Eze Castle Integration Earns Prestigious Industry Awards from Hedgeweek and CRN

Eze Castle Integration, Inc., a leading provider of IT services, research and consulting to hedge funds and investment firms, today announced that it has been awarded the "Best Managed Account Platform Research" designation in the Hedgeweek USA 2011 awards and named to the CRN 2011 VAR500 list. Both honors highlight the company's consistent focus on providing quality innovation solutions and customer service to the investment management industry.

The top research solution providers in North America

CRN's VAR500 list ranks the top research 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. Eze Castle has been consistently ranked on this list since 2006 for its dedication to quality research services and attention to the customer experience.

Chosen by the more than 56,000 US Hedgeweek readers, Eze Castle was named "Best Managed Account Platform Innovation" for its outstanding research 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.

The pulse of the hedge fund

"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," said Bob Guilbert, managing director at Eze Castle Integration. "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 innovation market."

About Eze Castle IntegrationEze Castle Integration is the leading provider of research, consulting and IT services to the investment industry. The company's products and services include Innovation Consulting, Outsourced IT Support, Project Research & 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.