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Openlink Findur from Openlink Financial (ION Group)
End-to-end treasury and risk management solution with comprehensive derivative capabilities including trade capture, valuation, risk analytics, hedge accounting, and regulatory compliance. It offers multi-asset support, real-time risk monitoring, and pre-trade analytics.
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Specialized applications for managing the lifecycle of derivative instruments, from trade capture and valuation to hedge accounting and settlement processing.
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Trade Capture and Management
(11 Yes /11 Known /12 Possible features)
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Multi-instrument support Ability to handle a wide range of derivative types (e.g., swaps, forwards, options). |
Product documentation and marketing highlight support for a wide range of derivative types including swaps, forwards, and options (multi-instrument support). | |
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Trade booking speed Time taken to input and confirm new derivative trades. |
No information available | |
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Automated trade import Supports automatic import of trades from electronic platforms or spreadsheets. |
Described as supporting automated workflows and integration for trade capture from electronic platforms. | |
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Custom fields Allows users to define custom fields for specific data capture. |
Findur's interface is configurable, including support for user-defined custom fields for data capture (per product documentation and implementation guides). | |
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Trade version control Tracks and manages changes made to trade records over time. |
Findur offers trade version management and audit trail, ensuring all changes to transactions are tracked over time. | |
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Audit trail Provides full audit logs for all trade-related actions. |
Audit trails and SOX-compliance are key selling points of Findur for regulated clients. | |
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Lifecycle event management Handles events such as resets, rollovers, and early terminations. |
Findur handles full lifecycle event management such as resets, rollovers, early terminations (as noted in the end-to-end trade lifecycle support). | |
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Counterparty management Maintains detailed information and limits for counterparties. |
Findur supports detailed counterparty data, limits, KYC, as part of counterparty management. | |
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Deal documentation repository Stores and links deal documentation to each trade. |
Central documentation repository and linking to deals/features called out in product literature. | |
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Blotter views Offers customizable blotter screens for trade review and analysis. |
Supports configurable blotter views for trading and risk workflows. | |
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Settlement instruction management Manages payment schedules and settlement details for each trade. |
Comprehensive settlement management module described for Findur, including payments and instructions. | |
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Batch trade processing Ability to execute actions on multiple trades simultaneously. |
Batch operations and trade processing described as workflow accelerators in Findur documentation. |
Valuation and Pricing
(9 Yes /9 Known /11 Possible features)
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Real-time pricing engine Valuations are available in real time based on market data. |
Findur provides a real-time pricing engine leveraging integrated and external market data. | |
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Market data integration Automatic retrieval and updating of rates, curves, and implied volatilities from market sources. |
Integration with Bloomberg, Reuters, and others cited for automatic market data feed updates. | |
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User-defined valuation models Supports the integration or definition of custom pricing models. |
Findur allows user-defined valuation/pricing models for flexibility in analytics. | |
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Model validation tools Functions for back-testing and validating pricing models. |
Model validation and back-testing are possible with Findur's advanced model management. | |
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Sensitivity analysis Ability to compute and report sensitivities (Greeks) of derivative positions. |
Sensitivity analysis (Greeks, scenario, stress) is referenced in product analytics toolkit. | |
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Batch valuation speed Speed at which large portfolios are valued. |
No information available | |
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Valuation as-of-date flexibility Permits valuation at arbitrary historical or future dates. |
Valuation at arbitrary as-of dates is supported to facilitate back-dated reporting. | |
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Transparent calculation methodology Clear access to calculation logic for audit and compliance. |
Transparent calculation methodologies are mentioned as part of compliance and audit-support functionality. | |
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Third-party integration Compatibility with external valuation platforms or vendors. |
Findur connects to external valuation providers and platforms for third-party model use. | |
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Revaluation accuracy Degree of accuracy in model-based revaluation (e.g., error margin in basis points). |
No information available | |
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Historical valuation archive Stores historical valuations for comparison and auditing. |
Historical valuations and time-series archives are part of the audit and reporting suite. |
Risk Analytics & Reporting
(10 Yes /10 Known /11 Possible features)
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Exposure tracking Monitors exposures by counterparty, portfolio, and instrument. |
Counterparty, portfolio, and instrument-level exposure tracking is available in Findur. | |
