AlertU

What is AlertU?
AlertU is a Java servlet that can be used by institutions to assist in identifying persons and entities that are included in OFAC's list of restricted entities. It works in conjunction with a database application of the users' choosing. AlertU requires the use of a Web server and an application server (e.g., IBM HTTP Server and IBM WebSphere).

OFAC stands for Office of Foreign Assets Control, a government organization that is part of the U.S. Department of the Treasury. OFAC administers and enforces economic and trade sanctions against targeted foreign countries, terrorism sponsoring organizations and international narcotics traffickers. OFAC maintains listings of these restricted entities. This information is available to the public as database files.

AlertU can take and incorporate corporate databases of individuals and entities that they feel should be added to their "Watch List".

AlertU consists of three major parts: the Administrator, the Query servlet, and the Log Viewer. Each performs a specific task.