InformationWeek Analytics : Financial

Directory of Equity Algorithm Providers

Tue, 16 Feb 2010 02:15:42 -0500

Algorithms are the basis for all electronic trading strategies, which account for most of the equity trading volume in today's market. Advanced Trading's exclusive directory of Equity Algorithm Providers offers a comprehensive look at nearly 30 of the top equity algorithm providers and offers details on their algorithmic products.

Brief: Billing: Key to Growth

Sun, 14 Feb 2010 04:03:12 -0500

Billing is a critical but often underappreciated aspect of good customer service and experience, as well as improved retention -- not only for policyholders, but also for agents and distributors. This Insurance & Technology Analytics Brief focuses on the opportunities and challenges insurance companies face in modernizing their core billing systems.

Directory of U.S. Listed Futures and Options Exchanges

Wed, 13 Jan 2010 03:52:08 -0500

With futures and options trading continuing to heat up in 2010 - U.S. futures volume is expected to jump nearly 15 percent, and options volume is expected to increase by as much as 10 percent - AT's exclusive directory of U.S. listed futures and options exchanges is an invaluable guide for traders looking to make a profit in these markets.

Mega-Breaches Employed Familiar, Preventable Attacks

Mon, 11 Jan 2010 11:20:38 -0500

Alleged mastermind behind Heartland, Hannaford's and 7-11 breaches used SQL injection, sniffers and custom malware in attacks.

Attack Of The RAM Scrapers

Mon, 11 Jan 2010 11:09:53 -0500

Beware of malware aimed at grabbing valuable data from volatile memory in point-of-sale systems.

Stay Safe At The Register

Tue, 08 Dec 2009 09:54:09 -0500

Retailers must take sensible steps to protect point-of-sale systems.

Inside PCI Compliance

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 09:48:38 -0500

Assessors reveal mistakes companies make with data security standard.

The Naked Truth: An Examination of Broker-Sponsored Access to Exchanges

Tue, 17 Nov 2009 05:09:50 -0500

Broker-sponsored access to exchanges provides high-frequency trading shops with low latency. But "naked access" can circumvent pre-trade risk and compliance controls and may pose a systemic threat to the global financial markets.

Payments Fraud: Facing the Challenges

Tue, 17 Nov 2009 02:02:03 -0500

The battle against payments fraud is as old as money. As banks have introduced new payments methods and increasingly sophisticated defenses, fraudsters have quickly evolved their schemes and adeptly matched banks' efforts to stop them. Now the industry is looking to join forces to stop fraud in its tracks.

Technology Leadership in Banking: Bank Systems & Technology's Elite CIOs Report

Fri, 13 Nov 2009 11:20:16 -0500

If the familiar adage, "What doesn't kill us makes us stronger," is true, then the talented executives who comprise BS&T's 2009 Elite 8 bank technology leaders must have incredible powers. The executives profiled in this special report are rising to the challenges presented by tight budgets, an unsettled regulatory environment and untested new channels to seize opportunity amid crisis.

Who's Who In Mobile Banking

Wed, 04 Nov 2009 03:16:39 -0500

Mobile devices are likely to represent the next frontier in banks' battle for customers. To help institutions understand the mobile banking space, Bank Systems & Technology provides an overview of some of the top players in the industry.

Demystifying High-Frequency Trading

Wed, 04 Nov 2009 02:45:44 -0500

Advanced Trading breaks down the high-frequency controversy, from the people and tools behind the trading style to the debate over its value and potential regulation.

Next-Generation Data Centers: Building Intelligent Design Into The Infrastructure

Wed, 28 Oct 2009 12:38:19 -0400

Wall Street firms have to make smart technology and design choices to optimize data center performance and minimize latency while remaining lean and green.

Surviving the Crisis: Tools for the Modern IT Organization

Thu, 22 Oct 2009 11:22:17 -0400

As technology execs' mandate shifts from supporting business growth to managing technology efficiently, CIOs are pursuing IT flexibility through tools such as cloud computing, virtualization, software as a service and outsourcing.

The Power of Insight

Thu, 22 Oct 2009 11:19:13 -0400

The benefits of understanding your customers -- what they want and what they can offer -- are significant. The consequences of misunderstanding them could be dire.

Special Report: Optimizing the Workforce

Thu, 22 Oct 2009 06:29:20 -0400

Identifying, engaging and retaining top tech talent is a mission-critical capability for banks that want to emerge from the downturn as successful competitors on the new financial landscape. Recognizing and cultivating these IT professionals requires a careful mix of workplace strategy and technology, balancing the promise of the Millennial generation with the experience of senior-level employees.

Core Mission: Solving The Core Systems Transformation Puzzle

Thu, 22 Oct 2009 05:39:42 -0400

New financial services realities demand enhanced core functionality around risk, regulatory compliance and customer retention.To meet these demands while coping with a continuing global financial crisis and maximize the return on their technology investments, many banks are taking a phased approach to implementing new core capabilities.

Tech Center: Navigating the New MSSP Landscape

Mon, 12 Oct 2009 06:16:41 -0400

Here's how to cut through the hype and claims by SaaS security vendors to get the best fit for your business. We'll take a detailed look at the most popular type of cloud-based data protection, e-mail scanning, and run down the top vendors vying for your dollars.

Tech Center: Database Protection

Thu, 01 Oct 2009 06:17:23 -0400

This report offers advice on how to educate users on database security, and some common-sense recommendations on how to limit the damage they may cause

Research: 2009 InformationWeek 500 Report

Mon, 14 Sep 2009 06:18:24 -0400

Despite ongoing economic challenges, this year's InformationWeek 500 companies had the vision and guts to keep trying new ideas.

Research: Affordable Conformance With Multiple Regulations

Wed, 09 Sep 2009 06:50:47 -0400

HIPAA, PCI, SOX, GLBA, FISMA... the acronyms alone inspire fear and loathing. Yet compliance with one, or increasingly, several, state or federal regs is a fact of life for most companies. For IT, ensuring that our part of this process is up to spec while still maintaining day-to-day operations with tight budgets can be a strain. In this report, we reveal how to work smarter, not harder, with a focus on delivering solid security bang for the buck.

Tech Center: DBA Guide to Improved Security

Tue, 01 Sep 2009 06:19:29 -0400

This security primer is designed to open DBAs' eyes to the risks posed by poor database security???and supply current best practices that can help prevent threats from becoming reality.

Tech Center: Security Outsourcing in Financial Services

Mon, 31 Aug 2009 06:19:50 -0400

In this report, we offer a look at the factors that are driving the financial industry toward security outsourcing???and how institutions can find the right provider.

Research: Physical and Logical Security Convergence

Sat, 01 Aug 2009 06:51:53 -0400

Tight integration between your data and facilities security groups doesn't have to be a comedy of errors. On the contrary, the efficiencies and cost savings that most organizations stand to gain is no laughing matter. But can you get these disparate camps not only talking, but pulling together for the greater good? Our survey says yes.

How To Manage Risk In Tough Times

Mon, 13 Jul 2009 04:35:37 -0400

With the economy and new technology increasing security pressures, companies must focus on risk management. We examine the new strategies business technology pros are using to deal with the many security challenges they're facing.