FD Technologies plc is a technology company that historically operated through two principal businesses: KX and First Derivative. The company was formerly known as First Derivatives plc and was headquartered in Newry, Northern Ireland.
KX develops high-performance data and analytics software, including the kdb+ time-series database and related tools for real-time data processing. Its technology has been used by organizations in financial services and other data-intensive industries to analyze large volumes of information, support trading and risk management, and build data-driven applications.
First Derivative provided consulting, technology, and managed services, primarily to capital-markets and financial-services organizations. Its offerings included assistance with trading and investment platforms, regulatory and risk programs, data management, business transformation, and technology implementation. The company served clients internationally through operations in the United Kingdom, Ireland, North America, Europe, and the Asia-Pacific region.
FD Technologies expanded from its origins as a financial-services consultancy into a broader data and technology group through the development of KX and the growth of First Derivative. Seamus Keating served as chief executive during a significant period of the company’s development as a publicly traded business.
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