London, Los Angeles, Minneapolis, New York, San Francisco, Singapore and Stamford.
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         <pubDate>Mon, 13 Sep 2010 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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         <link>http://www.eci.com/news-events/index.html?id=264</link>
         <pubDate>Tue, 31 Aug 2010 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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BOSTON &ndash; August 31, 2010 &ndash; Eze Castle Integration, Inc., a leading provider of IT services, technology and consulting to investment management firms, today announced the opening of offices in Singapore and Geneva.  Eze Castle&rsquo;s international expansion is fueled by opportunities in local markets, as well as the interest of current clients ready to expand globally.
In addition, Eze Castle has named Serge Bukhar, its former director of services in the United Kingdom, to the new position of executive director, international operations.  Bukhar will build upon the rapid growth and success of Eze Castle&rsquo;s U.K. operations to extend the company&rsquo;s reach within Europe and Asia.  Today, Eze Castle has more than 550 clients worldwide, including 83 hedge funds managing $1 billion or more in assets.
Eze Castle&rsquo;s offices in Singapore and Geneva are part of the company&rsquo;s strategy to further expand its global footprint and help its clients do the same.  Eze Castle clients benefit from having one IT partner to support their technology operations worldwide, while local hedge funds have a new choice for IT services.  Hedge funds in Singapore and Geneva can now capitalize on Eze Castle&rsquo;s premier IT services, including outsourced IT services, network management, startup and relocation services, storage and voice solutions.
&ldquo;Singapore and Geneva are key expansion areas for our clients, as well as the hedge fund market as a whole.  Opening these offices is a natural extension of our business as we seek to provide clients global support for their operations,&rdquo; said John Cahaly, CEO, Eze Castle Integration.  &ldquo;Eze Castle Integration is committed to providing the premier IT services and technology hedge funds and investment firms require.  Our expansion reinforces our ability to quickly and efficiently establish client operations and trading internationally, while enabling firms to maintain strong footholds domestically.&rdquo;
Additional resources:

    Eze Castle Knowledge Center - Launching a Hedge Fund
    Eze Castle Whitepaper - Expanding Your Hedge Fund Internationally

About Eze Castle Integration
Eze Castle Integration (www.eci.com) is the leading provider of IT services, technology and consulting to the investment industry.  The company&rsquo;s 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, Geneva, London, Los Angeles, Minneapolis, New York, San Francisco, Singapore and Stamford.
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         <pubDate>Tue, 17 Aug 2010 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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  	        <content:encoded><![CDATA[The financial reform that lawmakers have been calling for since the market collapsed in 2008 has arrived.
With the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act officially signed into law, many are asking what it means for hedge funds and private equity firms?
Please join us on Tuesday, August 17 at 2:00 p.m. ET for an informative live webinar to learn more about how the latest financial regulations will affect your firm.
Our expert speakers will guide you through the specifics of the law, including:

    Adviser registration and disclosure requirements
    Increased reporting measures
    Short- and long-term effects for financial firms
    Technology safeguards to ensure your firm is compliant with legal provisions and industry best practices

