Tech review: What powers your platform?

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This week Mark Loosmore of AT8 Group looks at the different technology offerings which underpin various platform solutions.

The choice of underlying technology is important when selecting a platform as it will help determine the scope and reliability of the solution together with being a factor in the time it takes to get a solution to market. The functionality, product and fund availability, as well as configurability, reliability and security are major factors to be considered. In addition, it is important to look at the management team and development resources of the technology provider and the financial security of the company, too. If financial problems occur with the supplier then service levels are...

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