PostSig Unveils New Platform to Connect Data Discovery with Execution
Miami, Wednesday, 21 January 2026.
Launched today at BattleFin, PostSig’s Data Scout solves a critical market inefficiency by introducing a unified execution layer that connects isolated data catalogs to actionable onboarding workflows.
Bridging the Gap Between Discovery and Action
In the complex landscape of capital markets, the friction between identifying a valuable dataset and actually utilizing it has long been a bottleneck for investment professionals. PostSig addressed this operational inefficiency today, January 21, 2026, with the immediate availability of Data Scout [1]. The platform is distinct from traditional data catalogs; rather than simply listing available information, it functions as a catalog-agnostic execution layer designed to sit above both internal and external repositories [1]. According to Phil Kim, Chief Product Officer at PostSig, the system provides the missing structural link that manages the process “once interest turns into action,” effectively bridging the divide between initial discovery and final vendor engagement [1].
Streamlining Workflows with Kanban Logic
Data Scout introduces a Kanban-style workflow tailored for institutional needs, managing the lifecycle of vendors and datasets from the moment of discovery through to onboarding [1]. This visual management system is designed to reduce the administrative burden on teams by preventing duplicate vendor outreach and avoiding the creation of redundant contracts—issues that frequently plague large firms with siloed data operations [1]. By unifying inventory and engagement into a single workflow, the platform allows market data consultants and internal teams to connect proprietary catalogs and manage workflows across multiple clients or departments, improving the reuse of existing data relationships [1].
Strategic Integrations at BattleFin Miami
The launch coincides with the opening of BattleFin’s Discovery Day Miami conference, which runs from January 21 through January 23, 2026 [1][2]. Fittingly, Data Scout’s debut features an integration with BattleFin’s own data catalog, enabling firms to transition seamlessly from browsing BattleFin’s extensive dataset listings to executing vendor engagement and testing [1]. This integration also extends to the Exabel platform, facilitating immediate data testing and research capabilities [1]. Tim Harrington, CEO of BattleFin, noted that this combination of catalog and execution layer allows firms to accelerate their processes while maintaining necessary governance and transparency standards [1].
Contextualizing the Market Need
The release of a tool focused on workflow efficiency arrives as the alternative data and AI community faces increasing pressure to demonstrate value. The agenda for this week’s BattleFin conference highlights the industry’s focus on infrastructure challenges and the buy-side’s evolving requirements from data vendors [2]. With sessions dedicated to topics such as “Quantifying dataset additivity” and the operational hurdles of scaling AI at asset managers, the market is signaling a clear demand for tools that can filter signal from noise and expedite the deployment of alpha-generating data [2]. PostSig’s approach aligns with these trends by utilizing its LineageAI™ technology to power the platform, which eventually transitions users into PostSig’s post-signature Contract Performance Management system, creating a continuous lifecycle from discovery to contract compliance [1].