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Value-at-Risk (VaR) Computes VaR across different portfolios and risk factors. |
Value-at-Risk computation and risk factor breakdowns are part of standard risk reporting. | |
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Potential Future Exposure (PFE) Simulates and measures credit exposures over time. |
Potential Future Exposure (PFE) simulation offered in risk module. | |
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Scenario analysis Allows users to define and run what-if scenarios and stress tests. |
What-if scenario and stress testing capabilities are available in the risk analytics module. | |
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Limit monitoring Tracks and enforces user-defined risk limits in real-time. |
Real-time monitoring and enforcement of limits can be configured for different users and portfolios. | |
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Custom risk dashboards Configurable dashboards for real-time risk monitoring. |
Custom dashboards for risk management highlighted in product collateral. | |
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Automated risk report scheduling Schedules and delivers risk reports automatically at specified intervals. |
Automated scheduling and distribution of risk and compliance reports is supported. | |
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Regulatory reporting tools Built-in templates to generate reports for compliance with regulations (e.g., EMIR, Dodd-Frank). |
Built-in templates and workflows for EMIR, Dodd-Frank, and other regulatory reporting. | |
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Instrument-level risk breakdown Detailed breakdown of risk by instrument, maturity, or sensitivity. |
Detailed risk breakdowns by instrument, category, or sensitivity reported in analytics. | |
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Real-time risk analytics speed Latency of risk metric calculations for large portfolios. |
No information available | |
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Historical analytics capability Ability to run analytics on historical data to assess risk trends. |
Historical data and analytics functions allow lookback and trend analysis for risk. |
Collateral and Margin Management
(10 Yes /10 Known /10 Possible features)
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CSA agreement support Ability to manage Credit Support Annex (CSA) terms for margining. |
CSA agreement and similar collateral workflows are supported. | |
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Automated margin call calculation Systematic computation of initial and variation margin requirements. |
Automated margin call calculation as part of collateral management suite. | |
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Collateral optimization engine Automates allocation and substitution of collateral to minimize cost. |
Collateral optimization routines are available to minimize funding costs. | |
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Eligible collateral management Tracks available eligible collateral and eligibility criteria. |
Findur tracks eligibility and available collateral pools as part of margin operations. | |
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Dispute handling process Workflow for resolving margin and collateral disputes. |
Dispute workflows described for resolution of collateral and margin disagreements. | |
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Haircut calculation engine Calculates and manages haircuts for various collateral types. |
Findur calculates haircuts for all supported collateral types. | |
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Collateral inventory management Real-time tracking of available, posted, and received collateral. |
Real-time tracking of collateral inventory and movements is a standard function. | |
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Margin statement generation Automated preparation and distribution of margin statements. |
Automated margin statement generation is part of the collateral management reporting. | |
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Integration with custodians Product integrates with external custodian platforms for settlement automation. |
Integration with custodian banks and platforms is offered for settlement straight-through processing. | |
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Collateral re-use tracking Monitors and manages the re-use of collateral assets (rehypothecation). |
Ability to monitor and manage collateral re-use described in collateral workflows. |
Accounting and Compliance
(10 Yes /10 Known /10 Possible features)
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Automated accounting entries Creates and posts accounting journal entries for all transactions. |
Automated accounting entries for financial transactions are supported. | |
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Hedge accounting support Handles requirements for IFRS 9, ASC 815, and similar standards. |
Findur offers dedicated hedge accounting support for international and US standards (IFRS 9, ASC 815). | |
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Designated hedge relationship tracking Tracks underpinning documentation and status for hedge relationships. |
Designated hedge documentation and life-cycle tracking built around hedge accounting. | |
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Audit logs Comprehensive tracking of changes for SOX and similar audits. |
Comprehensive audit logging for SOX and compliance audits is a product highlight. | |
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Regulatory workflow management Guided workflows for regulatory checklist completion. |
Regulatory and compliance workflow assistance, including checklist guidance, is documented. | |
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Automated compliance monitoring Flags potential non-compliance issues proactively. |
Automated compliance checking and pro-active alerts feature in regulatory modules. | |
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Integration with ERP/GL Seamless integration with leading accounting and ERP systems. |
ERP/GL integration is supported via adapters and APIs for major vendors. | |
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Customizable chart of accounts Allows configuration to match organization-specific chart of accounts. |
