Skyler Technology, Inc. launches powerful new solution for the management of multiple market data sources

LONDON, 23rd February 2009 – Skyler Technology, an innovator in ultra-low latency market data solutions for the capital markets, today announced the addition of industry veteran, Mark Ford to Skyler’s management team. With over twenty-five years of experience in the financial services industry, Mark Ford brings his vast experience to Skyler as a Global Products Director.  Ford will be taking on a dual role reporting to Valerie Bannert-Thurner, Ph.D. Managing Director of Skyler Technology Europe, Ltd. with responsibility for European product definition and implementation and reporting to Steve Cooper Skyler CEO with responsibility for Global Product Strategy for all of Skyler’s products worldwide.  According to Cooper, “Mark Ford is uniquely qualified to contribute in this dual role as a result of his International market data experience.”

“Mark’s remarkable technical and marketing experience with Financial Markets in Europe, North America and Asia will greatly enhance Skyler’s ability to meet and exceed the markets needs.” says Valerie Banner-Thurner.  “He is a great match for company, as his skill-set complements the current management team and his knowledge of the industry is outstanding.”

“I am very excited to join the dynamic and talented team at Skyler with their great product line using the latest technology, and I look forward to bringing my expertise in the industry to the company” said Ford.

Ford joins Skyler Technology from London Stock Exchange’s Proquote, where he was Chief Operating Officer.  Prior to the London Stock Exchange, Ford held several posts with Reuters including positions based in the UK, Switzerland and California. Ford was responsible in the UK for Reuters product developments on the SSL Interface including the original Reuters Terminal on SSL, Feed Handlers and added value applications.

In previous positions, Ford supported Market Making operations at Citicorp Scrimgeour Vickers during the “Big Bang” de-regulation of the UK markets and was a programmer analyst on several early digital market data projects at various Financial Services companies during the early 1980’s.

About Skyler Technology Inc.

Skyler Technology, Inc. delivers the fastest insights for Trading. The Skyler C3 solutions provide the fastest market data analytics to broker dealers, asset managers and hedge funds. This allows clients’ trading engines to quickly process and react to the most up-to-date market data, thus triggering smarter trading decisions. Products include C3 Liquidity Discovery for the US and Europe, Tick Analytics, and Algorithmic Container Solutions. Skyler’s Liquidity Discovery Solution was recognised by winning The 2007 Banker’s Technology award for Algorithmic Trading Innovation and the 2009 Finextra Innovator award for one of the most innovative products of the year.  Skyler Technology, Inc. is a privately held company headquartered in Concord, California with offices in New York and London. Please visit us at www.skylertech.com. For more information or to arrange a free software evaluation, please contact Mark Ford at +44.7956.44.887.

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