"Sindex has a strong reputation for the development and delivery of exceptional technology solutions to many of today's leading investment managers" said Dan Houlihan, Managing Director of The Rowan Group. "In addition to their development strength, Sindex has unique expertise and experience with extending the capabilities of vendor applications. Combining that ability with our strategy and process offering will allow us to improve our clients business performance and enhance their ability to leverage optimal process and both vendor and custom applications."

"Sindex has had the privilege of working with The Rowan Group founders on previous projects" said Michael Berger, President of Sindex Financial Systems. "Their project management skills and their intimate knowledge of investment management workflow were key factors to the success of those projects. Service offerings that unite Rowan's expertise with Sindex's abilities to architect n-tier software solutions utilizing both proprietary development and vendor packages will offer clients full coverage on strategic and tactical aspects of their STP, Portfolio Management and Client Reporting initiatives."

Sindex Financial Systems and The Rowan Group will announce new joint service offerings in the coming weeks.

About Sindex Systems
Sindex Financial Systems helps firms with all aspects of first class financial information technology systems implementation. Combining custom software development with integration of vendor products, Sindex provides extensible "Best of Breed" solutions driven by client priorities. The implemented result-centric architecture helps clients maximize the return on their IT investment.

Sindex Financial Systems corporate headquarters are located in Larchmont, NY. For more information on Sindex Financial Systems please call (914)-834-8375 or visit their website at www.sindexsystems.com.

About The Rowan Group
The Rowan Group is a consulting firm specializing in strategic planning and implementation services for the global asset management community. The Rowan Group combines analysis, planning and project management methodologies with expert knowledge of asset management business models, processes and technology. The result is a customized suite of services designed to ensure effective execution of business strategies and operating efficiency.

The Rowan Group corporate headquarters are located in Boston, MA. For more information on The Rowan Group please call (617) 720-6143 or visit their website at www.rowanconsulting.com.