Eze Castle Integration

ECI
Company typePrivate
IndustryIT Consulting, Managed Services, Cybersecurity
Founded1995
FounderEze Castle Consulting
HeadquartersNew York, NY, United States[1]
Key people
Jeff Schmidt – Chief Executive Officer
John Cahaly – Executive Chairman
Rich Itri – Chief Innovation Officer
Andy Breton – Chief Financial Officer
OwnerH.I.G. Capital
Number of employees
~800 (2025)
Websitewww.eci.com

ECI (formerly Eze Castle Integration) is a global provider of managed services, cybersecurity, and business transformation solutions for mid-market financial services organizations. The company serves over 1,000 clients worldwide, representing more than US$3 trillion in assets under management (AUM). ECI specializes in cloud management, cybersecurity, IT outsourcing, and digital transformation, enabling investment firms to operate securely and efficiently in a regulated environment.[2]

History

Sean McLaughlin and John Cahaly founded Eze Castle Consulting in 1995.[3] The company was named after Èze, a village in the French Riviera.[3] Eze Castle Consulting began supporting early stage funds in the Boston area,[4] then opened new offices in New York City, San Francisco and Greenwich, Connecticut in the late 1990s.

In 2000, Eze Castle Consulting was split into two independent companies, Eze Castle Software and Eze Castle Integration; Eze Castle Integration became a systems integration company focused on the financial services sector.[5] During the economic downturn in 2000, the firm downsized and reduced many expenditures while continuing to generate a profit.[4] By 2004 the company had grown to a 120-person staff.[6] Throughout the late 2000s, the company introduced Eze Vault, Eze Disaster Recovery, ECI Link and Eze Managed Suites. They also introduced Eze Cloud[7][8] and started selling Tradar's Insight product in a hosted cloud model.[9] Today a growing percentage of the firm's revenue comes from cloud-based products.[10][11]

At the time, the company supported 450 US-based hedge funds, including 81 firms with over $1 billion in management.[6] It opened new offices in Chicago in 2008, and London in 2007.[6] In 2010 and 2011 new offices were opened in Singapore and Hong Kong.[12][13] In 2010 an affiliate company, Ledgex Systems LLC, was created to develop and support software for fund of hedge funds to automate and manage investment portfolios.[14]

In 2018, the company received a significant investment from private equity firm H.I.G. Capital.[15] At the time, Eze Castle had roughly 650 customers across the United States, United Kingdom and Asia.

In 2020, Eze Castle Integration acquired Alphaserve Technologies,[16] a provider of infrastructure technology and digital IT services, bringing the company's client base to 800. In November 2020 the company acquired digital transformation firm NorthOut, Inc.[17]

In 2021, Eze Castle Integration rebranded as ECI.[18]

Recent Developments (2024–2025)

  • 2025: Launched ELLA, an AI-driven platform for proactive IT health monitoring and predictive cybersecurity.[19]
  • 2025: Expanded presence in APAC and EMEA, including new service delivery hubs in Singapore and Lisbon.[20]
  • 2025: Introduced a Client Health Dashboard providing real-time IT, cloud, and security visibility for hedge funds and private equity clients.[21]
  • 2025: Appointed Jose De Jesus as Global Head of Service Delivery.[22]

Awards and recognition

  • 2025: Named to the Hedgeweek US Awards shortlist for Best Managed Services Provider.[23]
  • 2025: Recognized as a finalist in the Microsoft Partner of the Year awards (Financial Services category).[24]
  • 2024: Honored for Innovation in Digital Transformation at the ECI International Digital Economy Innovation Awards.[25]

Leadership

  • Jeff Schmidt – Chief Executive Officer (appointed 2023). Schmidt is the founder of Authomate, a passwordless authentication platform.[26][27]
  • John Cahaly – Executive Chairman
  • Rich Itri – Chief Innovation Officer
  • Andy Breton – Chief Financial Officer
  • Kate Taunton-Rigby – Chief People Officer
  • William Tan – Chief Compliance & Security Officer
  • Matthew Wojtkowiak – Chief Legal Officer
  • Jose De Jesus – SVP, Global Head of Service Delivery
  • Jen Falasca – Global Head of Marketing
  • Peter Magyar – Executive Vice President, Head of Global Accounts

