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Jim Lewis, SEI

Building bot frameworks with NLP technology

As discussed in the first part of our discussion with SEI on the potential of natural language processing (NLP) – click here to read – the company is currently in the early stages of exploring how NLP might enhance the way staff and clients interact with data. The aim of

Getronics launches Investment Services Group

Getronics, a global IT services group, has launched a new technology and IT services division focussed exclusively on meeting the needs of private equity and investment banking communities seeking to unlock or create new value from companies. Getronics’ new Investment Services Group (ISG) will provide a one-stop IT shop for

Announcement

Citco launches new Æxeo Treasury solution for alternative fund managers

Citco has launched Æxeo Treasury, a new software-as-a-service (SaaS) offering that allows alternative fund managers to manage treasury functions through a new tool running on Amazon Web Services (AWS). Citco says Æxeo Treasury adds value by improving operational efficiencies and workflows, and provides a secure, centralised module for treasury operations. 

Jim Lewis, SEI

NLP deepening our interaction with machines

Natural language processing (NLP) is changing the way humans interact with machines in ways that were unthinkable a decade ago. Thanks to huge advances in machine learning, driven and supported by ever-faster computer processing, we are increasingly using NLP tools such as Amazon Alexa, Siri, Google assistant, Cortana, Bixby, and

Olivia Munro, Eze Castle Integration

Exploring the cost of unexpected downtime

When it comes to protecting your business, you can never be too prepared. In the competitive investment management world, downtime for any reason is not an option. Whether it be a natural disaster, inclement weather, or even a flu epidemic sweeping the office, your firm needs to have both Disaster Recovery and Business

IHS Markit signs Aster to private markets platform

Aster, an independent venture capital firm with EUR520 million raised, has selected IHS Markit’s iLEVEL platform to collect, monitor, and report on portfolio data. A specialist in digital transformation and new industrial models, Aster has funded 60 companies since 2000. In its search for a portfolio platform, the firm wanted

Seth Brotman, Canoe

Canoe launches new AI data entry solution for alternative asset investors

Canoe Intelligence (Canoe) a new AI-driven solution aimed at eliminating manual data entry for alternative asset investors. Canoe’s technology allows institutions, LPs, and family offices to automate data extraction and data management and refocus capital and human resources on business performance and growth.  “Canoe is leading the charge against manual

Announcement

Inverewe Capital adopts Linedata’s integrated technology and support services

Linedata, a provider of credit and asset management technology, data and services, is to operate an integrated technology and services solution in Europe for London-based Inverewe Capital, a credit-focussed global investment manager.  This expands Inverewe Capital’s relationship with Linedata, allowing the firm to leverage Linedata’s holistic offering to streamline and

James Williams, Hedgeweek

Orchestrating data analytics to enhance the investor experience

James Williams, managing editor at Hedgeweek, assesses how data analytics techniques can be used to personalise client experiences for investment managers. The amount of data is growing exponentially. According to IDC, there were 16.3 zettabytes of information generated in 2017 alone; one zettabyte is 1 billion terabytes. However you cut

NorthEdge looks to AI technology to identify investment opportunities

NorthEdge Capital has teamed up with artificial intelligence (AI) firm, Peak, to develop a first-of-its-kind platform set to facilitate deal origination in the private equity sector through the power of AI. Having identified a gap in the market for a more automated process to sourcing off market investments, NorthEdge approached

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