Scott Sellers: Java on Wall Street: How much money are we making?

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	Scott Sellers: Java on Wall Street: How much money are we making? On Wall Street, having access to large amounts of pricing data is a key building block for successful trading strategies. In-memory data models are able to collect, analyze and derive trends from the flood of information in the market. Companies then use these models to drive algorithmic programs that automatically conduct trades based on pre-defined criteria. These algos, in turn, can power any number of profit-generating activities, from finding arbitrage opportunities to speculating on emerging trends. Read More WHITE PAPER: Oracle Deriving value from SOA with data grids This white paper demonstrates that a data grid infrastructure, built with clustered cahing, can help you avoid "weak link" vulnerabilities that can sabotage SOA strategies. Learn More In this Issue Microwave vies with fiber for high-frequency trading Citigroup cutting IT jobs, shifting some work offshore WHITE PAPER: Mimecast North America Inc. In-the-Cloud Email Service Replaces Three Point Products Read this case study for more information on a comprehensive in-the-cloud email service to help replace three point products. Learn More. Microwave vies with fiber for high-frequency trading In the world of high-frequency trading, where being ahead of the competition by a few milliseconds can mean profits worth millions of dollars, finance firms are increasingly looking to decades-old microwave technologies for a competitive edge. Read More WHITE PAPER: Sourcefire, Inc. Next-Generation Firewall Product Analysis Report The Sourcefire FirePOWER 8250 NGFW set a new standard in security effectiveness, performance and value: • 99% protection against all attacks • 100% firewall enforcement • 100% application control • 100% identity/user awareness • 10 Gbps real-world traffic throughput • TCO of $33 per Mbps protected Learn More Citigroup cutting IT jobs, shifting some work offshore Citigroup is cutting 11,000 jobs, many in IT, as part of a restructuring announced Wednesday. Read More
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