Articles by Max Bowie
Opening Cross: Roses? Say It With Data!
Romance isn't dead; at least, not according to the data...
Startup Hentsu Enlists B2N for Hosted Data ‘Hub’
The buy-side fintech newcomer will use B2N's technology to run feed handlers and a data distribution platform as a utility.
Exablaze Taps Cisco Vet DeWitt for US Sales
DeWitt will provide an on-the-ground sales presence in addition to the network of resellers already utilized by Exablaze in the US.
Interactive Data Loses COO Nadler, Infrastructure CTO Caudell
The departures follow the exit of chairman Mason Slaine and chief executive Stephen Daffron last month.
Exablaze Slashes NIC Latency; Improves Compatibility, Synchronization
The vendor's latest NIC card features improvements designed to improve latency and increase ease of deployment.
Japan's Quick, VC Firms Invest $20.5 Million More in Xignite
The new funding will help Xignite expand its sales, marketing and product capabilities.
Max Bowie: Seeing the Big Picture Depends on Automating the Small Stuff
Data professionals can help focus traders on higher-value, strategic tasks around market data, such as identifying new datasets and suppliers.
Opening Cross: Data Fees—Everyone Else is Doing It; Why Can’t I?
Nobody likes fees, especially if their purpose is merely to align with fees already charged by others.
Avelacom Brings Low-Latency Managed Connectivity Infrastructure to Emerging Markets
The vendor is creating a network of Points of Presence in emerging markets.
SS&C Expands Evaluated Pricing Survey, Preps 2016 Rankings
The survey shows the most accurate providers of evaluated pricing for specific securities types.
Morningstar Invests Extra $10M in PitchBook
Seattle-based PitchBook will use the fundingto expand its coverage, add features, and hire more staff.
Hammerstone Taps Airex for Report Distribution
Hammerstone officials say using Airex will allow the company to reach potential clients outside its core base.
Bloomberg's Grauer Joins Blackstone Board
The financial industry veteran will add a seat on Blackstone's board to his existing duties as Bloomberg chairman.
Opening Cross: Automation Doesn’t Automatically Make You an Automaton
The next upgrade to systems automation is automating systems upgrades, according to startup DynamicIQ.
DynamicIQ Begins Rolling Out App Configuration Tool
The tool automates the process of rolling out, configuring and updating enterprise-wide software platforms.
CBOE Preps SPX, VIX, Livevol Integration for Investors to Back-Test Options Strategies
Officials say the Livevol will bolster CBOE's educational tools to create more "informed" options traders.
Thomson Reuters Provides Tech, Data to Asia Startup Accelerator
The vendor will provide resources to financial technology startups participating in the initiative.
Colt Expands Japanese Ethernet Service to Singapore
The EtherXEN SG service builds on an existing Ethernet service operated by Colt in Japan since 2013.
DRT Promotes Rossabi to MD, Telx
Rossabi has played a critical role in the integration of Telx into Digital Realty Trust, officials say.
AlphaSense Chooses Chibane for NY Sales
Chibane previously held sales roles in Nasdaq OMX's corporate solutions division.
Opening Cross: Choose Your Partners for the ‘Year of the Ecosystem’
Choose wisely: The right partner can make or break your business.
J&J Nabs Data Vet Raskin to Head Consulting
Raskin joins the conusltancy after a brief stint at Australian financial technology vendor GBST.
Ipreo Integrates Symphony Comms Platform
The integration will allow clients to conduct messaging from their existing Ipreo tools while working on deals.
DataGenic Incorporates MDX Excel Add-in
The integration will allow traders to collaborate on pricing commodities and curves in spreadsheets.