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FactSet Publisher from FactSet
Fund document creation platform with data integration, template customization, automated production scheduling, performance chart generation, compliance review workflows, and multichannel distribution for factsheets and marketing materials.
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Document Generation Systems for Product Development & Management
Solutions that automate the creation and maintenance of product documentation including prospectuses, fact sheets, KIIDs, and other regulatory and marketing materials.
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Document Creation & Template Management
(11 Yes /11 Known /11 Possible features)
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Template Library Pre-configured templates for prospectuses, fact sheets, KIIDs, and related documents. |
Product provides prospectus, factsheet, and KIID templates out-of-the-box, referenced in FactSet documentation and website. | |
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Custom Template Designer Tool to allow custom design and modification of document templates. |
Template customization is a core feature; product literature describes custom template designer. | |
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Template Version Control Tracks and manages multiple template versions to ensure consistency and regulatory compliance. |
FactSet Publisher tracks template versions for compliance (see FactSet documentation on versioning/audit support). | |
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Bulk Document Generation Ability to create multiple documents simultaneously based on input data sets. |
Bulk document generation is promoted as a platform benefit (month-end factsheet production at scale). | |
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Dynamic Content Insertion Automatic insertion of variable data such as fund statistics, dates, or performance results into templates. |
Dynamic insertion of performance and reference data mentioned as a platform highlight. | |
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Drag-and-Drop Editing Graphical interface for users to easily assemble or modify document layouts and sections. |
Drag-and-drop layout builder demonstrated in videos and product sheets. | |
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Reusable Content Blocks Maintain and reuse content snippets, disclaimers, or standard text across various documents. |
Reusable content blocks (e.g. standard disclaimers and legal text) supported and described by FactSet Publisher. | |
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White-Labeling Support Enables branding with client logos, styles, and themes for different product lines. |
White-label output for clients in asset servicing noted in brochure and client case studies. | |
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Automated Style Enforcement Ensures documents maintain consistent fonts, colors, and formatting per branding guidelines. |
Automated style/branding enforcement is a documented feature of the platform. | |
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Conditional Logic in Templates Allows document content to change dynamically based on rules and data conditions. |
Conditional content logic (e.g. show/hide sections by product type) supported in FactSet Publisher. | |
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Multilingual Template Support Provides management and creation of templates in multiple languages for international markets. |
Multilingual template support cited for global asset managers. |
Data Integration & Connectivity
(10 Yes /10 Known /10 Possible features)
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API Data Connectivity Integration with external systems (e.g., fund data providers, CRMs) via APIs. |
API integration with data providers and CRM systems is a core FactSet capability. | |
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Bulk Data Import Support for importing Excel, CSV, XML, or similar file types. |
Bulk data imports from Excel, CSV, and XML are part of the data integration workflow. | |
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Live Data Feed Integration Ability to incorporate real-time or near real-time data streams into document workflows. |
FactSet supports real-time and near-real-time data feeds for up-to-date reporting. | |
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Scheduled Data Sync Automated synchronization of data at predefined intervals. |
Scheduled data syncs for nightly/monthly updates referenced in documentation. | |
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Multi-Source Data Merging Combines inputs from various data sources, resolving conflicts where needed. |
System merges data from multiple internal/external sources for production. | |
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Error Handling & Logging Automated mechanisms for identifying and logging errors during data imports or sync. |
Platform features error handling and detailed logging for data imports/production. | |
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Data Mapping Interface Visual or configurable tools for mapping incoming data fields to document placeholders. |
Data mapping to templates is managed through a visual/admin interface. | |
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Data Validation Rules Ability to define and enforce rules to ensure data accuracy and completeness. |
FactSet Publisher allows enforcement of validation rules for imported data. | |
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Data Preview and Simulation Display how imported data will appear before final document generation. |
Preview and simulation of document output is available for review pre-publication. | |
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Audit Trails for Data Changes Logs all changes made to imported data for traceability. |
Full audit trail for data changes referenced as a compliance feature. |
Regulatory Compliance & Legal Features
(10 Yes /10 Known /10 Possible features)
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Regulatory Template Library Out-of-the-box templates and rules for region-specific regulatory documents like KIIDs, KIDs, and prospectuses. |
Regulatory templates for KIID, KID, and prospectus are included 'out of the box'. | |
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Automated Compliance Checks Automatically verifies documents against internal and external regulatory rules. |
