Features and benefits
The key strengths of IBM WebSphere Front Office for Financial Markets include:
Low data latency and high throughput in an integrated, high-performance, high-availability platform
Consolidated order book functionality
Distributed cache server with configurable delay and conflation adapters
A manageable platform supporting entitlements, performance monitoring, single namespace, and an integrated Eclipse-based administrative desktop
A Development Toolkit and Feed Handler Runtime package to support creation of custom feed handlers.
High-speed multicast, point-to-point, and new shared memory messaging support
A data vendor-neutral framework that eases integration of direct and aggregated data feeds into applications through a flexible interface for front-, middle- and back-office connectivity
A flexible pricing model providing an attractive total cost of ownership through a variety of options
Full IBM end-to-end support including services and consulting
WebSphere Front Office V3.1 offers new feed handlers and platform enhancements:
Embedded feed handler capability
Feed handler and repeating field performance improvements
Platform and toolkit enhancements including book-by-level support, forced publishing support,API grid and Solaris x86 support
Consumability enhancements including improved symbol mapping, additional timestamp monitoring capability, a new callout application programming interface sample, the ability to start Windows applications as Windows services, and improved documentation
Serviceability enhancements include expanded SNMP MIB availability, ability to detect and correct crossed order books, and message field access through WebSphere Front Office APIs Also included are timestamp insertion for end-to-end latency measurements, improved status message performance, and improved configuration logging
The following new and enhanced feed handlers for WebSphere Front Office for Financial Markets1 are now available:
New Feed Handler for Bolsas y Mercados Españoles (BME) Market Data (as a Services Asset)
The feed handlers listed below are examples of enhancements completed to stay current with the latest specifications and other change notifications that we have received from data providers:
Feed Handler for Bloomberg B-Pipe on Demand supports the SDK 2.3.5 runtime
Feed Handler for Bovespa UMDF supports the PUMA upgrade for derivatives
Feed Handler for CEF ultra+ Irish Stock Exchange supports the 12.0 specification
Feed Handler for CEF ultra+ Xetra supports the 13.0 specification
Feed Handler for Chi-X MD Europe is migrated to the BATS technology platform
Feed Handler for LSE Borsa Italiana is migrated from the Infolect to the Millennium platform
Feed Handlers for NASDAQ UTP (UTDF & UQDF) and OMDF data feeds support new quotation message formats
Feed Handler for NYSE ArcaBook for Equities supports XDP FAST
Feed Handler for NYSE Best Quote supports BBO V1.9 specification
Feed Handler for NYSE Euronext LIFFE XDP supports updates for BBO, Trades, and DOB
Feed Handler for NYSE Reference Data for Equities supports the Alerts 2.11 specification
Feed Handler for SIAC CTA supports the 2012 specification
Feed Handler for SIAC OPRA supports symbol redistribution, line expansion, and new binary formats
Feed Handler for SIX Swiss Exchange MDI supports the SMR1.3 specification
Feed Handler for TSE Flex Standard/Light supports the 13.5 specification
1 Information concerning non-IBM products was obtained from the suppliers of those products, their published announcements or other publicly available sources. IBM® cannot confirm the accuracy of performance, compatibility or any other claims related to non-IBM products. Questions on the capabilities of non-IBM products should be addressed to the suppliers of those products.