Featured Speakers:
Jeffrey Blumberg, Partner, Drinker Biddle &amp; Reath LLP
Jeffrey is partner and a member of the firm's Investment Management Practice Group. His practice concentrates primarily on representing and advising sponsors of unregistered investment funds (i.e., hedge funds) organized both in the U.S. and offshore, which also involves issues relating to investment advisors, broker-dealers, CTAs and commodity pool operators. Jeffrey provides counsel regarding regulatory, organizational, structural and business matters for his clients.
Bob Guilbert, Managing Director, Eze Castle Integration
With more than 20 years of IT and management experience, Bob is a managing director at Eze Castle Integration and is responsible for the company&rsquo;s product development, marketing and strategic partnerships. He works closely with the company&rsquo;s hedge fund clients to understand their business requirements and guide Eze Castle Integration&rsquo;s product development, bringing to market new solutions for challenges including regulatory compliance.
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         <pubDate>Wed, 30 Jun 2010 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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  	        <content:encoded><![CDATA[BOSTON, June 30, 2010 &ndash; Eze Castle Integration, Inc., a leading provider of IT services, consulting and technology to hedge funds and alternative investment management firms, has been recognized by Everything Channel as one of North America&rsquo;s top technology integrators.  Named to the prestigious VAR500 list, Eze Castle placed number 351 in the 16th annual ranking, moving up five spots from the 2009 VAR500 list.  Eze Castle has been ranked on the VAR500 list since 2006, highlighting its consistent execution and strong leadership in the IT services industry.
Eze Castle works with more than 550 hedge funds and alternative investment firms to ensure they have the most fully functional, industry-specific technology solutions to meet their needs in areas including business continuity planning, disaster recovery, compliance, telecommunications and storage.  The company&rsquo;s keen ability to introduce new services in response to client needs is highlighted in its growing Managed Services portfolio that includes Eze Virtual Office, a fully-hosted and managed IT platform for hedge funds and alternative investment firms.
The 16th annual ranking VAR500 list details the leading technology integrators and technology solution provider organizations in North America based on gross worldwide revenue of hardware and software sales, as well as earnings from professional and managed IT services. This year&rsquo;s list reflects the strength of the technology reseller channel as the ranking includes 182 new companies with 4 percent of the new entrants landing in the Top 100.
&ldquo;Hedge fund operations are complex and the changing regulatory environments in which they operate demand absolute precision.  Clients partner with Eze Castle Integration for their technology needs because of our deep experience in this market, commitment to accountability and superior service and solutions,&rdquo; said Bob Guilbert, managing director at Eze Castle Integration.  &ldquo;We value our inclusion on the VAR500 list as further confirmation that when it comes to technology solutions for investment management firms, Eze Castle is the industry leader.&rdquo;
&ldquo;The VAR500 is the who&rsquo;s who of the solution provider community. Microsoft, HP, Cisco, Symantec among others are highly reliant on the VAR500 to sell their products to businesses, and collectively this audience generated more than $500B in sales in 2009. Even more importantly, they solve customers&rsquo; biggest IT business problems through product integration, training, consulting and services. In companies large and small, the VAR500 are considered integration experts, trusted business advisors and invaluable partners. We are honored to compile this list and represent this audience,&rdquo; said Kelley Damore, VP, Editorial Director, Everything Channel.
The complete listing of the VAR500 was published in print and online at CRN.com.
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>Wed, 23 Jun 2010 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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         <pubDate>Wed, 23 Jun 2010 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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The hedge fund industry has entered a new, at times difficult, and sometimes even strange, era. Between talk of registration, regulation and reputations, many are asking if 2010 is really the best year to launch a new fund.
Please join us on Wednesday, June 23 in San Francisco for this informative and unique event, designed to guide participants through the process of launching a fund.  Our moderator, Jay Gould, Partner with Pillsbury, will provide an overview of the current industry landscape.  The panelists will then review best practices for fund structure, the process of attaining seed capital, technology considerations, and discuss their due diligence processes.
The panel of expert speakers will be reviewing the following considerations for start-up and emerging fund managers:

    The new paradigm for the top hedge funds
    Capital raising considerations - advantages &amp; disadvantages
    Seeding arrangements - what seeders &amp; investors want now
    Operational components of an institutionally focused manager
    Technology and infrastructure best practices and challenges

Your Moderator

    Jay Gould, Partner, Pillsbury

Your Panelists

    Judith Posnikoff, Managing Director, Pacific Alternative Investment Asset Management Company
    Greg Siemons, COO, Fiduciary Research &amp; Consulting, LLC
    Max Catalano, Partner, Merlin Securities
    Vinod Paul, Managing Director, Eze Castle Integration
    
