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October 2011:
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Gravitas opens New Office in Chicago
Gravitas, a leading co-sourcing platform and consultant for technology, research and risk solutions to the alternative investment and financial services industries, announced their expansion into the Midwest with the formation of “Gravitas Chicago.” The office is Gravitas’ fifth location, following the company’s headquarters in New York and operations in Greenwich, CT, Mumbai, and Ahmedabad, India.
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February 2011:
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Financial Times; Traders beware rush to set up hedge funds
Gravitas CEO Jayesh Punater discusses with the FT how there will be a large volume
of new launches from proprietary trading desks. Gravitas provides a variety of services,
including IT infrastructure, for hedge fund start ups.
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January 2011:
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Gravitas Runs on the New Speed of Money
The New York Times published “The New Speed of Money”, an article which highlights how colocation and high frequency trading technologies are transforming finance. Gravitas has been at the forefront of this revolution, pioneering managed colocation over two years ago. We give buy-side firms low latency access to exchanges and alternate electronic trading venues. Gravitas’ expert staff provides managed colocation services in New York, Chicago and London, offering high-speed networking, security and management infrastructure, using today’s most sophisticated technologies.
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November 2010:
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Gravitas Expands Colocation Services
Gravitas announced the expansion of its colocation facilities for alternative asset
managers in New York and Chicago. Gravitas can now host both client production and
disaster recovery infrastructure in its data centers, along with a full suite of
hosting services for hedge funds.
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October 2010:
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Hedge Fund Managers Name New Building Blocks:
A panel of hedge fund managers, fund-of-funds and consultants at the fifth annual Gravitas Trends event discussed the tools that successful companies will need to employ as they look to reach record sizes in the years to come. Gravitas Chief Executive Officer Jayesh Punater started the evening by identifying what he called the “new building blocks” of alternative asset management: leadership, technology, culture and marketing.
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Sept 2010:
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FinAlternatives.com; The New Building Blocks:
A Changing Model for Successful Private Funds Gravitas
CEO Jayesh Punater discusses the new “building blocks” to help fund thrive – Leadership,
Technology, Culture and Marketing. Attendees at Gravitas’ annual private event for
hedge fund executives, “Gravitas Trends,” were able to hear more about this topic
at the Mandarin Oriental on October 6, 2010 as a panel of industry experts discussed
business innovation.
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Sept 2010:
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Hedge Funds Review; People Moves
Gravitas, a provider of business consulting and technology solutions, has appointed
Harold Kahn as president, reporting to CEO and founder Jayesh Punater. Kahn has
been a senior adviser at Gravitas since 2007, participating in a number of strategic
and operational initiatives.
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Sept 2010:
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Finextra; Gravitas Names Harold Kahn President
Gravitas announces the appointment of Harold Kahn to the role of President. Jayesh
Punater, founder of Gravitas, maintains his role as Chief Executive Officer.
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Sept 2010:
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Wall Street Journal; Gravitas Launches Front-Office Service to Smaller Hedge
Funds
Gravitas, a business consulting and technology service provider, has extended to
small- to medium-sized hedge funds and start-ups the analytical research and risk-management
services, in addition to technology services, it previously provided only to large
hedge funds and sell-side firms.
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Sept 2010:
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Finextra; Gravitas Launches Knowledge Process Outsourcing
Gravitas KPO services provides alternative investment managers with access to advanced
analytical and technical skills supporting core front office functions of investment
research, risk management and investor relations.
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Sept 2010:
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HedgeCo.net; Fund Launch: Gravitas Knowledge Process Outsourcing
Gravitas clients can take advantage of alpha-additive services provided through
bundled technology, economies of scale, and the efficiency of Gravitas’ dedicated
teams in the US and India.
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Sept 2010:
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Waterstechnology; Gravitas Adds Front-Office Outsourcing Services for
Hedge Funds
Gravitas clients can take advantage of alpha-additive services provided through
bundled technology, economies of scale, and the efficiency of Gravitas’ dedicated
teams in the US and India.
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Sept 2010:
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The Outsource Blog; Gravitas Knowledge Process Outsourcing
Gravitas will offer KPO services through a new business line, headed by Steven Richard
in New York. Knowledge Process Outsourcing compliments Gravitas' current suite of
services, which includes business consulting services, software development and
system integration.
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July 2010:
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Reuters; Analysis: Hedge funds bank on a second half jolt
Gravitas CEO Jayesh Punater discusses what’s coming in the second half of the year
for hedge fund performance and the future of prop trading.
