# 3forge

> 3forge is a high-performance application engine platform built for financial services firms. It enables engineering and quant teams to build, deploy, and scale real-time trading, risk, compliance, and analytics applications without the overhead of traditional development.

3forge's core product is the **App Engine**: a unified workbench for building and running scalable workflows with AI. It combines a browser-based IDE, real-time data engine, low-latency UI framework, scripting runtime, and AI integration layer in a single platform.

## Products

- [Products overview](https://3forge.com/products/): Overview of the full 3forge product portfolio.

### App Engine
- [App Engine overview](https://3forge.com/products/app-engine/): The core platform: build, run, and scale financial applications.
- [Live Workbench](https://3forge.com/products/app-engine/live-workbench): Browser-based IDE for building apps with a visual data modeler, inline debugger, and OS shell.
- [Live User Interface](https://3forge.com/products/app-engine/live-ui): Low-latency, highly configurable UI components for trading and analytics dashboards.
- [Live Data](https://3forge.com/products/data-fabric): Real-time streaming data engine with sub-millisecond update propagation.
- [Live Scripting](https://3forge.com/products/app-engine/live-scripting): Server-side scripting runtime for custom business logic and workflow automation.

### Connect
- [Connect overview](https://3forge.com/products/connect/): Data connectivity and integration layer.
- [AI Virtualized Data Access](https://3forge.com/products/connect/ai-virtualized-data-access): Expose any data source to LLMs and MCP clients with fine-grained access control.
- [MCP Server](https://3forge.com/products/connect/mcp-server): Native Model Context Protocol server for agentic AI workflows.
- [Cost-Effective Columnar Database](https://3forge.com/products/connect/cost-effective-columnar-database): High-performance in-process columnar storage for analytics workloads.
- [Python Integration](https://3forge.com/products/connect/python-integration): Bidirectional Python subscriptions and data exchange.
- [ODBC Integration](https://3forge.com/products/connect/odbc-integration): Standard ODBC connectivity for legacy data infrastructure.

### Documentation
- [Release Notes](https://3forge.com/products/documentation/release-notes): Full changelog for all 3forge platform releases.

## Services
- [Enterprise Services](https://3forge.com/services/enterprise-services): Professional implementation, architecture, and support services.
- [Delivery Options](https://3forge.com/services/delivery-options): On-premise, cloud, and hybrid deployment models.
- [Project De-risking Engagement](https://3forge.com/services/project-derisking-engagement): Structured delivery program for complex first-time deployments.
- [Mallon Certification](https://3forge.com/services/mallon-certification): Developer certification program.
- [Security](https://3forge.com/services/security): Security architecture, audit, and compliance documentation.
- [Capabilities by User](https://3forge.com/services/capabilities-by-user): Role-based feature guide for engineers, quants, and business users.

## Use Cases

- [Use Cases overview](https://3forge.com/use-cases/): Full index of 3forge use cases across capital markets verticals.

### Trading
- [Trading use cases](https://3forge.com/use-cases/trading/): Front and middle office trading use case index.
- [FX Transaction Cost Analysis](https://3forge.com/use-cases/trading/fx-transaction-cost-analysis)
- [Real-Time Reconciliations](https://3forge.com/use-cases/trading/real-time-reconciliations)
- [Consolidated Order Books](https://3forge.com/use-cases/trading/consolidated-order-books)
- [Treasury, Repo & Dividend Ladders](https://3forge.com/use-cases/trading/treasury-repo-and-dividend-ladders)

### Risk Management
- [Risk Management use cases](https://3forge.com/use-cases/risk-management/): Risk management use case index.
- [Trade Anomaly Detection](https://3forge.com/use-cases/risk-management/trade-anomaly-detection)

### Portfolio Management
- [Portfolio Management use cases](https://3forge.com/use-cases/portfolio-management/): Portfolio management use case index.
- [Portfolio Risk Management](https://3forge.com/use-cases/portfolio-management/portfolio-risk-management)
- [Portfolio Performance Monitoring](https://3forge.com/use-cases/portfolio-management/portfolio-performance-monitoring)
- [Intraday Portfolio Factor Attribution](https://3forge.com/use-cases/portfolio-management/intraday-portfolio-factor-attribution)

### Regulatory Adherence
- [Regulatory Adherence use cases](https://3forge.com/use-cases/regulatory-adherence/): Regulatory adherence use case index.
- [Consolidated Audit Trail](https://3forge.com/use-cases/regulatory-adherence/consolidated-audit-trail)
- [Algorithm Monitor & Kill Switches](https://3forge.com/use-cases/regulatory-adherence/algorithm-monitor-and-kill-switches)
- [Intraday Counterparty Monitoring](https://3forge.com/use-cases/regulatory-adherence/intraday-counterparty-monitoring-and-kill-switch)
- [Open Protocol](https://3forge.com/use-cases/regulatory-adherence/open-protocol)

### Private Equity
- [Private Equity use cases](https://3forge.com/use-cases/private-equity/): Private Equity use case index.
- [GP Carried Interest Distribution](https://3forge.com/use-cases/private-equity/gp-carried-interest-distribution)
- [GP Carry & Waterfall Computation](https://3forge.com/use-cases/private-equity/gp-carry-and-waterfall-computation)
- [Prime Brokerage Cost of Carry](https://3forge.com/use-cases/risk-management/prime-brokerage-cost-of-carry)

### Alternative Investments
- [Real-Time Credit Limit Monitoring for Multi-Prime Relationships](https://3forge.com/use-cases/alternative-investments/real-time-credit-limit-monitoring)