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         <pubDate>Tue, 22 Jun 2010 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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The conference will address the rapidly-changing world of technology and how the financial industry is using technology to drive productivity, comply with regulatory requirements and adapt to converging markets, products and investors. For more information on SIFMA or this event, click here.
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         <link>http://www.eci.com/news-events/index.html?id=249</link>
         <pubDate>Wed, 16 Jun 2010 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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San Francisco, CA, June 16, 2010 &ndash; Eze Castle Integration, Inc., a leading provider of IT services, consulting and technology to investment management firms, today announced it will hold a free event in San Francisco to answer questions regarding the current economic landscape and its implications for launching a hedge fund.  Panelists will discuss best practices for fund structure, the process of attaining seed capital, hedge fund technology considerations, and will also discuss their due diligence processes.
Specifically, the expert panel will educate attendees on:

    The new paradigm for the top hedge funds
    Capital raising considerations - advantages and disadvantages
    Seeding arrangements - what seeders and investors want now
    Operational components of an institutionally focused manager
    Hedge fund technology and infrastructure best practices and challenges

Speakers will include Judith Posnikoff, managing director of Pacific Alternative Investment Asset Management Company; Greg Siemons, chief operating officer of Fiduciary Research &amp; Consulting, LLC; Max Catalano, partner at Merlin Securities; and Vinod Paul, managing director at Eze Castle Integration.  The event will be moderated by Jay Gould, partner with Pillsbury, Winthrop, Shaw, Pittman, LLP.
&ldquo;Tips for Successfully Launching a Hedge Fund&rdquo; will take place on Wednesday, June 23, 2010 at the offices of Pillsbury, Winthrop, Shaw, Pittman, LLP in San Francisco.  Registration for the 4:00 p.m. event begins at 3:30 p.m.  The panel discussion will be followed by a reception at 5:30 p.m.  Attendees may register at: http://eci.com/lpg/ca_hedgefund_launch_event_june2010.html
Additional Eze Castle Resources:

    Eze Castle Launching a Hedge Fund Knowledge Center 
    A Guidebook on Establishing a Hedge Fund 
    Follow Eze Castle Integration on Twitter: http://twitter.com/ezecastleECI
    Join Eze Castle Integration on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/ezecastle


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, Managed 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, 08 Jun 2010 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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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.

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         <link>http://www.thehedgefundjournal.com/magazine/201006/opinion/customer-relationship-management.php</link>
         <pubDate>Tue, 01 Jun 2010 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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         <pubDate>Tue, 25 May 2010 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 strategic partners in numerous industries. There are several key criteria firms should consider when launching a fund - everything from real estate and operational infrastructure to regulations, administration, technology, and attracting capital.
Attendees at this New York event came away with tips to ensure their hedge funds start out on the right foot. Topics included:

    Investor due diligence
    Attracting and retaining capital
    Recent and expected changes in the regulatory environment for funds and fund formation considerations
    Why use an administrator for your hedge fund
    Technology blueprint and infrastructure

Panelists:

    Vinod Paul, Managing Director, Eze Castle Integration
    Eddie Lund, VP Business Development, Gemini Fund Services, LLC
    Irwin Latner, Partner, Herrick, Feinstein LLP
    Ron Suber, Senior Partner, Merlin Securities

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         <link>http://www.eci.com/news-events/index.html?id=245</link>
         <pubDate>Wed, 19 May 2010 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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New York, May 19, 2010 &ndash; Eze Castle Integration, Inc., a leading provider of IT services, consulting and technology to investment management firms, today announced an event designed to help financial professionals build successful hedge funds.  Industry experts will answer the pressing questions facing start-up and emerging funds, including issues regarding real estate, operational infrastructure, regulations, administration, technology and attracting capital.
&ldquo;Tips for Successfully Launching a Hedge Fund&rdquo; will take place on Tuesday, May 25, 2010 at Herrick, Feinstein LLP in New York City.  Registration begins at 4:30 p.m.  A reception will follow the 5 p.m. event.  Pre-registration is available at: http://www.eci.com/lpg/nyc_hedgefund_launch_event_may2010.html
Attendees can expect to learn about:

