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KPMG rolls out new data analytics platform in its forensic advisory business selecting ControlCircle for datacentre services; 1st storage-on-demand deployment of NetApp storage in a forensic advisory business Utility computing approach means increased flexibility with CAPEX[1] substantially reduced and faster response to client needs New data analytics platform underpinned by SAS available for use by KPMG to fully serve cross border clients.

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M2 PRESSWIRE-6 May 2009-ControlCircle: KPMG rolls out new data analytics platform in its forensic advisory business selecting ControlCircle for datacentre services; 1st storage-on-demand deployment of NetApp storage in a forensic advisory business Utility computing approach means increased flexibility with CAPEX[1] substantially reduced and faster response to client needs New data analytics platform underpinned by SAS available for use by KPMG to fully serve cross border clients(C)1994-2009 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD

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ControlCircle today announces that it is providing comprehensive datacentre services for KPMG's UK Forensic advisory business as the professional services firm deploys an industry leading, high performance data analytics platform to support clients requiring fast analysis of computer-based data. This will help them better understand their businesses, reduce commercial risks and maximise profits - crucial in the ever challenging economic climate.

Employing around 150 staff, KPMG's UK Forensic division is one of the fastest growing of the company's practice areas with revenues in 2008 totalling more than GBP60 million. While a range of traditional fraud prevention and detection services are provided, other related services, such as data analytics, are rapidly expanding too as clients seek to improve organisational effectiveness.

Stephen Gallagher, partner, data analytics, KPMG Forensic, explains, "Clearly data analytics involves crunching through vast amounts of data to find hidden trends and patterns. Historically, this would have involved just the capture, extraction and presentation of digital evidence used in fraud investigations but we're moving the game on to help clients use analytics in a more proactive...