Backstop Solutions Group, LLC, a leading provider of innovative software to alternative asset managers, today announced that it was named the "top investor relations management system by a wide margin..." in the 2006 Alpha Awards.

The award was based on an extensive survey of more than 1,000 hedge fund managers, who rated the service they received from various types of service providers. Other service provider award categories included accounting, administration, and prime brokerage..

"We are honored to be ranked at the top of this competitive category" said Jeremie Bacon, President and CEO of Backstop Solutions Group. "We are grateful to our clients for taking the time to respond to the awards survey and recognize our commitment to excellent client service."

To learn more about the 2006 Alpha Awards for investor relations software, please visit: http://www.iinews.com/site/pdfs/Alpha_9_2006_Backstop.pdf