# Introduction

DataFjord provides **high-availability, low-latency APIs** for real-time **compliance checks, fraud detection, and financial data validation**, ensuring **99.95% uptime**. Our API automates data retrieval from a wide range of trusted sources, including:

* **Banking & Payment Systems** (IBAN validation, financial transactions)
* **Government & Regulatory Databases** (company registers, VAT information)
* **International Blacklists & Risk Assessment** (AML & fraud prevention)
* **Postal Address Validation** (accurate customer data for logistics & e-commerce)

With a focus on **security, transparency, and enterprise reliability**, DataFjord enables organizations to **make smarter risk, trust, and compliance decisions** in milliseconds.

### **Why Choose DataFjord?**

* 🚀 **Ultra-low latency APIs** with **millisecond-level response times**
* 🔄 **Automated data updates** from multiple real-time sources
* 🔍 **Full audit logging & regulatory compliance (ISO9001:2015, ISO27001)**
* 🏢 **Swiss-hosted infrastructure** in a former military bunker (DATAROCK Datacenter)
* ☁️ **Flexible deployment**: use our cloud service or host it on-prem (Kubernetes, OpenShift, AWS, GCP, Azure)
* 📊 **Enterprise-grade SLAs** with **99.95% uptime guarantees**
* 🔑 **Secure authentication & role-based access control (RBAC)**

### **Getting Started**

To start using the DataFjord API:

1. **Sign up** at [DataFjord.io](https://datafjord.io) and get instant access to the API sandbox. *(No credit card required!)*
2. **Obtain your API key** from the **dashboard**.
3. **Make your first request** using our **RESTful API**.

### **Who Uses DataFjord?**

DataFjord is trusted by:

* **Banks & Fintechs** for **fraud prevention & payment verification**
* **Regulators & Insurers** for **AML & compliance automation**
* **E-commerce & Logistics** for **postal address validation**
* **Enterprises & SaaS providers** for **real-time business intelligence**

### **Support & Contact**

* 📩 **Email:** <support@datafjord.io>
* 📞 **Phone:** +41 44 586 33 00
* 💼 **Enterprise support:** Dedicated onboarding & SLA-backed assistance

Ready to integrate? **Check out the API reference to get started!** 🚀