When Lavastorm Analytics Engine first emerged in the telecommunications sector, few could have predicted its evolutionary journey. Developed by Lavastorm Analytics (originally founded as JLM Technologies in 1993), the platform was conceived to tackle the telecommunications industry’s growing struggles with enormous data volumes and intricate reconciliation challenges.
While the platform’s origins were firmly rooted in telecom, Calimere Point saw something others missed – its transformative potential for the financial services sector.
Pioneering Cross-Industry Application
“The telecommunications sector had been wrestling with massive data volumes and complex reconciliation challenges years before financial services faced similar issues at scale,” reflects Peter Griffiths, Founder and CEO of Calimere Point.
“We recognised that the Lavastorm Analytics Engine’s proven capabilities in telecom could be powerfully applied to help our financial services clients who were increasingly drowning in complex data environments.”
This insight proved prescient. In 2011, Calimere Point became the first team to successfully transplant Lavastorm Analytics technology from its telecommunications roots into the financial services ecosystem. What began as a visionary cross-industry application has since blossomed into hundreds of successful implementations across the financial sector.
A Legacy of Adaptability Through Transformation
Calimere Point’s expertise has remained constant through several significant transitions in the platform’s evolution:
The Lavastorm Era (1993-2018) During this formative period, we established ourselves as implementation leaders, building deep technical proficiency while deploying solutions for both telecommunications and financial services clients.
The Infogix Chapter (2018-2021) When Lavastorm was acquired by Infogix in March 2018 and rebranded as Data3Sixty Analyze, we seamlessly adapted to the enhanced platform. This acquisition integrated Lavastorm’s advanced analytics capabilities with Infogix’s data governance and quality solutions, creating a more comprehensive data management ecosystem.
The Precisely Era (2021-Present) In May 2021, Precisely acquired Infogix, further expanding the platform’s capabilities as part of Precisely’s Data Integrity Suite. Throughout this transition, Calimere Point maintained its position as an implementation leader while embracing the expanded possibilities of the Precisely ecosystem.
Addressing Core Financial Services Challenges
Our implementations span the full spectrum of financial services data challenges:
Regulatory reporting and compliance – Transforming complex regulatory requirements into manageable, automated processes
Data quality management and remediation – Identifying, resolving, and preventing data quality issues at their source
Complex reconciliation processes – Automating and streamlining reconciliations across disparate systems
Operational efficiency – Reducing manual effort through intelligent process automation
Risk data aggregation and assessment – Creating comprehensive risk views across previously siloed data environments
The Competitive Edge of Institutional Knowledge
In a marketplace with competing platforms like Alteryx and Dataiku, Calimere Point offers an unmatched depth of expertise:
Over 20 years of institutional knowledge working with the Lavastorm/Data360 technology stack
Implementation methodologies refined through hundreds of successful client engagements
Strategic partnership with Precisely that enables us to influence product development roadmaps
Looking Forward: The Next Chapter
As a Precisely Platinum Partner, we’re not merely implementing today’s solutions – we’re actively shaping tomorrow’s data landscape. Our collaboration with Precisely extends beyond traditional implementation services to explore synergies across their comprehensive product portfolio.
“The financial services industry continues to face unprecedented data challenges – from intensifying regulatory pressure to ambitious digital transformation initiatives to thoughtful AI implementation,” notes Griffiths.
“Our long history with Data360 Analyze and its predecessors gives us a unique perspective on how to address these challenges with both agility and precision.”
As data environments grow increasingly complex, Calimere Point’s unique combination of deep technical expertise and nuanced industry knowledge positions us as the partner of choice for financial institutions seeking to transform their data operations with confidence.
Peter is the co-founder and CEO of Calimere Point and has been with the firm since its inception in 2009.
Prior to founding Calimere Point he spent the first 15 years of his career in Investment Banking, working within trading, structuring and risk management disciplines across a number of asset classes.
Peter has a Masters in Finance from London Business School, a BSc in Economics and Finance from Oxford Brookes University and is a qualified accountant (CIMA qualification).
Dominique Nelson-Esch
Chief Marketing Officer
Dominique is a multi-disciplinary visual designer, communications and brand strategist, with a two-decade journey in collaborating with startups and SMEs. Her portfolio includes consulting for over 100 businesses globally, where she managed branding, design, and digital communications.
Dominique’s extensive background in financial services equips her with a nuanced understanding of our industry landscape, including 14 years in financial services, holding key roles such as Head of Portfolio Risk Audit and Niche Portfolio Management for major Insurers.
In her current role as Chief Marketing Officer (CMO) at Calimere Point, Dominique focuses on strategically positioning and promoting the firm. Her goal is to enhance brand awareness and establish market leadership through innovative marketing strategies that highlight Calimere Point’s expertise in delivering impactful data-driven solutions.