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04 July 2013
Issue: 7567 / Categories: Movers & Shakers
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Epiq Systems

New Shanghai office for technology provider

Managed technology provider, Epiq Systems has announced the opening of its first data centre in Shanghai, offering data collection, processing and hosting facilities. The data centre is the most recent addition to the company’s growing presence in Asia, complementing the data centres and offices located in Hong Kong and Tokyo which opened in 2009 and February respectively. Derek Crampton, general manager says, “Our move into China demonstrates our commitment to providing international support to facilitate secure, compliant cross-border data transactions.”

Issue: 7567 / Categories: Movers & Shakers
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MOVERS & SHAKERS

Thackray Williams—Lucy Zhu

Thackray Williams—Lucy Zhu

Dual-qualified partner joins as head of commercial property department

Morgan Lewis—David A. McManus

Morgan Lewis—David A. McManus

Firm announces appointment of next chair

Burges Salmon—Rebecca Wilsker

Burges Salmon—Rebecca Wilsker

Director joins corporate team from the US

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