The apiD infrastructure is based on a modular concept. In this way, a range of different client solutions – Internet, Intranet or Extranet applications, or the supply of data for special applications such as asset management systems – can be implemented with a minimum of fuss.

The benefits

• All data comes from a single source and is fed in through a standard interface. This simplifies both configuration and operation.
• Thanks to a sophisticated authorisation system, the data selection can be customised according to a range of different requirements (e.g. bank clients, in-house users at various departments).
• Intelligent packaging of data and functions facilitates the rapid implementation of apiD-based applications.
• Open, standardised interfaces permit fast and simple programming and data integration.

The apiD data range

ApiD offers easy access to the comprehensive data range of SIX Telekurs: quotes, portfolio management information, business reports and much more. To download data, a client will first need to have signed the corresponding subscription agreement. Here is a summary of the data on offer:

The apiD functions

With apiD, clients can use a host of predefined functions to create an application, or integrate data into their applications, easily and quickly. The most important of these are:

• search functions for pinpointing securities, companies or trading places, based on a variety of criteria
• user-friendly market summaries with predefined lists
• easy-to-read portfolio function for assembling and managing client portfolios
• convenient limit-monitoring feature
• functions for generating simple or more complex charts on the basis of predefined forms (with Java-API)
• heatmap functions for the graphical display of market overviews, complete with the biggest gainers/losers (with Java-API)

The technical interfaces of apiD

To meet clients’ diverse requirements, data can be supplied through two different technical interfaces:

• XML format for real-time data delivery with automatic and/or manual updates
• Java-API for developing applications in a Java environment. Java-API is based on XML format and a Java library

The architecture – how apiD works

ApiD has the same basic structure and architecture as the Telekurs iD generation of display products. The apiD server provides access to data and functions via technical interfaces. Data can be supplied either through the standard XML and Java-API interfaces. Depending on clients’ needs and data volumes, an application can either access the apiD server directly in the server zone of SIX Telekurs.

Data integration with apiD

For data integration, SIX Telekurs offers the possibility of cooperation with authorised apiD partners, thus ensuring comprehensive advice and support.