Architects of Electronic Trading: Technology Leaders Who Are Shaping Today's Financial Markets
"Technology is not discretionary; its integration throughout financial companies is essential in laying a foundation for success. What's more, formalized information technology structures are needed to equip companies to deal with tough challenges on the horizon. The recent financial crisis was a valuable lesson and, for many in financial technology and outside it, a catalyst for change."—Stephanie HammerIn their own words, CIOs, CTOs, and other technology leaders share their views on key technology trends, innovation in the financial sector, and how technology is enhancing markets in ways other than just speed. From technology wizards such as William Murphy, CTO of The Blackstone Group, Mark Gorton, Managing Director of Tower Research Capital, and Justin Llewellyn-Jones, COO of Fidessa Corporation, to name just a few, you'll learn about balancing the need for speed with functionality that bolsters risk management, minimizes latency and extracts value, and much more.Among other valuable takeaways, you'll discover:How social media is transforming the way business is done in the financial industryHow cloud computing can provide a highly cost-effective way of optimizing your IT infrastructureHow automated risk controls are making the market saferHow FPGAs (Field Programmable Gate Arrays) offer a cost-effective way to quickly adjust to changing market conditionsWhat new technologies are revolutionizing the way data is gathered, mined, and deployedHow data centers are helping customers streamline business processes and optimize connectivity to marketsHow GPUs (Graphical Processing Units) offer a highly affordable way to dramatically boost a firm's computing powerHow emerging markets are using mobile technologies to serve customersOffering a vivid look at how technology is transforming the face of finance today and how it will likely shape it in the years ahead,Architects of Electronic Tradingis a survival guide for today's technology-driven financial industry.