    Investor due diligence
    Attracting and retaining capital
    Recent and expected changes in the regulatory environment for funds and fund formation considerations
    The benefits of using a hedge fund administrator
    Proven technology blueprints and infrastructure
    Hedge fund best practices and today&rsquo;s requirements for success

Speakers will include Vinod Paul, managing director of Eze Castle Integration; Eddie Lund, vice president of business development at Gemini Fund Services; Irwin Latner, partner at Herrick, Feinstein LLP and Ron Suber, senior partner at Merlin Securities.
Additional Eze Castle Resources:

    Eze Castle Launching a Hedge Fund Knowledge Center: http://www.eci.com/knowledge-center/launchingahedgefund.html
    Follow Eze Castle Integration on Twitter: http://twitter.com/ezecastleECI
    Join Eze Castle Integration on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/#!/pages/Boston-MA/Eze-Castle-Integration/300264669257?ref=ts

Additional Herrick, Feinstein LLP Resources:

    Herrick's Hedge Fund Practice: http:/www.herrick.com/HedgeFunds
    Herrick's Corporate Practice: http://www.herrick.com/Corporate
    Herrick's Learning Center, which includes events and publications: http://www.herrick.com/LearningCenter
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         <link>http://www.masshightech.com/stories/2010/05/10/weekly12-Costs-stakes-rise-for-data-security-standards.html</link>
         <pubDate>Wed, 12 May 2010 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
         <dc:creator>Eze Castle</dc:creator>
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         <link>http://www.eci.com/news-events/index.html?id=217</link>
         <pubDate>Tue, 11 May 2010 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
         <dc:creator>Eze Castle</dc:creator>
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We recently hosted an exciting discussion on the financial, regulatory and technology landscape facing today's hedge funds. Our panell:

    Explored the impact of recent legal developments, including the short selling rule and proposed derivative market regulation;
    Discussed what the FSA raids and insider dealing crack downs mean to hedge funds;
    Provided thoughts on investors' current due diligence priorities; and
    Gave guidance on managing &quot;What If&quot; scenarios including disaster recovery planning.

Moderated by:

    Dominic Hobson, Editor-in-Chief, Global Custodian

Panelists:

    Bob Guilbert, Eze Castle Integration
    Jerome de Lavenere Lussan, CEO, Laven Partners
    Gus Black, Partner, Dechert

Location:
The Cavendish Hotel
81 Jermyn Street, St. James's
London





    
        
            
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         <link>http://www.eci.com/news-events/index.html?id=209</link>
         <pubDate>Mon, 10 May 2010 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
         <dc:creator>Eze Castle</dc:creator>
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  	        <content:encoded><![CDATA[The Boston Hedge Fund Group Symposium includes an afternoon of networking and presentations for professionals working with hedge funds in the Greater Boston area.&nbsp; Featuring prominent speakers discussing trends and issues throughout the industry, the Boston Hedge Fund Group Symposium is the only event of its kind in Boston.
The Boston Hedge Fund Group was started in 2002 and hosts programs geared to senior financial, administrative, compliance, operations and marketing professionals, including Chief Financial Officers, Chief Operating Officers, General Counsel and Chief Compliance Officers.
The objectives of the Boston Hedge Fund Group are to:

    Provide forums for our members to expand their knowledge about current and emerging trends and issues in the hedge fund industry and encourage dialogue;
    Promote professional development for our members to enhance their performance of important responsibilities at their management companies; and
    Facilitate networking, communication and sharing of ideas and best practices among the members of the BHFG.

