ORX is excited to introduce Agora, a new data exchange platform that will replace Insight and is scheduled to launch next year.
About Agora
Back in June, we invited everyone at ORX – including staff and our members and subscribers – to take part in a competition to name our new data exchange platform, which will replace Insight by the second half of 2025.
We’re thrilled to announce that the winning entry, Agora, was suggested by our Data Services Manager, Harriet Butler, here at ORX.
Agora, meaning ‘place of gathering’ or ‘marketplace’ in Greek, was historically the heart of the city – a place where ideas were exchanged, decisions made, and communities built. This perfectly reflects what we want our platform to be for our members and subscribers: a central space for data exchange, collaboration, and innovation.
Reflecting on her journey with ORX since joining in 2011, Harriet shared:
“I feel like I had a slightly unfair advantage here; I remember the competition to name ‘Insight,’ and I’ve been thinking on and off over the years about what I would have called it. I’ve had Agora locked and loaded for a while”
Looking ahead to the platform’s future, Harriet added:
“Insight was a huge improvement on its predecessor, CORE. There is a great and talented team working on Agora’s development, so I’m excited to see where it all goes.”
With Agora, we are building a platform that addresses the growing need for more advanced data-sharing capabilities and enhanced security features. Powered by AWS cloud technology, the platform will introduce richer analytics, seamless integration of diverse data sets, and improved efficiency through automation and streamlined processes, ultimately saving your time and delivering a superior user experience.
Harriet believes that the name Agora truly embodies ORX, explaining:
“Financial firms may come to ORX for the data or reports initially, but I feel like they stay for the community.”
Find out more about the new platform
Agora is set to replace Insight by the second half of 2025. To learn more about the platform’s development and the benefits it will bring, take a look at this dedicated webpage which we update regularly with information.