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Connamara Systems Rebuilds Exchange Platform

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Connamara Systems has rebuilt its exchange matching engine to deliver Exchange Platform 3 (EP3), which can be deployed in a private, public or hybrid cloud environment. EP3 supports small-to-midsize exchanges running a variety of asset classes under different regulatory regimes.

The company has developed the platform over 11 years, working with exchanges and market participants to create a flexible tool. Jim Downs, CEO of Connamara Systems, says the company’s mission is to make sure technology is not a barrier to entry for any company looking to disrupt and innovate markets.

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