This event has passed. For more information on the Boston Hedge Fund Group, please visit www.bhfg.com.&nbsp;]]></content:encoded>
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         <link>http://www.eci.com/news-events/index.html?id=216</link>
         <pubDate>Wed, 05 May 2010 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
         <dc:creator>Eze Castle</dc:creator>
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We recently hosted an event with a panel of industry professionals to get their perspectives on the financial, regulatory and technological landscape that confront funds managers today. Panel topics included:

    Due Diligence in an Age of Scrutiny;
    Navigating New Regulations; and
    Managing &quot;What If&quot; Scenarios: What's Really Necessary?

Moderated by:

    David Matteson, Partner, Drinker Biddle &amp; Reath LLP

Panelists:

    Jeffrey Blumberg, Partner, Drinker Biddle &amp; Reath LLP
    Chuck Booth, Director of Regulatory and Compliance Services, Citi Fund Services
    Craig Goesel, Managing Director, Mesirow Insurance Services, Inc.
    Bob Guilbert, Managing Director, Eze Castle Integration
    David Pritsker, Partner, Copia Capital
    
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         <link>http://www.eci.com/knowledge-center/webcasts-podcasts.html?id=240</link>
         <pubDate>Tue, 27 Apr 2010 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
         <dc:creator>Eze Castle</dc:creator>
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  	        <content:encoded><![CDATA[The new Massachusetts data privacy law, MA 201 CMR 17, is now in effect &ndash; do you know what it means for your fund or how to avoid new fines?
Many firms still lack the technology and business process safeguards necessary to ensure compliance.
During our webinar on Tuesday, April 27th, our expert panelists examined the reality of MA 201 CMR 17 and the technologies available to fulfill the law&rsquo;s privacy and protection mandates.
Our legal and technology experts:

    Provided an overview and update on the MA law, focusing on protection of electronic records
    Discussed enforcement, penalties and other risks associated with non-compliance
    Covered the range of technologies available to achieve compliance including encryption, data loss prevention tools and secure portals
    Gave guidance on determining which technology path is right for your firm

Panelists included:

    Beth Boland, Partner, Bingham McCutchen
    Matt Bretan, Director of Strategic Consulting, Eze Castle Integration
    Paul DiBlasi, Vice President Alternative Investments, IntraLinks
    
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         <link>http://www.eci.com/news-events/index.html?id=215</link>
         <pubDate>Wed, 14 Apr 2010 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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  	        <content:encoded><![CDATA[NEW YORK &ndash; April 14, 2010 &ndash; Eze Castle Integration, Inc., a leading provider of IT services and technology solutions to hedge funds and alternative investment firms, has hired Timothy Kennedy as its vice president of North America sales.&nbsp;Kennedy is an experienced technology and financial industry executive with 15 years of sales and sales management experience.&nbsp;
Prior to joining Eze Castle Integration, Kennedy was a senior vice president of sales and marketing with My Compliance Office, a provider of compliance operations management systems for investment advisers, hedge funds and broker dealers.&nbsp;While at My Compliance Office, he oversaw sales and marketing efforts and grew the company&rsquo;s business dramatically.&nbsp;Previously, Kennedy was director of business development for the New York region at Eze Castle Integration where he helped grow the company&rsquo;s East Coast business 30 percent year-over-year in 2005 and 2006.&nbsp;
&ldquo;We are pleased to have Tim return to Eze Castle Integration and support our growing sales organization,&rdquo; said Vinod Paul, managing director of service &amp; business development, Eze Castle Integration.&nbsp;&ldquo;He is a seasoned sales and business development professional who understands our business, products, and most importantly, the needs of our client base.&nbsp;With his experience building and growing successful relationships, Tim will be key in increasing Eze Castle&rsquo;s North American business.&rdquo; &nbsp;&nbsp;
Kennedy also spent 10 years with IPC Information Systems, a leading provider of trading floor communications solutions where he held numerous management roles within the organization including regional West Coast director.&nbsp;Kennedy is a member of the National Society of Compliance Professionals and holds a bachelor&rsquo;s of science degree from Northeastern University.
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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         <link>/news-events/HedgeFundJournalSymposiumMarch10.pdf</link>
         <pubDate>Mon, 29 Mar 2010 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
         <dc:creator>Eze Castle</dc:creator>
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         <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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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.
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         <link>http://www.securitiesindustry.com/blogs/-24950-1.html</link>
         <pubDate>Tue, 23 Mar 2010 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
         <dc:creator>Eze Castle</dc:creator>
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         <link>http://www.eci.com/knowledge-center/webcasts-podcasts.html?id=201</link>
         <pubDate>Tue, 16 Mar 2010 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
         <dc:creator>Eze Castle</dc:creator>
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  	        <content:encoded><![CDATA[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.
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         <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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         <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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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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         <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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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

