"RFA has always kept us, the client, well informed. Their dedication to research and education has given them a superior edge in the hedge fund market and we are entirely pleased to work with them."

- Mr. Richard Bello, Managing Director
Blue Ridge Capital Management

Top Tips

Provision quality Internet connectivity to the data center to insure your applications run smoothly
Discuss with your IT advisor about the timing to transition to your own IT assets
Look for partners that have 24/7/365 Network Operations Center (NOC) and accountable personnel that directly access your hosted platform

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RFA Hosted IT Services

RFA Hosted Technology Services In these competitive market conditions, many start-ups or small firms are looking for ways to preserve their capital for business growth. By selecting hosted IT services, your business can take advantage of flexible and feature-rich technology without the initial expense or long-term contract commitment. Delivered as a package or individually, RFA's Hosted Technology Services are designed for small businesses that want to keep an ecient technology footprint without having to sacrifice performance and peace of mind. Your IT infrastructure is secure, fully-managed and scalable to meet the needs of your business and investors.

RFA CHARTER - HOSTED FILE SHARING AND APPLICATION SERVERS

RFA makes sharing files easy by leveraging RFA-owned equipment located in our SAS70 certified fully redundant data center. With highly trained IT specialists on site, "fully managed" means that RFA is responsible for maintenance, monitoring, and replacement of infrastructure. Market data and trading systems can be configured to your specific requirements complimenting the hosted offering.

RFA Charter's comprehensive services also include:

Remote Access
Working remotely is often an essential element for doing business in today's market. RFA's secure Web-based access delivers the flexibility, security and functionality that managers and investors demand.

Data Vault
Secure, off-site, scalable tapeless backup and restore eliminates the hassle of tape libraries and reduces server costs.

Features

Fast implementation
High availability
Scalability
Clustered servers with no single point of failure
24/7/365 support

RELATED TECHNOLOGY SERVICES INCLUDE:

E-mail
RFA's hosted exchange e-mail solution defines all of the elements necessary for a highly reliable Microsoft Exchange platform. The system is redundant and secure, reducing unwanted e-mail via spam and virus protection.

Mobile Messaging
Regardless of the device that you use, (BlackBerry, iPhone or Palm) you will have the ability to access e-mail, calendar and contact information.

Voice
The hosted VoIP solution offers unlimited local and domestic long distance calling. Unlike many hosted VoIP providers who offer low prices only to require costly add-ons to meet your needs, the hosted VoIP solution offers many advanced features for one low, all-inclusive price:

Phone number portability
Pre-configured devices for plug-and-play simplicity
Extension dialing between colleagues
Integrated faxing capabilities
Find me/follow me personal locator
Voice message notification via e-mail or SMS
Microsoft Outlook® integration

Benefits

Low cost entry-point
Eliminate server replacement costs
Reduce administration and support costs
Fast, reliable, redundant infrastructure
Investor confidence