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LSEG: ELITE Connect And OpenExchange Partner To Boost Video Conferencing Across Europe And US

Date 10/08/2016

  • Agreement allows ELITE Connect and OpenExchange users to interact using compatible online meeting technology
  • Geographical strength of each platform extends breadth of virtual meeting opportunities for users across Europe and US
  • ELITE Connect is LSEG’s online connection platform for public companies, intermediaries and institutional investors
  • Open Exchange is a leading US-based video conferencing solution for financial service professionals

London Stock Exchange Group (LSEG) today announces ELITE Connect, its online connection platform for a wide range of market participants including public companies, investor relations professionals, institutional investors and brokers, is partnering with OpenExchange, the US based secure  video service for corporate executives, investor relations officers, analysts and portfolio managers.

The agreement will allow ELITE Connect users to access OpenExchange’s patented online meeting technology, opening up further business opportunities for them across all continents.  OpenExchange’s assisted meeting technology, providing operator supported connections at the start of online meetings and ELITE Connect’s self-service meeting capabilities, allowing users  to open meetings directly, are underpinned by the same software. As a result both platforms are highly compatible and able to provide seamless inter connectivity between users.

Luca Peyrano, CEO, ELITE:
“ELITE Connect is fully committed to harnessing the power of technology to connect investors and companies across the globe and today’s partnership with OpenExchange underlines our global ambitions.

“Both ELITE Connect and OpenExchange are highly complementary partners with a shared ambition to use technology for the benefit of investors,  companies and trusted intermediaries. Our partnership will revolutionise the way meetings and investor interaction with companies takes place across the world.”

Mark Loehr, CEO, OpenExchange:
“OpenExchange is excited to expand its global footprint with a partner like ELITE Connect that truly believes in the value and impact of virtual meetings.  Our firms are building powerful networks and combining our efforts can significantly increase the reach and ease of use for our clients.”

“Every day, we are challenged by our customers to help them be more effective and efficient with their time.  Working closely with ELITE Connect will help strengthen each of our positions as videoconference thought leaders in the financial industry.”

Further information on ELITE Connect can be found at:  www.elite-connect.com or please email eliteconnect@lseg.com

Further information on OpenExchange can be found at:  www.openexc.com or please email sales@openexc.com