Every second counts and efficiency isn't just a virtue - it's a strategic necessity.
The ability to process trades swiftly is not just a matter of efficiency; it's a strategic advantage that can make or break a bank's reputation and competitiveness. This is the story of how Caspian One, a trusted partner, helped an investment bank overcome a pressing challenge to ensure they remain at the forefront of the market.
In the beginning, the project had a clear objective: compare two Order Management Systems (OMS) within the investment bank's Asset Management department. The goal was to provide the client with data-driven insights to shape their future OMS strategy. But as the project unfolded, it revealed a pressing issue.
In May 2022, a significant event raised a red flag. The bank faced a bottleneck in trade processing—the orders flowed seamlessly out of the OMS but got stuck in an EMS emulator on their way back. This delay in processing was causing significant disruptions, with traders facing delays and customers growing increasingly impatient.
Caspian One swiftly assembled a team of experts—a DevOps specialist, a Test Engineer, and two Applications Developers. They adopted a staggered approach, beginning with the Discovery and planning Phase. The team collaborated closely with the client during this phase, holding requirements-gathering meetings to refine the project scope and set clear milestones for the first three months.
As the project evolved, it became evident that capacity testing was the key to addressing the trade processing challenge and preventing similar issues in the future. The team adopted a continuous delivery approach, building a flexible and scalable framework with built-in automation. This framework not only addressed the immediate problem but also laid the foundations for future capacity testing.
The project concluded in August 2023, delivering a fully developed capacity test system for the OMS. The client could now track the system's capacity and stress-test it to find its breaking points.
This valuable tool was not only handed over to internal teams but also came with comprehensive training. The knowledge and expertise built up by the Caspian One team remained within the organization, ensuring that the bank can tackle future challenges with confidence.
But the impact goes beyond immediate problem-solving. The same framework created for this project can serve as a basis for capacity testing other components within the bank. It's a proactive approach that ensures the bank is futureproofed, ready to handle increasing trade volumes and maintain its competitive edge.
In the world of investment banking, where time is money, Caspian One's capacity testing is not just a solution; it's a strategic advantage. By preventing delays and ensuring efficient trade processing, Caspian One has helped the client secure its reputation, maintain trader relations, and stay competitive in a dynamic market.
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