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June 2010:
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Institutional Investor; “Inside the Machine: A Journey into the World of High
Frequency Trading”
Gravitas takes Institutional Investor on a tour of its colocation facility. Brandon
Travan discusses high frequency trading and how Gravitas’ proximity solution provides
a solution for high frequency traders.
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Feb. 2010:
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Absolute Return-Alpha; “Hey you, get on my cloud”
Jayesh Punater discusses the trend of cloud computing computing for hedge funds
and the growing interest in Gravitas’ cloud and colocation services. Cloud computing
for hedge funds is considered a viable, flexible option.
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Feb. 2010:
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Securities Industry News; “Bringing the Heat: How to Incurbate High Frequency
Traders.”
CEO Jayesh Punater speaks on some of the benefits that incubators can provide for
traders looking to start high frequency shops.
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Jan. 2010:
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HedgeWorld-Reuters; “Trading’s Quest for Speed.”
Gravitas discusses how the United States’ competitive advantage in exchanges, colocation
and proprietary trading applications will be difficult to match, particularly with
data center expertise. CEO Jayesh Punater notes that some fund managers are building
proprietary infrastructures where they are trading overseas, in places such as India.
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Jan. 2010:
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The Hedge Fund Law Report; “How Hedge Fund Managers Can Comply with the New Massachusetts
Privacy Law.”
Gravitas discusses the implications of Massachusetts privacy regulation 201 CMR
17.00 and potential impacts on hedge funds. Gravitas provides compliance services
to help funds with this and other privacy regulations.
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Dec. 2009:
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Premium Alternative News Opalesque; “Gravitas Technology Acquires 9 Networks”
Gravitas announces the acquisition of 9 Networks, Inc., a boutique information technology
services provider. Clients of 9 Networks will be able to take advantage of Gravitas’
full range of service offerings.
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Dec. 2009:
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Hedgeweek; “Gravitas Launches Cloud Computing Service for Alternative
Asset Managers”
Gravitas cloud computing services give asset managers the ability to add computing
capacity as it is needed, giving them the ability to scale to very large environment
on demand.
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Dec. 2009:
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Buy-Side Technology; “Gravitas Unveils Cloud Service Designed for Alternative
Funds Industry”
Gravitas Cloud Computing Services puts the same high tech resources in the hands
of a $100 million manager that previously were only available to multibillion dollar
firms,” CEO Jayesh Punater notes.
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Nov. 2009:
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RFP Connect Where Technology Buyers Meet Technology Sellers; “Gravitas Cloud Computing Services Available”
Gravitas Technology releases the first suite of cloud computing services designed
exclusively for alternative asset management firms, Gravitas Cloud Computing Services.
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Nov. 2009:
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The Hedgefund Journal; “Gravitas Launches First Cloud Computing Service”
Gravitas’ cloud computing service provides virtual server hosting at secure offsite
colocation facilities and hosted applications including email, mail compliance,
remote data backup, and VoIP services on a per user, per month basis.
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Nov. 2009:
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FinanceTech; “Gravitas Offers Cloud Computing to Hedge Funds, Private
Equity Firms”
Alternative asset management firms are adapting to a radically changed set of conditions
required to run a successful fund business, and part of that includes having the
appropriate amount of technology support, which Gravitas provides with its cloud
computing services.
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Nov. 2009:
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Finextra.com; “Gravitas Introduces Cloud Computing Services for Alternative
Asset Managers”
Gravitas announces first cloud computing services for hedge funds, Gravitas Cloud
Computing Services.
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Oct. 2009:
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Global Custodian; “Hedge Fund Leaders Find Industry Emerges Stronger”
Executives at Gravitas’ annual Tech Trends event speak about the future of the hedge
fund industry.
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Oct. 2009:
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Opalesque; “Hedge funds may have to increase technology budgets
in order to meet investor-reporting demands.”
CEO Jayesh Punater discusses how Tech Trends 2010 & Beyond will look at increased
technology demands on hedge funds in 2010.
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Sept. 2009:
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Hedge Funds Review; “Shorting is here to stay but execution techniques
may be changing”
CEO Jayesh Punater discussed the proposed alternative uptick rule.
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Sept. 2009:
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Hedgeweek; “Gravitas launches fractional CIO offering for hedge
funds”
CEO Jayesh Punater states that hedge fund CIOs add great value to their firm’s business,
and investing in the right technology is important.
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July 2009:
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The Hedge Fund Journal; “Gravitas Sees New Era for Hedge Funds”
CEO Jayesh Punater states that we are witnessing the painful and necessary emergence
of a new era for hedge funds.