## Insights
- [Insights overview](https://3forge.com/insights): Articles and deep-dives on capital markets technology.
- [AI Models in Finance: What Good Are They Without Data Infrastructure?](https://3forge.com/insights/ai-models-in-finance-what-good-are-they-without-data-infrastructure)
- [The Real-Time Revolution in Risk Management](https://3forge.com/insights/the-real-time-revolution-in-risk-management)
- [Data Fragmentation Is the Silent Killer of Trading Efficiency](https://3forge.com/insights/data-fragmentation-is-the-silent-killer-of-trading-efficiency)
- [The Emergence of the Full Stack Enterprise Platform](https://3forge.com/insights/the-emergence-of-the-full-stack-enterprise-platform)
- [From T+1 to T+0: The Future of Settlement Efficiency](https://3forge.com/insights/from-t1-to-t0-the-future-of-settlement-efficiency)
- [Cloud in Capital Markets: Why Latency Still Matters](https://3forge.com/insights/cloud-in-capital-markets-why-latency-still-matters)
- [10 CTO Priorities that 3forge Accelerates](https://3forge.com/insights/10-cto-priorities-3forge-accelerates)
- [3forge Enables High-Frequency Trading: A Deep Dive](https://3forge.com/insights/3forge-enables-high-frequency-trading-deep-dive)
- [3forge Reconciliations Deep-Dive](https://3forge.com/insights/3forge-reconciliations-deep-dive)
- [A Better Way to Stream Pricing to Users](https://3forge.com/insights/a-better-way-to-stream-pricing-to-users)
- [From Regulatory Burden to Competitive Advantage: Rethinking Compliance Tech](https://3forge.com/insights/from-regulatory-burden-to-competitive-advantage-rethinking-compliance-tech)
- [Have You Outgrown Your Rapid Development Toolset?](https://3forge.com/insights/have-you-outgrown-your-rapid-development-toolset)
- [High Performance Scripting in 3forge](https://3forge.com/insights/high-performance-scripting-in-3forge)
- [Leveraging Dynamic Trading Entitlements](https://3forge.com/insights/leveraging-dynamic-trading-entitlements)
- [Market Data Costs Are Soaring: How Can Firms Take Control?](https://3forge.com/insights/market-data-costs-are-soaring-how-can-firms-take-control)
- [Operational Alpha: Turning Infrastructure Reliability into Competitive Edge](https://3forge.com/insights/operational-alpha-turning-infrastructure-reliability-into-competitive-edge)
- [Real-Time Data to Real-World Advantage: How 3forge Operationalizes the Future of Decision-Making](https://3forge.com/insights/real-time-data-to-real-world-advantage-how-3forge-operationalizes-the-future-of-decision-making)
- [The End of Overnight Batch-Based Reconciliations: Why Capital Markets Needs an Intraday Solution](https://3forge.com/insights/the-end-of-overnight-batch-based-reconciliations-why-capital-markets-needs-an-intraday-solution)
- [The Evolution of Front-End Trading and Analytical Tools](https://3forge.com/insights/the-evolution-of-front-end-trading-and-analytical-tools)
- [The Rise of the End User Application](https://3forge.com/insights/the-rise-of-the-end-user-application)
- [Why Development Has Moved out of the IT Department](https://3forge.com/insights/why-development-moved-outside-the-IT-department)

## Company
- [About 3forge](https://3forge.com/company)
- [News](https://3forge.com/company/news/): Press releases and company announcements.
- [3forge Secures Investment from Morgan Stanley](https://3forge.com/company/news/3forge-secures-investment-morgan-stanley)
- [3forge Partners with Robin Hood to Fight Poverty in NYC](https://3forge.com/company/news/3forge-partners-with-robin-hood)
- [Jain Global Chooses 3forge for Unified Systems](https://3forge.com/company/news/jain-global-chooses-3forge)
- [3forge Wins Best Full-Stack Development Platform | TradingTech Insight Europe 2025](https://3forge.com/company/news/3forge-wins-2025-tradingtech-insight-award)
- [3forge Wins Best TCA System Provider | Waters Rankings 2025](https://3forge.com/company/news/3forge-wins-best-TCA-waters-rankings-2025)
- [3forge Wins Best Sell-Side Development Environment | WatersTechnology Awards](https://3forge.com/company/news/3forge-wins-best-sellside-waters-awards)
- [3forge Wins Best Trading Tech Stack Platform | TradingTech Insights USA 2025](https://3forge.com/company/news/3forge-wins-tradingtech-insight-USA-awards-2025)
- [3forge Wins Prime Brokerage Technology Award | Hedgeweek European Awards 2025](https://3forge.com/company/news/hedgeweek-prime-broker-of-the-year-technology-2025)
- [3forge Publishes The Stack: How Layers of Software Built the Modern World](https://3forge.com/company/news/3forge-publishes-the-stack-how-layers-of-software-built-the-modern-world)
- [The Future of FinTech Engineering: AI, Innovation, and Trading Technology](https://3forge.com/company/news/the-future-of-fintech-engineering)
- [Events](https://3forge.com/company/events)
- [Working at 3forge](https://3forge.com/company/working-at-3forge)
- [Jobs](https://3forge.com/company/jobs)

## Optional
- [Pricing](https://3forge.com/pricing): Licensing and pricing information.
- [FAQ](https://3forge.com/faq): Frequently asked questions about the platform.
- [Contact](https://3forge.com/contact): Get in touch or book a demo.
- [Platform Highlights](https://3forge.com/platform-highlights): High-level feature overview.
- [Privacy Policy](https://3forge.com/privacy)
- [Terms of Use](https://3forge.com/terms)