Grand Central platform
Grand Central is an integration platform that provides applications for building connectors and agents. The platform also includes pre-built connectors and agents developed by the Grand Central team.Independent software vendor (ISV)
An independent software vendor (ISV) is a company that develops, markets, and sells software solutions specifically for the financial services industry.Unified APIs
Unified APIs are BIAN-inspired APIs packaged within the scope of a connector. These standardized interfaces abstract the complexity of different ISV implementations into consistent endpoints.Connector pack
A connector pack is a collection of connectors within the same business domain of an ISV.Connector
A connector is an out-of-the-box integration between the Grand Central platform and a third-party ISV. Each connector maps to one domain API specification.Connector types
Pre-built connector
A pre-built connector comes with the Grand Central platform, also referred to as a managed connector. It provides an out-of-the-box integration with an ISV that allows you to unlock data without custom development.
Custom connector
A custom connector is a connector that you build on the Grand Central platform to connect an ISV or a financial institution that doesn’t have a pre-built connector available.
Connector domain
A connector domain is the logical grouping of business capabilities and data ownership. The following table shows the available connector domains:| Domain | Description |
|---|---|
| Core Banking | The system of record for accounts and ledgers. |
| Customer Relationship Management | The system of engagement for customer data. |
| Payments Processing | The functional area for moving money between entities. |
| Onboarding & Origination | The workflow for acquiring new business. |
| Data Enrichment | A utility domain for enhancing data quality. |