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         <link>http://www.crn.com/it-channel/222900584;jsessionid=SMRNW4K5UUHODQE1GHRSKH4ATMY32JVN</link>
         <pubDate>Fri, 19 Feb 2010 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
         <dc:creator>Eze Castle</dc:creator>
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         <link>http://www.eci.com/news-events/index.html?id=183</link>
         <pubDate>Wed, 10 Feb 2010 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
         <dc:creator>Eze Castle</dc:creator>
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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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         <link>/pdf/SIN_how_to_incubate_high_frequency_traders.pdf</link>
         <pubDate>Mon, 08 Feb 2010 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
         <dc:creator>Eze Castle</dc:creator>
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         <link>http://www.eci.com/news-events/index.html?id=149</link>
         <pubDate>Thu, 04 Feb 2010 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
         <dc:creator>Eze Castle</dc:creator>
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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

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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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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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         <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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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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         <pubDate>Thu, 21 Jan 2010 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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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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         <link>http://www.eci.com/news-events/index.html?id=90</link>
         <pubDate>Wed, 20 Jan 2010 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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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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         <link>http://www.securitiesindustry.com/issues/22_1/-24481-1.html</link>
         <pubDate>Tue, 12 Jan 2010 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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         <pubDate>Sat, 02 Jan 2010 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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         <link>http://www.eci.com/news-events/index.html?id=156</link>
         <pubDate>Tue, 08 Dec 2009 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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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.
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         <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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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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         <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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         <link>http://www.eci.com/news-events/index.html?id=60</link>
         <pubDate>Tue, 01 Dec 2009 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
         <dc:creator>Eze Castle</dc:creator>
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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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         <link>http://www.eci.com/news-events/index.html?id=30</link>
         <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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         <link>http://www.hedgefundlawblog.com/hedge-fund-operations-during-a-pandemic.html</link>
         <pubDate>Mon, 16 Nov 2009 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
         <dc:creator>Eze Castle</dc:creator>
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         <pubDate>Thu, 12 Nov 2009 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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         <link>http://www.eci.com/news-events/index.html?id=31</link>
         <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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         <link>http://www.eci.com/news-events/index.html?id=157</link>
         <pubDate>Thu, 29 Oct 2009 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
         <dc:creator>Eze Castle</dc:creator>
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    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=158</link>
         <pubDate>Thu, 24 Sep 2009 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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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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         <link>http://www.eci.com/news-events/index.html?id=159</link>
         <pubDate>Tue, 18 Aug 2009 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
         <dc:creator>Eze Castle</dc:creator>
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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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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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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>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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         <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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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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         <link>http://www.eci.com/news-events/index.html?id=37</link>
         <pubDate>Wed, 20 May 2009 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
         <dc:creator>Eze Castle</dc:creator>
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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>
         <dc:creator>Eze Castle</dc:creator>
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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
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         <link>http://www.finalternatives.com/node/7904</link>
         <pubDate>Thu, 14 May 2009 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
         <dc:creator>Eze Castle</dc:creator>
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         <link>http://www.eci.com/news-events/index.html?id=63</link>
         <pubDate>Wed, 13 May 2009 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
         <dc:creator>Eze Castle</dc:creator>
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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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         <link>http://bnymellon.mediaroom.com/index.php?s=43&amp;item=670</link>
         <pubDate>Wed, 08 Apr 2009 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
         <dc:creator>Eze Castle</dc:creator>
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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>/SIN%20Managed%20Futures%20Soar%203-30-09.pdf</link>
         <pubDate>Mon, 30 Mar 2009 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
