Figtree Business Application - FigApp

What is FigApp?

FigApp is a portal that interfaces with the Figtree back-office functionality. This allows for the business-to-business interconnectivity of the Figtree system with different applications, such as the Figtree Web interface (FigWeb) or a client's business application.

This generic facility enables Figtree business rules and functionality to be reflected in user interfaces such as Web forms, accessed via the Intranet or the Internet.
To make all this happen, FigApp utilises a messaging broker (e.g. SonicMQ or Web Sphere MQ series) that allows applications to send XML[1] request functions to FigApp which subsequently sends an appropriate XML response. This is achieved thanks to FigApp's XML framework specification, which outlines FigApp's own standards on XML request/response routines, ideal for data exchange in electronic commerce. (FigWeb) or a client's business application.

What does FigApp offer?

Faster deployment of new applications.
Increased access to data.
Better security measures.
Easier integration with data exchanges.
More reliable applications.
Better ability to expand applications to increased workloads and new system requirements.
Simplified workflow integration with legacy systems.
Easier-to-manage applications.
Reduced administrative overheads.
Capability to adopt emerging technologies, such as Web services, with ease.

How does FigApp work?

FigApp is part of a two or three-component model: a business server, the FigApp application server, and optionally, a web server.

A two-component model. An external business application sends a request to the middle-tier-based application server, FigApp, might then reference one or more back-office databases before sending the request results back to the external business system.
A three-component model. There is the front-end Web server (e.g. FigtreeWeb) that receives requests from users. The request is then handed off to the middle-tier application server (FigApp), where it is acted upon by programs on the application server. The middle tier-based application server, FigApp, might then reference one or more back-office databases before sending the request results back to the presentation layer, such as a Web browser, through FigWeb or other Web systems.

FigApp Features

Mind your business, not your IT

Access to our system is now possible via the Internet - making it the most cost effective method of managing risk in any organisation. The centrally held Figtree system is specifically configured to the particular requirements of each ASP client, whilst still maintaining Figtree's acclaimed reporting and analysis functions. At the same time security and confidentiality of data is guaranteed, protecting an organisations most valuable asset information.

Consolidation of risk information introduces cost saving efficiencies throughout an organisation and increases risk awareness from worker to chairman. This can only be achieved through an effective, secure and economic exchange of information.

The future proof Internet solution

FigApp solution encompasses all of the requirements of the current demands of the Internet environment, whilst protecting your investment against technological changes. This ensures a secure and future proof platform, enabling the professional risk manager to satisfy the requirements of the relevant authorities.

An application for all type of users

FigApp is a fully specified XML interface that defines the new standards for transactions on the Internet for all flat systems/thick (rich functionality and systems control) /thin (data entry enquiry reporting functionality programs) users.

FigApp handles multiple access

We ensure that FigApp meets stress test requirements and be sure that 100's to 1000's of users can access the system in a given 5-10 second period while maintaining the integrity of the database and application. For example a FigApp enhanced claims management system installed by our UK agents at the Hibernian Insurance Group in Dublin is specified to reach 35,000 clients.

The centrally held Figtree system is specifically configured to the particular requirements of each ASP client, whilst maintaining Figtree reporting and analysis functionality. At the same time security and confidentiality of data is guaranteed.

[1] XML (Extensible Mark-up Language) is a license-free, platform independent structure generally ideal for data exchange in electronic commerce.