Automated checks against regulatory requirements supported for compliance. | |
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Disclosure Insertion Automation Ensures mandatory regulatory wording and risk disclaimers are included per requirements. |
Disclosure wording insertion is automated for factsheets and other documents. | |
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Legal Review Workflow Integrates a review and sign-off process by legal teams, including digital approvals. |
Multi-stage legal review and sign-off workflows are enabled by the platform. | |
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Automated Audit Trail Full history of document edits, approvals, and versions to facilitate audits. |
Comprehensive audit trail for edits and approvals is a key feature. | |
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Jurisdictional Content Management Manages country-specific legal and regulatory nuances in documentation. |
Jurisdictional content management is built-in for international deployment. | |
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Sanctioned Languages Support Ensures only allowed official languages are used for each jurisdiction. |
Product manages supported languages per jurisdiction (KIID/KID requirements). | |
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Custom Regulatory Rule Engine Ability to define and update validation rules as new regulations emerge. |
Custom rule engine available for regulatory updates/change. | |
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Expiration & Review Notifications Alerts stakeholders when documents must be updated or reviewed to maintain compliance. |
Platform sends expiry/review reminders for compliance timeframes. | |
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Embedded Risk/ESG Disclosure Management Automates addition of product-level risk measures and ESG statements per current regulation. |
Risk/ESG disclosures are automated as part of the factsheet workflow. |
Workflow, Collaboration & Review
(10 Yes /10 Known /10 Possible features)
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Multi-Level Approval Workflows Configurable approval chains separating roles (draft, review, approve, publish). |
Multi-level approval workflows configurable for team roles. | |
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Real-Time Collaboration Supports simultaneous editing and commenting by multiple stakeholders. |
Supports real-time collaboration and editing. | |
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Task Assignment & Tracking Assign document preparation/review tasks to team members and monitor status. |
Task assignment and status tracking available in team workflow. | |
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User Role & Permissions Granular access control over document editing, approval, and distribution features. |
Granular user roles & permission settings featured in user management. | |
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Commenting & Annotation Allows reviewers to highlight document sections and leave comments or annotations. |
Commenting and annotations provided in document review module. | |
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Automated Reminders & Deadlines Sends notifications based on workflow events, due dates, or bottlenecks. |
Automated reminders/alerts based on workflow status. | |
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Document Comparison Tools Highlights differences between document versions for review. |
Provides document comparison to highlight changes between versions. | |
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Integration with Email & Calendar Connects with MS Outlook, Google Calendar, or similar to schedule and notify. |
Integrated with Outlook/Exchange; scheduling & notifications supported. | |
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Workflow Dashboard Provides at-a-glance status of workflows and bottlenecks across products and teams. |
Workflow dashboard view included as part of user interface. | |
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Electronic Signatures Supports digital sign-off from authorized personnel. |
Supports electronic / digital signatures for approval workflow. |
Output Formats & Distribution
(9 Yes /9 Known /10 Possible features)
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Multiple Output Formats Export to PDF, Word, HTML, XML, InDesign, etc. |
Multiple output formats supported including PDF, Word, HTML, InDesign, and XML. | |
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Print-Ready Output Generates high-resolution files suitable for professional offline printing. |
Print-ready and high-res output specifically provided for professional printing. | |
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Web Publishing Integration Ability to publish documents directly to public/private websites and data rooms. |
Direct publishing to client web portals and data rooms is supported. | |
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Automated Document Distribution Schedules and sends documents to stakeholders, regulatory bodies, or distribution lists. |
Automated/scheduled document distribution workflows included. | |
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Secure Client Portal Access Enables clients or investors to access documents online securely. |
Client portal access supported for online client/investor access to documents. | |
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Version Publishing Controls Controls which document versions are released to external parties. |
Version publishing controls are supported with external/internal viewing settings. | |
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Watermarking & Document Protection Adds watermarks or passwords to sensitive outputs for secure distribution. |
Supports watermarking and document protection on sensitive materials. | |
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Mass Batch Output Enables simultaneous output of large volumes (e.g., all product fact sheets at month-end). |
Mass batch output (for all products/composites) enabled for scheduled production. | |
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Social Media Publishing Automates announcement and sharing of new documents on selected social channels. |
No information available | |