         <dc:creator>Eze Castle</dc:creator>
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         <pubDate>Tue, 17 Mar 2009 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
         <dc:creator>Eze Castle</dc:creator>
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         <pubDate>Sun, 01 Mar 2009 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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         <link>http://www.eci.com/news-events/index.html?id=87</link>
         <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>
         <dc:creator>Eze Castle</dc:creator>
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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>/RFP%20Connect%20Business%20Systems%202-4-09.pdf</link>
         <pubDate>Wed, 04 Feb 2009 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
         <dc:creator>Eze Castle</dc:creator>
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         <link>/Finextra%20Business%20Systems%202-3-09.pdf</link>
         <pubDate>Tue, 03 Feb 2009 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
         <dc:creator>Eze Castle</dc:creator>
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         <title>Eze Castle Integration and Business Systems (UK) Ltd Partner to Help UK-Based Investment Firms Gain Full Compliance for FSA Regulation CP07/9</title>
         <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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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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         <link>/news-events/Wall%20Street%20and%20Tech%2012-19-08.pdf</link>
         <pubDate>Fri, 19 Dec 2008 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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         <link>http://www.eci.com/news-events/index.html?id=160</link>
         <pubDate>Wed, 17 Dec 2008 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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    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>
         <dc:creator>Eze Castle</dc:creator>
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         <link>http://www.eci.com/news-events/index.html?id=96</link>
         <pubDate>Thu, 11 Dec 2008 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
         <dc:creator>Eze Castle</dc:creator>
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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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         <link>http://www.eci.com/news-events/index.html?id=97</link>
         <pubDate>Tue, 18 Nov 2008 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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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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         <link>http://www.eci.com/news-events/index.html?id=98</link>
         <pubDate>Mon, 03 Nov 2008 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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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 ECI Link service to provide clients streamlined connectivity to financial communities.&nbsp; ECI 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 ECI 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, ECI Link simplifies the startup process and ongoing management of a firm&rsquo;s communications network.&nbsp; Eze Castle can quickly deploy ECI 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 ECI 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 ECI 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 ECI 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>
         <dc:creator>Eze Castle</dc:creator>
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         <link>http://www.eci.com/news-events/index.html?id=92</link>
         <pubDate>Thu, 30 Oct 2008 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
         <dc:creator>Eze Castle</dc:creator>
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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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         <link>http://www.eci.com/news-events/index.html?id=99</link>
         <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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         <pubDate>Wed, 24 Sep 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>Tue, 23 Sep 2008 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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         <pubDate>Mon, 22 Sep 2008 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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         <pubDate>Sun, 14 Sep 2008 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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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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         <pubDate>Tue, 26 Aug 2008 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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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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         <pubDate>Tue, 05 Aug 2008 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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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>
         <dc:creator>Eze Castle</dc:creator>
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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.wallstreetandtech.com/blog/archives/2008/06/hedge_funds_bes.html;jsessionid=1GFPMIT3LFG5PQE1GHPCKHWATMY32JVN</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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         <pubDate>Mon, 02 Jun 2008 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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         <link>http://www.eci.com/news-events/index.html?id=105</link>
         <pubDate>Mon, 02 Jun 2008 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
         <dc:creator>Eze Castle</dc:creator>
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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>
         <dc:creator>Eze Castle</dc:creator>
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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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         <pubDate>Wed, 26 Mar 2008 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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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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         <link>http://www.eci.com/news-events/index.html?id=108</link>
         <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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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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         <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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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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         <pubDate>Mon, 23 Apr 2007 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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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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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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