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Gravitas in the News
July 2010: 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.
 
June 2010: 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.
 
Feb. 2010: 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.
 
Feb. 2010: 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.
 
Jan. 2010: 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.
 
Jan. 2010: 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.
 
Dec. 2009: 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.
 
Dec. 2009: 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.
 
Dec. 2009: 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.
 
Nov. 2009: 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.
 
Nov. 2009: 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.
 
Nov. 2009: 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.
 
Nov. 2009: Finextra.com; “Gravitas Introduces Cloud Computing Services for Alternative Asset Managers”
Gravitas announces first cloud computing services for hedge funds, Gravitas Cloud Computing Services.
 
Oct. 2009: 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.
 
Oct. 2009: 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.
 
Sept. 2009: Hedge Funds Review; “Shorting is here to stay but execution techniques may be changing”
CEO Jayesh Punater discussed the proposed alternative uptick rule.
 
Sept. 2009: 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.
 
July 2009: 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.
 
July 2009: Finextra; “Trilantic Capital Partners signs for Gravitas Technology”
Newly formed Private Equity firm, Trilantic Capital Partners, has selected Gravitas as its technology provider.
 
July 2009: 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.
 
June 2009: 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.
 
June 2009: Opalesque; “Fund Launches”
Gravitas Technology CEO Jayesh Punater states that there is as resurgence in hedge fund launches, the highest level since 2004.
 
June 2009: FIN Alternatives; “Gravitas Chief says Hedge Funds Proliferating”
Despite economic downturn, Gravitas Technology CEO Jayesh Punater sees increase in hedge fund launches.
 
June 2009: Financial News Online; “Start up managers find new investors to support them”
Despite poor economy, hedge fund managers are finding seeders to back them.
 
June 2009: Bloomberg; “Hedge Fund Startups Sprout as Roc gathers $1 billion”
Roc Capital Management LP is one of many hedge funds starting up in 2009.
 
May 2009: Opalesque; “Fund Launches”
Gravitas Technology CEO Jayesh Punater states that there is as resurgence in hedge fund launches, the highest level since 2004.
 
May 2009: Reuters; “Market turmoil seen fueling hedge fund launches”
Hedge fund launches are on the rise, despite economic troubles.
 
May 2009: 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.
 
May 2009: 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.
 
May 2009: 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.
 
May 2009: Finextra; “Gravitas signs Mudrick Capital Management and Lightbox”
Two financial services companies choose Gravitas Technology for their 2009 launch.
 
May 2009: 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.
 
May 2009: CNN Money; “New Hedge Funds: Smaller and Thriftier”
The creation of new hedge funds indicates the return of investor confidence.
 
May 2009: Fortune; “New Hedge Funds: Smaller and Thriftier”
The creation of new hedge funds indicates the return of investor confidence.
 
April 2009: Yahoo! Finance; “New Hedge Funds: Smaller and Thriftier”
The creation of new hedge funds indicates the return of investor confidence.
 
April 2008: PEI Manager “IT Thrift”; Tips on how to reduce costs associated with technology at your business
 
July 2008: Financial News; “More regulation will require automation”
New regulations of the financial services sector will increase reliance on technology.
 
July 2008: Buyside Technology; "Gravitas Expands Staff"
 
May 2008: Buyside Technology; "Spotlight on Steven Richard"
 
Aug. 2007: HedgeFund.Net; "Changing Models in Hedge Fund Consultancy"
(PDF)
 
Feb. 2007: Business Continuity Planning: The Art of Keeping Your Business Alive
(PDF)
 
May 2006: Alternative Investment Industry Hedge Funds & Private Equity Funds (PDF)
 
Apr. 2007: Wall Street & Technology; "Unexpected Surge in Trading Volumes and Volatility Raises Infrastructure."
 
June 2006: Private Equity International; "Crucial & Customized."
 
