Orqon Automated Trade Intelligence Platform
ORQON is a Headless AI Agent built on IBM watsonx Orchestrate that bridges the gap between speed and compliance. Unlike passive chatbots that wait for text input, ORQON is an active, listener-first system. By integrating IBM Watson Speech-to-Text, it ingests live broker audio to execute, validate, and audit trades at the speed of voice. How It Works: Leveraging the Model Context Protocol (MCP), we decoupled the AI "Brain" from the UI. A secure Python FastAPI middleware coordinates specialized agents—powered by the IBM Granite 3-8B-Instruct model—to perform distinct tasks: Smart Order Entry: The AI listens to the call and auto-fills complex trade tickets instantly, eliminating manual data entry. Real-Time Guardrails: Before a trade is submitted, ORQON calculates a live "Compliance Score" by comparing the trade against the client’s KYC profile in ChromaDB. If a violation is detected (e.g., "Unsolicited Risky Trade"), the system physically locks the execution button, preventing the fine from occurring. Automated Reporting: Using DataStax Astra DB for RAG, the agent auto-generates SEC-compliant audit logs and client portfolio PDFs immediately after the call. ORQON transforms compliance from a reactive punishment into a proactive competitive advantage.
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"Application of Technology: Impressive technical architecture combining watsonx Orchestrate with Speech-to-Text, MCP protocol, Granite 3-8B-Instruct, ChromaDB for KYC, and DataStax Astra DB for RAG; demonstrates sophisticated multi-agent coordination with clear separation of concerns. Presentation: Excellent technical clarity—specific components named, workflow explained (listen → validate → execute → audit), and the "physically locks the execution button" detail illustrates concrete enforcement; strong storytelling around proactive compliance. Business Value: High-stakes financial services use case with clear regulatory pressure; real-time compliance scoring that prevents violations before they occur offers compelling ROI versus post-trade fines and audits. Originality: The "listener-first" voice-activated trading agent is genuinely novel—moving beyond text chatbots to live audio ingestion with enforcement authority creates a differentiated, innovative solution in the compliance space."
Ken Huang
CEO
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