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July 2009:
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Finextra; “Trilantic Capital Partners signs for Gravitas Technology”
Newly formed Private Equity firm, Trilantic Capital Partners, has selected Gravitas
as its technology provider.
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July 2009:
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The hedge fund journal; “Gravitas sees new era for hedge funds”
CEO Jayesh Punater states that we are witnessing the painful and necessary emergence
of a new era for hedge funds.
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June 2009:
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Global Investment Technology; “Launches of New Hedge Funds are Rising, Says Infrastructure
Provider”
CEO Jayesh Punater says hedge fund managers are focusing on a new set of business
factors as they launch.
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June 2009:
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Opalesque; “Fund Launches”
Gravitas Technology CEO Jayesh Punater states that there is as resurgence in hedge
fund launches, the highest level since 2004.
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June 2009:
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FIN Alternatives; “Gravitas Chief says Hedge Funds Proliferating”
Despite economic downturn, Gravitas Technology CEO Jayesh Punater sees increase
in hedge fund launches.
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June 2009:
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Financial News Online; “Start up managers find new investors to support them”
Despite poor economy, hedge fund managers are finding seeders to back them.
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June 2009:
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Bloomberg; “Hedge Fund Startups Sprout as Roc gathers $1 billion”
Roc Capital Management LP is one of many hedge funds starting up in 2009.
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May 2009:
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Opalesque; “Fund Launches”
Gravitas Technology CEO Jayesh Punater states that there is as resurgence in hedge
fund launches, the highest level since 2004.
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May 2009:
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Reuters; “Market turmoil seen fueling hedge fund launches”
Hedge fund launches are on the rise, despite economic troubles.
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May 2009:
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London Stock Exchange; “Financial turmoil triggers new wave of hedge
funds”
The hedge fund industry is beginning to see a resurgence from previous months of
losses and instability.
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May 2009:
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Wall Street Journal; “Hedge
funds still changing the way the look at risk”
Hedge funds are putting a greater emphasis on risk management and transparency for
investors.
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May 2009:
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Dow Jones Newswires; “Rules to cost UK hedge funds up to 3 billion pounds”
New financial regulations in the United Kingdom are expected to cost hedge funds
$3 billion pounds in revenue.
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May 2009:
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Finextra; “Gravitas signs Mudrick Capital Management and Lightbox”
Two financial services companies choose Gravitas Technology for their 2009 launch.
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May 2009:
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Wall Street and Technology; “Lightbox Capital and Mudrick Capital Management Choose
Gravitas Technology for Launch”
Two financial services companies choose Gravitas Technology for their 2009 launch.
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May 2009:
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CNN Money; “New Hedge Funds: Smaller and Thriftier”
The creation of new hedge funds indicates the return of investor confidence.
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May 2009:
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Fortune; “New Hedge Funds: Smaller and Thriftier”
The creation of new hedge funds indicates the return of investor confidence.
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April 2009:
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Yahoo! Finance; “New
Hedge Funds: Smaller and Thriftier”
The creation of new hedge funds indicates the return of investor confidence.
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April 2008:
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PEI Manager “IT Thrift”; Tips on how to reduce costs associated with
technology at your business
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July 2008:
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Financial News; “More regulation will require automation”
New regulations of the financial services sector will increase reliance on technology.
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July 2008:
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Buyside Technology; "Gravitas Expands Staff"
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May 2008:
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Buyside Technology; "Spotlight on Steven Richard"
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Aug. 2007:
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HedgeFund.Net; "Changing Models in Hedge Fund Consultancy"
(PDF)
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Feb. 2007:
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Business Continuity
Planning: The Art of Keeping Your Business Alive
(PDF)
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May 2006:
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Alternative
Investment Industry Hedge Funds & Private Equity Funds (PDF)
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Apr. 2007:
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Wall Street & Technology; "Unexpected Surge in Trading Volumes and Volatility Raises
Infrastructure."
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June 2006:
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Private Equity International; "Crucial & Customized."
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Nov. 2005:
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M5 Press Release; "Growing Number of New york's Hedge Funds Outsource to
M5 Networks"
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Oct. 2005:
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Eurekahedge; "Hedge Funds vs. Private Equity Firms In The Alternative Investment
Community"
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Oct. 2005:
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STP Magazine; "Manhasset Picks Gravitas For Compliance"
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July 2005:
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Securities Industry News; "Registration Pro & Con"
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Jul/Aug 2005:
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Hedge Funds & Investment Technology; "Pulling The IT Trigger",
"Virtual
Servers- A New Paradigm For Hedge Funds"
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Jul/Aug 2005:
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STP Magazine; "Catching The Sun"
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