MSCI Launches MSCI ONE, an Integrated Cloud-based Platform for MSCI Content and Solutions

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MSCI Inc. has launched MSCI ONE, a new open architecture technology platform built on Microsoft Azure. This platform integrates a variety of MSCI services, allowing institutional investors access to advanced quantitative investment analytics and risk management tools. With capabilities for data visualization and seamless navigation, MSCI ONE aims to enhance the client experience and empower investors in their decision-making processes. Over time, the platform plans to expand its offerings, incorporating more MSCI solutions to support customized investment strategies.

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• Launch of MSCI ONE enhances access to a variety of MSCI services.
• Utilizes Microsoft Azure for improved data integration and analytics.
• Aims to increase client satisfaction and investment decision efficiency.

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Helping investors turn data into insights through MSCI’s differentiated content using Microsoft Cloud data and analytics solutions

NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- MSCI Inc. (NYSE: MSCI), a leading provider of critical decision support tools and services for the global investment community, today announced the launch of MSCI ONE, an open architecture technology platform built on Microsoft Azure that offers global institutional investors an integrated experience to access content across MSCI’s portfolio of products and solutions.

MSCI ONE delivers next-generation capabilities in quantitative investment analytics through a modern, web-based experience that combines flexible distribution, cloud delivery, dashboards, and visualizations. Through this integrated platform, users can seamlessly navigate MSCI’s robust analytics to help them quickly identify key insights, innovate rapidly, gain a broad view of investment risks and opportunities, and build investment portfolios that seek to deliver better strategic outcomes.

Henry Fernandez, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer at MSCI, said: “Today’s investors must synthesize an enormous amount of data to achieve maximum value and power their investment decisions. With MSCI ONE, they will have easy access to a wide range of MSCI tools and solutions, which can help them turn data into insight. This platform represents MSCI’s broader commitment to improving the client experience through transformational technology.”

At launch, MSCI ONE will act as a single point of access for a dozen MSCI services, including MSCI Risk Insights, Climate Solutions (including Climate Lab), and Institutional Client-Designed Indexes with Index Insights. The platform will also host MSCI’s Developer Community and Data Explorer, launched earlier this year. Over time, MSCI ONE will incorporate many more of MSCI’s tools and solutions in a single user experience.

Built on Microsoft Azure, MSCI ONE leverages Microsoft Power BI for live dashboards, interactive reports, charts, graphs, and other visualizations, as well as Azure Cosmos DB and Azure Data Lake for providing insights and data at scale by leveraging key capabilities for data integration, data warehousing, and big data analytics, enabling a seamless and modern experience for MSCI’s clients.

Scott Guthrie, Executive Vice President, Cloud + AI at Microsoft, said: “Microsoft and MSCI share a deep commitment to accelerating innovation. Partnering with Microsoft, MSCI is leveraging cutting-edge innovations in cloud, natural language processing, data distribution and warehousing, and the end-to-end user experience. Whether investors need MSCI’s analytical models, APIs, or user applications, the experiences delivered on MSCI ONE, built on Azure, empower them to choose their approach through an open architecture across MSCI’s portfolio of content and solutions.”

Jigar Thakkar, Chief Technology Officer and Head of Engineering at MSCI, said: “Since the launch of Investment Solutions as a Service in 2021, we have partnered with Microsoft to deliver 10 transformative solutions, culminating in this unique integrated platform MSCI ONE, which will grow to include many of MSCI’s tools and solutions. We have rapidly accelerated the pace of innovation to serve demand for an efficient, open architecture technology platform that allows investors to solve challenges through a customized experience.”

About MSCI Inc.

MSCI is a leading provider of critical decision support tools and services for the global investment community. With over 50 years of expertise in research, data, and technology, we power better investment decisions by enabling clients to understand and analyze key drivers of risk and return and confidently build more effective portfolios. We create industry-leading research-enhanced solutions that clients use to gain insight into and improve transparency across the investment process.

This press release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Forward-looking statements relate to future events or performance and involve risks that may cause actual results or performance differ materially and you should not place undue reliance on them. Risks that could affect results or performance are in MSCI’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the most recent fiscal year ended on December 31 that is filed with the SEC. MSCI does not undertake to update any forward-looking statements. No information herein constitutes investment advice or should be relied on as such. MSCI grants no right or license to use its products or services without an appropriate license. MSCI MAKES NO EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE OR OTHERWISE WITH RESPECT TO THE INFORMATION HEREIN AND DISCLAIMS ALL LIABILITY TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW.

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FAQ

What is MSCI ONE?

MSCI ONE is an open architecture technology platform launched by MSCI, built on Microsoft Azure, offering integrated access to various MSCI services for institutional investors.

When was MSCI ONE launched?

MSCI ONE was launched recently, as announced in a press release from MSCI.

How does MSCI ONE benefit investors?

MSCI ONE provides advanced analytics, risk management tools, and a user-friendly interface to help investors make informed decisions.

What technology does MSCI ONE use?

MSCI ONE is built on Microsoft Azure, leveraging its capabilities for data integration, analytics, and visualization.

What services are included in MSCI ONE?

MSCI ONE includes access to services like MSCI Risk Insights, Climate Solutions, and Institutional Client-Designed Indexes.