DDS & Inbound FIXML Reference

The following Data Distribution Service (DDS) Reference Materials provide the information and tools necessary to implement The Option Clearing Corporation's new data service facility.

• The DDS Overview and Implementation document provides information about the design concepts and the data delivery services being developed and implemented by The Options Clearing Corporation.
• The DDS Guides - Developer Reference (Proprietary and Non-Proprietary) that provide transmission layouts, message structures, Outbound Data Service (ODS) mappings, and FIXML elements for each transmission.
• The FIXML Schema Definition (XSD) files are the FIXML base components and extensions necessary to implement the data service.
• The DDS Recipient Setup Procedures document provides high level information to enable a recipient to start establishing MQ/NDM connectivity to OCC to receive DDS transmissions.
• The DDS Content & Technical Specifications Form used to communicate the connectivity details and contact info.

About DDS

Please contact your Member Services representative or The Options Clearing Corporation Help Desk for assistance with DDS.

1.800.621.6072 (U.S.)
1.800.424.7320 (Canada)
Email: ddshelp@theocc.com

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