About TowerGroup: TowerGroup is the leading provider of information technology research, advisory and consulting services specializing in topics critical to the global financial services industry. TowerGroup conducts research addressing banking, securities, investments, and insurance information technology, products, vendors, markets, investment trends and issues. Headquartered near Boston, Mass., and with offices serving Europe and Latin America, TowerGroup serves a global client base which includes some of the world’s largest financial services, technology and consulting firms. For additional information, visit TowerGroup online at www.towergroup.com.