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The Advanced Message Queueing Protocol (AMQP) specification creates an open standard for interoperable messaging; it defines both the wire level protocol for messaging (the transport layer) and higher level semantics for messaging (the functional layer). The AMQP Working Group maintains the AMQP specification and includes both vendors and industry users. The Working Group operates under an agreement that ensures that both the specification and all underlying IP are open.

The Securities Technology Analysis Center (STAC) conducts hands-on research into the latest technology stacks for the capital markets industry. Published STAC Reports document the performance of specific combinations of application, middleware, operating system, processor and network technologies against particular benchmarks.