These comprehensive reviews of licensable technology by vertical market are constructed utilizing a disciplined, consistent approach. For each market sector examined, we develop a list of systems for inclusion as well as a detailed outline to ensure that all current regulatory, operational and market imperatives are included. We then work closely with each system vendor in gathering information on the system’s architecture, functional capabilities, and planned strategic and development initiatives. To ensure objectivity, we interview a minimum of three clients for each of the identified solutions. These client interviews are held with operations staff who use the system on a daily basis, and their unattributed feedback is incorporated throughout the review.

Barrington Partners’ systems research is frequently purchased as an RFP alternative by firms either considering a system change or interested in benchmarking their current solution on available functionality, platform system support or cost. In addition, our research is often used as an invaluable source of information for inclusion in reports to the Board or to senior management requiring independent information on systems’ capabilities. Finally, some clients purchase this research to gain current knowledge on available system alternatives within the industry.

Our depth of experience in the fund industry has culminated in the production of the following publications: