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Linedata Services (Bloomberg: LIN.FP), the leading provider of investment management software solutions, today announced an exclusive strategic partnership with Altaira LLC (�Altaira�) to incorporate its premier cross-asset risk and analytics system into the Linedata Services product suite. Linedata Services will market the system under its own brand, Linedata Risk Analytics, as a stand-alone solution or in combination with its other solutions, particularly its Beauchamp hedge fund suite and LongView trading system. Linedata Risk Analytics provides valuations, analytics and risk management across all asset classes and across all markets for hedge fund and traditional asset managers. Linedata Risk Analytics is particularly strong in the fixed income and credit asset classes, instruments which are more difficult to measure from a valuation and risk perspective. This move adds key functionality to Linedata�s product suite, as the buy-side focuses on managing risk amidst increased market volatility and awareness of risk management. With Linedata Risk Analytics, Linedata Services� Beauchamp clients will have access to advanced analytics and risk management capabilities such as scenario analysis, stress testing, what-if analysis and Monte Carlo simulations. �With this partnership, Linedata Services strengthens the pre-eminent position of its investment management solutions, particularly in the hedge fund market,� said Anvaraly Jiva, CEO and Chairman of Linedata Services. �Risk management has assumed an even greater importance in the last year as global markets have been stressed,� said Blaise F. Labriola, Managing Director of Altaira. �With Altaira�s complex analytics and risk-management capabilities, funds now have the ability to measure and monitor the analytics and risk of financial products and portfolios � using any real time data feed.� Notes to Editors About Linedata Services Linedata Services (Bloomberg: LIN:FP) is the global leader for investment software, solutions, and support. Linedata combines technological innovation, financial strength, and a deep understanding of the Asset Management, Leasing & Credit Finance, and Insurance & Savings industries. Linedata Services� asset management division provides comprehensive, scalable solutions to the buy-side, to manage the entire investment process from pre-trade to post-settlement. Linedata is unique in offering a full front- to back-office solution via enterprise installation, or as an Application Service Provider (�software as services� or �service bureau� delivery), and has 20 years experience delivering ASP solutions. Headquartered in France, Linedata Services achieved revenues of EUR 164.8 million in 2007, has offices worldwide and services more than 700 clients across 50 countries. For more information visit Linedata Services corporate site at www.linedata.com. About Altaira LLC Altaira is the premiere cross-asset portfolio system for front-to-middle trading and risk- management. Using tools like C# for rapid application development, Microsoft� .NET for a rich client interface, grid computing for unlimited scalability, and web services for both cross-platform interoperability and extensibility � Altaira provides both the system and confidence demanded in today's competitive markets and the flexibility to customize the system to meet growing demands. Stunning performance and a sleek, intuitive interface make for the best overall portfolio and risk management solution currently available for the high-end enterprise, the individual trader, and everything in between. For more information, visit Altaira�s website at www.altaira.com. About Beauchamp Hedge Fund Solutions Beauchamp, the hedge fund solutions offering from Linedata Services, has been building, marketing and supporting trading & portfolio management software products for alternative investment managers since 1997. The Beauchamp software suite caters to multi-currency, multi-asset class and multi-strategy investing and spans all stages of the trade life cycle, from electronic trading and order management, through to real-time P&L, portfolio analysis, automated reconciliation and portfolio accounting. www.ldsam.com. About LongView Trading LongView Trading is Linedata Services� powerful, electronic, global, multi-asset class order management system developed to support the needs of portfolio managers, traders, compliance officers and operations personnel. The comprehensive system provides portfolio modelling, electronic trading, pre- and post-trade compliance and unparalleled access to liquidity. Through numerous partnerships and seamless integration, LongView offers customers access to the liquidity sources of their choice. Unique technology and a commitment to broker neutrality has won LongView ten of the top 25 global asset management firms, and more than 150 clients worldwide.