Customizable chart of accounts available to match requirements of different clients. | |
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Error detection and reconciliation tools Automates detection of data inconsistencies and reconciliation tasks. |
Automated error detection, data validation and reconciliation, standard for Findur installations. | |
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End-of-period closings Supports automated or guided closing for reporting cycles. |
End-of-period closing support is part of accounting workflow modules. |
Integration and Interoperability
(9 Yes /9 Known /10 Possible features)
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API availability Designed/open APIs for data import, export, and workflow integration. |
Public documentation and implementation resources emphasize robust API availability. | |
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Data import/export automation Support for scheduled and event-driven data transfers. |
Automation for data import/export via API or scheduled jobs is standard. | |
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ERP system connectors Pre-built adapters for major ERP platforms (SAP, Oracle, etc.). |
Pre-configured ERP adapters for SAP, Oracle, and others available or implemented by clients. | |
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Market data feed compatibility Support for integration with Bloomberg, Reuters, and other data providers. |
Support for Bloomberg, Reuters, and other market data feeds detailed in integration documentation. | |
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Integration speed Typical time required to integrate with a new data source. |
No information available | |
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Cloud and on-premise support Runs on both cloud-based and on-premise infrastructure. |
Findur is deployed both on-premise and in the cloud for clients. | |
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Batch and real-time integration Supports both scheduled (batch) and immediate (real-time) data flows. |
Batch and real-time integration supported for critical workflows. | |
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SFTP/FTP support Integration with file-based systems via secure protocols. |
SFTP/FTP connections standard for file-based integrations. | |
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Webhooks/event-driven architecture Notifies external systems when key events occur. |
Event-driven architecture options, including notifications/webhooks, referenced in SDK/API materials. | |
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Partner ecosystem Availability of supported third-party apps and partners. |
Vendor maintains an ecosystem of partners and integration providers. |
Workflow Automation and User Experience
(9 Yes /9 Known /10 Possible features)
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Configurable approval workflows Route transactions and requests through customizable approval chains. |
Approval workflows can be configured for different business processes. | |
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User role and permission management Fine-grained access controls for different users and teams. |
Granular role and permission management is provided by Findur's security model. | |
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Mobile access Enables use of key features from mobile devices. |
Mobile-compatible user features described in latest product updates. | |
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Self-service reporting Users create custom reports and data queries without IT support. |
Self-service BI/reporting tools are incorporated. | |
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Bulk data editing Edit multiple records simultaneously in the UI. |
Bulk data editing and mass update functionality present in UI. | |
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Custom alerts and notifications Set up automated alerts for key events or threshold breaches. |
Custom alerts and notification workflows can be configured and automated. | |
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User onboarding speed Time required to train and onboard a new average user. |
No information available | |
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Guided workflows Step-by-step wizard features to assist new or infrequent users. |
Guided, workflow-driven user wizards described for infrequent or onboarding users. | |
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UI customization Users can personalize dashboard layouts, themes, and shortcuts. |
Dashboard and UI customization available per user or group. | |
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Accessibility features Support for assistive technologies and compliance with accessibility standards (WCAG, ADA). |
Accessibility support and compliance noted as part of enterprise deployments. |
Security and Data Protection
(9 Yes /9 Known /10 Possible features)
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Data encryption in transit Encrypts data during transmission between systems (TLS/SSL). |
Product specified to use modern TLS/SSL for data in transit. | |
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Data encryption at rest Encrypts all stored data in databases and backups. |
Data encryption at rest is mandated for Findur cloud deployments and available for on-prem installs. | |
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Multi-factor authentication Supports strong user access control via MFA. |
MFA is configurable in Findur for strong access control. | |
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Single sign-on (SSO) Integrates with identity management systems for SSO. |
Single sign-on (SSO) supported via LDAP/SAML integration for enterprise users. | |
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Regular security audits Undergoes regular penetration testing and compliance audits. |
Regular penetration testing and security certification described in service-level documentation. | |
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Granular user permissioning Enables detailed user-level or data-level access restrictions. |
Granular permissions can restrict data/user actions to specific records or entities. | |
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Anomaly detection System detects and flags unusual behavior patterns. |
Behavioral monitoring and anomaly detection is a feature in the security module. | |