Nov. 2005: M5 Press Release; "Growing Number of New york's Hedge Funds Outsource to M5 Networks"
 
Oct. 2005: Eurekahedge; "Hedge Funds vs. Private Equity Firms In The Alternative Investment Community"
 
Oct. 2005: STP Magazine; "Manhasset Picks Gravitas For Compliance"
 
July 2005: Securities Industry News; "Registration Pro & Con"
 
Jul/Aug 2005: Hedge Funds & Investment Technology; "Pulling The IT Trigger",
"Virtual Servers- A New Paradigm For Hedge Funds"
 
Jul/Aug 2005: STP Magazine; "Catching The Sun"
 
Press Releases
June 2010: Gravitas to Discuss Investing with Emerging Hedge Fund Managers to New York Society of Security Analysts
 
May 2010: Gravitas Technology Expands Indian Operations
 
April 2010: Gravitas Earns Advent Hosting Partner Designation
 
Mar. 2010: Gravitas appoints Robert Gusick to Head Systems Integration and Software Development
 
Nov. 2009: Gravitas Launches First Cloud Computing Service for Alternative Asset Managers
 
Oct. 2009: Hedge Fund 3.0: Industry Tech Leader Sees New Era for Hedge Funds
 
Sept. 2009: Gravitas Launches First Fractional CIO Offering for Hedge Funds & Private Equity Firms
 
Sept. 2009: Gravitas Technology’s Tech Trends 2010 & Beyond
 
July 2009: Gravitas Builds Out $10 Billion in Private Equity Launches
 
June 2009: Gravitas Sees Highest Level of Launches in Five Years
 
April 2009: Lightbox & Mudrick Choose Gravitas Technology for Launch
 
Mar. 2009: Gravitas Expands Colocation Facility to Meet Growing Demand
 
Dec. 2008: Gravitas Expands Software Development Group with Two New Global Offices
 
Sept. 2008: Gravitas Completes Successful Advent Geneva® Implementation for New Vernon Capital
 
Aug. 2008: Gravitas Enhances Its Risk Assessment Service to Align Alternative Investment Clients With President's Working Group Recommendations
 
July. 2008: Gravitas Launches Dedicated Colocation Solutions to Host Clients’ Applications and Data Centers
 
May. 2008: Gravitas Launches New Business Consulting Services Division to Meet Needs of Evolving Alternative Investment Management Firms
 
May. 2008: Gravitas Builds Out Consulting, Integration, Software Development and New Business Units with Key Hires
 
Nov. 2007: Alternative Investment Experts Cite 2008 As Critical Year For Hedge Fund Operations & IT Robustness
 
Aug. 2007: Gravitas New Office:Gravitas Technology Expands Into Larger Premises In New York And Connecticut Continues To Fuel Growth
 
Aug. 2007: Gravitas Technology Announces The Introduction of The Project Management Into Its Core Business Offerings
 
Apr. 2007: Gravitas Technology Announces New Product Offering: Operational Risk Assessment For The Alternative Investment Industry
 
Feb. 2007: Lyster Watson Partners With Gravitas Technology To Implement Disaster Recovery Plan, Boosting Technology And Infrastructure.
 
Jan. 2007: Gravitas Deepens Team With Hire From Ivy Asset Management.
 
Oct. 2006: Gravitas Technology With Co-Sponsors, Tamale Software And Credit Suisse Host Its First Annual IT Trends For 2007 And Beyond In Alternative Investments
 
June. 2006: Gravitas Technology Expands Its Custom Software Strategy Hiring Industry Veteran Mark Seaman To Lead Growth of Division.
 
May. 2006: Camulos Capital LP Selects Gravitas Technology's BCP Team To Implement Its Business Continuity Plan.
 
Jan. 2006: Gravitas Technology Launches Connecticut Office To Service The Regions Growing Alternative Investments Community
 
Oct. 2005: Gravitas Technology Successfully Completes IT Services Launch of TowerBrook Capital Partners' Recently Opened New York Office and London Operation
 
Sept. 2005: Gravitas Technology Signs Manhasset Capital For Its Outsourced Compliance Solution And Disaster Recovery Program
 
July. 2005: Gravitas Technology Announces Outsourced Turn-key Compliance Solution To Alternative Investment Community Proven To Increase ROI And Decrease Costs
 
June. 2005: Gravitas Technology Increases Commitment In The Hedge Funds Arena With The Expansion On Management Team Expertise
 
 
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