OpenFin versus interop.io
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interop.io helps clients create customized, automated workflows across any set of applications. Selecting the right platform for your project is critical. Learn more about OpenFin versus interop.io below.
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What sets interop.io apart?
interop.io is the torch bearer for the interoperability movement, and we believe the industry needs one standard bearer for interoperability and advanced workflow automation. While the OpenFin Workspaces offering began in 2021, interop.io has been at the helm of the interop movement since 2017.
interop.io is the only interoperability provider to deliver a zero-install platform, enabling interop across desktop, mobile, web, and PWA (progressive web applications).
Additionally, our commitment to the developer experience makes building, customizing, and deploying smart desktop interoperability achievable in record-breaking time.
interop.io provides a library of prebuilt application adapters to key applications relied on within the industry, such as Bloomberg, Fidessa, Broadridge, IRESS, Symphony, FactSet, Salesforce, SingleTrack, Excel, Outlook and the other MS Office applications.
interop.io provides complete, patented support for native applications built in .NET and Java. Plus, production-quality support for apps delivered virtually via Citrix.
interop.io is built to deliver the value of interoperability to end-users in no time, whereas OpenFin requires desktop installation and OpenFin clients are expected to build out much of the core smart desktop functionality themselves.
As a result, OpenFin takes longer, costs more, and carries project/timeline risk.
interop.io leads the industry with a comprehensive UI/UX toolkit including floating, dockable launchers, application catalogs, and consistent title bars for HTML5, Java, and .NET applications.
Our innovations have been awarded multiple US Patents for interoperability. These patented innovations are freely available to any FDC3 implementation where they are required.
interop.io offers an app authentication framework connected to SSO, entitlement-driven configuration of the UX, and adapters which connect to storage systems for items such as user profiles and workspaces.
Insights you won’t find anywhere else
Robust insights take interoperability to the next level. Analyze your users’ workflows, not just inside of applications, but between applications. See how your top users get their job done and then create structured workflows for all users based on those best practices. In addition, understanding which applications are actually in use – and which aren’t – will help you invest in the right applications, and sunset applications that are no longer in use or duplicative of other apps.
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FDC3 champions for universal standards
We chair the FDC3 standards group, and our Principal Engineer has been recognized as the 2022 FINOS Most Active Individual for his leadership.
We are the most actively involved vendor in the FDC3 project, having reached 1.2 and 2.0 certification well before our competitors. Our tireless commitment to ending vendor lock-in and proprietary, costly content stores (see article: The Ecosystem Trap) sets us apart as the industry leader for open interoperability.
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Why invest in interoperability?
By syncing, linking, and connecting any type of application, interop.io allows you to streamline the rote tasks of your traders, PMs, compliance officers, and back-office personnel. Connect your OMS, market data terminal, inventory management system, and CRM, so that multi-step processes are now one-click actions.
The benefits go far beyond productivity, as clients see high value business gains such as:
- Trading performance improved by 20% in a fast market;
- RFQ times reduced by 33%;
- Improved broker-client relationships;
- Faster execution and decision making.
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“Realizing the need to deliver a fully functional, yet open wealth management platform, Chelmer made the strategic decision to redevelop their flagship product, Myriad, using interop.io as the foundation.”
“The market-making desk at Deutsche Numis wanted to improve their retail service provider (RSP) offering and remain competitive in the markets against their peers. To do so they looked to integrate Infront seamlessly with Fidessa.”
“Collaborating with interop.io meant we could build the platform on our own global enterprise technology while leveraging interop.io’s user experience. Together, we're delivering value for clients by freeing up colleagues to focus on higher impact work.”
“The interop.io platform has taken the complexity out of integrating desktop, web, and third-party apps. Our traders review on average 3,000 orders a day, so being able to focus on the job rather than the systems quickly becomes a competitive advantage.”
“The ability to embed client and market data into our existing sales and trading workflows provides our teams with the insights they need to gain a competitive edge. interop.io makes this happen.”