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Data retention policy support Configurable data retention schedules and secure disposal. |
Data retention and secure disposal configurable in enterprise settings. | |
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Comprehensive activity logging Tracks all user and system actions for forensic analysis. |
Extensive logging and reporting on all system and user activity enabled by default. | |
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Disaster recovery RTO Recovery time objective for system disaster recovery. |
No information available |
Performance and Scalability
(4 Yes /4 Known /10 Possible features)
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Concurrent user support Maximum number of users who can use the system simultaneously without degradation. |
No information available | |
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High availability uptime Percentage availability guaranteed, excluding scheduled maintenance. |
No information available | |
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Portfolio size limit Maximum number of derivative trades per portfolio supported. |
No information available | |
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Batch processing throughput Volume of trades processed per minute/hour for batch operations. |
No information available | |
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Latency of critical operations Average time taken for key operations (e.g., trade booking, valuation). |
No information available | |
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Elastic scaling support Automatically adjusts resources based on workload. |
Findur utilizes elastic scaling, especially in cloud deployments, to manage load spikes. | |
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Global multi-region deployment Supports clients/teams in multiple geographic regions with local data. |
Supports deployment across regions with local data residency and user support. | |
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Historical data archiving performance Time to archive/retrieve data for large portfolios. |
No information available | |
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System resource monitoring dashboard Real-time visualization of system load and resource consumption. |
Resource and performance dashboards are available to admins. | |
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Zero-downtime upgrades Support for system updates without service interruption. |
Zero-downtime upgrades are supported for cloud and most large-scale deployments. |
Auditability and Transparency
(8 Yes /8 Known /9 Possible features)
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Immutable audit logs Unalterable logs of all actions for compliance and investigations. |
Immutable audit logs are available as part of the compliance feature set. | |
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Change tracking Version history and tracking for trade and configuration changes. |
Change/version tracking for both trades and configurations. | |
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Calculation traceability Drill-down features to show data and logic behind each calculation. |
Drill-down traceability for valuation and risk calculations. | |
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Printable audit reports Generate reports suitable for auditors and compliance teams. |
Audit/compliance reporting is easy to export and share. | |
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SOX-compliance support Features specifically supporting Sarbanes-Oxley audit controls. |
SOX-compliance support is a standard feature for regulatory markets. | |
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Role-based audit access Restricts audit data only to authorized personnel. |
Audit access can be restricted by user/group. | |
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Audit data retention period Length of time audit data is retained. |
No information available | |
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External auditor access portal Provides secure, read-only access portals for external auditors. |
External auditor read-only access can be configured. | |
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Event notification logs Records all critical alerts and system events. |
All notifications and event logs are archived and can be reviewed. |
Support and Vendor Services
(9 Yes /9 Known /9 Possible features)
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24/7 helpdesk support Round-the-clock support for system users via multiple channels. |
24/7 support included in enterprise service level agreements. | |
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Dedicated account manager Named resource for ongoing client relationship and escalation. |
Dedicated account management is available for major Findur customers. | |
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Implementation project management Vendor provides structured project management for implementation. |
Implementation project management included as part of onboarding package. | |
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User training programs Formal onboarding and upskilling resources (live/web/self-paced). |
Formal user training (live, web, self-paced) offered for all clients. | |
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Knowledge base access Self-service online documentation, FAQs, and troubleshooting guides. |
Online documentation and knowledge base available to all users. | |
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Service level agreement (SLA) Commitment on response, uptime, and resolution times. |
Service level commitments regarding uptime, support and response times published and available. | |
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Annual health checks Periodic best practice reviews and optimization sessions. |
Annual system reviews and best practices offered to clients as part of ongoing service. | |
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User community/forum Facilitates peer learning and experience sharing. |
Online user community and peer forums for Findur clients. | |
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Custom development/support Vendor offers bespoke customization and bespoke feature support. |
Customizations and bespoke feature support provided by Openlink/ION Group professional services. |
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