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Automated Metadata Tagging Assigns metadata (e.g., ISIN, dates, product IDs) to files on export for downstream indexing/searching. |
Automated metadata tagging (ISIN, dates, etc.) configurable on export. |
Localization & Multilingual Support
(8 Yes /8 Known /8 Possible features)
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Multilingual Generation Supports output in multiple languages within the same workflow. |
Multilingual generation supported for international output requirements. | |
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Automated Translation Integration Integrates with machine translation or specialist human translation services. |
Automated translation integration with human/machine services is supported. | |
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Language-Specific Templates Provides templates and content management tailored for each language/country. |
Language-specific templates can be created and managed per region. | |
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Cultural Formatting Support Handles local date, currency, and number formats as required per jurisdiction. |
Cultural formatting (dates, numbers, currencies) supported for localization. | |
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Translation Review Workflow Dedicated workflows for translation tasks and sign-off by local market experts. |
Translation review workflows described for local compliance. | |
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Centralized Glossary Management Maintains approved translations of key terms for consistency. |
Centralized glossary management referenced for translation consistency. | |
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Side-by-Side Comparisons Allows reviewers to view and compare multi-lingual versions together. |
Side-by-side comparison supported for multilingual review/sign-off. | |
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Automated Language Switching Easily switches output language on demand for the same document/data. |
Automated language switching enabled within workflow as per documentation. |
Security, Permissions & Audit
(9 Yes /9 Known /10 Possible features)
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Role-Based Access Controls Controls access to documents, templates, and workflows at a granular user/role level. |
Role-based access controls enforced for content, templates, and approvals. | |
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Single Sign-On (SSO) Support Integration with enterprise identity and authentication systems. |
Single sign-on (SSO) integrations available for enterprise. | |
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Document Encryption Applies encryption at rest and in transit for sensitive files. |
Document encryption at rest and transit is standard for sensitive documents. | |
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Comprehensive Audit Trails Tracks all document events: views, edits, approvals, downloads, etc. |
Comprehensive audit trails for all document activity noted in compliance materials. | |
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Two-Factor Authentication Optional second layer of user authentication for access/security. |
Two-factor/multifactor authentication available for access controls. | |
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Automated Backups Regular system backups to prevent data loss. |
Platform supports automated backups for disaster recovery. | |
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Data Retention Policies Automates archival or deletion of documents as per data retention policies. |
Supports policy-driven data retention, archival, and deletion. | |
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GDPR & Data Privacy Compliance Built-in features to support European and other data privacy mandates. |
Platform provides GDPR tools & features for EU clients. | |
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IP Restrictions Limits document access to approved locations/networks. |
No information available | |
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Admin Audit Reporting Dashboards and reports to monitor system usage and compliance. |
Usage and compliance dashboards/audit reporting are available for admin users. |
Performance, Scale & Automation
(5 Yes /5 Known /10 Possible features)
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Document Generation Speed Rate at which documents can be generated. |
No information available | |
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Concurrent User Limit Maximum number of users who can work on the system simultaneously. |
No information available | |
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Maximum Supported Document Volume Highest number of documents that can be processed/stored concurrently. |
No information available | |
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Automated Scheduling Schedules and triggers document generation runs based on calendars or events. |
Document production can be triggered via scheduling/calendar events. | |
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Event-Driven Automation Reacts to data changes, approvals, or external events to trigger workflows. |
Automations can be driven by document/data events (e.g. status change). | |
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Scalable Cloud Hosting Cloud-native options that handle variable load and availability requirements. |
FactSet Publisher runs on scalable cloud infrastructure managed by FactSet. | |
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Load Balancing Distributes workloads to maximize speed and redundancy. |
Cloud load balancing included as part of platform architecture. | |
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System Availability/Uptime Guaranteed minimum operational availability. |
No information available | |
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API Rate Limits Controls the number of external data/API requests permitted per unit time. |
No information available | |
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On-Demand Scaling Resources scale automatically based on usage demands. |
Resource auto-scaling supported for high-volume production periods. |
Reporting, Monitoring & Analytics
(7 Yes /7 Known /10 Possible features)
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Usage Analytics Dashboard Visualizes trends in document generation, edits, approvals, etc. |