Global Presence

ECI operates globally with offices in North America, Europe, and Asia, including major hubs in New York, London, Hong Kong, Singapore, and Lisbon.[28]

See also

References

  1. ^ Jordan, John (2 May 2017). "Tech Firm Renews at Silverstein's Midtown Tower". GlobeSt.
  2. ^ "About ECI". Retrieved 2025-09-22.
  3. ^ a b Stuart, Anne (March–April 2004). "Of Software and Apples". Harvard Magazine. Retrieved February 1, 2012.
  4. ^ a b "CEO Interview: Eze Castle Integration". The Wall Street Transcript. February 9, 2004.
  5. ^ "Goldman Sachs Invests $20 Million in Eze Castle Software" (Press release). Eze Castle Integration. September 7, 2010. Retrieved March 1, 2012.
  6. ^ a b c "Eze Castle launches London office". Boston Journal. November 12, 2007. Retrieved February 1, 2012.
  7. ^ Schmerken, Ivy (May 2011). "Cover Story: The Great Business Case in the Sky" (PDF). Wall Street & Technology. Retrieved February 1, 2012.
  8. ^ Schmerken, Ivy (January 20, 2012). "The Rise of Cloud Computing on Wall Street". Wall Street & Technology. Retrieved March 12, 2012.
  9. ^ Schmerken, Ivy (May 10, 2011). "Tradar Partners with Eze Castle Integration on Cloud-Based Offering". Wall Street & Technology. Retrieved February 23, 2012.
  10. ^ Wainewright, Will (July 12, 2011). "Eze Castle Expands as Asia Demand Grows". HFM Week. Retrieved February 1, 2012.
  11. ^ Groenfeldt, Tom (June 22, 2011). "Stock Exchanges Ain't What They Used To Be". Forbes. Retrieved February 1, 2012.
  12. ^ "Eze Castle Integration Expands To Singapore, Geneva". FINalternatives. August 31, 2010. Retrieved February 2, 2011.
  13. ^ Lindsay, Margie (August 31, 2010). "Eze Castle Enlarges Presence in Geneva and Singapore". Hedge Funds Review. Retrieved February 2, 2011.
  14. ^ Kentouris, Chris (September 17, 2010). "EZE CASTLE INTEGRATION Houses IT Platform for Alternatives in New Subsidiary". Securities Technology Monitor. Archived from the original on December 21, 2011. Retrieved February 1, 2012.
  15. ^ Panettieri, Joe (2018-06-05). "Private Equity Firm Invests in Eze Castle Integration". ChannelE2E. Retrieved 2020-07-21.
  16. ^ Panettieri, Joe (2020-07-21). "MSP Acquired: Eze Castle Integration Buys Alphaserve Technologies". ChannelE2E. Retrieved 2020-07-21.
  17. ^ "Eze Castle Integration expands financial services offerings with NorthOut acquisition". Private Equity Wire. 2020-11-06.
  18. ^ "Eze Castle Integration Rebrands as ECI to Reflect Industry Leading Managed Services for Financial Firms". 22 June 2021. Retrieved 2025-12-03.
  19. ^ "ECI introduces ELLA". ai-techpark.com. 2023-11-15. Retrieved 2025-12-04.
  20. ^ "ECI Expands Global Service Delivery". Retrieved 2025-09-22.
  21. ^ "ECI Client Health Dashboard". Retrieved 2025-09-22.
  22. ^ "ECI Leadership Update". Retrieved 2025-09-22.
  23. ^ "Hedgeweek US Awards 2025 Nominees". Retrieved 2025-09-22.
  24. ^ "Microsoft Partner of the Year 2025 Finalists". Retrieved 2025-09-22.
  25. ^ "ECI Awards". Retrieved 2025-09-22.
  26. ^ "ECI Appoints Jeff Schmidt as Chief Operating Officer". World Business Outlook. 2023-06-08. Retrieved 2025-12-08.
  27. ^ "ECI Appoints Jeff Schmidt as CEO". ECI. Retrieved 2025-09-22.
  28. ^ "ECI Global Offices". Retrieved 2025-09-22.
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