ECI

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ECI

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About the partner

About ECI

Cloud, digital & cybersecurity for regulated industries

Founded1995
HeadquartersNew York, NY, USA (founded 1995 in Boston, MA as Eze Castle Integration)
Company size201-1,000 employees
OwnershipPrivate – VC/PE Backed
AI capabilityAI-Powered Features

ECI is a global provider of managed cloud, digital and cybersecurity services purpose-built for financial-services and other regulated industries — notably private equity, venture capital, hedge funds and alternative investment firms, plus manufacturing and biotech. With operations across the US, UK, India and APAC, ECI delivers enterprise-grade cloud infrastructure, 24×7 managed XDR/SOC cybersecurity (SOAR/SIEM, dark-web surveillance), disaster recovery, modern-work and workflow automation, and a governed AI framework (ELLA — ECI’s Large Language Application) plus Microsoft Copilot integration to securely apply LLMs to compliance and operations.

Why teams choose ECI

  • Deep vertical specialization in financial services / alternative investments (PE, VC, hedge funds) with regulatory expertise (ISO/CIS/NIST/FINRA/GDPR/HIPAA)
  • global delivery (US/UK/India/APAC)
  • integrated cloud + cybersecurity + DR + modern work
  • governed AI (ELLA) for secure LLM adoption in compliance-heavy environments

Capabilities we have validated

  • Financial-services-grade managed cloud & hosting
  • 24x7 managed XDR/SOC (SOAR/SIEM, dark-web)
  • DR/business continuity
  • compliance frameworks (ISO/CIS/NIST/FINRA/GDPR/HIPAA/GxP)
  • governed AI (ELLA) + Copilot
  • modern-work/workflow automation

Recognition & proof points

  • 2020 – Best Cybersecurity Provider and Best Outsourcing Provider (Waters Rankings)
  • 2020 – Best Use of Cloud Technology (HFM US Service Provider Awards)
  • 2025 – Hedgeweek US Awards shortlist, Best Managed Services Provider
  • 2025 – Named to Cloudtango Global100 MSP list

AI in the offering

Offers a governed AI framework (ELLA – ECI's Large Language Application) and Microsoft Copilot integration to securely apply LLMs in regulated workflows; AI is layered onto its managed-services/cloud core.

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Capabilities

Solutions Delivered by ECI

The outcomes this partner is equipped to deliver — drawn from our vetting record, not their marketing deck.

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Managed Cloud

ECI delivers enterprise-grade managed cloud infrastructure and hosting purpose-built for financial services and other regulated industries, with global delivery across the US, UK, India, and APAC.

Financial-services focus — Deep specialization in PE, VC, hedge funds, and alternative investments shapes the platform.

Global delivery — Operations across US, UK, India, and APAC provide around-the-clock coverage.

Integrated stack — Cloud, cybersecurity, DR, and modern work are delivered as one integrated service.

Integrates with Microsoft

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Managed Cybersecurity

ECI provides 24x7 managed XDR/SOC cybersecurity with SOAR/SIEM and dark-web surveillance, tailored to compliance-heavy regulated environments.

Regulatory expertise — Frameworks spanning ISO/CIS/NIST/FINRA/GDPR/HIPAA align security to compliance needs.

24x7 SOC — Round-the-clock XDR/SOC with SOAR/SIEM and dark-web monitoring detects threats continuously.

Integrates with Microsoft

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Governed AI

ECI's ELLA governed AI framework, paired with Microsoft Copilot integration, enables secure LLM adoption for compliance and operations in regulated firms.

Secure LLM adoption — ELLA governs AI use so regulated firms can apply LLMs without compliance risk.

Copilot integration — Microsoft Copilot integration brings governed AI into everyday workflows.

Integrates with Microsoft Copilot

Delivery

How We Deliver

Engagement & delivery models we have validated with this partner — where the slide deck ends and the actual work begins.

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Managed Services

ECI delivers managed cloud, infrastructure, modern-work, and workflow automation as an integrated managed service for regulated firms.

Delivery: Delivered as fully managed services with global 24x7 coverage across US, UK, India, and APAC.

Vertical specialization — Purpose-built for financial services and alternative investment firms.

Integrated delivery — Cloud, security, DR, and modern work are managed under one provider.

Integrates with Microsoft

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Cloud Consulting

ECI advises regulated clients on cloud and infrastructure strategy, modern-work enablement, and workflow automation aligned to regulatory frameworks.

Delivery: Delivered as advisory and enablement engagements supporting cloud and modern-work adoption.

Compliance-aware — Guidance reflects ISO/CIS/NIST/FINRA/GDPR/HIPAA requirements from the start.

Modern-work enablement — Advisory extends to workflow automation and modern-work productivity.

Integrates with Microsoft

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Security Services

ECI provides 24x7 managed detection and response / SOC services with compliance and regulatory advisory for financial and other regulated industries.

Delivery: Delivered as fully managed 24x7 MDR/SOC with compliance advisory.

Regulated-industry grade — Security is built for FINRA, GDPR, HIPAA, and GxP-bound environments.

Dark-web surveillance — SOAR/SIEM and dark-web monitoring extend threat visibility beyond the perimeter.

Integrates with Microsoft

Proof

Results with this partner

Documented outcomes from real engagements — not testimonial vibes.

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Resources

Documents & collateral

Datasheets, spec sheets, case studies and pricing references collected while vetting ECI — 1 document.

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