ClearCube Technology, the market leader in centralized computing solutions, today announced that investment dealer GMP Securities L.P., a subsidiary of GMP Capital Trust (TSX:GMP.UN), has selected ClearCube’s solutions to power its institutional sales and trading desktop computing environment. GMP Securities will now centralize its PC resources in the data center, eliminating security issues related to traditional PCs, which could be easily moved. In addition, the ClearCube solution provides the institutional equity sales and trading department with the desktop power it needs to do its job. The ClearCube solution provides 99.9-percent uptime and eliminates clumsy ergonomic issues related to multiple PCs on each professional’s desk.
GMP Securities investigated ClearCube’s solution in mid-2006, when a relocation presented the opportunity to install a brand new computing environment. GMP Securities purchased a solution powered by ClearCube’s Sentral(™), the company’s award-winning management software that can connect multiple end-user desktop clients to centralized PC resources in the data center. Power-users, such as those on the trading floor, receive the same performance provided by having their own PCs at their desks.
“When we evaluated our options, we realized that the security and other benefits derived from centralizing our PC resources in the data center were significant,” said Jason Scott, manager of Technology Services for GMP Securities L.P. “The ClearCube solution aligns with our IT and business goals by allowing us to ensure that confidential, vital data stays in-house. In addition, the solution virtually eliminates IT downtime. The IT staff in our central data center can seamlessly move end-users off of an unresponsive or disabled workstation to a working one without the trader losing any time.”
“With strict data security regulations and costly IT downtime concerns, financial services organizations have made the ClearCube centralized computing solution the industry’s most popular choice for ensuring IT efficiency,” said Bruce Cohen, president and CEO, ClearCube Technology. “GMP Securities joins a growing community of customers that are leveraging the unparalleled reliability, security and flexibility of the ClearCube solution to improve company-wide productivity.”
ClearCube is the leading provider of centralized computing solutions in the financial services sector. Various investment banks, hedge funds, retail banks and insurance companies already utilize the company’s solutions to provide end-users with the desktop computing power they need in an efficient and secure manner. In addition to financial services, ClearCube has developed an unmatched track record in industries including healthcare and government. ClearCube offers the industry's most comprehensive line-up of centralized computing solutions for applications ranging from mainstream desktop computing to high-end mission-critical computing.
ClearCube has started a discussion about this customer implementation on PCBladeComputing.com, a blog published by the company. To read more, visit: www.pcbladecomputing.com.
About GMP Capital Trust
GMP Capital Trust carries on business through the following entities: GMP Securities L.P., Griffiths McBurney Corp., GMP Private Client L.P. and EdgeStone Capital Partners, L.P. GMP Securities L.P. is a leading independent Canadian investment dealer focused on investment banking and institutional equities for corporate clients and institutional investors. GMP Securities L.P. can be found on the web at gmpsecurities.com. Griffiths McBurney Corp. services institutional clients in the United States. GMP Private Client L.P. is a full-service investment firm focused on high-net-worth private investors that provides wealth preservation, income and growth strategies delivered by seasoned investment advisors. GMP Private Client L.P. can be found on the web at gmpprivateclient.com. EdgeStone Capital Partners, L.P. is one of Canada’s leading private equity firms, providing capital, strategic direction and business and financial advice to help promising mid-market and early stage companies achieve their full potential. EdgeStone Capital Partners, L.P. can be found on the web at edgestone.com. GMP Capital Trust is listed on the Toronto Stock Exchange under the symbol GMP.UN. The website is gmpcapitaltrust.com. GMP Capital Trust has offices in Toronto, Calgary, Montreal, Vancouver and Geneva, Switzerland.
About ClearCube Technology
ClearCube is the market leader in centralized computing solutions that integrate blades, access devices and client management software to give organizations full control over end user computing. Organizations deploying ClearCube gain 99.9 percent uptime, hardened security and extra workspace while reducing support costs by over 40 percent. For more information, visit www.clearcube.com.
