With over 13 years experience focusing on the technology needs of hedge funds and investment firms, Eze Castle brings Chicago firms access to premier technology professionals and comprehensive technology services. The Chicago expansion builds off the success of Eze Castle's Minneapolis office, which the company established in 2002 based on client demand.

Eze Castle is dedicated to delivering technology solutions that are aligned with a client's investment strategy, business processes and growth objectives to help ensure technology delivers a competitive advantage while reducing operational risk. Chicago firms now can capitalize on Eze Castle's comprehensive services portfolio that includes strategic IT consulting, network management, disaster recovery and business continuity planning, voice solutions and ongoing outsourced IT support.

"Considering Chicago's continuous growth and last year's outpacing of global performance, opening a Chicago office was unquestionably the next logical step in our corporate growth," said John Cahaly, CEO of Eze Castle Integration. "We are committed to providing premier technology services and solutions and view Chicago as an untapped market with great demand for superior IT services delivered by a provider that understands the unique needs and requirements of financial firms."

To drive sales in Chicago, Eze Castle has hired industry veteran Amy Leffingwell as the newest member of its business development team. Leffingwell brings 15 years of experience in the financial services industry and is actively involved in Midwest Committee of Hearts for Hedge Funds Care.

Eze Castle's Chicago office demonstrates the company's continued growth and strategic investments by offering one of the fastest growing markets its extensive IT service offerings. Currently, Eze Castle aids more than 500 clients worldwide. Eze Castle also has offices in Boston, Los Angeles, Minneapolis, New York, San Francisco, Stamford and London.