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Thaler Framework

Thaler's functional layers are plugged in a robust technical framework that orchestrates the entire banking engine. This middleware isolates the applications from the technical environment and ensures total connectivity with external systems. It also carries out a lot of common tasks.

Isolating the business logic

Thaler's framework isolates the business logic from the technical level of the configuration, i.e. operating system, RDBMS, scheduler, printsubsystem, etc. The framework puts these elements at the disposal of Thaler's functional components through dedicated API's.

Connecting with the external world

The framework monitors all the banking functions. These, through standard XML-interfaces, can also be invoked by external applications of all types: front-end, back-end, scheduler, desktop program, etc. The same functions are executed exactly the same way, whatever the origin of the request.

Executing a myriad of transverse tasks

As a central component of Thaler, the framework also carries out various transverse tasks, made available to all the business applications. Most important are the security functions - access rights, passwords, audit-trail, etc.- and the database management. Furthermore, the Thaler Console allows, among others, the monitoring of batch and transactional processings.

Modern Architecture

Thaler is based on a solid client/server architecture with industry-standard components. The system is technologically advanced, fully open and scalable, which is perfect for future extensions.

A clear graphical user interface

Thaler's thin client layer comprises a modern graphical user interface (GUI) designed to be as intuitive as possible: on-line help, multiple windows, easy menus. It also interacts with various desktop applications.

Open to multiple front-ends

Thaler's architecture perfectly fits multi-channel extensions. Its native client layer can be conveniently replaced or completed by any front-end: web-based GUI, e-banking, call-centre, branch system, etc.

Enterprise application integration (EAI)

Thaler completely matches EAI requirements. The functions can be invoked by other back-end systems, or vice versa and executed within multi-system global transactions, thanks to Thaler's XA compliance.

The benefits

Thaler's advanced technological features guarantee the efficiency of the system and make it ready for the future:

• High scalability
  The client/server infrastructure implies outstanding scalability: the system naturally grows with your bank or financial institution.
• High performance
  Parallel processing enables very short response times and fast batch processing.
• Portable and open to future evolutions
  The integrated technical framework guarantees total portability. Thaler can easily be installed on a wide variety of configurations from different suppliers. It also adapts easily to future technical evolutions.
• Smooth integration in EAI environments
  Thaler can easily be integrated into complex architectures. Thanks to the built-in framework and the service dispatcher, Thaler becomes a natural component of any Enterprise Application Integration (EAI) infrastructure.
• A durable solution
  Thaler relies on established technical components that are market standards. These choices make Thaler a solution that is built to last.