Usage analytics dashboard for monitoring document production/usage. | |
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Custom Report Builder Create bespoke reports on document workflows, speed, or regulatory exposures. |
Custom report building available to analyze workflow and compliance. | |
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Error & Exception Reporting Highlights process bottlenecks or compliance failures. |
Error and exception reporting for compliance checks and workflow issues. | |
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Performance Metrics Export Exports analytics data (e.g., to Excel, BI tools). |
Performance metrics/analytics are exportable (Excel, BI tools). | |
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Scheduled Summary Reports Automatic periodic sharing of key metrics with stakeholders. |
No information available | |
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User Productivity Tracking Monitors activity by user to help optimize team productivity. |
No information available | |
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Stakeholder Feedback Collection Solicits and stores review/feedback from internal users or clients. |
No information available | |
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Event Logging & Audit Reports Full export of activity logs for compliance or IT needs. |
Comprehensive logging and export of system/activity events is available. | |
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Workflow Bottleneck Analysis Identifies points in the process that delay completion. |
Identifies workflow bottlenecks (delays/approval waits) in dashboard views. | |
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Regulatory Change Impact Reports Highlights documents affected by regulatory updates. |
Regulatory change impact reporting described in platform compliance modules. |
User Experience & Accessibility
(8 Yes /8 Known /10 Possible features)
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Web-Based Interface Accessible from standard web browsers without local installation. |
Web-based user interface, accessible via browser; no install required. | |
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Mobile Compatibility Optimized use on phones, tablets, and other mobile devices. |
Optimized for responsive/mobile access (via web or dedicated app). | |
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Accessibility Compliance (WCAG/ADA) Follows accessibility standards so systems are usable by people with disabilities. |
WCAG/ADA accessibility compliance referenced in user documentation. | |
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Configurable Dashboards Users can personalize dashboards/views to fit their preferences. |
No information available | |
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Quick Search & Filtering Robust tools to rapidly find documents, templates, or workflows. |
Rapid search and filtering tools integrated for documents/templates. | |
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End-User Training Resources Built-in tutorials, documentation, or guided walkthroughs. |
Help widgets, tutorials and support available in-app and online. | |
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Bulk Actions & Shortcuts Select and update multiple documents in one action. |
Bulk actions for document reviews and updates are supported. | |
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Feedback & Support Widgets Immediate access to help, live chat, or support tickets. |
No information available | |
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Multinational User Support Optimized for users across multiple countries, time zones, and language regions. |
Supports global users/time zones/languages as stated in global factsheet solutions. | |
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Change History Display Easily view document editing and approval histories directly in the UI. |
Change histories for documents and templates are viewable in the UI. |
Integration & Extensibility
(10 Yes /10 Known /10 Possible features)
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Open API Well-documented API supporting full CRUD operations and workflow management. |
Open API available for data in/out and workflow integration (per developer documentation). | |
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Plugin/Extension Support Ability to extend system functionality via third-party or custom plugins. |
Platform supports plug-ins/extensions for custom needs. | |
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CRM/ERP Integration Prebuilt interfaces for major CRM/ERP systems (e.g., Salesforce, SAP). |
CRM/ERP (e.g., Salesforce) integration noted in FactSet literature. | |
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Document Management System (DMS) Interface Connects with existing DMSs for archive, compliance, or reference storage. |
Document Management System (DMS) integration available for archiving/compliance. | |
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Event/Webhook Support Publishes events externally for downstream automation/workflows. |
Event/webhook publication for downstream automation supported. | |
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iPaaS/Workflow Automation Integration Supports business automation platforms (e.g., Zapier, Workato). |
iPaaS/workflow integration (e.g. Zapier, Workato) published as a feature. | |
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Collaborative Suite Integration Works with Office 365, Google Workspace, or similar for document editing and sharing. |
FactSet integrates with collab suites (Office 365, Google Workspace) for document sharing. | |
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Custom Scripting/Configuration Allows power users/developers to create scripts for custom automation or validation. |
Custom scripting/configuration allowed for client customizations. | |
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Legacy System Integration Ensures compatibility with or migration from older in-house or external document systems. |
Supports migration from legacy systems and legacy data ingestion. | |
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Standard Protocol Support Supports industry standards (e.g., SFTP, REST, SOAP, OAuth2) for file and data exchange. |
Industry standard protocols (REST APIs, SFTP, OAuth2, SOAP, etc.) documented. |
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