SunGard launches Decalog V5.0

SunGard Investment Management Systems, an operating group of SunGard, today announced the launch of Decalog v5.0.

SunGard Investment Management Systems is a leading international provider of investment management software solutions for the front-, middle- and back-office activities of global asset management firms.

The new Decalog Trader v5.0 has been developed using the latest technologies and user interface tools. Decalog Trader v5.0 is a Java-based solution that is also available on an ASP basis.

New features include support for money markets and fixed income securities such as interest rate swaps and repos, as well as the ability to deal with linked and basket orders. The new system also enables traders to review multiple sources of real-time market data, access Internet or in-house Intranet applications, and efficiently monitor orders sent electronically to brokers, ECNs or exchanges.

All information is presented in an easy-to-use, highly visual format based on context sensitive, colour-coded indicators. The new version can be customized to the trader`s individual needs including blotter display, order workflow or system functionality.

Eyal Yaron, vice president of product management, SunGard Investment Management Systems, comments: "The new Decalog Trader 5.0 sets a new standard for front-office applications. The system adapts its workflow based on the asset class, all in one centralized application. Completely re-designed and developed, Decalog Trader v5.0 uses the latest technologies to seamlessly integrate real-time market data, electronic market connectivity via the FIX protocol, external connectivity via the Internet or Intranet, and user interface flexibility into one powerful, easy-to-use application.

"The response from our clients both in North America and in Europe has been excellent; traders find the system easy to use, flexible and smart, while operations find a pleasing match with our technology choices and their own future IT direction."

ensemble technology, implements, integrates and supports the Decalog Investment Management System in Southern Africa. For more information about this Sungard Investment Management System as well as other Sungard Systems contact ettie.takacs@ensemble.co.za.

SunGard Investment Management Systems provides in-house and ASP solutions to the buy-side investment management market for trading, portfolio management, compliance, investment accounting, private banking, performance measurement and attribution applications. These products support comprehensive straight-through processing from trade initiation, to execution using client-selected brokers, through accounting and client reporting. SunGard Investment Management Systems` solutions support the complex needs of many of the largest financial service firms in the world representing in aggregate approximately $8 trillion in assets processed daily by these solutions. Visit www.investment.sungard.com.

ensemble provide end-to-end solutions for South African financial market participants by customising, integrating and localising international best-of-breed financial products.

SunGard (NYSE: SDS) is a global leader in integrated IT solutions for financial services. SunGard is also the pioneer and leading provider of information availability services. With annual revenues of $2 billion, SunGard serves more than 20,000 clients in over 50 countries, including 47 of the world`s 50 largest financial services institutions. Visit SunGard at www.sungard.com.

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