Technology

SuperDerivatives applications and services are implemented using robust, scalable, secure, proven state-of-the-art technologies. A modular Service Oriented Architecture (SOA) guides all layers of its applications including infrastructure, algorithmic analytics, system interfaces, user interface, market interfaces and data bases.

SuperDerivatives has been a SaaS (Software as a Service) pioneer, delivering rich live and secure applications over the web since 2001. Due to this visionary technology choice, there is no need ever for local updates and upgrades, which are all transparently handled by SuperDerivatives. Open standards and technologies enable easy STP connectivity to existing client and third party systems.

SuperDerivatives supports a flexible delivery model including a fully outsourced solution implemented securely and efficiently from a global network of state-of-the-art data centers and supported (including 24x7 end-user helpdesk) by SuperDerivatives. Alternatively, managed service or local installation are also available.

Pure Web-based Technology results in low TCO

SuperDerivatives applications are built from the ground-up using multi-tier web technology. As such they are accessed by the end-user via a standard web browser, requiring no installation, maintenance or upgrades on users' desktops, and therefore greatly reducing maintenance and support costs.

While web-based, SuperDerivatives' applications are highly interactive, customizable and functionally rich, as various XML, XSL and JavaScript technologies (commonly referred to as AJAX) are utilized within the browser in a sophisticated manner to enable a positive user experience.

Web Services API is extensively used allowing programmatic access to application functionality.

Open Standards allows for Straightforward Integration

SuperDerivatives applications are built from the ground up in support of open interfaces and standards. This enables easy STP connectivity to existing bank systems. All major protocols such as FTP, HTTP, HTTPS are supported including fully-fledged web services (utilizing SOAP API). SuperDerivatives systems utilize XML technology and therefore support various file formats for integration, including FpML (Financial Products Markup Language) and various CSV file structures.

SuperDerivatives systems support integration with various types of systems including rate-feed and market data, analytical model integration, deal flow (STP), static data, order management, credit management, risk management, trading systems, treasury and back-office systems and authentication (Open Directory) and authorization enterprise systems.

Scalability, Reliability and Fault Tolerance

SuperDerivatives servers are designed for high performance and for scaling-out in support of growing demand. The application servers can use advanced database (RDBMS), clustering and grid technologies for addressing additional load. The system is designed and built so there are no single points of failure. The system is never shut down and can support 24x7 operations. The SuperDerivatives global delivery network is composed of fully redundant load-balanced, constantly replicated servers hosted in tier-1 data centers in separate continents. As a result, Business Continuity (BCP) and Disaster Recovery (DRP) are fully built in.

Strictest Security Standards

SuperDerivatives applications are built with all the levels of security required by leading global banks. Network security is strictly enforced by advanced firewalls and other security devices deployed within SuperDerivatives' data centers. Sophisticated access management sub-systems fully control user privileges in the application level. Granular auditing and logging ensure that all actions by users or the system are fully monitored and traceable. User authentication can be integrated with clients' own entitlement system such as Microsoft ActiveDirectory, allowing for single sign-on (SSO) and increased control.

Global Delivery

The SuperDerivatives delivery model is perfect for global organizations as applications are securely and efficiently served from a globally secure network of state-of-the-art data centers. SuperDerivatives has perfected the art of delivering functionally rich web applications over the Internet and enterprise networks, and via numerous firewalls and security devices. This is especially important for white-labeled or eCommerce applications used both by banks and their own clients and partners.

Flexible Application Delivery

SuperDerivatives applications are implemented maintained, delivered (served) and supported (including 24x7 end-user helpdesk) by SuperDerivatives. This significantly lowers implementation, upgrade and migration costs. Application delivery is fully governed by the abiding Service Level Agreement (SLA). SuperDerivatives can address any specific bank IT policies and requirements including those for a secured managed service (“extranet”) or a locally installed solution.